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Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain Necklace with Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
A treat of a Silver Book Chain and locket necklace that has the beautiful engraving of the
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louis Vuitton Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet with Locket Charm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bold and chunky 18k yellow gold Louis Vuitton chain bracelet with a detachable locket charm that
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1990s French Chain Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sterling Engraved Book Chain Locket Necklace Birmingham c. 1880
Located in Berkeley, CA
effect.
The engraved oval locket is a nice contrast to the detail in the chain.
The locket can be
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver + 14K Gold Oval "Love Locket" with Diamonds: 30" chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This locket is an heirloom, a keepsake, and can house your most precious pictures to take with you
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver + 14K Gold Oval "Love Locket" with Diamonds: 18" chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This locket is an heirloom, a keepsake, and can house your most precious pictures to take with you
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 14ct Three Colour Gold Victorian Multi Chain Garnet Locket Back Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Locket Chain Bracelet
14ct Gold Stamped 585
Circa 1870
This antique bracelet is a true
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Bracelets
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Russian Locket Necklace
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
A magnificent antique Russian guilloche enamel, silver, gold, and diamond locket necklace
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Early 20th Century Russian Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Louis Vuitton Locket Chain Vintage Link Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold, 87 Gm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton 18K White Gold Padlock Charm Chain Bracelet 87 gm
Unisex
Brand Louis Vuitton
Metal
Category
2010s Chain Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Devon Woodhill Large Jane Locket
Located in Weston, MA
Keep your loved ones close with this sleek take on a traditional locket. The slim profile case
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Sterling Silver Miniature Vinaigrette Locket James Fenton Birmingham
By James Fenton Birmingham
Located in Portland, OR
, Birmingham, 1872.
This miniature vinaigrette would have been worn as a locket on a chain, it is finely
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 0.26 in W 1.26 in D 0.89 in
Sterling Silver Round "Love Locket" with Ethiopian Opals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This locket is an heirloom, a keepsake, and can house your most precious pictures to take with you
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Huge Edwardian Silver Paste Shaker Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
crystals on fancy Sterling Silver chain. English origin.
Drop of the locket 56mm, width 40mm.
Length of the
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Opal, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
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 Victorian gilt metal longuard chain necklace, muff chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
one end, perfect for hanging your favourite lockets or pendants, it is a strong chain so could safely
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian Silver Longuard Chain Necklace, Victorian, Muff Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique silver longuard chain or muff chain necklace.
This is a lovely long length
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver French Long Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
patina, texture and can be worn layered with other silver chains. I show a photo of a medium sized locket
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Arts & Crafts Period Long Gold Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
An American made long gold chain that goes on forever or can be divided in two parts. Forever is 65
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian silver longuard chain necklace, 900 silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
This gorgeous antique silver long chain or longuard chain necklace is everything you could hope for
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Antique 9k yellow gold Belcher link chain necklace, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
"
Perfect for adding your favourite charms, pendants or lockets, an easy to wear antique chain rich with
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 15k Fancy Mariner Link Chain with Etched Slide
Located in Narberth, PA
clasp, making it possible to hang a complimentary pendant or locket, or simply double the chain when
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold
Victorian 15k Fancy Mariner Link Chain with Etched Slide
Located in Narberth, PA
clasp, making it possible to hang a complimentary pendant or locket, or simply double the chain when
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold
Victorian Yellow Gold Column and Heart Motif Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
attach a complimentary pendant or locket if desired. A gorgeous piece, the book chain looks fabulous worn
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous and delicate 9 carat gold chain has a a bolt clip to fasten. In the middle there is a
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Seed Pearl Buckle Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique Late Victorian 1890s gold satined chain bracelet set with seed pearls. This
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Chain Bracelets
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
14K gold Antique Locket on 18K gold Hand Made Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold large round Victorian locket on 18K yellow gold fancy bar link chain. The locket
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18K Rose Gold Heart Shape Locket on 18K Decorative Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
. The locket measures 1 1/4" long with bail and 15/16 or just under 1" wide. The 18K gold chain has 18
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Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket with Green Ename and Diamonds on Chain with Enamel
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
to your heart.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase just the locket / just the chain or
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold Oval Locket with Decorative Heavy Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold oval locket on a 14K yellow gold fancy rolo link chain. The locket measures 1 1/8
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14 Karat Double Looped Chain Pendant Locket Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
chain with floral enhancements leading to an exquisite oval locket pendant which, on the reverse side is
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Oval Locket with 14K Vintage Decorative Bar Link Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold oval locket with a diamond on a 14K yellow gold fancy bar link chain. The locket
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Gilt Metal Pharaoh Locket and Chain with Blue Enamel
Located in London, GB
Large gilt metal pharaoh locket and chain, with the inside finished with blue enamel on one side
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal, Enamel
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain & Oval Engraved Locket Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Circa 1880
A fabulous, Victorian silver book chain
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870
Located in New York, NY
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. THE LOCKET HANGS FROM A WONDERFUL BOOK BELCHER CHAIN. THE NECKLACE DATES TO C1860-1890
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold-filled
