Antique Victorian 18ct Collar and Pendant Slide

Antique Victorian 18ct gold neck collar with pendant slide ready for locket or fob.

$9,995.00

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This exceptional 18ct yellow gold collar dates to the Victorian era and speaks directly to women who cherish original, rare jewellery made with unquestionable skill. At first glance its substantial, flexible form reads as both jewellery and objet d’art: a collar designed to sit confidently just below the collar bone, its warm gold surface beautifully softened by age. This is not a mass produced piece but a bespoke work of the highest calibre, made when goldsmiths still measured success by hand, eye and patience.

The collar’s engineering is impressive. Each coil and joint is precisely formed to create a smooth, fluid line around the neck, demonstrating technical mastery of metal and form. The decorative clasp is more than ornamentation; it is a considered feature that allows you to attach a pendant, locket or fob without disrupting the overall silhouette. That secure, elegant clasp expands the collar’s potential, enabling layered wear or the addition of personal mementos, and it reveals the deliberate practicality of Victorian design.

Close inspection rewards the connoisseur: subtle chasing, fine joins and the gentle patina that only 150 years of careful wear can produce. These qualities mark the collar as authentic and singular, qualities modern manufacturing struggles to replicate. A piece like this remains relevant because its proportions and attention to detail continue to inform contemporary necklace design. The same principles that guided its maker — balance, tactile comfort and enduring beauty — are present in today’s finest jewellery.

For the woman who values provenance and the intimacy of handmade work, this collar is an opportunity to own something both rare and adaptable. It fulfils a collector’s desire for authenticity while offering everyday elegance. Wear it on its own as a statement of refinement, or personalise it with a cherished pendant to create a new family heirloom. More than a necklace, this collar is a bridge between past craftsmanship and your own evolving story.

Circa: 1850
Design Period: Victorian
Necklace Style: Collar
Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Length: 42.50 cm
Integrated: This is a pendant slide (also called a slide bead) mounted on the chain, fitted with a small hinged spring clasp (a little oval lever catch) so you can clip on a pendant, fob or charm. These were used in the Victorian era to let wearers add or change drops without opening the main clasp.

* Please Note: The Antique Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Monogram Locket photographed with this collar is a seperate item and not included in the price.

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