Vintage 9ct Gold Charm Bracelet, 1955 to 1971
Located in London, GB
From the bolt ring the charms are: a golf bag with clubs, with a Birmingham 9 carat Hallmark, with date letter S, for 1967; an English crown, with a Birmingham Hallmark; a reverse cr...
Carnelian, Rock Crystal, Gold
Egyptian Revival Obelisk Hieroglyphics Locket Necklace Art Deco Victorian
Located in New York, NY
The background is a wonderful engraved design. Egyptian Revival lockets are extremely rare and this one with the image of the obelisk is just incredible.
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Victorian Sterling Silver Photo Locket Necklace 2.75" Etruscan Flower Monogram
Located in New York, NY
The sides of the locket are decorated with engraved flower motifs.
Sterling Silver, Silver
French Locket Art Nouveau Silver Daisy Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The reverse of the locket is engraved with the French city name Montereau.
Silver
1880s Antique Agate Watch Fob Locket with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The fob is set with a carved agate slab inlaid with a 24k gold “WH” monogram set with 25 rose cut diamonds. Back of locket is hand engraved with “1881”. - 25 rose cut diamonds total...
Diamond, Agate, 14k Gold, Gold, 24k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Gold Shell Floral Locket Pendant, Circa 1890, W & H Co
Located in Portland, England
A beautiful Victorian round locket pendant, dating to the late 19th century. The front features an elegant engraved floral and foliate design, accented with a cluster and curved row ...
Antique Victorian Portrait Locket Pendant Pearls 18k Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The locket opens to accommodate a photo or keepsake. The interior of the locket is engraved "Florence".
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Mid Victorian Heart Locket Lover's Ring with Rubies, Emeralds, and Diamonds
Located in London, GB
The shoulders are decorated with clusters of mixed gemstones, including rubies, emeralds and rose-cut diamonds, creating a vibrant contrast against the rich yellow gold mount. Fine e...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Old Mine Diamond Gold Locket Pendant Necklace Aesthetic Period Scene
Located in New York, NY
The reverse side of the swivel locket is engraved with an Aesthetic Period scene of a Japanese mountain lake with a floating temple and a hanging bridge at the bottom.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18K Yellow Gold Red Ruby Heart Locket Flower Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a heart-shaped locket with engraved floral and lucky three-leaf clover decoration, set with three red rubies to a trefoi...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1900 Art Nouveau Locket Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rubies Pearl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The locket is engraved on the front with three ropes decreasing in size.
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
c1960s Heart Nugget Picture Locket Vintage 10k Gold Turquoise Pendant Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The bale measures 3mm wide and can accommodate a thin to medium thick chain. The back of the locket is engraved "Carolyn 1951 Julie 1963". Measuring 3/4 inches the locket is great wo...
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Silver Pearl Locket Pendant Box Peacock Feather Flower Leaf
Located in New York, NY
THE LOCKET HAS AN ENGRAVED MONOGRAM OF AN "O" ON THE REVERSE.
Pearl, Silver
1880s Antique Horse Watch Fob Locket Tri-Color Gold Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The original glass panels inside to protect the photos or mementos are still intact. The locket is hand engraved with the letter M on the back in fancy script.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold and Black Enamel 'In Memory Of' Mourning Locket
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A very charming antique Victorian rose and yellow gold mourning locket. This beautiful oval locket features an engraved front and back.
Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal, Enamel
Antique Georgian 15 Karat Gold Locket Pendant Flowers Hair Gold Wire
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This finely chiselled and engraved Georgian 15 karat gold locket pendant holds a beautiful hair arrangement under glass in the shape of feathers.
15k Gold
Art Nouveau Portrait Roses 14k Gold Locket Pendant and 18" Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
They would be easy to pull out and replace with new. The back of the locket has engraved initials—difficult to make out, but looks like LOB.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Cabochon Garnet Snake Necklace with a Heart Locket in Original Case
Located in London, England
This extraordinary Victorian necklace takes that symbolism one step further, with the serpent clutching a beautifully engraved heart-shaped locket suspended below. Set with rich cab...
Garnet, 15k Gold
Antique French Sunburst Love Floral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as an antique half locket engraved with a love heart and floral motifs mounted to a sunburst frame with filigree rays, interspace...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Gold Star-Set Diamond Brooch, c. 1860, Locket-Back, 13.9 g
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Object: Brooch Period / Era: Victorian, circa 1860 Metal / Materials: 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: Old Mine-Cut Diamond Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.15 carat Diamond Color / Clarity: G Col...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Gold Enamel Guilloché Locket Pendant with Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in Rotterdam, NL
At the center, a finely floral motif is set with sparkling rose-cut diamonds, adding an elegant touch of light and refinement. The reverse of the locket features an engraved floral ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Vintage Art Deco Locket 9k Yellow Gold Chester Hallmarks Pendant Etched Flowers
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed vintage Art Deco era locket (circa 1918) crafted in 9k yellow gold. The oval shaped locket features a decorative engraved floral pattern.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Roman Warrior Diamond Locket Necklace Old Mine 14 Karat Gold Classical
Located in New York, NY
On the reverse is a beautiful Victorian engraved monogram. The locket is a lovely size - 1 1/8 inches long not including the bale.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Pearl Enamel 18K Gold Antique Fan Dog Locket Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered fan suspending from optional filigree bale Fan is deigned with pierced sticks at base with ornately decorated pleats Engraved with fanning feather motif...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Sterling Silver Floral Double Compartment Vinaigrette Victorian Pendant
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: Sterling Silver Purity: 925 Style: Locket Pendant / Vinaigrette Pendant Design: Victorian-Era Floral Engraved Book Locket Shape: Rectangular Weight: 6.8 Grams Dimensio...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian 28.00 Ct Garnet Rare French Origin 18 KT Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Extra Ordinary An outstanding antique French origin bracelet, with mourning locket, 19th century Rare example as hardly seen, superbly hand made with eye catching cushion shaped link...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond & Pearl Star Necklace Red Rock Crystal 15K Gold
Located in London, GB
The reverse side of the pendant also features a finely hand-engraved lid that reveals a locket behind. The intricate craftsmanship and skill in making such a delicate yet ornate desi...
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Victorian Heart-Shaped Blue Enamel Pendant-Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel, pearl and diamond pendant-necklace, the heart-shaped locket centrally set with a round pearl surrounded by eight rose-cut diamonds on light-blue...
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel pendant-necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel, pearl and diamond pendant-necklace, the heart-shaped locket centrally set with a round pearl surrounded by eight rose-cut diamonds on light-blue...
15k Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Holbeinesque Garnet Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Holbeinesque pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 14.9x19.1 mm, embellished with three rose-cut diamonds and a pearl on ea...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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