H 1.25 in W 1 in L 17 in
Antique Victorian Gold Plated French Jet Mourning Locket with Belcher Chain
Located in London, GB
slide clasp. This is a quality chain which is soldered on alternate links. The oval locket measures
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.1 in L 1.4 in
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace and Enamel Link Chain 18k Yellow Gold
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace [solid make] and enamel link chain, 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 15 Carat Gold Locket and Chain Dated, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Locket & Chain Dated Circa 1880
The locket is beautifully engraved with
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond & Pearl Locket Pendant & Fancy Link Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Victorian era and features an oval locket adorned with cultures pearls and numerous old rose cut diamonds
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 2.4 in W 1.36 in L 17 in
Antique Victorian Bird Swallow Locket with Pearls & Ruby in Onyx & Antique Chain
Located in Danvers, MA
available without a chain if you prefer)
Quite sizable, the oval shaped locket measures approximately 2 1
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
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W 1.38 in L 2.07 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Carat Gold Gass Tank Locket Pendant and Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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weight: 30.96 grams
length chain: 58 cm
dimensions locket: 3.2 x 1.2 x 0.8 cm
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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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H 1.26 in W 0.48 in L 22.84 in
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket WITH Natural Emerald , NO CHAIN
Located in New York, NY
Inch long
CHAIN IS NOT AVAILABLE
Natural Brazilian Emerald , Pear shape , approximately 2.5 ct
Locket
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Vintage 1960s Rope Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Julie Baker 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket with Pearls with Open Link Chain
Located in New York, NY
chain. The locket has a large hinged bale and can also be worn on beads or pearls. The link chain can be
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Early 2000s American Romantic Link Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Silver Niello Locket Pendant Necklace Stars Initials A W
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful silver niello locket is suspended from a double row silver foxtail necklace. The
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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Niello
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W 1.11 in D 0.32 in L 12.6 in
Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
lockets or pendants from both the circle clip and the dog clip.
The Victorian book chain is 18 inches (45
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
Sterling Silver Heart Locket Pendant Necklace Vinaigrette Foster & Bailey "A"
By Foster and Bailey
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HEART SHAPE LOCKET OR PERFUME VINAIGRETTE BY THE ESTEEMED
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 2.5 in W 1.6 in D 0.5 in
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket, Space for 2 Pictures, No Chain
Located in New York, NY
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Please note that the chain is not included with the locket. The weight of the 18 karat gold used in this
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 10.5 Gm Chain with Locket and Natural Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 10.5 Gm Chain with Locket and Natural Emerald
Locket is 1.5 inch
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cirque Locket Pendant
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This pendant features contrasting 18 Karat Gold overlay and silver accents in a contemporary locket
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Tricolor Victorian Warrior Locket
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Tricolor Victorian Locket of a warrior rendered in 3 tones of gold on a gold filled base. A
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Antique 1860s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Victorian Enamel Rose Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian silver locket with enamelled rose and mirrored compartment. Beautiful enamelling and
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
9k Yellow Gold Bible Locket, Old Testament Paper Inside, Engraved Charm Locket
Located in McLeansville, NC
locket hangs from a delicate chain, making it a perfect accessory to wear daily or on special occasions
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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.5 in L 0.75 in
Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Platinum Locket Tag Pendant One of a kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Volna Locket Tag Necklace Pendant: made in silver with 24k yellow gold and dark
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Spinel, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium, Platinum, Yellow ...
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W 1.58 in L 2.37 in
Devon Woodhill Small Jamie Locket
Located in Weston, MA
Keep your loved ones close with this sleek take on a traditional locket. The slim profile case
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Platinum Locket Tag Pendant One of a kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Volna Locket Tag Necklace Pendant: made in silver with 24k yellow gold and dark
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Spinel, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium, Platinum, Yellow ...
Devon Woodhill Small Sunshine Locket
Located in Weston, MA
The Sunshine locket sparkles with a border of brilliant white diamonds and an open back to insert a
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
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
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Ulla Darni Original Locket Chandelier
By Ulla Darni
Located in North Bergen, NJ
This gorgeous original Ulla Darni 32 inch locket chandelier is reverse painted on glass with hand
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique Neogothic Locket Pendant 18 Kt Rose Yellow Gold on 15 kt Gold Watchchain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
the locket. is 16.34 grams. The weight of the chain ist 11.70 grams. The total length of the chain is
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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.93 in W 0.99 in D 0.24 in
14k Yellow Gold Dangle Hearts Locket & Love Charms on 25" Cable Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 12.46 Grams
Chain Type: 1.6mm Cable Link
Chain Length: 25 Inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Queen Bee Locket In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
. This handcrafted locket is suspended on our beautifully-textured, adjustable millie-grain chain and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gleam Sapphire Locket In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Set with four sparkling white sapphires, our timeless, sterling silver 'Gleam' locket is perfect to
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
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Locket On A Chain For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate locket on a chain for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Silver and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 18 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a locket on a chain may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing locket on a chain — no matter the origin — is easy, but Alex Soldier and Monica Rich Kosann each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a locket on a chain featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and heart cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a locket on a chain, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Locket On A Chain?
