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A Russian Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Locket, Henrik Wigstrom
Located in New York, NY
A Russian Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Locket, Henrik Wigstrom, He was working for Faberge as
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Fabergé White Gold Teal Guilloché Enamel Snowflake Surprise Locket 1151FP1919
By Fabergé
Located in Wilmington, DE
Fabergé Heritage White Gold Teal Guilloché Enamel Snowflake Surprise Locket. 18k white gold 45
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Fabergé Rose Gold Green Guilloché Enamel Elephant Surprise Locket 1308FP2346
By Fabergé
Located in Wilmington, DE
Fabergé Heritage Rose Gold Green Guilloché Enamel Elephant Surprise Locket. 18k rose gold 17 round
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel

Fabergé 18K Gold Diamond Guilloche Enamel Locket by Victor Mayer
By Fabergé
Located in Venice, CA
This handmade 18k gold, diamond, and guilloche enamel locket was designed by VICTOR MAYER for
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Fabergé 18K Gold Diamond Guilloche Enamel Locket with Box/Certificate
By Fabergé
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Gorgeous handmade 18k gold, diamond, and guilloche enamel locket. This limited edition piece was
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Oval Blue Enamel Locket Pendant 10 Diamonds total 0, 12c
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé 18k yellow gold guilloche enamel oval locket - Paraplui Collection - 10 diamonds total
Category

Early 2000s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Faberge Circular Enamel Diamond Set Locket 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1900.
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Faberge circular enamel diamond set locket in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1900. A rare, hand
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Enamel Faberge Easter Egg Pendant Locket
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Faberge Easter egg pendant purse locket from the 1990's. Enamel in tones of brown copper
Category

1990s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Imperial Silver Gilt Enamel Egg Locket Pendant Diamond Mesh
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning pendant designed in the shape of a Russian Imperial 88 gilt silver and enamel
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Imperial Silver Gilt Enamel Egg Locket Pendant With Imperial Wreath
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning locket-pendant designed in the shape of a Russian Imperial gilt silver and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Imperial Silver Gilt Enamel Egg Locket Pendant Pearl Mesh
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning pendant designed in the shape of a Russian Imperial 88 gilt silver and enamel
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Russian Locket Necklace
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
A magnificent antique Russian guilloche enamel, silver, gold, and diamond locket necklace
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Russian Locket Necklace
Russian Locket Necklace
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Antique Locket Pendant Medallion Finest Quality Enamel Silver Unisex Art
Located in Berlin, DE
. Equivalent in quality to that of Fabergé, this solid gold locket has the most exquisitely enameled surface
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Locket Pendant Medallion Finest Quality Enamel Silver Unisex Art
Located in Berlin, DE
. Equivalent in quality to that of Fabergé, this solid gold locket has the most exquisitely enameled surface
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver

Vintage Blue Enamel & Diamonds Locket Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Main Diamond: 24 Round Diamonds Design: Faberge Egg Inspired Blue Oval Enamel Locket with 18kt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
Category

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
locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably luminous colours are literally created "in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Round Locket Pendant Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round Locket Pendant Yellow Gold Red Vitreous Enamel over Scroll Engraving, Lobster Bail, Yellow
Category

2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
Category

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
Category

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly - 18k Rose Gold - Opalescent Pink Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k rose gold, Hallmark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Category

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace White Gold Blue Guilloche Enamel 65 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
. We fit them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably luminous
Category

2010s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly - 18k Rose Gold - Opalescent Pink Enamel Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k rose gold, Hallmark collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant White Gold Petrol Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round Locket Pendant White Gold Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving, Lobster Bail About the
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2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace White Gold Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round Locket Pendant Necklace White Gold Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving, Lobster Bail
Category

2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace White Gold Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
Round Locket Pendant Necklace White Gold Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
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H 0.83 in W 0.83 in Dm 0.83 in L 17.72 in
Round Locket Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round Locket Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Red Vitreous Enamel over Scroll Engraving, Lobster Bail
Category

2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
Round Locket Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
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H 0.83 in W 0.83 in Dm 0.83 in L 16.54 in
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel - 1 Sapphire
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
favourite photos. We fit them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel Rubellite & Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably luminous colours are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rubelite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Guilloche Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably luminous colours are
Category

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
. We fit them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably luminous colours
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Locket Necklace 18k White Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 1 Diamond
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant necklace in 18k white gold with royal blue vitreous enamel and 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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
your favorite photos. We fit them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Pink Vitreous Enamel 1 Diamond
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
with four enamel links (V1439/G7/00/00/10245). About lockets by Victor Mayer: Victor Mayer creates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
your favourite photos. We fit them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Grey Guilloche Enamel 16 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
your favourite photos. We fit them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Duskypink Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
your favourite photos. We fit them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart-Shape Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Pink & Red Enamel 6 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant, 18k yellow gold, pink and burgundy red vitreous enamel, 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
. We fit them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably luminous colours
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart pendant locket, 18k yellow gold, emerald greeen vitreous enamel, guilloche
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Star - 18k White Gold - Silver Enamel Guilloche 85 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Brilliant Star Collection, silver fondant vitreous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Duskypink Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent dusky
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant - 18k White Gold - Lilac Enamel Guilloche 13 Diamonds 0.22ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably luminous colours are literally created "in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Raspberry/Silver Enamel 1 Diamond
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably luminous colours are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 3 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Tropicana Collection, electric blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Silver Enamel 39 Diamonds Aquamarine
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Peacock Collection, translucent silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Blue Enamel 5 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished round locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel Guilloche 13 Diamonds 0.22ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably luminous colours are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Blue Vitreous Enamel 5 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished round locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue/Turqouise Enamel Diamond 0.1ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably luminous colours are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Custom Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Raspberry/Silver Enamel Diamond 0.1ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
translated her own style into finely structured drawings in enamel. About lockets by Victor Mayer: Victor
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace- 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Vitreous Enamel 43 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
which we translated her own style into finely structured drawings in enamel. About lockets by Victor
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Lilac Enamel Guilloche 13 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
. We fit them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably luminous colours
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

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Faberge Enamel Locket For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the faberge enamel locket you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a faberge enamel locket from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic faberge enamel locket over the years, but those made by Fabergé and Karl Fabergé are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A faberge enamel locket of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 15, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and rose cut alternatives. Finding a faberge enamel locket for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Faberge Enamel Locket?

The price for a faberge enamel locket starts at $3,000 and tops out at $35,037 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $8,358.

Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.