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Globe Locket 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Globe Locket in 18K Yellow Gold with Brush and High Polish Finish. 22.4mm (0.88 in) Diameter 14.62
Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Globe Locket 18k Yellow Gold
Globe Locket 18k Yellow Gold
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Dm 0.88 in
Purple Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant locket with purple guilloche enamel and a floral frame
Category

Early 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Purple Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
Purple Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
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W 0.95 in D 0.14 in L 1.11 in
Oval Polished Locket Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold, Two Pictures
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket. This incredible
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

True Cross Reliquary 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold locket pendant designed as a reliquary for the True Cross. The locket
Category

Antique 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

True Cross Reliquary 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Locket Pendant
True Cross Reliquary 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Locket Pendant
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W 0.83 in D 0.28 in L 0.99 in
Yellow Gold Victorian Cross Locket Pendant - 18k Antique Restons Unis
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Date: 1860 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Material Information Enamel Color: Blue
Category

Antique 1860s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Monica Rich Kosann 18K Yellow Gold Twinkle Star Diamond Locket
By Monica Rich Kosann
Located in Norwalk, CT
Give your look style with this Monica Rich Kosann round twinkle star locket in 18k yellow gold
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Monica Rich Kosann 18K Yellow Gold "Catherine" Staggered Diamond Locket
By Monica Rich Kosann
Located in Norwalk, CT
Meet "Catherine". This Monica Rich Kosann locket features a staggered pattern of diamonds, it's the
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victor Mayer Calima Locket Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold 155 Fancy Yellow Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Calima Collection, 155 fancy yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique oval Picture Locket Pendant solid 18K Yellow Gold / 6gr
Located in SE
Hand-made in 18K Gold - Pendant / Locket with hand-engraved ornaments of Greek Key on both sides
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique oval Picture Locket Pendant solid 18K Yellow Gold / 6gr
Antique oval Picture Locket Pendant solid 18K Yellow Gold / 6gr
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H 1.58 in W 0.91 in D 0.24 in
18K Yellow Gold and Enamel Round Locket with Floral Design #16549
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Circular Locket with Enamel Floral Design This beautiful vintage locket is set in
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Victorian Garnet & Starburst Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
A gorgeous garnet and diamond locket pendant from the Victorian, circa 1870's era. This marvelous
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Customizable Round Polished Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Diameter 26.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable round polished pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Customizable Round Polished Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable round polished pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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

Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent autumn yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold White Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold - Opalescent Blue Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Blue Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent White Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Polished Victoria Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - 21 Diamonds 0.33ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval polished locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent autumn yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1873 Nordic Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 3.25 gr
Located in SE
Hand-made in 18K Gold - Pendant / Locket with hand-engraved ornaments of Greek Key on both sides
Category

Antique 1860s Swedish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Customizable Oval Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - 23.0 mm x 32.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, measurements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Nordic Pendant Picture Locket oval solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 4.35gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Detailed hand - engravings in miniature
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Antique 1860s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel Rubellite & Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, matt finish, Romance Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

David Yurman Locket Pendant In 925 Sterling Silver And 18k Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Surfside, FL
David Yurman locket pendant in 925 sterling silver and 18k yellow gold with cable pattern with
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Locket Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Surfside, FL
David Yurman locket pendant in 925 sterling silver and 18k yellow gold with cable pattern with
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Monica Rich Kosann 18K Yellow Gold "Luxe" Four Image Locket with Diamonds
By Monica Rich Kosann
Located in Norwalk, CT
tell it. This Monica Rich Kosann 18K Yellow Gold "luxe" staggered diamond oval locket holds your
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Customizable Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round customizable pendant locket 18k yellow gold, emerald green vitreous enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Monica Rich Kosann 18K Yellow Gold Four Image "Midi" Diamond Border Locket
By Monica Rich Kosann
Located in Norwalk, CT
Monica Rich Kosann 18K Yellow Gold Four Image Midi Diamond Border Locket. This 18K yellow gold 4
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2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold with pale blue and dark blue vitreous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Monica Rich Kosann 18K Yellow Gold High Polish 'Premier' Four Image Locket
By Monica Rich Kosann
Located in Norwalk, CT
Monica Rich Kosann 18K Yellow Gold High Polish 'Premier' Four Image Locket. Holding 4 photos, the
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2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rare 18 K Yellow Gold Victorian Snake Necklace Colored Stones
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
stones. The eyes are round cabochon Garnets of a wonderful color. The necklace is 18 K yellow Gold. The
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Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket, circa 1865
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
locket has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The locket has an impressive rectangular shield-shaped form
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Antique 1860s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Charles Green & Son Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Engravable
Located in McLeansville, NC
Blue Enamel Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 19.8 Grams Stamps: 750 British Hallmarks CGS (Charles Green
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Monica Rich Kosann 18k Yellow Gold Sun, Moon and Stars Gate Locket
By Monica Rich Kosann
Located in Norwalk, CT
Collection. This 18K yellow gold Sun, Moon and Stars inspired gate motif accented with white diamonds fans
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2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 25 Diamonds 0.19 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, electric blue vitreous enamel, 25 diamonds, total
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Round Locket Pendant Flower 18k Yellow Gold Green Vitreous Enamel Diamond 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant with flower 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, translucent
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Pink Vitreous Enamel 1 Diamond
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant necklace in 18k yellow gold with pink and burgundy red vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Green Vitreous Enamel Dia 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant necklace with flower 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, peacock blue vitreous enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart locket pendant necklace, Hallmark Collection, 18k yellow gold, emerald green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, peacock blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Heart Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart pendant locket, 18k yellow gold, emerald greeen vitreous enamel, guilloche
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Customizable Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - 23.0 mm x 32.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Duskypink Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent dusky pink
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Locket Pendant Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive Victorian locket has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. This large and substantial antique
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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 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

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Duskypink Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent dusky
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18k Yellow Locket For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18k yellow locket you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 766 vintage editions and 390 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 18k yellow locket among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 18k yellow locket — no matter the origin — is easy, but Victor Mayer, Fabergé and Monica Rich Kosann each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any 18k yellow locket from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 516 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 18k yellow locket, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 18k Yellow Locket?

Prices for a 18k yellow locket can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $324 and can go as high as $199,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,080.

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.