Antique Filigree Locket
Victorian Style Silver Oval Filigree Locket/Reliquary Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a large oval silver locket/reliquary pendant. The oval shaped silver case is decorated around
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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Silver
Victorian Silver Gilt Filigree Pomander Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Silver Gilt Filigree Pomander Locket circa 1880's. One side has an inverted posy, and the
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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Vermeil, Silver
1850s Filigree Granulation Locket Pendant 14k Gold American
Located in Santa Monica, CA
by Seed Pearls, Back Locket. Detailed Filigree enhanced Granulation work plus engraving
American
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1850s American Etruscan Revival Antique Filigree Locket
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14k Gold
Natural Pearl Gold Ribbon Filigree Pin Pendant Locket Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade natural pearl rose gold pin and locket necklace with original handmade chain. Bail and
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1870s Antique Filigree Locket
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Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Fill Locket
Located in Venice, CA
, beading, filigree and granulation.
The locket weighs 19 grams. It is 2 1/4” high, including the bail, and
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1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Filigree Locket
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Gold-filled
Enamel Locket Pendant 19th Century Silver Maiden Woman
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Locket Pendant with a hand painted enamel scene of a woman with her basket of
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19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Antique Filigree Locket
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Silver, Enamel
Victorian era archaeological revival style ram head locket brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a fine ram head locket brooch in the archaeological style which recalls us of the work of
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19th Century French High Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
Materials
9k Gold, Silver
Turquoise Amazonite Pearls Madonna and Child Victorian Mourning Locket
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
rondelles. This gorgeous color combination leads to the blackened silver white topaz pave filigree
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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Amazonite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Si...
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H 1.27 in W 0.98 in L 27.5 in
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB VICTORIAN PICTURE LOCKET NECKLACE WITH A HAND CARVED HARDSTONE CAMEO OF A
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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Onyx, Gold-filled
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H 1.25 in W 1 in L 17 in
Antique German Locket Pendant Picture solid 14K Gold oval / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Antique German or Austrian late 19th - early XX cent. Pendant / Locket made of solid 14K Greenish
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Filigree Locket
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14k Gold
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W 0.6 in D 0.16 in L 0.99 in
Antique Austrian oval Pendant Picture Locket solid 14KGreen Gold / 2.3gr
Located in SE
Antique 19th - early XX cent. European Pendant / Locket made of solid 14K Greenish Yellow Gold
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Filigree Locket
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14k Gold
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W 0.6 in D 0.16 in L 0.99 in
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby & Enamel Bird Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian pearl, diamond, sapphire, ruby, enamel, and yellow and rose gold locket pendant
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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H 0.65 in W 1.46 in L 2.86 in
Bracelet La Belle Époque, Etruscan Revival, Gold, Diamonds, Enamel, Filigree
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Stunning 19th Century Etruscan Revival Style Bracelet with raised round centre piece.
