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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

Walnut Gold Locket
Located in New York, NY
Intriguing figural walnut 18K yellow gold locket. Neat slide mechanism. Slides open to reveal two
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Vintage 1920s More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Walnut Gold Locket
Walnut Gold Locket
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W 1 in L 1.5 in
Victorian Cabochon Sapphire and Enamel Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A perfectly round and mid-size 18k yellow gold locket displaying the complex beauty that is
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Athena Figural Gold and Diamond Locket
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gorgeous 18k yellow gold locket featuring a woman (Athena) flying over the moon with 3 diamond star
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Athena Figural Gold and Diamond Locket
Athena Figural Gold and Diamond Locket
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W 1.02 in D 57 in L 1.87 in
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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

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
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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
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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
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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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

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
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

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
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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
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Victorian Garnet & Starburst Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
piece is crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold and features incredible 3-dimensional detail. At the center
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian 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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k 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

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

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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

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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
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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
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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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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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
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Antique 1860s Swedish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian 18k Gold Locket With Sapphire
Located in Montgomery, AL
is 18K gold and features a cabochon cut sapphire in the center. The sapphire is synthetic. Synthetic
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 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

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

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

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

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

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

Turquoise Pearl Yellow Gold Fan Locket
Located in New York, NY
This unique locket in the shape of a fan was made in the 1950s - 1960s. It is crafted out of 18k
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Vintage 1960s Unknown More Jewelry

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Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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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

Victorian 18K Gold Hardstone Warrior Cameo Locket
Located in Venice, CA
encircled in an 18k gold triangular frame. The open framework contains roses and leaves, and its elegant
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 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
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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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow 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

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

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

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White 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

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k 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

Antique French Yellow and Rose Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique French locket crafted in 18 karat yellow and rose gold; part of our diverse
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Yellow and Rose Gold Locket
Antique French Yellow and Rose Gold Locket
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W 0.9 in L 18 in
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

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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

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

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

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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18k Yellow Gold Locket For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18k yellow gold locket you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 292 antique edition and 142 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 18k yellow gold locket may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th 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 18k yellow gold locket — no matter the origin — is easy, but Victor Mayer, Monica Rich Kosann and Wendy Brandes each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a 18k yellow gold locket featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. 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. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 18k yellow gold locket, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 18k Yellow Gold Locket?

The price for a 18k yellow gold locket starts at $425 and tops out at $40,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,610.

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 18k Yellow Gold Locket
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.