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Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian 15 karat yellow gold heart shaped locket pendant. This sweet heart shaped locket
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant
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W 1.15 in D 0.24 in L 1.26 in
Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Yellow Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant necklace by VICTOR MAYER - 18k yellow gold - Hallmark Collection, 8
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace - Hallmark Collection - 18k Rose Gold - 8
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by Victor Mayer, 18k Yellow Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant by VICTOR MAYER - 18k yellow gold - Hallmark Collection, 8 diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Customizable Heart Shaped Locket Pendant 18k Polished White Gold 23.0 x 25.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable heart shaped locket pendant, polished 18k white gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Polished White Gold - 23.0 x 25.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable heart shaped locket pendant necklace, polished 18k white gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by Victor Mayer, 18k Rose Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by VICTOR MAYER - 18k Rose Gold - 8 Diamonds, total 0.16 ct, H VS for
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Customizable Polished Heart Shaped Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold 23 mm x 25 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart shaped locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 6 Diamonds 0.12 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable heart shaped locket pendant, 18k yellow gold, dark blue vitreous enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 5 Diamonds 0.05ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant, Hallmark Collection by VICTOR MAYER, 18k yellow gold, red vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian 18 karat yellow gold diamond heart locket pendant. This sweet heart shaped locket
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
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W 0.6 in D 0.2 in L 0.75 in
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian 15 karat yellow gold seed pearl heart locket pendant. This sweet heart shaped locket
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Heart Locket Pendant
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Heart Locket Pendant
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W 0.48 in D 0.24 in L 0.56 in
Heart Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Robust Design - for Two Pictures
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer polished heart shaped locket pendant , 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Heart Locket Pendant - Polished 18k Yellow Gold - 6 Diamonds 0.09 ct - Two Pics
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart-shaped locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Polished Heart Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold 6 Diamonds 0.09 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart shaped locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Polished Heart Locket Pendant 18k White Gold 6 Diamonds 0.09ct HVS 23 mm x 25 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart shaped locket pendant 18k white gold, Hallmark Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - robust design - 23 x 25 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant necklace, Hallmark Collection by Victor Mayer, 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow 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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 5 Diamonds 0.05ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant, Hallmark Collection by VICTOR MAYER, 18k yellow gold, red vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart-Shape Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Pink & Red Enamel 6 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant necklace, enamel link chain, 18k yellow gold, pink and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold White Gold Enamel 4 Diamonds 0.8ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold and white gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Heart Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold White Gold Yellow Enamel 4 Diamonds 0.8 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant 18k yellow gold and white gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 18K gold heart shaped diamond star locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a very sweet 18K gold heart-shaped photo locket pendant, a timeless piece that seamlessly
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Polished Heart Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - 6 Diamonds 0.09 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart-shaped locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Heart Shaped Victorian Old Mine Diamond Pendant Locket in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
large in size and stunningly sparkly. The back of the pendant features a clear glass heart-shaped locket
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Customizable Heart Shaped Polished Pendant Locket 18k Rose Gold 25 mm x 25 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable heart shaped polished pendant locket 18k rose gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Customizable Polished Heart Shaped Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 37 mm x 34 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart shaped pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Customizable Heart Shaped Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 1 Diamond 0.06 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable heart shaped pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, 1
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Engraved Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A large Victorian 14 karat yellow gold locket heart pendant. This lovely heart design features an
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

