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Antique Padlock Necklaces

Antique Victorian 9 Carat Gold Padlock Necklace
Located in London, GB
" / 45.72cm WEIGHT Lock - 2.81g CONDITION: The necklace is in excellent antique condition. SKU 6735
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Coral Padlock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This one of a kind hand carved coral padlock features two cherub figures on each side of the lock
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Silver Heart Padlock Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 72.3 Grams Stone: Scottish Agate (20.0 x 9.5 - 20.0 x 18.0 mm) Pendant: 33.5 x 21 mm Length: 16 Inches Hallmark: Silver Tested Item #: BR-1067-101023-19
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Silver

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

19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiseled Chain Heart-Shaped Padlock Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold and 9 karat yellow gold clasp. Lovely antique chain it is composed of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Key to my Heart mourning locket, 18k gold and Hairwork, padlock
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly magical piece of antique Georgian mourning jewellery. This early 19th century locket is
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Rose Gold, 1970s Engraved Heart Padlock Pendant Charm Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Padlock 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1971 Makers Mark S & K This
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Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

ALEXIS LAHELLEC Brutalist Gold Tone & Rhinestone French Bib Necklace, 1980’s
By Alexis Lahellec
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous 1980’s Alexis Lahellac brutalist bib necklace with the statement making look of chunky
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

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Locket necklace Treasure of Baltic Sea with amber gold
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Locket necklace Treasure of Baltic Sea with amber gold
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Heart garnet ring. 14k Gold Heart Eternity Ring with Heart Garnets!
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14 kt solid gold heart Eternity ring with heart natural garnets. January birthstone. Heart eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. Weight: 2.2 g. (depen...
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

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Garnet, 14k Gold

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. Scratch numbered 028. Unmarked but tested as 18 karat gold. Dimensions: 2.8 x 2.4 x 0.3...
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Early 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Victorian Pietra Dura Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Pietra Dura Locket from the late 19th Century set in 9K gold. Inlaid hardstones form a floral design in turquoise, alabaster and agate on an onyx base. Glass locket on back...
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Onyx, 9k Gold

Etruscan Style Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual etruscan style articulated pendant with hidden locket. Antique gold finish. USA 1970s. 20" chain with 5.5" pendant. Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces

Antique Victorian Day & Night Tassel Earrings 15k
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unique convertible earrings dating from the Victorian period. These 15k gold earrings feature a great amount of detail work. The chandelier drops are detachable from the lever back e...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dangle Earrings

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15k Gold

Victorian Diamond 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds in this band total 24pts. The stones are all within the 9carat gold band. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Band Width: 5mm Weight: 2.3g
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Gold

Victorian Enamel Rose Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian silver locket with enamelled rose and mirrored compartment. Beautiful enamelling and condition. Placed on a contemporary sterling ball chain which works really well togethe...
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Enamel Rose Locket
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3ct Knot Emerald Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Akin to the visage when one gazes into the depths off the Pacific Ocean. Considering our grandma´s time in Shanghai, the jewels, the glamorous parties and how she was influenced by t...
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2010s Australian Artist Engagement Rings

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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Hair Locket Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful representative of antique Victorian era Mourning jewelry, this delicate 14k gold heart pendant is set with bright turquoise blue enamel, pearls and an old mine cut diamond...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Oversized Victorian Locket with Moonstone
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Victorian Gold Filled Locket with Moonstone from the late 19th Century. Art Nouveau floral design with genuine moonstone. Large scale with original pics of a young man from...
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Moonstone, Gold Plate

Tricolor Victorian Warrior Locket
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Tricolor Victorian Locket of a warrior rendered in 3 tones of gold on a gold filled base. A warrior is depicted in profile on the front with a hammered gold back. Glass inter...
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Antique 1860s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

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Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Key/Pendant, featuring Leda and the swan
Located in Braintree, GB
This exquisite Victorian pocket watch key/pendant is crafted from 18k yellow gold and adorned with a meticulously carved coral design. The pendant showcases neoclassical scenes on bo...
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pocket Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Pearl Heart Pendant Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian Heart Pendant set throughout with lovely Seed Pearls. In the center is a sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamond. The diamond and pearls are set in a wonderful 14 Karat...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Chanel 1980s Chanel Quilted Medallion Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Chanel Classic Quilted Coin Link Gold Plated Bracelet – a timeless piece that encapsulates the unmistakable elegance of Chanel. This gold-plated bracelet features qui...
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Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets

