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Antique Victorian Gold Plated Hand Engraved Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian gold plated locket with a twisted edging, featuring lovely hand engraved swirl
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Victorian Gold Plated and Clear Paste Stone Cross Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian gold plated locket, featuring a lovely clear paste stone cross and ornate
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Victorian Gold Plated French Jet Mourning Locket with Belcher Chain
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian gold plated french jet mourning locket with ornate surround, set with oval french
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Locket necklace Treasure of Baltic Sea with amber gold
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
. All elements are plated with 24- carat gold. Size of the oval amber locket is: 22mm length / 15 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Locket necklace Treasure of Baltic Sea with amber gold
Locket necklace Treasure of Baltic Sea with amber gold
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W 0.6 in D 0.24 in Dm 20.87 in L 0.87 in
Antique 14 Karat Gold Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Victorian mourning locket pendant was once worn close to someones heart. The locket
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 14 Karat Gold Mourning Locket Pendant
Antique 14 Karat Gold Mourning Locket Pendant
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W 0.63 in L 0.99 in
Oversized Victorian Locket with Moonstone
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Victorian Gold Filled Locket with Moonstone from the late 19th Century. Art Nouveau
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Gold Plate

Antique Victorian Rolled Gold Oval Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian pendant featuring large oval locket set in yellow rolled gold. The interior of
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Yellow Gold Book Locket Pendant - 14k Engravable Two Frames
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Style: Locket Theme: Book Features: This locket has two
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k Gold Front and Back Locket, Floral, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A delightful little antique 9ct gold front and back locket pendant. Edwardian era it has
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Dickson Yewn Nostalgia Collection 4.00 Carats Multi-Gem Gold Locket
By Dickson Yewn
Located in New York, NY
Dickson Yewn Nostalgia Collection Pendant/Locket. The locket is 18K White & Yellow Gold Rhodium
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, ...

Victorian Gold Locket Nautical Bracelet With Collodion Positive Photograph c1865
Located in London, GB
A Victorian, fancy oval link nautical gold bracelet, with an oval locket charm, containing a tinted
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Antique 1870s Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal, Enamel

Antique Austrian oval Pendant Picture Locket solid 14KGreen Gold / 2.3gr
Located in SE
Antique 19th - early XX cent. European Pendant / Locket made of solid 14K Greenish Yellow Gold
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Georgian Mourning Hair Locket Bracelet in 18 Carat Gold, circa 1820
Located in Kendal, GB
Gold double-sided locket with a magnificent display of curled hair and forget me nots beautifully
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Antique 19th Century European Georgian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold

Imperial Silver Gilt Enamel Egg Locket Pendant Diamond Mesh
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
with gold and blue enamel. The loop on the pendant itself is it bears the standard Imperial Russian
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Georgian Key to my Heart mourning locket, 18k gold and Hairwork, padlock
Located in NEWARK, GB
detailing in rich 18ct yellow gold. Such delicate and fine craftsmanship, these types of locket or pendant
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian gold plated longuard chain necklace, rolo link
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, Victorian era longuard chain necklace. This is a rolo link long chain, gold
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

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
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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
gold and Guilloche blue enamel. The loop on the pendant itself is it bears the standard Imperial
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Large Art Nouveau Revivalist Jeweled Locket
Located in New York, NY
set glass "gems" along side a sleeping figure in a greenish gold plate. Super unusual period locket
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Vintage 1920s Czech Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Gold Plated chain Lavin Necklace
By DEEBA
Located in Santa Monica, CA
-Featuring two tone signature Charms -Unique Chain -Gold cz Locket -18k Gold-plated -Comes with
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Etruscan Revival Diamond set Locket Brooch Circa 1880
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
gold plated safety chain. Weight: 8.98 grams Measurements: Diameter 3cm Era: Victorian 1880 A locket
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Antique 1880s Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Vintage Goldette Amethyst Locket Chain Necklace 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
. Materials: Gold plated metal, glass. Fastening: Fold over clasp. Approximate Dimensions: 49cm, Locket 3.5cm
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Vintage 1960s Chain Necklaces

Vintage Oversize Heart Locket with Chunky Charm Bracelet 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
gold plated metal and crystal stones in fancy cuts. A large opening heart locket is adorned with five
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Vintage 1980s Charm Bracelets