Filigree
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Late 19th Century British Belle Époque Antique Filigree Locket
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1904 Art Nouveau Nordic Locket Pendant Sapphire Pearls solid 18KGold / 5.3gr
Located in SE
120-year-old Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with two Sapphires Ø 2.75 mm
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Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Filigree Locket
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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W 0.83 in D 0.2 in L 1.5 in
1882 Antique Engraved Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold / 3.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Miniature hand-engraved ornaments on both
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1880s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Filigree Locket
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18k Gold
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H 1.38 in W 0.79 in D 0.16 in
Antique Nordic Pendant Picture Locket oval solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 4.35gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Detailed hand - engravings in miniature
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1860s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Filigree Locket
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1873 Nordic Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 3.25 gr
Located in SE
Hand-made in 18K Gold - Pendant / Locket with hand-engraved ornaments of Greek Key on both sides
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1860s Swedish Greek Revival Antique Filigree Locket
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.26 in W 0.75 in D 0.24 in
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, filigree, and granulated detail. Reverse features and oval shaped locket frame measuring 23.0 x 30.0 mm
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1870s Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1864 Nordic Eternity Knot Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 4gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant / Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Detailed hand - engravings of Eternity Knots in
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1860s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Filigree Locket
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18k Gold
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W 0.83 in D 0.24 in L 1.26 in
18K gold treasure box charm pendant, gold locket pendant vintage gold charm birt
Located in Versailles, FR
you'll reveal a miniature world of wonder within. Adorned with intricate gold filigree motifs on each
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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18k Gold
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W 0.6 in L 0.79 in
Antique Hope Love Heart Locket Pendant 82 Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald 14K Gold
Located in SE
Antique British or American Pendant / Locket in solid 14K Gold , ca. late 19th - early 20th century
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Filigree Locket
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Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 1880 Etruscan Revival Bracelet in 15kt Gold with Turquoises and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
the back, under the main piece, there is a secret round locket-type compartment. This in turn was to
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1880s English Etruscan Revival Antique Filigree Locket
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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 65 in W 0.91 in L 6.5 in
Victorian Archaeological Revival Gold Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
granulation, terminating to granulated acanthus leaf-design arms, with circular glazed locket compartment to
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Mid-19th Century British Etruscan Revival Antique Filigree Locket
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1890 Victorian Rose Gold Hand Engraved Floral Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful hand engraved 1890 Victorian locket in 10K rose gold that showcases a gorgeous hand engraved floral motif. At the center, a beautiful blooming flower surrounded ...
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1890s Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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10k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Heart 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Pearl Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The marriage of classic elements creates versatility for this lovely pearl diamond heart charm pendant necklace. Perfect for special occasion outfits paired with your favorite earrin...
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Early 2000s American Antique Filigree Locket
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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Victorian mourning locket pendant was once worn close to someones heart. The locket pendant dates back to the 19th century and is created in 14 karat gold. The front and...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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Gold, 14k Gold
1890 Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Monogrammed Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous Victorian locket with a beautiful high-karat finish. The inside of the locket is decorated with a lovely floral paper. The back of the locket is open to be persona...
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1890s Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Locket in 15 Carat Gold, circa 1890
Located in Kendal, GB
A quality antique Victorian locket from the late 19th century featuring intricate chased patterning around the border with a previous owner’s initials engraved in the centre on both ...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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Gold
Antique Victorian Heart Locket Pendant 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamonds
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant 14 karat rose gold locket in the shape of a heart is set with six diamonds in star shaped settings. The reverse is beautifully engraved with the initials H and M.
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1880s American High Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Plated Hand Engraved Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian gold plated locket with a twisted edging, featuring lovely hand engraved swirl and line designs on both sides. The locket is held loosely within the edging. Measuri...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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Gold Plate
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Brooch or Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous victorian brooch holds a rose cut diamond at the centre and is modelled in 18carat gold. The back of the locket has a pane of glass which created a locket. There is a p...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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Diamond, Gold
Rare pair Staffordshire recumbent Spaniels, c. 1850.
By Staffordshire
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Rare pair of Staffordshire recumbent Spaniels, c. 1850. The dogs modelled to lay down on the hearth, either side of a Victorian fireplace. Their fur well delineated, and heightened i...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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Earthenware
Antique Gold Cased Lyre Seal Fob, Large, Chalcedony, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't go wrong with a beautiful antique seal fob, this heavy and substantial antique gold cased seal fob is a real versatile beauty.
Made from 9kt yellow gold cased metal, possi...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold, Gold Plate
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W 0.8 in D 0.6 in L 1.25 in
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. Crucifix itself is approx.
1 3/4" high (with hanger) in size, that making it easily worn. It is...
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1930s Italian Antique Filigree Locket
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Metal
H 1.5 in W 0.63 in D 0.25 in
Antique Art Nouveau Four Leaf Clover Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique four-leaf clover locket pendant dating back to the Art Nouveau movement, 1890-1914. The beautiful good luck pendant is created in 14 karat yellow gold in the shape of a fo...
