$2,074
W 1.11 in L 1.58 in
18K Victorian Photo Locket - 18 karat solid gold pendant - Floral round locket
Located in Antwerp, BE
loved once close to your heart. We love every little detail of this elegant locket pendant and hope to
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond 925 Sterling Silver Antique Design Pendant Natural Diamond Pendant.
Located in Chicago, IL
Weight 0.75 ctw - 0.99 ctw Style Locket, Pendant Base Metal Sterling Silver Material 925 Sterling Silver
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Onyx and Seed Pearl Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian onyx, gold and seed pearl locket pendant circa 1880's. Lovely buckle motif with photo
Natural Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold
$7,139 / item
H 1.07 in W 0.79 in
Customizable Oval Hallmark Pendant Locket - 18k White Gold - 20 mm x 27 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval Hallmark 18k white gold locket pendant 20.0 x 27.0 mm VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house
White Gold
Pave Diamond Footprint Pendant 925 Silver Diamond Couple Christmas Pendant Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Charm, Locket, Pendant Base Metal Sterling Silver Setting Style Pavé
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.4 in L 2.1 in
Victorian Enamel Pearl Locket Necklace 16 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Epoque Picture locket pendant necklace in an Etruscan Revival motif. The locket is a perfect size - two
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
925 Sterling Silver Necklace For Women Mountain Hill Engagement Pendant Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Chain, Charm, Locket, Pendant Base Metal Sterling Silver Material Sterling
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond 925 Sterling Silver Flower Pendant Unisex Diamond Necklace Pendant.
Located in Chicago, IL
Weight 0.75 ctw - 0.99 ctw Style Locket, Pendant Base Metal Sterling Silver Material 925 Sterling Silver
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond 925 Sterling Silver Flower Pendant Old Victorian Style Pendant Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Weight 0.75 ctw - 0.99 ctw Style Locket, Pendant Base Metal Sterling Silver Material 925 Sterling Silver
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond 925 Sterling Silver Stag Horn Pendant Natural Diamond Pendant Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Stag Horn Total Carat Weight 0.75 ctw - 0.99 ctw Style Locket, Pendant Base Metal Sterling Silver
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Flower Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Spinel Gem Pendant Birthday Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Flower Total Carat Weight 2.00 ctw - 4.99 ctw Style Charm, Locket, Pendant Base Metal Sterling Silver
Diamond, Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Large Mourning Belt Locket 18 KT Natural Split Pearl
Located in Napoli, IT
mourning locket pendant is very attractive and unusual for its rectangular shape artful hand carved and
Pearl, 18k Gold
Four Leaf Flower Pendant Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Valentines Women Fashion.
Located in Chicago, IL
0.24 ctw & Under Style Chain, Charm, Choker, Locket, Pendant Base Metal Sterling Silver Material
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.75 in W 1.75 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Photo Locket Necklace 2.75" Etruscan Flower Monogram
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Victorian Etruscan Revival Locket Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver with a
Sterling Silver, Silver
Diamond Key Locket Pedant Necklace in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Key Necklace 14k Solid Gold Key Pendant Necklace Women Key Locket N78 Light weight can be
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Hollow Moon Star Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Necklace Fashion Women Wedding Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Chain, Charm, Choker, Locket, Pendant Base Metal Sterling Silver Material
Silver, Sterling Silver
$8,657 / item
Dm 0.83 in L 17.72 in
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
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.14 in L 1.14 in
Victorian Roman Warrior Diamond Locket Necklace Old Mine 14 Karat Gold Classical
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture locket pendant with a stunning Roman
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Leaf Diamond Pendant Diamond Leaf 42x30mm Sterling Silver Leaf
Located in Chicago, IL
0.24 ctw & Under Style Charm, Locket, Pendant Base Metal Sterling Silver Setting Style Pavé Material
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,958
W 1.13 in L 2.15 in
Rare 18k Antique photo locket : French Victorian 18 Karat solid gold pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
detail of this elegant locket pendant and hope to find a new and warm home for it, where it will be
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Starburst Pendant Genuine Diamond Star Necklace Unisex Charm .
Located in Chicago, IL
0.24 ctw & Under Style Charm, Locket, Pendant Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification BIS Hallmark, IGI
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Antique squared photo locket - Victorian 18 Karat solid gold pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
once close to your heart. We love every little detail of this elegant yet strong looking locket pendant
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Flower Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Natural Diamond Jewelry Flower Shape.
Located in Chicago, IL
Weight 0.75 ctw - 0.99 ctw Style Locket, Pendant Base Metal Sterling Silver Material 925 Sterling Silver
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
L 17 in
Serpent Snake Locket Necklace Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Garnet Antique 1840
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a fabulous rare antique Victorian Snake Serpent Necklace with a Heart Locket Pendant
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 1.25 in L 19 in
Victorian Enamel Pearl Locket Necklace Sterling Silver Star Motif Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture Locket Pendant Necklace in Black Enamel over
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 1.4 in
Victorian 14K Gold Black Onyx Wheat Sheaf Locket Necklace Flower Pearl
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian Wheat Sheaf Flower Locket Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Gold in
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pave Diamond 925 Sterling Silver Flower Filigree Design Pendant Jewelry Supply.
