Bird Locket
Victorian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Bird Locket
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in Portland, England
Antique Victorian sterling silver locket dated 1876. This extraordinary silver locket is hallmarked
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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Large Silver Victorian Floral Bird Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
locket. Beautifully decorated with hand carved detailing- featuring a bird & pretty floral pattern
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian 800 Silver Aesthetic Movement Bird Locket
Located in Washington Depot, CT
sterling silver oval locket features an etched design with a gold overlay bird, and a polished smooth back
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Large Oval Engraved Aesthetic Bird Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Silver Locket
Sterling Silver
Circa 1880
With its substantial size, ornate decoration
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Hallmarked 1910, Edwardian Large Oval Engraved Scenic Bird Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Silver Locket
Sterling Silver
Hallmarked Birmingham Circa 1910
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
$681
W 1.56 in L 2.51 in
Georgian Child Dove Bird Locket Pendant Portrait Miniature Necklace Hand Painted
Located in New York, NY
This is a very early and rare Museum Quality Georgian Locket Pendant Necklace with an extraordinary
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
$4,500
H 2.25 in W 1.9 in
Antique Locket Pendant Brass Enamel Birds Flowers Butterfly Polychrome Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely Victorian locket was created in the last quarter of the 19th century out of brass. The
Category
Antique 1870s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$902
W 1.26 in D 0.44 in L 2.09 in
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Treblant Bird Brooch and Heart Locket
Located in London, GB
features a striking design of a mid flight bird with outstretched wings, adorned with vibrant pinky red
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Necklace Collar Locket Pendant Sterling Silver Birds Flowers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian necklace, a so called collar comes with its original locket pendant. The locket was
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
$902
W 1.42 in D 0.24 in L 11.94 in
Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Locket Pendant Etruscan Revival, Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
three dimensional dove swallow bird on the front. The locket has gorgeous Etruscan Revival granulation
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
Rare Shakudo Locket Pendant Necklace Bird Parrot Cockatoo Fan Japan Antique
Located in New York, NY
Here we have a very rare Japanese Shakudo Locket Pendant with images of a bird or Parrot or
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Micromosaic Love Bird Dove Locket Necklace Etruscan Revival Victorian 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
. The locket is further enhanced by the wonderful imagery of the dove love birds symbolizing peace, love
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
$12,500
H 2.5 in W 1.25 in
Bird Motif Book Form 4 Picture Locket Enamel Pearl Pendant Charm Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A RARE PHOTO ALBUM BOOK FORM VICTORIAN PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT OR CHARM IN GOLD WITH A BIRD
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Silver Fancy Collar Necklace and Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This collar necklace is engraved with finely detailed birds. The locket has leaf detail. Locket is
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian Silver Fancy Collar Necklace and Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This collar necklace is engraved with fine detail. The locket has a bird and surrounding it are
Category
Antique 1850s British Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Vintage English 9K Yellow Gold Finely Engraved Large Oval Locket
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
hallmarks & stamp to the bail
With finely engraved in floral & bird motif front
locket secures / closes
Category
Vintage 1960s English Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
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18K Yellow Gold Round Flower Bird Locket
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Round Flower Bird Locket
21.3 grams
Category
Early 2000s More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14ct Gold 'Filled' Floral Bird Locket Pendant 585 Purity Large Designer
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD FILLED FLORAL ROSES AND BIRDS PHOTO LOCKET
DETAILS
Material: Thick 14ct Filled Gold (see details
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20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
W 1 in D 0.29 in L 1.47 in
Victorian Silver Book Link Chain and Locket with Birds, Animals, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
and yellow gold meadow birds, animals and insects. Dating from circa 1880 each of 19 panels of the
Category
Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Bird Locket
Located in Portland, England
This exquisite antique Victorian locket is 137 years old! Fully Hallmarked and dated Birmingham
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Turquoise Nesting Love Birds Locket Pin / Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver nesting love birds large locket that can be worn as a pin or a pendant
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby & Enamel Bird Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian pearl, diamond, sapphire, ruby, enamel, and yellow and rose gold locket pendant
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
H 0.65 in W 1.46 in L 2.86 in
Victorian Etruscan Micro Mosaic Bird Locket and Woven Chain in Original Box
Located in Narberth, PA
piece is crafted in vibrant 18kt gold, and is comprised of a folding locket pendant that hangs from a
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Micro Mosaic Bird Hair Locket Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible micro mosaic locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This outstanding Etruscan piece
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian 9ct Gold Front & Back Bird Floral Locket
Located in Portland, England
This beautiful and large 9ct gold back & front Victorian Aesthetic round locket was made circa the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Victorian Gold Locket with Bird and Plants, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold locket, with engraved bird and plants, in the centre, the bird is embossed, in
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN silver gold birds heart locket textured chain necklace
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN silver gold birds heart locket textured chain necklace
Reference: TGAS/D01108
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver
Victorian 14 Karat Hand Painted Enameled "Bird and Love Letter" Locket Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A sweet and sentimental locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 14kt gold, this oval
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique Gold, Enamel, Diamond, Pearl Necklace with Bird and Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
enameled bird with rose diamond embellishment on the tail and wings, holding in its beak an articulated
