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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

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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 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

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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
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
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

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

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

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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
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 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

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

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Victorian Oval Heart Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
are base metal. Circa 1880 Beautiful, Victorian Locket. Oval Shaped with Pretty Hand Engraved
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose 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
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

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

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

Antique Victorian Turquoise Diamond Necklace Heart Locket 15k Belcher Link
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian turquoise & diamond heart locket pendant & necklace
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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

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

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

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

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 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

Victorian 18kt Diamond & Enamel Portrait Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely gorgeous gold and enamel locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This wonderful piece
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Stunning Pavé Diamond Heart Shape Locket Pendant 4 Leaf Clover Inside
Located in London, GB
A stunning late Victorian diamond heart shaped pendant locket c.1896, the domed heart fully pavé
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Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Amethyst Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
amethysts. It is centered with an oval amethyst, accented by small half pearls, and surrounded by ten heart
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold

Antique Victorian Gold and Pink Topaz Bracelet with Heart-Shaped Padlock Clasp
Located in New York, NY
decorated with a clover-leaf rinceau over a stippled background, completed by a heart-shaped, locket-back
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Antique 1840s Early Victorian Link Bracelets

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Topaz, Gold, 18k 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

Antique Silver Victorian Faith, Hope & Charity Large Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Silver Locket Silver- Tested Circa 1880 Beautiful, Victorian silver locket. Fabulous
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

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

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

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 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

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 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 Yellow Gold Column and Heart Motif Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
in rich 15kt yellow gold and comprised of alternating Roman column and heart shaped links which carry
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Emerald 18K Gold Necklace Bow Heart Pendant - Victorian c.1880
Located in London, GB
antique Victorian 18ct gold bow & heart-shaped pendant necklace made c.1880. This pendant features the
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond and Ruby 'Beggars Heart' Silver and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond and ruby 'Beggars Heart' silver and yellow gold pendant. This charming heart
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Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 14 Karat Gold Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Victorian mourning locket pendant was once worn close to someones heart. The locket
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 14 Karat Gold Mourning Locket Pendant
Antique 14 Karat Gold Mourning Locket Pendant
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W 0.63 in L 0.99 in
Antique 18K gold blue sapphire natural pearl flowers locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful 18K gold, Victorian-era locket pendant, which features a lovely bouquet of
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel - 1 Sapphire
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval locket pendant necklace, 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection by Victor Mayer, petrol blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Oval Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel with Paillons - 1 Sapphire
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval locket pendant, 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection by Victor Mayer, petrol blue vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Antique Diamond & Blue Guilloche Enamel Gold Heart Brooch Pin
Located in Danvers, MA
This elegant and sizable Victorian enamel Heart with rose cut diamond flowers is currently a
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18 Kt gold Garnet Padlock 18 KT Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
fine gold ribbon necklace boasting outstanding crafting completed by a sweet heart shaped locket
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Kt gold Garnet Padlock 18 KT Necklace
Victorian 18 Kt gold Garnet Padlock 18 KT Necklace
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H 1.07 in W 0.71 in L 15.75 in
Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Blue Enamel Pearl & Garnet Snake Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
snake are a pair of garnet cabochons, which appear to glow. The snake is holding a heart-shaped locket
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Ruby & Pearl Engraved Bracelet, Brooch & Earrings Set
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique suite of jewellery, comprising a bracelet, brooch / pendant, and a pair of earrings
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

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Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Snake Bracelet 18 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Garnet Pearl Old
Located in Torrance, CA
blue and set with natural seed pearls and garnet eyes. The lithe snake bears a gift - a heart shaped
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Scottish Agate and Silver Charm Bracelet
Located in NEWARK, GB
sterling silver wire and chain links and fasten with a silver heart shaped padlock clasp. The bracelet is
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Charm Bracelets

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Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Scottish Agate and Silver Charm Bracelet
Antique Scottish Agate and Silver Charm Bracelet
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W 0.75 in L 7.75 in
Victorian Heart-Shaped Blue Enamel Pendant-Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel, pearl and diamond pendant-necklace, the heart-shaped locket
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel pendant-necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel, pearl and diamond pendant-necklace, the heart-shaped locket
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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15k Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Twist Bracelet with Gold Locket
Located in London, GB
set between each twist, suspending a gold heart shaped locket set to the centre a ruby, sapphire and
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Chain Bracelets

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Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian enamel, pearl and diamond brooch, the central silver entwined double heart and ribbon
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Victorian Garnet and Diamond Pendant/ Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet and diamond pendant/brooch, the heart shaped cabochon garnet surmounted by a
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Turquoise and Gold Serpent Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
serpent set with further turquoise stones and holding a heart shaped locket from its mouth. The
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Garnet, Turquoise, Gold

Victorian Diamond Gold Heart Locket
Located in London, GB
Victorian 15ct Gold heart shaped hinged locket with double frames. Front engraved and set with old
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 15k Gold

Victorian Diamond Gold Heart Locket
Victorian Diamond Gold Heart Locket
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W 1.5 in L 1.55 in
Antique Victorian Heart Locket 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Antique Victorian heart shaped locket has been modelled with a 9ct Yellow Gold front
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian More Jewelry

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9k Gold

Antique Victorian Heart Locket 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Heart Locket 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
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H 0.99 in W 0.87 in D 0.32 in
Victorian 4.25 Ct. Diamond, Silver, Gold Heart Locket On Platinum & Pearl Chain
Located in Calabasas, CA
heart-shaped glass face and opens to hold a picture or object. Suspended from a Platinum oval filigree
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Gold Heart with Stars Locket
Located in Houston, TX
. The pear shaped ruby bale is trimmed in old European cut diamonds. The locket hangs from a 18kt yellow
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Ruby and Diamond Gold Heart with Stars Locket
Ruby and Diamond Gold Heart with Stars Locket
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H 1 in W 0.94 in D 0.5 in L 18 in
French Enamel Multi Gem Locket
Located in New York, NY
French Heart & Anchor Shaped Locket Featuring Rubies, Diamonds & Sapphires. Reverse Features Black
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

CARLO GIULIANO Enamel Pearl Diamond Locket
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
The heart-shaped case applied to the front with a central monogram motif of the initials "WG" in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Heart Shaped Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880 A finely crafted Victorian era heart shaped locket pendant is encrusted with chunky old
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond

Heart Shaped Pearl and Blue Enamel Victorian Locket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 15 carat gold large blue enamel and pearl heart shaped Victorian locket, circa 1880, England
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Heart Shaped Ruby Gold Antique Locket
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding antique large figural heart shaped double locket. Set with three exceptional faceted
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian More Jewelry

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Ruby, 15k Gold

Heart Shaped Ruby Gold Antique Locket
Heart Shaped Ruby Gold Antique Locket
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W 1.33 in L 1.75 in
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Victorian Jewlery Heart Shaped Locket For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact victorian jewlery heart shaped locket you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 15k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a victorian jewlery heart shaped locket 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 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. A victorian jewlery heart shaped locket can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 6, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 round cut alternatives. Most of our victorian jewlery heart shaped locket for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Victorian Jewlery Heart Shaped Locket?

The price for a victorian jewlery heart shaped locket starts at $1,409 and tops out at $13,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,525.

A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.