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18th Century Lockets

18th Century Antique Octagonal Pendant Locket in Gold with Exquisite Engravings
18th Century Antique Octagonal Pendant Locket in Gold with Exquisite Engravings

18th Century Antique Octagonal Pendant Locket in Gold with Exquisite Engravings

Located in Sofia, BG

18th century Small golden box in octagonal shape, which is engraved in fine details and all the

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Antique 18th Century Folk Art Silver Double Arrow Heart Locket Pendant
Antique 18th Century Folk Art Silver Double Arrow Heart Locket Pendant

Antique 18th Century Folk Art Silver Double Arrow Heart Locket Pendant

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The hinged heart locket pierced y two arrows is closed my means of a silver pin.

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Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Acid Etched Old European Diamond Locket Necklace
Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Acid Etched Old European Diamond Locket Necklace

Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Acid Etched Old European Diamond Locket Necklace

Located in Cape May, NJ

Composition: 14K Yellow Gold Necklace Length: 18 inch Necklace Weight: 19.1 Grams Item Barcode: 873324

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Antique Late 18th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 1.30 Ct. Antique Cut Diamond 18 KT Locket Mourning Ring
Georgian 1.30 Ct. Antique Cut Diamond 18 KT Locket Mourning Ring

Georgian 1.30 Ct. Antique Cut Diamond 18 KT Locket Mourning Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Diamonds, pretty decoration on shoulders and a glass covered locket panel containing hair work to the

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique English Battersea Locket in the Form of a Clock
Antique English Battersea Locket in the Form of a Clock

Antique English Battersea Locket in the Form of a Clock

Located in Tampa, FL

An 18th century English Battersea locket enameled with a clock face on one side and a floral

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Antique 1790s English Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Enamel

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Late 18th Century Georgian Arrow Pierced Heart Locket Pendant in Gold Filigree
Late 18th Century Georgian Arrow Pierced Heart Locket Pendant in Gold Filigree

Late 18th Century Georgian Arrow Pierced Heart Locket Pendant in Gold Filigree

Located in Antwerp, BE

weddings and other important occasions. Antique jewelry object group: locket/pendant Condition: very good

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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Bilston Battersea Heart locket pendant
Antique Georgian Bilston Battersea Heart locket pendant

Antique Georgian Bilston Battersea Heart locket pendant

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

This enchanting Georgian c.1800 Bilston Battersea hand-painted enamel locket is a rare and

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Copper

Unique Victorian Coral Pearl Gold Locket with Star Design

Unique Victorian Coral Pearl Gold Locket with Star Design

Unavailable

H 0.5 in W 1.5 in L 1.25 in

Unique Victorian Coral Pearl Gold Locket with Star Design

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Exceptional 15K yellow gold Victorian locket embellished with 12 alternating coral tapezoid shapes

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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 15k Gold

Antique Reliquary Secret Locket Pendant in 18k Rose Gold, Religious Pendant
Antique Reliquary Secret Locket Pendant in 18k Rose Gold, Religious Pendant

Antique Reliquary Secret Locket Pendant in 18k Rose Gold, Religious Pendant

Located in PARIS, FR

, probably French, dating from the late 18th century.  Owl hallmark (later add). Dimensions: 43 mm x 25 mm

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Antique 18th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian English Gold Multi Hair Locket and Names Mourning Bracelet, circa 1850
Victorian English Gold Multi Hair Locket and Names Mourning Bracelet, circa 1850

Victorian English Gold Multi Hair Locket and Names Mourning Bracelet, circa 1850

Located in Houston, TX

An antique English 9 c gold mourning bracelet, finely constructed from 8 individual glass lockets

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Early Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Faberge Imperial Russian 14k Gold Locket Pendent with Enamel, for Easter
Antique Faberge Imperial Russian 14k Gold Locket Pendent with Enamel, for Easter

Antique Faberge Imperial Russian 14k Gold Locket Pendent with Enamel, for Easter

By Fabergé

Located in Houston, TX

Hand painted enamel & pearls locket pendent in the original Easter egg shaped presentation wooden

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Antique Late 18th Century Russian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Amulet Egypt Greek Peruvian Charm Necklace 18k Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold
Amulet Egypt Greek Peruvian Charm Necklace 18k Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold

Amulet Egypt Greek Peruvian Charm Necklace 18k Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

pendant from Ancient Egypt, The Love locket from 18th Century France, and the Ibis pendant from Ancient

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Georgian Garnet and Crystal Heart Locket
18th Century Georgian Garnet and Crystal Heart Locket

18th Century Georgian Garnet and Crystal Heart Locket

Located in Stamford, CT

This late 18th century crowned heart locket is picture perfect; no small feat as it was made more

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English Drop Necklaces

Gilt Metal and Enamel Heart Locket Pendant
Gilt Metal and Enamel Heart Locket Pendant

Gilt Metal and Enamel Heart Locket Pendant

Located in Amsterdam, NL

a million). Germany, end 17th century or early 18th century. dimensions: 4.5 x 4.1 cm

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Antique 18th Century German Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Georgian Silver Pyrite Heart Locket
Georgian Silver Pyrite Heart Locket

Georgian Silver Pyrite Heart Locket

Located in Stamford, CT

A rare Pyrite and Glass Crowned Heart Pendant made in the late 18th century. The heart locket has a

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pyrite, Silver

Antique Austro Hungarian Turquoise and Paste Enamel Locket
Antique Austro Hungarian Turquoise and Paste Enamel Locket

