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Antique Enamel Heart Shaped Locket Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Emerald Heart Shaped Blue Enamel Locket Brooch An 18 karat and 14 karat gold brooch
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Enamel Heart Shaped Locket Brooch
Antique Enamel Heart Shaped Locket Brooch
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W 1.75 in L 2.38 in
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian 15 karat yellow gold heart shaped locket pendant. This sweet heart shaped locket
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant
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W 1.15 in D 0.24 in L 1.26 in
Antique 18K gold heart shaped diamond star locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a very sweet 18K gold heart-shaped photo locket pendant, a timeless piece that seamlessly
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Antique Russian Heart Shaped Sliding Locket
Located in Chicago, IL
made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908 The 14K three-color gold heart locket features a female face
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Yellow Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant necklace by VICTOR MAYER - 18k yellow gold - Hallmark Collection, 8
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace - Hallmark Collection - 18k Rose Gold - 8
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Customizable Heart Shaped Locket Pendant 18k Polished White Gold 23.0 x 25.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable heart shaped locket pendant, polished 18k white gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold

Absolutely Beautiful Antique Gold Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
Everything a locket should be: antique, heart-shaped, allover beautifully embossed leaf pattern on
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Vintage 1910s American More Jewelry

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Absolutely Beautiful Antique Gold Heart Locket
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W 1.33 in L 1.5 in
Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by Victor Mayer, 18k Yellow Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant by VICTOR MAYER - 18k yellow gold - Hallmark Collection, 8 diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Polished White Gold - 23.0 x 25.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable heart shaped locket pendant necklace, polished 18k white gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by Victor Mayer, 18k Rose Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by VICTOR MAYER - 18k Rose Gold - 8 Diamonds, total 0.16 ct, H VS for
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Heart Shaped Victorian Old Mine Diamond Pendant Locket in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
large in size and stunningly sparkly. The back of the pendant features a clear glass heart-shaped locket
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 6 Diamonds 0.12 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable heart shaped locket pendant, 18k yellow gold, dark blue vitreous enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Ruby & Pearl Heart Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Heart Locket 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1980 Makers Mark C & F Beautiful
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Late 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold

Customizable Polished Heart Shaped Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold 23 mm x 25 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart shaped locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Customizable Heart Shaped Polished Pendant Locket 18k Rose Gold 25 mm x 25 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable heart shaped polished pendant locket 18k rose gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Customizable Polished Heart Shaped Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 37 mm x 34 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart shaped pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Customizable Heart Shaped Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 1 Diamond 0.06 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable heart shaped pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, 1
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 5 Diamonds 0.05ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant, Hallmark Collection by VICTOR MAYER, 18k yellow gold, red vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mughal Enamelled Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding heart shaped locket produced during the Mughal era. Mughal jewellery is
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Engraved Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A large Victorian 14 karat yellow gold locket heart pendant. This lovely heart design features an
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Rose Diamond Heart Locket With Bow Motif
Located in New York, NY
A stunning floral antique rose diamond heart locket with gold petals around a diamond center
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Antique 1860s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Rose Diamond Heart Locket With Bow Motif
Antique Rose Diamond Heart Locket With Bow Motif
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W 2 in D 0.5 in L 1 in
18k Gold GIA 2.01 Carat Heart Diamond Love Locket Statement Pendant W/ Necklace
Located in kowloon, Kowloon
This stunning heart locket pendant is a beautiful and unique piece of jewelry that is sure to
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian 18 karat yellow gold diamond heart locket pendant. This sweet heart shaped locket
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
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W 0.6 in D 0.2 in L 0.75 in
Louis Vuitton 18K White Gold Heart Locket Charm Pendant
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Louis Vuitton 18K White Gold Heart Locket Charm Pendant is a captivating and luxurious piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Louis Vuitton 18K White Gold Heart Locket Charm Pendant
Louis Vuitton 18K White Gold Heart Locket Charm Pendant
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H 1.5 in W 0.9 in L 1 in
Antique 15ct Gold 1920’s Large Heart Shape Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Heart Locket 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1920’s Gorgeous sized, heart shaped antique
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 15k Gold

Vintage 1986 Small English 9ct Gold Heart Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Our vintage 1980s locket features an ornate engraving set in a heart design. The heart shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1880, this heart shaped locket is encrusted with rose cut diamonds, held up by tall buttercup
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
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H 1.25 in W 1.13 in D 0.25 in
Antique Victorian 15k Turquoise Heart Locket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully detailed heart shaped locket featuring Classic Victorian motif with filagree in a
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 15k Turquoise Heart Locket
Antique Victorian 15k Turquoise Heart Locket
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W 0.6 in L 0.91 in
Melie Jewelry Heart Locket Necklace In 14K Gold & Emerald
By Melie Jewelry
Located in Levent, 34
Melie Jewelry Heart Locket Necklace 14K Yellow Gold, 0.77 ct Emerald Locket Necklace comes with a
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Yellow Gold

