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A Russian Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Locket, Henrik Wigstrom
Located in New York, NY
A Russian Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Locket, Henrik Wigstrom, He was working for Faberge as
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Antique 19th Century Russian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Fabergé 18K Gold Diamond Guilloche Enamel Locket with Box/Certificate
By Fabergé
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Gorgeous handmade 18k gold, diamond, and guilloche enamel locket. This limited edition piece was
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Late 20th Century German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fabergé 18K Gold Diamond Guilloche Enamel Locket by Victor Mayer
By Fabergé
Located in Venice, CA
This handmade 18k gold, diamond, and guilloche enamel locket was designed by VICTOR MAYER for
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1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Deco Cobalt Blue Guilloche Enamel Locket
Located in Portland, GB
This charming Art Deco 1920's Cobalt Blue and gold guilloche enamel and silver gilt locket is most
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

Antique Mid 19th C Blue Guilloche Enamel Locket Bracelet with Diamond Star
Located in Hummelstown, PA
), 1" enamel locket cover, 9/16" deep Weight: 37.6 grams Notes: the guilloche has been professionally
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Antique 1870s European Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Antique Enamel and Sterling Locket on Original Enamel Chain
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely exquisite sterling silver and guilloche enamel locket. Luminous pink coloring, front
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Antique Early 1900s German More Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Floral Locket, circa 1901 – 1915
Located in Kendal, GB
A sweet antique Edwardian locket from the early 1900s featuring a spiralling guilloche enamel face
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20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

Antique Norwegian Blue Guilloche Enamel Pendant Necklace Locket - Marius Hammer
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique guilloché enamel pendant made by the prominent
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

Fabergé White Gold Teal Guilloché Enamel Snowflake Surprise Locket 1151FP1919
By Fabergé
Located in Wilmington, DE
Fabergé Heritage White Gold Teal Guilloché Enamel Snowflake Surprise Locket. 18k white gold 45
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Fabergé Rose Gold Green Guilloché Enamel Elephant Surprise Locket 1308FP2346
By Fabergé
Located in Wilmington, DE
Fabergé Heritage Rose Gold Green Guilloché Enamel Elephant Surprise Locket. 18k rose gold 17 round
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel

Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Guilloche Enamel & Seed Pearl Locket Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
stunning, blue & white guilloche enamel, this truly is a fantastic antique piece. The locket back can
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Locket Guilloche Enamel Flower Basket Pendant Brooch Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Edwardian - Art Deco Locket Pendant or Brooch with a gorgeous Guilloche
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Belle Époque Silver Locket Pendant Basquet of Roses Guilloché Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautifully enamelled locket is decorated with superb guilloché enamel. In a white stylized
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Antique 1890s European Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace White Gold Blue Guilloche Enamel 65 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
blue vitreous enamel over guilloche engraving and 65 brillian cut diamonds About the creator Victor
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2010s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Red Guilloche Enamel Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, Paillons
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2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold White Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
collection, translucent opalescent white vitreous enamel, guilloche, measurements app. 15.0 mm x 20.0 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent White Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
, translucent opalescent white vitreous enamel, guilloche, measurements app. 15.0 mm x 20.0 mm About the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Blue Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
, translucent opalescent blue vitreous enamel, guilloche, measurements app. 15.0 mm x 20.0 mm About the creator
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly - 18k Rose Gold - Opalescent Pink Enamel Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
, translucent opalescent pink vitreous enamel, guilloche, measurements app. 15.0 mm x 20.0 mm About the creator
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

French 1910 Edwardian Blue Guilloche Enamel Pendant Locket 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A French guilloche enameled pill box. Very delicate French early 20th century enamel pendant
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Round Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Guilloche Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant locket 18k yellow gold with pale blue and dark blue vitreous guilloche
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Star - 18k White Gold - Silver Enamel Guilloche 85 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
enamel, guilloche, 85 diamonds, total 0.88 ct, G VS, measurements app. 35.8 mm x 23.8 mm About the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant - 18k White Gold - Lilac Enamel Guilloche 13 Diamonds 0.22ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Collection, translucent lilac vitreous enamel, guilloche, paillons, 13 diamonds, total 0.22 ct, G VS
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel Guilloche 13 Diamonds 0.22ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Collection, translucent petrol blue vitreous enamel, guilloche, gold paillons, 13 diamonds, total 0.22 ct, G
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Lilac Enamel Guilloche 13 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
, Victoria Collection, translucent lilac vitreous enamel, guilloche, paillons, 13 diamonds, total 0.22 ct, G
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Grey Guilloche Enamel 16 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Peacock collection, light grey guilloche
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Star 18k White Gold Pink Enamel Guilloche 108 Diamond 1.39ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
vitreous enamel, guilloche, 108 diamonds, total 1.39 ct, G VS, measurements app. 35.8 mm x 23.8 mm About
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Star 18k White Gold Grey Enamel Guilloche 108 Diamond 1.39ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
vitreous enamel, guilloche, 108 diamonds, total 1.39 ct, G VS, measurements app. 35.8 mm x 23.8 mm About
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Star 18k White Gold Blue Enamel Guilloche 108 Diamond 1.39ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
, translucent electric blue vitreous enamel, guilloche, 108 diamonds, total 1.39 ct, G VS, brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel Guilloche 25 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
enamel, guilloche, 25 diamonds, total 0.29 ct, H VS, brilliant cut, measurements app. 25.0 mm x 36.0 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Rose Gold Light Blue Enamel Guilloche 34 Diamonds 0.38ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
enamel, guilloche, 34 diamonds, total 0.38 ct, brilliant cut, G VS, measurements app. 15.0 mm x 25.0 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

