Paste Locket
Huge Edwardian Silver Paste Shaker Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Large Edwardian Silver Gilt and paste locket pendant filled with a triplet black Opals and clear
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Opal, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pink Tourmaline Rose Quartz Georgian Paste Polka Dot Enamel Heart Locket
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
confectionary coloring of the stones repeats the stunning Georgian paste locket pendant. As is typical with
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Antique 19th Century American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
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H 1.26 in W 0.88 in L 28.5 in
Enamel Locket Pendant 19th Century Silver Maiden Woman
Located in New York, NY
of the Napoleonic era. Early paste lockets with enamel are extraordinarily rare and highly coveted
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Silver Bow / Paste gem / Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian Silver Bow design Locket
with a gold wash over colour
and surrounding glass
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Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian Ruby Diamond Green Paste Rose Gold Pendant / Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
paste, 9 karat rose gold and silver set pendant/locket; part of our Victorian jewelry collections.
This
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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Paste Swallow Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an Edwardian heart shape locket pendant crafted in 9K gold. Circa 1910.
The piece depicts
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Plated and Clear Paste Stone Cross Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian gold plated locket, featuring a lovely clear paste stone cross and ornate
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Edwardian Paste Photo Locket Pendant Sterling Silver, circa 1915
Located in Kendal, GB
A wonderful Antique Edwardian locket featuring a large glass window at its heart with an original
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20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
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H 2.72 in W 1.89 in D 0.36 in
Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch
By Sandor
Located in New York, NY
paste set locket in crystal, purple and ruby with swag chaining. 1940's USA. Locket brooch 2.5" x 1.75
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Vintage 1940s American Victorian Brooches
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Gilt Metal
Enamel Faberge Easter Egg Pendant Locket
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Faberge Easter egg pendant purse locket from the 1990's. Enamel in tones of brown copper
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1990s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Queen Anne Paste Portrait Brooch Pendant Silver, circa 1710
Located in Kendal, GB
old cut Paste stones dotted across an open worked Silver gallery with scrolling foliate metalwork.
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Antique 18th Century Pendant Necklaces
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Silver
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H 2.29 in W 1.34 in D 0.24 in
Vintage Sterling Silver 925 Tiger's Eye and Tourmaline Necklace
Located in Rome, Rome
necklace closure and on reverse of the necklace). Round pate de verre (glass paste) cabochon in the center
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1990s Italian More Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
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Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, GB
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s.
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Early Victorian Hunt & Roskell 1.82 Carat Diamond Turquoise Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine early Victorian 18 karat yellow gold, 1.82 carat diamond and turquoise jewelry set (bracelet, brooch and earrings); part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections....
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Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Drop Earrings
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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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H 0.65 in W 0.59 in Dm 0.82 in L 7.08 in
Victorian Pietra Dura Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Pietra Dura Locket from the late 19th Century set in 9K gold. Inlaid hardstones form a floral design in turquoise, alabaster and agate on an onyx base. Glass locket on back...
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
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Onyx, 9k Gold
Russian Imperial-era Gold Turquoise Diamond Locket, St. Petersburg, circa 1900
Located in St. Catharines, ON
This rare Russian 14k yellow gold locket from St. Petersburg, circa 1900 was created during the Romanov era of Tsar Nicholas II. The front of the oval yellow gold locket applied with...
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.25 in W 1 in L 1.57 in
Georgian Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Absolutely superb example of Georgian cut steel. The way it sparkles and catches the light is just beautiful. This necklace sits perfectly flat and is a great length with the drop de...
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Antique 1710s British Georgian More Necklaces
Materials
Cut Steel
Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique rose cut diamond heart pendant with an estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats back foiled technique centered with a pear shape rose cut diamond decorted with a lotus flower on...
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond
A Pair Of Early Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Early Victorian diamond drop earrings, each earring comprising a circular diamond cluster surmount, and pear-shaped diamond cluster drop, linked by a diamond-encrusted ribb...
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Drop Earrings
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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century Diamond-Set Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decorati...
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Pearl Star Turquoise Enamel Gold Brooch or Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
A granulated jewel of a brooch, set in 18kt soft toned gold, showcases a star of gleaming natural pearls on turquoise blue enamel. Layers and texture were created by the jeweler's ha...
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.19 carat diamond and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold locket pendant; part of our diverse collection of Victorian lockets.
This fine and im...
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Austro-Hungarian Glass Paste Collar Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Antique 19th century Austro Hungarian gilt metal , paste /glass stones choker necklace with small faux pearls . Larger faceted amethyst glass stones are set on an open-back setting ....