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Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Filigree Locket
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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rare Shakudo Locket Pendant Necklace Bird Rickshaw Mount Fuji Japan Antique
Located in New York, NY
Here we have a very rare Japanese Shakudo Locket Pendant with images of a bird or quail in a forest with Mount Fuji in the background on one side and a woman riding in a rickshaw pas...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Filigree Locket
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Mixed Metal, Shakudo
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H 2 in W 1.25 in
1890 Etruscan Engraved Gold Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a splendid gold-filled locket from the Etruscan period that showcases intriguing and detailed engraving on both sides. Dainty and petite, the front of the locket has a beauti...
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1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Filigree Locket
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Gold-filled
Antique 1875 French 18 Karat Red Gold Natural Pearl Locket and Watch Chain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exquisite watch chain used to grace a french gentleman's waistcoat, the locket in the shape of a leaf feld the picture of a loved one. The chain segments are adorned with little...
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1870s Antique Filigree Locket
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Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
18th Century Italian Baroque Reliquary
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and detailed reliquary holder with its original gilding,
Italy, circa 1750. Weathered and small losses.
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Filigree Locket
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Wood
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Large Antique Victorian Filigree Design Pearl Gold Locket
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Large Antique Victorian Filigree Design Pearl Gold Locket
14k yellow gold, pearl
Length with bail
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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14k Gold
Late 18th Century Georgian Arrow Pierced Heart Locket Pendant in Gold Filigree
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold filigree pendants with two crossed arrows, crowned, with in its center a burning heart-shaped
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Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Filigree Locket
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 4.25 Ct. Diamond, Silver, Gold Heart Locket On Platinum & Pearl Chain
Located in Calabasas, CA
The locket is backed in 18 karat gold, topped in silver and contains approximately 4.25 carats of
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Platinum
Antique Rock Crystal Reliquary
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Esteemed, rare and early reliquary. The intricately handmade and elaborately detailed filigree
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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18k Gold
Antique Georgian 9 Carat Gold Lovers Eye with a Tear Miniature Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Georgian 9 carat gold lovers eye with a tear miniature locket brooch. Here is a superb
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17th Century British Georgian Antique Filigree Locket
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Pearl, 9k Gold
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1880s Antique Enamel Opal Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A stunning opal, diamond and enamel locket pendant, circa 1880's. The pendant is set to the centre
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1880s Antique Filigree Locket
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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Nautilus Locket Antique, circa 1830
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
form of a nautilus shell.
Each side of the locket is embellished with filigree decoration, with
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1830s Unknown Antique Filigree Locket
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Yellow Gold
Antique Amphora Shaped Jeweled Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1870
This mid Victorian era large locket pendant is modeled as a stylized amphora-shaped
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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Blue Sapphire, Gold
Victorian French Filigree 18K Gold Necklace Chain
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
CHAIN ONLY, LOCKET LISTED SEPARATELY.
Beautiful French filigree 18K gold chain, measuring
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian French Filigree Link Chain 56" Length
Located in Narberth, PA
beautiful chain is comprised of ornate 18kt yellow gold links which have a wonderful filigree design. Long
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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18k Gold
Empire Style Locket, circa 1800, 18-Karat Gold and Enamel
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire style locket, circa 1800.
18-karat gold and enamel.
Beautiful locket entirely made in 18
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Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Filigree Locket
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Gold, Enamel
French Art Nouveau 62 Inch Long Gold Filigree Link Chain
Located in Narberth, PA
filigree wirework link alternates with small gold rings to form an extremely long 62" necklace. At the
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Filigree Locket
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18k Gold
Once-in-a-Lifetime Micro-Mosaic Etruscan Locket in Original Box
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
wirework, resulting in a symmetrical maze of filigree. The back side has pearls stationed at the compass
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1860s Etruscan Revival Antique Filigree Locket
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Pearl, 18k Gold
Edwardian 1905 Guilloche Enameled Locket Pendant 18kt Gold with Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
German locket pendant from the Edwardian period.