The price for a locket on a chain starts at $600 and tops out at $11,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,500.
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.
Questions About Locket On A Chain
- What is a fob locket?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Fobs were originally created to attach to a man’s pocket watch, preventing it from falling out of his waistcoat pocket. Eventually, fobs were lengthened to be necklace chains, and women began carrying fobs with lockets and other pendants or jewelry attached. Find vintage and contemporary fob lockets from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What is a mourning locket?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mourning locket is representative of the love and connection one shares with a loved one who is deceased. In olden times, these lockets often had inscriptions or a lock of hair from the deceased in them. Shop a collection of vintage and antique mourning lockets and other mourning jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- What does wearing a locket mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What wearing a locket means is largely a matter of personal interpretation. However, many people consider placing someone's picture in a locket to signify that the individual matters to you so much that you want to keep them close to your heart. Shop a variety of lockets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The main difference between a locket and a pendant is design. A locket has a hinged cover that allows you to place a picture inside, while a pendant lacks this feature. Shop a collection of pendants and lockets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023What a heart locket symbolizes is largely open to interpretation. Given the shape of the pendant, many people associate heart lockets with love. Wearing a locket often symbolizes wanting to keep someone or something close to you. As a result, a heart locket may mean wanting to hold onto or remember a romantic partner or relative. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of heart lockets.
- When was the first locket made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023No one knows for sure when the very first locket was made, but 16th-century examples have been found. After the execution of Charles I in 1649, people wore lockets that contained miniature portraits of the king, and by the 18th century, it was fashionable to wear lockets that contained locks of hair from someone you admired. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of lockets from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, a locket can be a good gift for your girlfriend. Many people associate the necklace with keeping a loved one close to the heart. You could place a photograph of the two of you inside as an extra-special surprise. Lockets come in many styles, so consider her style and tastes when selecting one. Explore a wide variety of lockets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A tennis chain is called a tennis chain due to the history of tennis bracelets. The name comes from an incident involving tennis player Chris Evert. In 1978, at the US Open, she lost a diamond-set link bracelet during a match and asked the officials to pause the action while she looked for it. People have referred to bracelets and chains of a similar style by the term "tennis" ever since. On 1stDibs, explore a range of tennis chains.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, a curb chain is not the same as a Miami Cuban chain. A curb chain is thinner and flatter than a Miami Cuban chain, which is rounder, bolder and thicker. Miami Cuban chain links are also more closely linked to one another. You’ll find a selection of both curb and Miami Cuban chains on 1stDibs.
- What is a guard chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Guard chains are durable long chains that have a decorative clip on one end. You can use the clip as a clasp to keep the necklace in place.
- What is a foxtail chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A foxtail chain is a specific pattern of chain link where two rows of flat oval links face into each other at a 45 degree angle.
- What is a book chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A book chain is a type of antique Victorian jewelry designed for lockets, cameos, chains, and necklaces. Each link in a book chain is a rectangular folded piece of metal that resembles a book and is made of solid gold or sterling silver. During the late Art Deco era of the 1930s and 1940s, book chain jewelry was popular during the Victorian jewelry resurgence (“Victorian Revival”). Shop for vintage jewelry from all over the world on 1stDibs.
- What is a cable chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A cable chain is a style of chain with symmetrical uniform links attached to each other. They are used to hang pendants and are often round in style. Find a variety of cable chains and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is a Cuban chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Cuban chain refers to a type of jewelry design, which interlocks either round or oval gold rings together making a sleek unison pattern. This pattern interlocks all of the round or oval rings together which will lay flat on your chest or wrist. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage Cuban chain jewelry.
- What is a chain bracelet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Chain bracelets are constructed by joining links together to form a band with a clasp fastening. Preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of the Prehistoric era likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. This style of bracelet is typically made of gold or silver. Find a collection of antique and vintage style chain bracelets on 1stDibs today.
- What is an Albert chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021An Albert chain is a watch chain that traditionally has a bar on one end that is used to attach the chain to a vest buttonhole. The chain's other end has a small swivel clasp that can be attached to a pocket watch. It's named after a type of watch chain worn by Prince Albert during the Victorian era. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage Albert watch chains.
- What is a body chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A body chain is an accessory made of metal that is meant to be worn around the body. Typically, body chains are worn across one's chest, back or around one's hips.
- What is a Rolo Chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Also known as belcher chains, rolo chains are round, inter-connected links. The outer edges of the chains are typically rounded and the inside is usually flat.
- What is a mariner chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A mariner chain is sometimes referred to as an anchor chain and is considered the strongest type of chain. Each oval link is the same size and has a middle bar that provides additional strength to the link. They are arranged in a typical horizontal fashion. Find vintage and contemporary mariner chains from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What is a double chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The double chain stitch is a version of the chain stitch in which two stitches are worked side by side and interlocked. The double chain is made by bringing the needle out at point A and then inserting it at point B. At point C, the needle is released, leaving an open chain stitch.
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