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Early Victorian Choker Necklaces
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Silver Plate
Grand Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Statement Edwardian inspired aquamarine and diamond necklace.
19.35 carats of oval and pear shape aquamarines beryl. 10.48 carats of round diamonds, approximately H/I color and SI cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces
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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Pink Sapphire Pearl Rubies Georgian Porcelain Mourning Locket Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Emiline Necklace.
A delicate strand of hand-linked creamy cultured pearls has been intercepted with stations of exquisite and rare faceted Sleeping Beauty turquoise ovals, then flan...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
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Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
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H 1.75 in W 0.875 in L 24.5 in
18K French Limoges Enamel Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
18K French Limoges Enamel Stick Pin
Consistent with age and use please see the photos for condition
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Antique 19th Century More Jewelry
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Enamel
Turquoise Amazonite Pearls Madonna and Child Victorian Mourning Locket
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Madonna And Child Necklace.
Silky blush pink Baroque pearls are rhythmically intercepted with stations of pale aqua amazonite, flanked by mixed metals of oxidized silver and gold ve...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
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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
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Antique Edwardian Locket Pendant Paste Stone Silver, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful antique Edwardian locket is modelled in Silver and features a central window haloed
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Silver
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H 1.62 in W 1.03 in D 0.28 in
Antique Victorian Paste Lyre Heart Locket 9 Carat Gold Back and Front
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A beautiful antique Victorian Locket C. 1900, set with six red and seven white Paste stones set out
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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9k Gold
Antique Victorian Lovers Knot Brooch Amethyst 15 Carat Gold Locket, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
relief leaves and a violet Paste stone. A dropper also swings from the gallery in the same style and
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
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Amethyst, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 2.37 in W 1.46 in D 0.95 in
Sinuous Antique Gemstone Snake Necklace
Located in Wimberley, TX
blue aquamarine and topaz gems - all foiled and set closed back - and two red paste eyes. Grasped in
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Aquamarine
Victorian Butterfly Kaleidoscope Silver Paste Locket Rock Crystal Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
mesmerizing diorama housed within an antique Victorian silver paste locket. The incredibly talented artist
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Choker Necklaces
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Rock Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
W 0.61 in Dm 1.21 in L 20.5 in
Antique paste locket pendant, portrait, 900 silver, Art Nouveau
Located in NEWARK, GB
' paste in cool 900 silver this pretty and versatile pendant is a locket, currently holding a portrait
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Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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Silver
Butterfly Kaleidoscope Victorian Locket Blue Chalcedony Scorolite Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
, creating a mesmerizing diorama housed within an antique Victorian silver paste locket. The incredibly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
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Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
H 2.5 in Dm 0.89 in L 37.25 in
Lover’s Eye Locket Pink Blush Biwa Pearls Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
gorgeous Edwardian antique silver paste locket. The stunning and generous locket, with sparkling paste
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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
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Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Lover's Eye Georgian Locket Sapphires Rose Quartz Necklace - Rebecca Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
paste locket. The stunning locket, with a paste stone encrusted bow, is the perfect frame to showcase
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
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Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Heart Shaped Locket, 9k Gold Front and Back, Paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique 9kt gold front and back heart shaped locket pendant.
Edwardian era it is made
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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9k Gold, Silver
Curvaceous Art Nouveau Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
The form and workmanship of this unusual locket are instantly noticeable. Glowing pastes of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Paste Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique Georgian c.1800 15 Carat Gold, Silver and paste mourning ring with a hair locket at the
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
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15k Gold
Antique Russian 14 Carat Gold Locket with Floral Pattern
Located in St Helens, GB
A true antique pendant locket.
Solid 14 carat yellow gold example.
Very fine hand engraved
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20th Century Russian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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14k Gold
Russian Blue Enamel Silver Gilt Egg Pendant Locket Charm
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
will look great as a locket pendant or as a charm!
Condition: Very Good, slightest signs of wear due
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Late 20th Century Russian Russian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Art Deco 9 Karat Rose Gold Heart Locket, Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful vintage Art Deco 9 karat gold and Red paste heart locket.
This is such a stunning
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Pendant, Maltese Cross, 9k Yellow Gold and Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous, rare antique, early Victorian Maltese Cross mourning pendant or locket.