Fabulous round locket pendant, created during the
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Filigree Locket
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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Victorian 1860s Garnet Gold Snake Necklace
Located in London, GB
heart shaped locket, fronted with a foil backed cabochon garnet rub over set in 9ct yellow gold. The
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1860s Unknown Antique Filigree Locket
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Garnet, 9k Gold
Art Nouveau French Ornate Fleur de Lys Motif Gold Chain
Located in Narberth, PA
beautiful filigree Fleur de Lys design. Each link is oval in shape and features a swirled wirework design in
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Filigree Locket
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18k Gold
Silver Art Nouveau German Large Flower Bowl Glass Liner by Bruckmann cirac 1900
By Bruckmann & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
lockets (the decorations are made in chasing work). Parts of silver edged areas are made in open-work
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Filigree Locket
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Silver
H 7.4 in W 19.6 in D 9.6 in
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Set Platinum over Gold Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
. Its superb design brings together hand-wrought filigree, 1.25 carats of gorgeous diamonds, and 1.0
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1920s Art Deco Antique Filigree Locket
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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
An 18 Carat Gold and Micro Mosaic Neo Etruscan Bulla Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
7th century, their style was characterized by extremely fine granulations and filigree.
This process
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1870s Italian Neoclassical Antique Filigree Locket
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Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Shakudo Mixed Metals Watch Chain with Carnelian Fob
Located in Narberth, PA
end, perfect for hanging a complimentary pocket watch or locket. At the other end of the chain is an
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1880s Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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Carnelian, Sterling Silver, Shakudo
Victorian French Filigree Locket
Located in New York, NY
19th Century silvertoned locket with filigree work and enameled grisaille plaque of walking couple
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1870s French Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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Gilt Metal
Etruscan Filigree Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Etruscan Filigree Yellow Gold Locket - Amazingly detailed Etruscan Wire-Work, 2.75 inches tall by
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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18k Gold
Victorian Gothic Revival Oval Gold Locket and Filigree Necklace, circa 1890
Located in Cape May, NJ
Victorian Gothic Revival 18K Oval Locket & Filigree Necklace c.1890
The locket has a
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian French Filigree 18K Gold Necklace Chain
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
CHAIN ONLY, LOCKET LISTED SEPARATELY.
Beautiful French filigree 18K gold chain, measuring
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau French Yellow Gold 59 Inch Filigree Link Chain
Located in Narberth, PA
, this fancy chain is comprised of vibrant 18kt yellow gold links, which have a beautiful filigree design
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Filigree Locket
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18k Gold
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
old European Cut diamond at the center and is surrounded by gorgeous filigree wirework detail. A chain
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Filigree Locket
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Diamond, Platinum
19th Century French Portrait of Young Woman
Located in Winter Park, FL
skin and rosy cheeks. She wears a bright blue dress and dark shawl and has an oval onyx locket on a
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19th Century French Antique Filigree Locket
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Canvas, Giltwood
Antique French Pendant Sapho Cameo banded Red Onyx Silver /9.3gr
Located in SE
secure setting. A small ring attached to the bail is an adapter that can be used to hang this locket on
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19th Century French Greek Revival Antique Filigree Locket
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Onyx, Silver
Important Georgian REGARD and gold heart locket
Located in London, GB
A Georgian REGARD and gold heart locket, the front set with pear shaped rubies, emerald, garnet
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Filigree Locket
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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Georgian Regency Period Cannetille Forget-Me-Not Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A superb Regency Period locket pendant with a fine filigree and cannetille goldwork border, as well
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Filigree Locket
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Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Silver Oval Locket with Applied Gold Details
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A superb antique Sterling Silver locket and chain, each featuring applied gold embellishments. The
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Filigree Locket
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Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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Antique Filigree Locket For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact antique filigree locket you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and enamel, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect antique filigree locket may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique filigree locket over the years, but those made by Karen Sugarman Designs are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any antique filigree locket from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 3 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. An old mine cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also antique cushion cut and french cut versions for sale. When shopping for an antique filigree locket, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Antique Filigree Locket?
Prices for an antique filigree locket can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $325 and can go as high as $32,300, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,458.
Finding the Right necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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