Category
Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Silver and Gold Locket Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wonderful sterling necklace with locket embellished with gold depicting a bird on a branch. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Whimsical and Wearable Victorian Banded Agate Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
lockets, birds nests hanging from earrings are but a few examples of daytime jewelry, both fun and serious
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Agate, Gilt Metal
Victorian Bird Swallow Locket Pendant Necklace Pearl 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian bird swallow locket pendant in 14 Karat Gold adorned with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Bird Swallow Locket Necklace Flower Garland Ruby Pearl Gold Black Onyx
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian bird swallow locket pendant in 10-14 Karat Gold in carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Charming Victorian Bird Motif Locket
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and charming Victorian Bird Motif Locket from the 19th Century. A pair of birds are shown
Category
Antique 1870s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Locket With Love Birds
Located in Portland, England
locket depicts a pair of love birds, one in a flight and another one sitting on the tree branch. The love
Category
Antique 1890s Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian Engraved Bird Silver Locket Aesthetic Movement
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
, dating between 1860-1880's. Sweet, romantic Victorian bird themed silver, yellow and rose gold locket
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Aesthetic Bird Design Silver Locket Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Aesthetic Bird Silver Locket Pendant
sweet detailed open locket pendant
The item comes
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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Locket Pendant, Birds, Aesthetic
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique Victorian sterling silver locket pendant is so pretty and sweet with its
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian Silver Locket with Bird and Floral Detail
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Victorian locket has two beautiful sides to it. One side features a sweet bird in flight over
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Antique 1840s British Victorian More Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian attributed Harry Emanuel Bird Nest Locket 18 Kt Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Harry Emanuel Art work
This antique large locket pendant is Victorian period
Distinctive artwork
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Turquoise Bird Flower Locket Pendant Necklace Pearl 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and very rare antique Victorian bird dove locket pendant brooch in 14 Karat Gold
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 2.6 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in
Rare Shakudo Locket Pendant Necklace Bird Rickshaw Mount Fuji Japan Antique
Located in New York, NY
Here we have a very rare Japanese Shakudo Locket Pendant with images of a bird or quail in a forest
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Victorian Tricolor Locket
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian tricolor gold filled locket with bird motif. Etruscan work frame with garnet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold-filled
Amy Y 18K Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Citrine, Enamel Bird Locket Pendant 'Olivia'
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy Y's 18K-yellow gold, platinum, diamond, 30.00ct. Citrine and painted enamel 'Bird Locket
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Silver Gold Bird Locket and Collar
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Silver locket and collar is Circa 1880.
The locket depicts two lovely birds in flight, one is 18ct
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Heart Bird Locket 9 Carat Gold Dated 1904
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Gold, displaying a beautiful bird and foliate workmanship.
The locket is fully hallmarked on the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
9k Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Gold Locket Love Bird Scene
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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This fabulous antique 9ct Rose Gold locket is
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Large Silver Locket with Gold Bird Dated 1876
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Victorian Sterling Silver and Gold locket is hallmarked Birmingham 1876.
A lovely
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Shakudo Locket and Chain
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exquisite Japanese Shakudo locket ornamented with birds and flowers with a matching mixed metal
Rose Gold Locket Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Victorian Era locket ring in 15k rose gold. Secret compartment for lock of hair or perhaps a bit
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings
Antique Victorian Gold Heart Locket, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
with age, and is beautifully engraved with pretty bird and foliate workmanship.
The locket is Gold
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Silver Locket Collar Necklace Dated Birmingham 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
lovely large silver engraved locket.
The locket is engraved with a swallow bird which signifies love
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Locket and Collar, Birmingham, 1883
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Victorian locket and collar is fully hallmarked Birmingham 1883.
The locket depicts two birds in flight on
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Antique 1880s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Bird Locket Sterling Silver Birmingham, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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This fabulous antique Sterling Silver bird
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
18K Antique Victorian Onyx Mourning Locket, Remontoir Watch Gold Bird Locket
Located in Rottedam, NL
18k gold and is decorated with a stunning ornament depicting birds and flowers.
The locket original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Bird Locket For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact bird locket you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Silver, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 9 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a bird locket may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic bird locket over the years, but those made by Amy Y are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A bird locket can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Citrine versions can add an especially stylish touch. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and round cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a bird 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 Bird Locket?
On average, a bird locket at 1stDibs sells for $3,003, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $34,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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.
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