Sell Your Victorian Necklace with Dawsons

Thinking of selling a Victorian necklace? At Dawsons, we specialise in showcasing antique jewellery to collectors and buyers across the globe. Whether your necklace is a delicate mourning jewel, a gold guard chain, or an elaborate diamond-set rivière, our jewellery specialists will ensure it is valued accurately and presented to achieve the strongest possible result at auction.

We also specialise in helping clients sell Victorian jewellery of all types, ensuring each piece is expertly valued and beautifully marketed.

 

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Do Victorian Necklaces Hold Their Value?

Yes – Victorian jewellery remains highly collectable, admired for its craftsmanship, symbolism, and historic charm. Necklaces incorporating old-cut diamonds, seed pearls, garnets, or cameos are especially desirable, while unique pieces such as lockets, rivières, and mourning jewellery can attract strong interest at auction.

How to Sell a Victorian Necklace Online

Selling with Dawsons is secure and straightforward. Begin with a free valuation by uploading images of your necklace online or arranging a private appointment with our team. Once consigned, your Victorian necklace will be professionally photographed, catalogued, and marketed to an international network of collectors and antique jewellery buyers. For particularly valuable items or significant consignments, we can arrange a secure bespoke collection service.

 TELL US ABOUT YOUR ITEMS

Give a brief description of the necklace and any history you know of.

 UPLOAD PHOTOS OR VIDEOS

Ensuring items are well lit and including detailed shots of any makers marks or signatures.

 SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST

That's it! One of our experts will be in touch shortly.

 

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NO SALE, NO FEE

We will not charge any fees if we fail to sell your necklace.

FAST PAYMENT

Receive sale proceeds within 30 days of auction.

PACK, SEND, SELL

Our free postal service for items valued from £300-£2,500.

Dawsons Victorian Necklace Seller Reviews

Victorian necklaces, from intricate lockets and cameos to diamond and gemstone set designs, remain highly desirable with today’s collectors. Dawsons has helped many clients achieve excellent results when selling Victorian jewellery at auction. Read reviews below from sellers who entrusted us with their Victorian necklaces.

 

FAQ – Selling Victorian Necklaces

Value depends on design, materials, gemstones, and condition. Our experts provide accurate, free valuations.

Yes – there is strong demand for antique jewellery, particularly diamond and gemstone necklaces, rivières, and mourning pieces.

Yes – simply complete our online valuation form and upload photographs of your necklace.

Not always. Original receipts, boxes, or family history can add interest, but our experts can still value your necklace without them.

Yes – Dawsons offers secure handling for antique jewellery and can arrange bespoke collection for higher-value consignments.

Learn More About Victorian Necklaces

The Victorian period (1837–1901) was one of the most influential eras in jewellery design, reflecting the tastes and values of Queen Victoria and the wider society of the time. Necklaces from this period range from the sentimental, such as lockets and mourning jewels, to elaborate gemstone-set pieces inspired by Romantic, Gothic, and later Aesthetic styles.

Victorian necklaces are admired today for their craftsmanship and symbolism, with materials including gold, silver, seed pearls, garnets, turquoise, and old-cut diamonds. Their enduring charm ensures strong interest at auction, making them an excellent choice to sell with Dawsons.

Need Any Further Assistance?

If you're looking to sell jewellery, our team of experts can help you achieve the best possible price. We also offer specialist services for those looking to sell other types of valuable items.

  

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