GIA Art Deco Diamond Platinum Enamel Locket Pendant Blue Guilloche 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Art Deco Antique Diamond Platinum Locket Pendant in Royal Blue Guilloche
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Oval Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel Guilloche 25 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
vitreous enamel, guilloche, 25 diamonds, total 0.29 ct, H VS, brilliant cut, measurements app. 25.0 mm x
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Matt Green Enamel Guilloche 4 Pink Rubellite
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
green vitreous enamel, guilloche, 1 rubellite (pink tourmaline), 3 cabochon rubellite, measurements app
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21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rubelite, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Grey Guilloche Enamel 16 Diamonds 0.28 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Peacock collection, light grey guilloche enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant White Gold Blue Guilloche Enamel 64 Diamonds 1 Oval 0.25 Ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
blue vitreous enamel over guilloche engraving and 65 brillian cut diamonds About the creator Victor
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2010s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k YG Green Vitreous Guilloche Enamel Sapphire 27 x 17 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably luminous colours are
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2010s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k YG Green Guilloche Enamel Sapphire 27 x 17 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably luminous colours are
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2010s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Necklace 18k YG Blue Vitreous Guilloche Enamel Sapphire 27 x 17 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
. We fit them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably luminous colours
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Red Guilloche Enamel Paillons 26.0 x 15.5 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, Paillons
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2010s German Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sterling and Enamel Locket
Located in New York, NY
space for two pictures; original bezels are intact. The locket is a rich turquoise guilloche enamel
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling and Enamel Locket
Antique Sterling and Enamel Locket
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D 0.23 in Dm 1.2 in L 28 in
Purple Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant locket with purple guilloche enamel and a floral frame
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Early 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Purple Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
Purple Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
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W 0.95 in D 0.14 in L 1.11 in
Antique Diamond & Blue Guilloche Enamel Gold Heart Brooch Pin
Located in Danvers, MA
cobalt blue Guilloche enamel, with 11 rose cut diamond set flowers and gilded accents. On the reverse
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Antique Locket Pendant Medallion Finest Quality Enamel Silver Unisex Art
Located in Berlin, DE
mounted locket is covered with a very fine translucent sky blue enamel over a moiré guilloche designs
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Locket Pendant Medallion Finest Quality Enamel Silver Unisex Art
Located in Berlin, DE
mounted locket is covered with a very fine translucent sky blue enamel over a moiré guilloche designs
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver

Likely French, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Enamel & Diamond Locket
Located in Brisbane, QLD
front panel of the locket features a Belle Epoque style decoration. The guilloche blue enamelling
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
, translucent opalescent turquoise vitreous enamel, guilloche, measurements app. 15.0 mm x 20.0 mm About the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
collection, translucent opalescent turquoise vitreous enamel, guilloche, measurements app. 15.0 mm x 20.0 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Imperial Silver Gilt Enamel Egg Locket Pendant Pearl Mesh
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
gold and Guilloche blue enamel. The loop on the pendant itself is it bears the standard Imperial
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Imperial Silver Gilt Enamel Egg Locket Pendant With Imperial Wreath
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
guilloche enamel egg. The body of the egg is enameled in a deep, beautiful red guilloche enamel. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Enamel Locket Necklace Ambassador Galbraith
Located in New York, NY
blue guilloche enamel with a white enamel target surround. In the center of the locket is an exquisite
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Enamel Locket Necklace Ambassador Galbraith
Located in New York, NY
blue guilloche enamel with a white enamel target surround. In the center of the locket is an exquisite
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Diamond and Blue Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
guilloche enamelling with tiny gold forget me not flowers forming a border around the centre. The locket is
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold - Opalescent Blue Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
collection, translucent opalescent blue vitreous enamel, guilloche, measurements app. 15.0 mm x 20.0 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly - 18k Rose Gold - Opalescent Pink Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
collection, translucent opalescent pink vitreous enamel, guilloche, measurements app. 15.0 mm x 20.0 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Diamond Pendant Locket 18k Gold Platinum Memorial Enamel
Located in Torrance, CA
guilloche enamel base. The back of the piece features a locket that opens to accommodate a picture or
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round Locket Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Red Vitreous Enamel over Scroll Engraving, Lobster Bail
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2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
Round Locket Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
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H 0.83 in W 0.83 in Dm 0.83 in L 16.54 in
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel Rubellite & Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
, translucent turquoise vitreous enamel, guilloche, 1 rubellite (pink tourmaline), 7 akoya pearls, measurements
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21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rubelite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel - 1 Sapphire
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
favourite photos. We fit them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
guilloche enamel made with historic tools from the late 19th century, Diameter app. 21.0 mm About the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Guilloche Enamel Locket For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the guilloche enamel locket you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Enamel and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 29 vintage or 33 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect guilloche enamel locket among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing guilloche enamel locket — no matter the origin — is easy, but Fabergé and Victor Mayer each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A guilloche enamel locket can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 38, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a guilloche enamel locket, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Guilloche Enamel Locket?

Prices for a guilloche enamel locket can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $395 and can go as high as $58,750, while this accessory, on average, fetches $8,863.

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.