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Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Guilloche Enamel & Seed Pearl Locket Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Locket Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1900 Fabulous, Edwardian round locket pendant. In
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Locket Guilloche Enamel Flower Basket Pendant Brooch Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Edwardian - Art Deco Locket Pendant or Brooch with a gorgeous Guilloche
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, 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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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
Oval locket pendant necklace by VICTOR MAYER, Opera Collection, in 18kt white gold with electric
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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

Antique Belle Époque Silver Locket Pendant Basquet of Roses Guilloché Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautifully enamelled locket is decorated with superb guilloché enamel. In a white stylized
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Antique 1890s European Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

French 1910 Edwardian Blue Guilloche Enamel Pendant Locket 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A French guilloche enameled pill box. Very delicate French early 20th century enamel pendant
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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 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 - 18k White Gold - Lilac Enamel Guilloche 13 Diamonds 0.22ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with infinity symbol, 18k white gold, Victoria
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel Guilloche 13 Diamonds 0.22ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with infinity symbol, 18k yellow gold, Victoria
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian 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
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with infinity symbol, 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Guilloche Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant locket 18k yellow gold with pale blue and dark blue vitreous guilloche
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Grey Guilloche Enamel 16 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Peacock collection, light grey guilloche
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

GIA Art Deco Diamond Platinum Enamel Locket Pendant Blue Guilloche 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Art Deco Antique Diamond Platinum Locket Pendant in Royal Blue Guilloche
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Oval Locket Pendant Star 18k White Gold Pink Enamel Guilloche 108 Diamond 1.39ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Brilliant Star Collection, translucent pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Star 18k White Gold Grey Enamel Guilloche 108 Diamond 1.39ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Brilliant Star Collection, translucent grey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Star 18k White Gold Blue Enamel Guilloche 108 Diamond 1.39ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval pendant locket 18k white gold, Brilliant Star Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Rose Gold Light Blue Enamel Guilloche 34 Diamonds 0.38ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k rose gold, Peacock Collection, translucent light blue vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Matt Green Enamel Guilloche 4 Pink Rubellite
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, matt vintage finish, Romance Collection, apple
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21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rubelite, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Grey Guilloche Enamel 16 Diamonds 0.28 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Peacock collection, light grey guilloche enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant White Gold Blue Guilloche Enamel 64 Diamonds 1 Oval 0.25 Ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval locket pendant necklace by VICTOR MAYER, Opera Collection, in 18kt white gold with electric
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2010s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Red Guilloche Enamel Paillons 26.0 x 15.5 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, Paillons
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2010s German Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Floral Locket, circa 1901 – 1915
Located in Kendal, GB
A sweet antique Edwardian locket from the early 1900s featuring a spiralling guilloche enamel face
Category

20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k YG Green Vitreous Guilloche Enamel Sapphire 27 x 17 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace, 18k Yellow gold, translucent royal blue
Category

2010s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k YG Green Guilloche Enamel Sapphire 27 x 17 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace, 18k Yellow gold, translucent royal blue
Category

2010s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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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 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
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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
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel Guilloche 25 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, emerald green vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel Guilloche 25 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, emerald green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
Category

Early 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Purple Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
Purple Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
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W 0.95 in D 0.14 in L 1.11 in
Oval Locket Necklace 18k YG Blue Vitreous Guilloche Enamel Sapphire 27 x 17 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace, 18k Yellow gold, translucent royal blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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

Antique Locket Pendant Medallion Finest Quality Enamel Silver Unisex Art
Located in Berlin, DE
This antique silver locket pendant was probably made between 1908 and 1917. The gold silver
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver

Antique Locket Pendant Medallion Finest Quality Enamel Silver Unisex Art
Located in Berlin, DE
This antique silver locket pendant was probably made between 1908 and 1917. The gold silver
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

Antique Georgian Pendant Gold Red Guilloché Enamal Sepia Painting Initials ME
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine quality Georgian pendant locket has been handcrafted out of 15 karat gold. Within a
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Antique 1780s English George II Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

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
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, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Pendant Locket 18k Gold Platinum Memorial Enamel
Located in Torrance, CA
guilloche enamel base. The back of the piece features a locket that opens to accommodate a picture or
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Diamond and Blue Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A splendid, fine antique Victorian locket pendant. Made from rich bloomed 18kt gold with a brushed
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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 Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel Rubellite & Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, matt finish, Romance Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rubelite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel - 1 Sapphire
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval locket pendant necklace, 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection by Victor Mayer, petrol blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
craftsmanship, this ornate locket pendant demands attention from all who are lucky enough to see it! Notice the
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow/White Gold Purple Enamel 37 Diamonds Amethyst
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable round locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold and white gold, Opera
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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 18k Yellow Gold Green Vitreous Enamel Blue Sapphire Cabochon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, translucent emerald green vitreous enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Round Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Pink Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds Aquamarine
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable round locket pendant 18k white gold, Opera Collection, translucent pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Pink Enamel 37 Diamonds Aquamarine
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable round locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Opera Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Round Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold with pale blue and dark blue vitreous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Pink Vitreous Enamel 1 Diamond
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant necklace in 18k yellow gold with pink and burgundy red vitreous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Matt Turquoise Enamel Rubellite Akoya Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, matt finish, Romance Collection, translucent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rubelite, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel with Paillons - 1 Sapphire
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval locket pendant, 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection by Victor Mayer, petrol blue vitreous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Purple Enamel Peridot Akoya Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, matt finish, Romance Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Guilloche Locket Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of guilloche locket pendants. Frequently made of Gold, Enamel and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 22 vintage versions or 22 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of guilloche locket pendants includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and Edwardian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Fabergé and Victor Mayer each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 21 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and rose cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of guilloche locket pendants, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Guilloche Locket Pendants?

Prices for guilloche locket pendants start at $320 and top out at $58,750 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $6,600.

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.

Questions About Guilloche Locket Pendants
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The main difference between a locket and a pendant is design. A locket has a hinged cover that allows you to place a picture inside, while a pendant lacks this feature. Shop a collection of pendants and lockets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.