Sterling Silver Heart Locket Pendant Necklace Vinaigrette Foster & Bailey "A"
By Foster and Bailey
Located in New York, NY
silver and gold-plated jewelry pieces that were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Foster
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Big Lucid Dream Medium Rhodium-Plated 18k Gold Necklace 3.85 Ct Diomand
Located in Qibla, KW
18k Gold Black Rhodium Plated Long Necklace With Big Size Lock Pendant With 3.85 Ct Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Kuwaiti Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Arnika Oval Chain Necklace
By DEEBA
Located in Santa Monica, CA
-Featuring two tone signature Charms -Oval Chain -Oval Turquoise micro pave Locket -18k Gold-plated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Castellani Etruscan Style 18kt Gold Lapis Bulla Bold Bead Necklace
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Etruscan style 18kt yellow gold bulla centered by a low dome cobalt blue cabochon lapis. The gold
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21st Century and Contemporary British Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Castellani Ancient Silver Greek Coins circa 300BCE 15kt Gold Bulla Earrings
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Etruscan Style 15kt yellow gold Bullas centered by two Ancient 300 BCE silver Greek coins. The gold
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1990s English Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

Vintage Larter & Sons Red and Blue Enamel and Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1960
By Larter & Sons
Located in London, GB
design, on rectangular gold plates, mounted in 14ct gold, with the Larter maker's mark and 14K fineness
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cufflinks

Materials

Gold

Victorian Mourning Pendant Necklace, Garnet, Diamond Fly, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
yellow gold bezel for hairwork, the locket panel is held closed attached to the diamond fly. A truly
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

Georgian Chalcedony, Amethyst, Pearl Silver and Gold Cross Pattée Pendant, 1790
Located in London, GB
surround of natural half seed pearls, in cut down style settings, in a delicate, silver gilt and 15ct gold
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Antique 1810s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver

French Figural Silver Long Chain with Gemstones
Located in New York, NY
labradorites. Wonderful to wear long or doubled with a fish hook to hang a charm or locket.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Labradorite, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Arina Oval Chain Necklace
By DEEBA
Located in Santa Monica, CA
-Featuring a gold signature Charm -Oval Chain -Oval Turquoise micro pave Locket -18k Gold-plated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Ornate Openwork Heart Earrings With Dangle Heart Charms By Kirks Folly, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Gold plated - Aurora Borealis (AB) crystal rhinestones - Charms include heart lock and key, locket
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Joan of Arc Medal Necklace Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire J DAUPHIN
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Joan of Arc Medal Gold Plated Necklace Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire J DAUPHIN J DAUPHIN "Purpose of
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Bronze

Antique Victorian Gold-Plated Locket Chain Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
barrel clasp at the end. Both the Locket and chain are Gold plated and display pristine Victorian
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Gold plated World Globe Locket - Turquoise
By Cristina Ramella
Located in Newark, DE
This beautiful and unique Globe Locket with an intricate design that illustrates all the countries
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold Plate

Gold Plated World Globe Locket - Rose Quartz
By Cristina Ramella
Located in Newark, DE
This beautiful and unique Globe Locket with an intricate design that illustrates all the countries
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold Plate

Gold Plated World Globe Locket - Lapis Lazuli
By Cristina Ramella
Located in Newark, DE
This beautiful and unique Globe Locket with an intricate design that illustrates all the countries
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate

Gold Plated World Globe Locket - Green Jade
By Cristina Ramella
Located in Newark, DE
This beautiful and unique Globe Locket with an intricate design that illustrates all the countries
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold Plate

Gold Plated World Globe Locket - Black Obsidian
By Cristina Ramella
Located in Newark, DE
This beautiful and unique Globe Locket with an intricate design that illustrates all the countries
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Yellow Gold Plated World Globe Locket - Amethyst
By Cristina Ramella
Located in Newark, DE
you can carry with you the gem healing properties. Available in 24K Gold Plated dangles on a fina 50
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold Plate, Brass

Locket Bracelet with Leather, Dimitrios Exclusive B70
Located in Athens, Peristeri
the top. The locket bracelet has inside the representation of Saint George. On the sides it is
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2010s Greek Byzantine Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

ABBUNDANCE Energy Locket Set by Cristina Ramella
By Cristina Ramella
Located in Newark, DE
the energy of sunshine, showering you with blessings and abundance. Globe Locket set includes four
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold Plate

LOVE Energy Locket Set by Cristina Ramella
By Cristina Ramella
Located in Newark, DE
attract the kind of relationships you are looking for. Our Love Globe Locket set includes three beautiful
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold Plate

BALANCE Energy Locket Set by Cristina Ramella
By Cristina Ramella
Located in Newark, DE
Balance Energy World Locket set is designed for those seeking alignment in their lives, providing
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold Plate

Antique Mourning Locket Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Onyx
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique mourning locket pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Important locket pendant enamelled in
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Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

HEALING Energy Locket Set by Cristina Ramella
By Cristina Ramella
Located in Newark, DE
This beautiful selection of stones is for those in search of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. Discover the therapeutic powers of crystals! Its delicate design lets you change...
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold Plate