Located in Chicago, IL
0.75 ctw - 0.99 ctw Style Locket, Pendant Base Metal Sterling Silver Material 925 Sterling Silver
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Handmade Love Heart Pendant Chain Necklace 925 Silver Jewelry Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Chain, Charm, Choker, Locket, Pendant Base Metal Sterling Silver Setting Style Pavé Material Gold
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$8,500 / item
H 1.93 in W 0.4 in L 14.97 in
Victorian French Butterfly Rock Crystal Gem-set Rare Locket Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Marvel A very rare Victorian period locket pendant plus chain – French origin 1860/1880
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Cabochon Garnet Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
which sits atop a heart-shaped locket pendant with ornate engraving. Condition: Used (Very Good
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,139 / item
Dm 0.83 in
Round Pendant Locket 18k White Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 1 Diamond 0.03 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant in 18k white gold with royal blue vitreous enamel and 1 brilliant
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Minimalist Coin Round Pendant Necklace Engraveable in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
: India Style: Beaded, Bib, Chain, Charm, Choker, Collar, Fringe, Lariat, Layered, Locket, Pendant
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$2,009
W 0.83 in L 1.5 in
18k Antique squared photo locket - antique pendant - 18 Karat solid gold medal
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful 18 Karat rose gold Victorian Locket. This stunning rectangular locket
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Diamond Gold Locket
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917 The 14K matte gold locket pendant features a bezel-set rose
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.25 in W 1.25 in
Victorian Black Onyx Pearl Locket Necklace Flower Motif 14K Braided Hair Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture locket pendant necklace in Black Onyx, and
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Dainty Minimalist Necklace Sterling Silver Modern Necklace Women Birthday Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
, Locket, Pendant Material Sterling Silver Necklace Length 12 in Metal Purity 925 Metal Sterling Silver
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique French Yellow and Rose Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine quality embellished with sharp chased and applied decoration. The locket pendant is a very good
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.75 in W 1.25 in L 20 in
Victorian 14K Gold Black Onyx Pearl Locket Necklace 20 Inches Circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning Museum Quality antique Victorian Locket Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Diamond Sparkling Star Charm 14k Solid Gold Diamond Charms Pendant Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Weight 0.06 Ctw Approx Necklace Length 10mm Approx Main Stone Diamond Style Charm, Locket, Pendant Base
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Blue Enamel White Gold Locket Flower Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A romantic antique piece from the 1930s Locket pendant necklace. The pendant has a flowers
White Gold, Enamel
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 1.5 in
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Portrait Locket Necklace 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality Antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Locket Pendant with exquisite Enamel
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$7,500
W 0.88 in L 1.75 in
Antique Etruscan Revival Luigi Rosi 18K Rose Gold Sardonyx Achilles Cameo Locket
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality Luigi Rosi sardonyx cameo Etruscan Revival 18K rose gold locket pendant depicting
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mini Dog Tag Pendant Necklace Unisex in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Manufacture: India Style: Beaded, Bib, Chain, Charm, Choker, Collar, Fringe, Lariat, Layered, Locket, Pendant
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.75 in W 1.9 in
19th Century Double Miniature Still Life Pendant Necklace Geertje Pieters Dutch
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Pendant Necklace with two Continental School 19th Century Double Miniature
Pearl, Gilt Metal
14k Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond Heart Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Manufacture: India Style: Charm, Locket, Pendant Base Metal: Yellow Gold Chain Type: Anchor/Mariner
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Hot Butterfly Tassels Necklace For Women 925 Silver Choker Chain Necklace Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
0.24 ctw & Under Base Metal Sterling Silver Style Chain, Charm, Choker, Locket, Pendant Pendant/Locket
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Gold Garnets and Oriental Pearls Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique 14-karat gold locket pendant is a truly stunning and rare piece, perfect for
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.5 in W 1.4 in
Victorian Aesthetic Photo Locket Necklace Flower Bouquet Aesthetic Period 2.5"
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Victorian Aesthetic Period Locket Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver with a
Silver, Sterling Silver
New Two Heart Shaped Necklace Female Exquisite Shape Choker Fashion Jewelry Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Asymmetrical Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Chain, Charm, Choker, Locket, Pendant Base Metal
Silver, Sterling Silver
New Two Heart Shaped Necklace Female Exquisite Shape Choker Fashion Jewelry Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Chain, Charm, Choker, Locket, Pendant Base Metal Sterling Silver Material
Silver, Sterling Silver
Genuine Diamond Moon Star Pendant Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold Minimalist
Located in Chicago, IL
Manufacture: India Style: Charm, Locket, Pendant Base Metal: Yellow Gold Chain Type: Anchor/Mariner
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Infinity Pendant Necklace in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
, Locket, Pendant Base Metal: Yellow Gold Chain Type: Ball/Bead Certification: IGI Diamond Clarity Grade
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
: India Style: Beaded, Bib, Chain, Charm, Choker, Collar, Fringe, Lariat, Layered, Locket, Pendant
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Pave Diamond Handmade Half Moon Pendant Chain Necklace 925 Silver Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Pendant/Locket Type: Charm Features: Adjustable, Nickel-Free Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Metal
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
$12,630
H 1.34 in W 0.79 in L 17.72 in
Victor Mayer Calima Locket Necklace in Yellow Gold with 155 Fancy Yellow Diamond
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant in yellow gold from the Calima Collection, set with
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Initial Necklace D Letter Alphabet Pendant 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
: Chain, Locket, Pendant Base Metal: Yellow Gold Chain Type: Ball/Bead Certification: IGI Diamond Clarity
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Butterfly Pendant Charm Necklace in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Manufacture: India Style: Chain, Charm, Locket, Pendant Chain Type: Ball/Bead Certification: IGI Diamond
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.