Made from 9kt
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Victorian Etruscan Revival "Pâte-Sur-Pâte" Diana the Goddess Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
Pâte-sur-pâte is a French term meaning "paste-on-paste." Developed in 1850, this artistic technique
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Antique 1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Necklace Enhancers
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14k Gold
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W 1.5 in D 0.38 in L 2.63 in
Victorian Fleur de Lis Paste Locket
Located in New York, NY
pastes which have patinaed evenly. Locket missing glass panel but photo would stay in place nonetheless
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Antique 1870s American Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
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Gold Plate
London Blue Topaz Pink Sapphire Lover’s Eye Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
silver paste locket. The stunning and generous locket, with sparkling paste stones and charming bow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
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Topaz, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Victorian Paste Set Puffy Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
Attractive puffy 3-D heart from the late 19th Century set with dozens of clear pastes. The locket
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
Cherub Locket Pendant 19th Century French Black Dot Paste Silver En Grisaille
Located in New York, NY
A French Pendant Locket of museum quality with a scene of frolicking Cherubs (Putti, Angels) done
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
Unusual Victorian Devil Locket
Located in New York, NY
Super unusual Victorian Devil motif locket highlighted with green eyes and crystal pastes from the
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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Gold Plate
Charming Victorian Bird Motif Locket
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and charming Victorian Bird Motif Locket from the 19th Century. A pair of birds are shown
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co. Gold Dear Locket
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Very special rectangular book-shaped locket. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Diagonal rayed-line
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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry
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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Unusual Faux Garnet Carbuncle Victorian Locket
Located in New York, NY
locket opens with a paste "button" to reveal oval photo well. 2 oval glass paste cabochons are inserted
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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Gold Plate
Unusual Victorian Locket Native American Motif
Located in New York, NY
Rare Victorian Gold Filled Locket with Native American Motif with original textured paper liner
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Gold Plate
Gold Heart Locket for Six Pictures
Located in New York, NY
Figural "heart" locket. 14K yellow gold, with radiating line pattern. Opens to reveal
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14k Gold
Lover’s Eye Pink Amethyst Button Pearls Silver Paste Quatrefoils Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
gorgeous antique Victorian silver paste double glazed locket (circa 1904). This stunning locket
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
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Amethyst, Pearl, Vermeil, Rhodium, Silver
H 2.5 in Dm 1.39 in L 26.5 in
Antique Georgian Mourning Brooch with Woven Hair and Rose Cut Paste
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This beautiful memorial locket Brooch is studded with 18 Rose cut Paste stones all in slightly
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
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9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Lovers Eye Blue Topaz and Watermelon Tourmaline Necklace, Isabella II Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
double glazed locket. This stunning locket, with sparkling paste stones and sweet little bow on top, is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Ruby, Topaz, Tourmaline, Vermeil, Silver, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
H 1.5 in W 0.81 in L 29 in
Antique Victorian 9 Carat Gold Paste Locket Halleys Comet, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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This fabulous antique 9ct Gold Paste locket is
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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9k Gold
Antique Pink Paste Silver Locket Pendant
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This genuine antique pendant locket boasts lovely rich pink Paste Stones and fresh water Pearls
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
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Pearl, Sterling Silver
Victorian Oversized Paste Stone Silver Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An oversized antique locket dating to c.1880. Modelled in Sterling silver throughout, this large
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Gold Heart Locket Ruby Paste, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
is surrounded by Paste Stones in a flower gallery.
The lovely locket will hold two images so you can
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
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Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique Georgian French Paste Enamel Ruby Locket Pendant, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
pendant locket is a genuine Georgian piece Circa 1800.
The centre piece of the pendant is decorated with
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Antique Early 1800s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
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Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian French 18 Carat Gold Gilt Paste Stone, circa 1900 Locket
Located in Lancaster , GB
A truly fabulous antique French Paste stone locket from the Victorian era, Circa 1900.
The lovely
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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Gold Locket Star and Crescent Ruby
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
and front on Silver Locket is Circa 1900.
Set with a rich red Ruby star in the centre and a crescent
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Imperial Russian Niello Silver Shield Locket Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An attractive antique shield locket fashioned in niello silver. It's Russian, dating from the turn
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
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Silver, Niello
Antique Victorian Large Locket Paste Stones, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Pastes.
The locket is heavy and substantial, complete with glass windows, gold liners and rims.
The
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Guilloche Locket
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Vibrant blue guilloche enamel locket with paste stones and a larger scale. The piece appears well
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Georgian Paste and 15 Karat Gold Sepia Portrait Mourning Pin and Pendant
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This Georgian Paste and 15 karat Gold (tested) mourning pin and pendant features a sepia portrait
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Antique 1750s Georgian Brooches
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Gold, 15k Gold
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Paste Locket For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate paste locket for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Gold and Sterling Silver. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect paste 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 21st Century. Creating a paste locket has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Karen Sugarman Designs are consistently popular. A paste locket can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2 Pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an old mine cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a paste locket, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Paste Locket?
The price for a paste locket starts at $450 and tops out at $4,800 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,399.
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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