18k Gold GIA 2.01 Carat Heart Diamond Love Locket Statement Pendant W/ Necklace
Located in kowloon, Kowloon
This stunning heart locket pendant is a beautiful and unique piece of jewelry that is sure to
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Padlock Heart Turquoise Yellow Gold Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Antique Victorian 15 karat (15K) yellow gold heart-shaped pendant mourning locket set with five
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Rose Diamond Heart Locket With Bow Motif
Located in New York, NY
A stunning floral antique rose diamond heart locket with gold petals around a diamond center
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Antique 1860s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Rose Diamond Heart Locket With Bow Motif
Antique Rose Diamond Heart Locket With Bow Motif
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W 2 in D 0.5 in L 1 in
Antique Victorian Heart Locket Pendant 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamonds
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant 14 karat rose gold locket in the shape of a heart is set with six diamonds in star
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Antique 1880s American High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
two heart-shaped recesses Featuring removable frames Completed by jump ring bale Stamped for 14
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Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15k Turquoise Heart Locket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully detailed heart shaped locket featuring Classic Victorian motif with filagree in a
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 15k Turquoise Heart Locket
Antique Victorian 15k Turquoise Heart Locket
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W 0.6 in L 0.91 in
Important Old Mine Cut Heart Locket Pendant and Diamond Necklace, Certified
Located in Hong Kong, HK
cut heart shaped diamond is 1.45 Cts by itself. You can wear this important necklace in many different
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Antique 1850s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Stunning Pavé Diamond Heart Shape Locket Pendant 4 Leaf Clover Inside
Located in London, GB
A stunning late Victorian diamond heart shaped pendant locket c.1896, the domed heart fully pavé
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Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Ruby & Pearl Heart Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
, vintage heart shaped locket. Decorated with natural rubies & seed pearls. The insides are beautifully
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Late 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Scroll Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as a heart shape centering a flush set old European cut diamond Weighing
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Customizable Heart Polished Pendant Locket Necklace 18k Rose Gold 25 mm x 25 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable heart shaped polished pendant locket necklace 18k rose gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Heart Pendant Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 6 Diamonds 0.12ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable heart shaped pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, dark blue vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Melie Jewelry Heart Locket Necklace In 14K Gold & Emerald
By Melie Jewelry
Located in Levent, 34
heart-shaped pendant necklaces adorned with the emerald from the collection symbolize love and loyalty.
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Melie Jewelry Heart Locket Necklace In 14K Gold & Sapphire
By Melie Jewelry
Located in Levent, 34
. The heart-shaped pendant necklaces adorned with blue sapphire from the collection symbolize love and
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1986 Small English 9ct Gold Heart Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Our vintage 1980s locket features an ornate engraving set in a heart design. The heart shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Victorian Amethyst Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
-shaped amethysts which graduate vertically in size. The back of the pendant is fitted with a glazed
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s Heart Shaped Padlock Pendant & Chain 9 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
heart shaped locket is beautifully embellished with swirling leaves in perfect symmetry. She is an
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20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 15ct Gold 1920’s Large Heart Shape Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Heart Locket 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1920’s Gorgeous sized, heart shaped antique
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1880, this heart shaped locket is encrusted with rose cut diamonds, held up by tall buttercup
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
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H 1.25 in W 1.13 in D 0.25 in
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Heart Locket, English, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Natural Pearl & Old European Cut Diamond Heart Shaped Locket. Set with 32
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Large Heart Shaped Customizable LoveYouMore Pendant by Mon Pilar
By Mon Pilar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Meet the Love You More Pendant. This meaningful piece has the option of being worn in two ways: as
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20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

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
Antique Victorian Turquoise Diamond Necklace Heart Locket 15k Belcher Link
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian turquoise & diamond heart locket pendant & necklace
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Polished Heart Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 14 Diamonds 0.14ct H VS 28 x 32 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart-shaped pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Victorian Oval Heart Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
are base metal. Circa 1880 Beautiful, Victorian Locket. Oval Shaped with Pretty Hand Engraved
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Gold and silver heart locket with diamond and rock crystal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold and silver locket pendant (or brooch with brooch fitting) in a stylized heart or
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

Polished Heart Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 7 Diamonds 0.09 ct H VS 28 x 32 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart-shaped pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French 18K Rose Gold Heart Shape Locket on 18K Decorative Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K yellow gold heart shaped locket with applied green gold leaves and 4 small synthetic ruby
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Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgian Era Enamel Flower Egg Salt Bottle Locket Pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
dear to your heart today. We adore the lovely egg-shaped form of the bottle and its white enamel body
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Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

Antique 18K gold blue sapphire natural pearl flowers locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful 18K gold, Victorian-era locket pendant, which features a lovely bouquet of
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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Heart Shaped Locket Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of heart shaped locket pendants. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 204 vintage versions or 45 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of heart shaped locket pendants includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Victor Mayer, Fabergé and Tiffany & Co. 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 98 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of brilliant cut, round cut and rose cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of heart shaped locket pendants, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Heart Shaped Locket Pendants?

On average, heart shaped locket pendants at 1stDibs sell for $3,200, while they’re typically $92 on the low end and $225,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.