Antique 1875 Onyx Amethyst Silver Glas Locket Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant and onyx locket is decorated with an amethyst mounted in a finely engraved silver setting.
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Onyx, Silver

Antique 1875 Onyx Amethyst Silver Glas Locket Pendant
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18 Karat Rose Gold Antique Padlock Necklace with 1.84 Carat White Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade and Hand engraved 18k Rose Gold ,0.84 ct Near Colorless Diamonds 1 ct E-F Rose Cut Near Colorless Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Antique Padlock Necklace with 0.66 Carat White Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade and Hand Engraved 18k Rose Gold ,0.66 ct Near Colorless Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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18 Karat Rose Gold Antique Padlock Necklace with 1.14 Carat White Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade and Hand engraved 18k Rose Gold , 1.14 ct White Diamonds,0.53 ct Brown Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Antique Padlock Necklace with 2.21 Carat White Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade and Hand engraved 18k Rose Gold ,2.21 ct Near Colorless Diamonds 0.79 ct Brown Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Romantic Diamond Padlock Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Georgian padlock brooch/pendant. The central crystal section surrounded by old cut diamonds, with
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Antique 1810s British Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Rose Gold Gr. 20.20, Tiger's Eye, Necklace
By Federica Rettore
Located in Milan, IT
Eye necklace's pendant is inspired from an antique padlock, it opens by pushing the pin on the side
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2010s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Gr. 20.20, Tiger's Eye, Necklace
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18 Karat Rose Gold Gr. 13.50, Green Enamel, Blond Horn, Necklace
By Federica Rettore
Located in Milan, IT
links intervals the round rose gold chain. Necklace's pendant is inspired from an antique padlock
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2010s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Rose Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Gr. 13.50, Green Enamel, Blond Horn, Necklace
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Antique Heart Shaped Padlock Pendant Locket
Located in Chicago, IL
The gold puffed heart charm is finely engraved with scrolling foliage and embellished with three cabochon cut almandine garnets forming a trefoil. The back of the pendant is set...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Garnet

Antique Victorian Turquoise Diamond Gold Padlock Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The cobblestone setting of the little turquoise is the highlight of this piece. Then there are the two Old Mine Square cut diamonds for the lock which adds just the perfect sparkle t...
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Heart Padlock Pendant/Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Padlock 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 Lovely, Victorian yellow gold padlock. Can be
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 15k Gold

Georgian Pinchbeck Necklace with Paste-Set Padlock Clasp; Bracelet Available
Located in New York, NY
An antique pinchbeck necklace of interlocking oval and circular ringed links with half-ball spacers
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Antique 1830s Georgian Link Necklaces

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Pinchbeck

Antique Heart Padlock Locket Pendant, Agate, 9k Gold, Mourning
Located in NEWARK, GB
This is just the sweetest little antique 9kt gold heart shaped padlock, locket pendant. Victorian
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Padlock Pendant by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
This is a beautiful delicate gold padlock pendant, by Cartier made in 1970s. WEIGHT 15.6g LENGTH
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Vintage 1970s British Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Lanvin Ribbon & Chain Lucky Charm Necklace w. Faux Pearl, Dice & Evil Eye
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Features antiqued brass & pewter tone chain links braided with black silk ribbon. Signature "Lanvin
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Antique Victorian Gold and Coral Link Bracelet with Padlock Clasp
Located in New York, NY
A rare and unusual Victorian coral gold bracelet with a coral set padlock claps. The gold tests for
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Antique 1880s Unknown High Victorian Chain Bracelets

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Gemset Repousse Heart Padlock Locket
Located in New York, NY
A charming Victorian repousse heart locket with padlock top set with emeralds and rubies, circa
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Antique 1880s Unknown High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Early Antique Victorian Emerald Ruby Gold Heart Padlock Locket
Located in New York, NY
the padlock adds to its era and importance. Snakes were a symbol of eternal love in the Victorian Era
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Large 9k Rose Gold Antique Victorian Heart Padlock Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous large antique 9k rose gold Victorian heart padlock charm. The padlock opens and has a
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Rose Gold

