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Georgian Miniature Gold Mourning Pendant
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This Georgian Miniature Pendant features a mans portrait on the front with the initials 'JR' on the
Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Portrait Cut Diamond Three-Stone Mourning Ring
Located in Austin, TX
to cover a miniature painted portrait. In this case, there are three Diamonds covering plaited hair
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

Victorian Banded Agate Locket Bangle Bracelet
Located in Austin, TX
Beautifully constructed Victorian banded agate locket bracelet with Painted Portrait Miniature. In
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bangles

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Late Victorian Oversize Gold Locket with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
protective charms to ward off evil and misfortune. The earliest lockets contained portrait miniatures (if you
Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

1900s Art Nouveau Enameled Gold Miniature Portrait Brooch
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau 18k enameled yellow gold miniature portrait brooch set with diamond rose cut. Circa
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Miniature Portrait Pin
Located in Vail, CO
Late Victorian portrait pin, centering a circular-shaped miniature enamel portrait of a woman
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Silver

Early Victorian Double Portrait Miniature 9 Carat Gold Pendant
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
mount with two portrait miniatures we believe are of a later date. An interesting piece with lovely
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Lovers Eye Stick Pin
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Georgian Miniature Portrait Lovers eye. Splendid miniature portrait of woman, hand painted
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Antique Early 17th Century British Georgian Brooches

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14k Gold

Antique Lady s Eye Miniature Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
-painted miniature portrait of a lady's eye, with long eyelashes. Made in England, c. 1820. A petite 2/3
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Antique 1820s European Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold

Beth De Loiselle Miniature Oil Great Dane Dog/Paul Eaton Bespoke Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
trace chain necklace $180. Inquire for other necklaces. Commissioned miniature oil paintings/portraits
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2010s American Artist Models and Miniatures

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Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel 2 strand pearl necklace surrounds Russian hand-painted pendant.
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Sensational hand-painted miniature after Frida Kahlo’s Self-Portrait with Thorn
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Vermeil

Antique Silver Portrait Miniature Signed Dalas, 1800s French Portrait Miniature
Located in Rottedam, NL
Antique French portrait miniature of a young lady. Signed "Dalas". Preserved in a superb state and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1778 Dated George III 9 Karat Gold Portrait Miniature Memorial Mourning Ring
Located in Glasgow, GB
Antique George III yellow gold portrait miniature ring. The ring is set to the front with a
Category

Antique 1770s British George III More Rings

Materials

9k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Painted Portrait Miniature Brooch with Hidden Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 14 karat yellow gold brooch has a detachable hand painted miniature. The butterfly contains 14
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

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Miniature Portrait Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of miniature portrait jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 46 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of miniature portrait jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of miniature portrait jewelry over the years, but those made by LB Exclusive and Tiffany Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of miniature portrait jewelry from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 13 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of miniature portrait jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Miniature Portrait Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of miniature portrait jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $453 and can go as high as $12,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,450.
Questions About Miniature Portrait Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Miniature portraits are made with a mix of powdered glass, metal oxides and oil which makes a paste. This paste is painted color by color onto a base. Each color layer is fired in a kiln, one at a time. You’ll find a variety of miniature portraits from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Small portraits are called limnings. Popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, limnings would be created with watercolors on prepared card, vellum, ivory or copper. The portraits were a great way to keep your loved one close, even when separated by distance. You’ll find a variety of limnings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.