Antique Reliquary Secret Locket Pendant in 18k Rose Gold, Religious Pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique reliquary locket pendant in 18k rose gold. On one side, the pendant is decorated with a
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Antique 18th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Dolce & Gabbana - Cherry Flower Heart Locket Clip Earrings Gold Pink
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Erkrath, DE
- Cherry flower Clip Earrings adorned with heart lockets in gold and pink by DOLCE & GABBANA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Sterling Silver and Enamel Locket Cross Ring, Dimitrios Exclusive D70
Located in Athens, Peristeri
top. The interior compartment of the locket ring is decorated with the representation of Saint George
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2010s Greek Medieval Signet Rings

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Silver Locket Pendant with Enamel and Rubber Choker, Dimitrios Exclusive M70
Located in Athens, Peristeri
An unique sterling silver locket pendant from the Anax collection, with enamel touches on the top
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2010s Greek Medieval Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Diamond Locket in Gold 18k and Platinum, Rose-Cut Diamonds, Signed Pend
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco diamond locket in gold 18 karats and platinum. This rare medallion is a photo holder
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

20th Century Gold Plate & Blue Sapphire And Faux Pearl Crystal Bohemia Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Gold Plate & Blue Sapphire Crystal Necklace. This European Bohemia "locket" style
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Hermes Gold Plated Locket Blade Bangle Watch with Black Enamel
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: Yellow Gold Plated Clasps: Tongue in box Total Weight: 65.5g (42.1dwt) Measurements: 2.5
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Late 20th Century French Bangles

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Gold Victorian Revival Locket Necklace By Goldette, 1960s
By Goldette
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 24" chain - 1.5" pendant drop - Gold plated - Locket opens on a hinge - Clasp
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Chanel 1994 A CC Chain & Leather Locket Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Carmel, CA
Chanel 1994 A locket necklace features a black and goldtone chain with a gold plated locket that
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1990s French Chain Necklaces

CHANEL Necklace Vintage 1990s Locket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
on the locket -Gold plated locket Size & Fit -Hook closure -Pendant: 2 3/8 inches X 2 inches
Category

1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique French Beetle locket pendant, Gold plated
Located in NEWARK, GB
. The beetle is a metallic blue / green colour. The locket has a gold plated rim and bale and the bale
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

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Gold Plated Locket For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate gold plated locket for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, gold plate and silver — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold plated locket may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a gold plated locket has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cristina Ramella, J DAUPHIN and Karen Sugarman Designs are consistently popular. While most can agree that any gold plated locket from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 13 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for a gold plated locket, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Gold Plated Locket?

The price for a gold plated locket starts at $63 and tops out at $44,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $495.

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 Gold Plated Locket
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Gold plated items contain real gold, but are mostly composed of a different base metal. Generally, gold plated objects are made from copper or silver with a very thin layer of gold over the base metal.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Yes, gold plating does tarnish in some cases. Compounds in the air, sweat, beauty products and cleaning products can react with metals and cause discoloration. To keep your gold-plated jewelry looking great, follow the maker's care and storage instructions and remove it before swimming, showering, applying skin care products and cosmetics and working with household chemicals. Shop a variety of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Dunhill lighters are gold-plated varies. Some pieces do feature genuine 18-karat yellow gold plating, while others are made of materials like sterling silver, brass, chrome and lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dunhill lighters from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Whether the Chanel logo on a handbag is gold-plated depends on the age of the piece. Up until 2008, Chanel hardware featured 24-karat gold plating. Bags manufactured in 2008 or after have gold-toned hardware that isn't genuine gold. Shop a range of Chanel handbags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Whether Swarovski gold plating tarnishes varies. When exposed to sweat, salty air, chemicals or other substances, any type of gold-plated jewelry may develop discoloration. Following Swarovski's care and storage instructions can reduce the risk of tarnishing. Generally, you should avoid wearing jewelry when showering, swimming, applying skin care products or working with household chemicals to protect it from discoloration and damage. Explore an assortment of Swarovski jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A piece of jewelry or a decorative object marked 18K gold plated does likely contain real gold. The marking indicates that the item is metal under a layer of gold alloy that contains 75 percent gold and 25 percent other metal. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Omega did indeed make a gold-plated watch. The Seamaster, which was released in 1961, featured gold-plated finishes and a self-winding movement. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of expertly vetted Omega watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gold Rolex pieces are only made with solid gold, never gold-plated. Crafted with high-quality materials, Rolex uses 18-karat gold made at their in-house foundries to ensure the utmost premium metals are used in each Rolex. Shop a selection of gold Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The term 14-karat gold plated means that an item has a thin layer of 14-karat gold applied over a base metal like copper or brass. Fourteen-carat gold refers to metal that is 58.5% pure gold and 41.5% alloy. An alloy could be silver, zinc, copper or another metal. Shop a selection of 14-karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.