Antique Austro Hungarian Turquoise and Paste Enamel Locket

Located in Portland, England

This impressive and rare Antique Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival Turquoise and Paste Locket

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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Enamel

Victorian 15k Yellow Gold, Scottish Agate and Rock Crystal Locket, Late 1800s
Victorian 15k Yellow Gold, Scottish Agate and Rock Crystal Locket, Late 1800s

Victorian 15k Yellow Gold, Scottish Agate and Rock Crystal Locket, Late 1800s

Located in New York, NY

Victorian 15k Yellow Gold, Scottish Agate and Rock Crystal Locket Late 1800s Additional

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Georgian Mourning Locket Pendant, 9 Karat Gold, Blue Enamel and Pearl, Hairwork
Georgian Mourning Locket Pendant, 9 Karat Gold, Blue Enamel and Pearl, Hairwork

Georgian Mourning Locket Pendant, 9 Karat Gold, Blue Enamel and Pearl, Hairwork

Located in NEWARK, GB

18th century, 1970s, tests as 9ct gold. Condition: Very good used condition overall, some age

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

Antique 18th Century Locket Pendant Silver Metal Oriental Seedpearls Stickpin
Antique 18th Century Locket Pendant Silver Metal Oriental Seedpearls Stickpin

Antique 18th Century Locket Pendant Silver Metal Oriental Seedpearls Stickpin

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This lovely tiny 18th century pendant Locket was crate out 14 katat gold. The outline of the little

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Antique 1780s European George III Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian 18th Century Religious Reliquary Locket Yellow Gold Portuguese
Antique Georgian 18th Century Religious Reliquary Locket Yellow Gold Portuguese

Antique Georgian 18th Century Religious Reliquary Locket Yellow Gold Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

Antique Georgian 18th century religious reliquary locket in yellow gold, Portuguese. With Christian

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Victorian Hidden Picture Locket Pin Pearl
Gold Victorian Hidden Picture Locket Pin Pearl

Gold Victorian Hidden Picture Locket Pin Pearl

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

1.45 Inches in diameter. The fine handmade etching and design is a remembrance of the 18th Century

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Silver

18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cross Pendant Locket, circa 1860s
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cross Pendant Locket, circa 1860s

18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cross Pendant Locket, circa 1860s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A very beautiful and finely crafted locket pendant with a cross motive, in 18k yellow gold, ca

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian Regency 15ct Rose Gold And Rock Crystal ‘Heart’ Locket
Antique Georgian Regency 15ct Rose Gold And Rock Crystal ‘Heart’ Locket

Antique Georgian Regency 15ct Rose Gold And Rock Crystal ‘Heart’ Locket

Located in NEW TOWN, AU

Crafted during the 18th century circa 1780, this wonderful piece of history is a must for the

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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Rose Gold

Victorian Bloodstone Shield Locket
Victorian Bloodstone Shield Locket

Victorian Bloodstone Shield Locket

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Victorian Bloodstone Shield Locket

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An elegant smaller-scale antique locket, set on the front with a shield-shaped bloodstone panel

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Locket Large Pearl and Enamel Buckle 15 Carat Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Locket Large Pearl and Enamel Buckle 15 Carat Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Locket Large Pearl and Enamel Buckle 15 Carat Gold

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This fabulous large Antique Victorian 15ct Gold locket is set with a fabulous Pearl halo in the

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Antique 18th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Black Onyx Seed Pearl Mourning 14 Kart Yellow Gold Locket and Necklace
Victorian Black Onyx Seed Pearl Mourning 14 Kart Yellow Gold Locket and Necklace

Victorian Black Onyx Seed Pearl Mourning 14 Kart Yellow Gold Locket and Necklace

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

This stunning mourning locket and necklace are made with black Onyx as the featured stone. It has

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Antique Late 18th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Arch Dial 8 Day Mahogany Longcase Clock, by Christopher Locket, Tetbury 18th C
Arch Dial 8 Day Mahogany Longcase Clock, by Christopher Locket, Tetbury 18th C

Arch Dial 8 Day Mahogany Longcase Clock, by Christopher Locket, Tetbury 18th C

Located in Salisbury, GB

phase to the arch by Christopher Locket, Tetbury, Overhauled and in good working order circa 1780

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Brass

Georgian Enameled Gold Locket Pendant
Georgian Enameled Gold Locket Pendant

Georgian Enameled Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

A Rare Georgian c.1700s 18 Carat Gold and blue/green/white enameled locket pendant. English origin

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Georgian Garnet Locket Memorial Gold Ring
Georgian Garnet Locket Memorial Gold Ring

Georgian Garnet Locket Memorial Gold Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This marvellous 18th Century memorial ring features a halo of garnets, around a central locket

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Antique 18th Century English George III More Rings

Materials

Garnet, 15k Gold

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Located in Pasadena, CA

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By Temple St. Clair

Located in Miami, FL

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Located in London, GB

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Located in London, GB

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18th Century Lockets For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 18th century lockets. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Victorian and Georgian are consistently popular styles when it comes to 18th century lockets. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Fabergé, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 107 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many rose cut, round cut and old mine cut 18th century lockets for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of 18th century lockets for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 18th Century Lockets?

On average, 18th century lockets at 1stDibs sell for $2,826, while they’re typically $341 on the low end and $43,200 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
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    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
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