Melie Jewelry Heart Locket Necklace In 14K Gold & Sapphire
By Melie Jewelry
Located in Levent, 34
Melie Jewelry Heart Locket Necklace 14K Yellow Gold, 1.09 ct Blue Sapphire Locket Necklace comes
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian 15 karat yellow gold seed pearl heart locket pendant. This sweet heart shaped locket
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Heart Locket Pendant
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Heart Locket Pendant
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W 0.48 in D 0.24 in L 0.56 in
Antique Victorian Padlock Heart Turquoise Yellow Gold Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Antique Victorian 15 karat (15K) yellow gold heart-shaped pendant mourning locket set with five
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Victorian Oval Heart Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped *The term gold front & back is often used
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Heart Brooch 15ct Gold With Locket
Located in Kendal, GB
A sweet antique Victorian brooch from the late 19th Century consisting of a heart-shaped wreath
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow 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
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Antique 1880s American High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

French 18K Rose Gold Heart Shape Locket on 18K Decorative Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K yellow gold heart shaped locket with applied green gold leaves and 4 small synthetic ruby
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Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
two heart-shaped recesses Featuring removable frames Completed by jump ring bale Stamped for 14
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Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold and silver heart locket with diamond and rock crystal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold and silver locket pendant (or brooch with brooch fitting) in a stylized heart or
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

Large Antique Gold Key to My Heart 6-Picture Locket
Located in New York, NY
Extra-large and well-detailed figural "heart" locket. Allover engraved and embossed. Attached is
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Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry

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14k Gold

Heart Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Robust Design - for Two Pictures
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer polished heart shaped locket pendant , 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victor Mayer Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Heart Locket Pendant
By Victor Mayer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a heart-shaped locket form suspended from grooved enhancer bale Featuring a basse
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

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

Heart Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold White Gold Enamel 4 Diamonds 0.8ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold and white gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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

Victorian Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a puffed heart-shaped form with a grooved swirl fleur-de-lis motif pattern Featuring
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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Polished Heart Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - 6 Diamonds 0.09 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart-shaped locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart-Shape Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Pink & Red Enamel 6 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant, 18k yellow gold, pink and burgundy red vitreous enamel, 6
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mid-Century Persian Turquoise Heart Bow Ribbon Locket Brooch/Pendant Yellow Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Persian turquoise heart and bow convertible locket brooch in 19.2kt yellow gold and
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Vintage 1930s Portuguese Victorian Brooches

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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Heart Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold White Gold Yellow Enamel 4 Diamonds 0.8 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant 18k yellow gold and white gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Heart Locket, English, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Natural Pearl & Old European Cut Diamond Heart Shaped Locket. Set with 32
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold

Heart Picture Locket Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 7 Secret Compartment Opens Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish picture locket ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The heart shaped ring is a wonderful
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - robust design - 23 x 25 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant necklace, Hallmark Collection by Victor Mayer, 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Locket Pendant - Polished 18k Yellow Gold - 6 Diamonds 0.09 ct - Two Pics
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart-shaped locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Heart-Shape Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Pink & Red Enamel 6 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant necklace, enamel link chain, 18k yellow gold, pink and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Turquoise Diamond Necklace Heart Locket 15k Belcher Link
Located in Torrance, CA
, heart shaped locket is pave set with bright turquoise cabochons with accenting small rose cut diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Scroll Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Weighing approximately 0.55 carat total - medium blue in color Opens on a hinge to reveal two heart shaped
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Customizable Heart Polished Pendant Locket Necklace 18k Rose Gold 25 mm x 25 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable heart shaped polished pendant locket necklace 18k rose gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Polished Heart Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold 6 Diamonds 0.09 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart shaped locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Four-Leaf Clover Gold Locket Amethyst Pendant Charm
Located in New York, NY
Striking large four leaf clover pendant/charm. Four heart-shaped sparkling purple amethysts create
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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

Four-Leaf Clover Gold Locket Amethyst Pendant Charm
Four-Leaf Clover Gold Locket Amethyst Pendant Charm
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W 1.5 in D 0.25 in L 1.75 in
Heart Pendant Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 6 Diamonds 0.12ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable heart shaped pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, dark blue vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 5 Diamonds 0.05ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant, Hallmark Collection by VICTOR MAYER, 18k yellow gold, red vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Heart Shaped Gold Lockets For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of heart shaped gold lockets for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our selection of items includes 8 vintage examples as well as 6 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of heart shaped gold lockets includes designs that are universally popular, but contemporary and modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Victor Mayer produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 5 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many brilliant cut, old mine cut and heart cut heart shaped gold lockets for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of heart shaped gold lockets for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Heart Shaped Gold Lockets?

Prices for heart shaped gold lockets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $372 and can go as high as $16,800, while heart shaped gold lockets, on average, fetch $4,168.

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.