19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiseled Chain Heart-Shaped Padlock Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold and 9 karat yellow gold clasp. Lovely antique chain it is composed of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Scottish Agate Necklace
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
interspersed with agate hearts. The original clasp on this necklace is intact as is the floral engraved padlock
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Link Necklaces

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Victorian Garnet and Pearl Padlock / Locket Back Heart Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Victorian Garnet and Pearl Padlock / Locket Back Heart Pendant gorgeous engraved pendant which
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl

19th Century Rose Cut Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. A charming antique jewel, it features a chiseled
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Vulcanite Choker Necklace, Padlock Clasp, Chunky
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful, rare antique Victorian choker necklace. It has chunky oval links with a beautiful
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Antique 9k Rose Gold heart padlock clasp
Located in NEWARK, GB
versatile little antique 9ct gold heart padlock clasp. Originally a bracelet clasp and it could
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

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Antique Sterling Silver and Green Jasper Padlock Pendant, Victorian, Shield Shap
Located in NEWARK, GB
A charming antique sterling silver and green jasper padlock pendant. This is a beautifully
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Jasper, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Rose Gold Heart Padlock Pendant Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A classic Victorian heart padlock, modelled in 9k rose gold. The top bar of the padlock opens up
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Heart Padlock
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A sweet antique heart padlock dating from the turn of the 20th Century. It would likely have been
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold

Antique Early Victorian Silver Padlock Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cute antique silver padlock dating from the mid 19th Century. Originally intended as a necklace
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

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Antique Victorian Rose Gold Heart Padlock Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A sweet antique heart padlock dating from the late 19th Century. It's modelled in 9 karat rose gold
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian 15 Karat Gold Puffed Heart Padlock Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A fine Edwardian puffed heart padlock pendant modelled in 15 karat yellow gold. The top opens for
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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15k Gold

Georgian Pearl Padlock Locket, 12 Karat Gold, circa 1820
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Georgian Conversion, c.1820 This pretty antique locket takes the form of a stylised padlock, set
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Gold

Antique Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert Chain Necklace, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
necklace if preferred. A beautiful antique find and certainly one to be treasured! Weighs 70.7 grams
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Heart Pendant Locket Garnet 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This lovely antique 18ct Gold padlock heart
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Early Victorian Garnet Heart Padlock Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A superb early Victorian heart padlock brooch dating from the 1850s. It's set with a central blood
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Heart Padlock Pendant, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This delightful antique Scottish heart padlock is from the Victorian era, Circa 1860. Scottish
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Chased Gold Heart Padlock Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An adorable antique heart padlock dating from the late Victorian era. The front features exquisite
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold

Antique Georgian Pinchbeck Snake Chain, Antique Gold Snake Chain Necklace
Located in Rottedam, NL
wear an identical one. A lucky find - this necklace will make any antique jewelry lover happy! Metal
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces

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Pinchbeck, Gold

Antique Georgian Coral Necklace 18 Carat Gold Heart Locket, circa 1780
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous antique Georgian 18ct Gold Coral
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Gr. 23.50, Milky Aquamarine, Diamonds Carat 0.09, Necklace
By Federica Rettore
Located in Milan, IT
cut diamond ct. 0,09. The necklace's pendant is inspired from an antique padlock, it opens by pushing
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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 Antique Padlock Necklaces
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a padlock necklace represents is largely a matter of personal interpretation. To many, the lock indicates undying love. Traditionally, a man would present a woman with a lock necklace and would keep a small key that fit it. This indicated that they would remain faithful to each other. You'll find a collection of padlock necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if a necklace is antique, first look for hallmarks that indicate the maker. If you locate them, you can consult trusted online resources to find out when the company or artisan was active. To qualify as an antique, a necklace must be at least 100 years old. The presence of materials that are no longer commonly used to produce jewelry, like bakelite, camphor glass, foil opals and paste, can be good indicators that a piece is an antique. Antique jewelry is also more likely to have European- and rose-cut gemstones than modern cuts like the brilliant round. Because it can be difficult to date jewelry on your own, you may wish to consult an expert, like a certified appraiser or experienced dealer, for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique necklaces.