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Onyx Diamond Locket

Antique Onyx, Diamond & Opal Mourning Locket
Located in London, GB
eight mine cut natural diamonds (approx 1.5-1.75mm each) Crafted from Black onyx stone - set with a
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Onyx, Diamond & Opal Mourning Locket
Antique Onyx, Diamond & Opal Mourning Locket
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W 1.97 in D 0.18 in L 2.76 in
Antique Victorian Black Onyx and Diamond Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique black onyx and 0.23 carat diamond, 18 karat white and
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Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Black Onyx and Diamond Locket
Antique Victorian Black Onyx and Diamond Locket
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W 1.32 in L 1.73 in
Antique Victorian Diamond and Onyx Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Late Victorian, 1880-1890, diamond and onyx locket pendant. In the center, the onyx
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold

Antique Onyx Rose Cut Diamond Gold Initial Locket
Located in Danvers, MA
This superb Victorian period locket is carved from a solid piece of glossy black onyx with an
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver

1890 Victorian Diamond and Pearl Black Onyx Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a spectacular 1890 Victorian Black Onyx, Diamond, and Pearl Locket! This locket features 10
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Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14kt/Sterling Onyx Locket with Diamond Starburst Locket Pendant 0.80ct
Located in Narberth, PA
diamond in a gold, raised closed-back collet setting. The backside of the onyx pendant houses a gold
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique onyx medallion locket with diamonds, the Netherlands, late 19th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique medallion made of onyx decorated with a flower motif made of diamonds in old rosette
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx

Victorian Black Onyx Natural Pearl Diamond 18 Kt Locket Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Memories Keeper Superb Victorian period 1880 ca, large carved Onyx locket pendant with scroll open
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Late 20th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Onyx, Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique onyx, pearl, 0.98 carat diamond and enamel, 18 karat yellow
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Locket Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Pansy Flower Black Onyx Pendant
Located in New York, NY
an exquisite diamond set Pansy Flower on the carved Black Onyx and Platinum locket. The picture
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

14k Gold & Onyx Victorian in Memorium Locket Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
14k yellow gold and one piece onyx mourning locket pendant with 10 rosette cut diamonds on the back
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Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18kt/Sterling, Diamond + Onyx Day-to-Night Earrings/Locket Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
stones adorned by a collective 2.25ctw of sparkling Rose Cut diamonds. The substantial locket and lovely
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Black Onyx 3.50 Carat Coral and Demantoid Garnet Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique black onyx, 3.50 carat coral and 0.36 carat demantoid
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Garnet, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Victorian Black Onyx 3.50 Carat Coral and Demantoid Garnet Yellow Gold Locket
Victorian Black Onyx 3.50 Carat Coral and Demantoid Garnet Yellow Gold Locket
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H 0.61 in W 1.57 in D 0.61 in Dm 1.57 in L 2.87 in
Antique French Locket Pendant Maenad Cameo banded Red Onyx 18K White Gold / 18.2
Located in SE
Antique French Pendant / Locket in solid 18K White Gold inlaid with a hand-carved cameo of Maenad
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Vintage 1930s French Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Melie Jewelry Golden Compass Locket Necklace 14K Gold & Diamond & Gemstones
By Melie Jewelry
Located in Levent, 34
Melie Jewelry Golden Compass Locket Necklace 14K Rose Gold, 0.02 ct White Diamond/ G-VS, 0.09 ct
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2010s Turkish Romantic Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold

Victorian Black Onyx and Diamond Mourning Brooch
Located in London, GB
detail around the edges, a black onyx face with a star set old cut diamond. Like most mourning jewellery
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with Set Diamond & Onyx
Located in Los Angeles, CA
locket has 1.19 total carat weight of F/G color and VS clarity diamonds. Width x Length: 6 cm X 40 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian Styled Locket Design Ring with Rotating Synthetic Stones
Located in Palm Beach, FL
slab of onyx with a 0.15 carat diamond in the center. Surrounding the onyx are 22 cultured pearls. This
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Mid-20th Century Victorian More Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Portrait Enamel, Gold and Rose cut Diamond locket Pendant, c. 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
as water luxuriously flows out. This fine scene is accented with 5 rose cut diamonds set in silver
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Antique 1860s American Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 2.60 Ct Old Diamond Pearl Forget Me Not Onyx 18 KT Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Black Onyx including the bail, loaded with Diamonds,mounted in solid 18 KT gold with silver portions for
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

14kt Gold 11 Charm Bracelet Vintage
Located in New York, NY
11 Charm Locket Bracelet Amazing Intricate Detail Heart Charm .10ct diamond Swivel Charm .05ct
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2010s American Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century French Napoleon 3 Diamond Enamelled Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
with black enamel lines and applies 2 U-shaped motifs set with rose- cut diamonds and onyx discs
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 0.45ct Diamond and Platinum Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Antique 0.45ct Diamond and Platinum Locket
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Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
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Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

Archaeological Revival Gold Tiara
Located in London, GB
An Archaeological revival gold myrtle leaf tiara possibly by Castellani, the twenty-two realistically carved leaves embellished with thirty buds forming a wreath, with yellow gold fr...
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Heart garnet ring. 14k Gold Heart Eternity Ring with Heart Garnets!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
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Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
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Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Emerald and Opal, Yellow Gold, Three Locket Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian three locket necklace has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The three lockets/pendants have circular, cushion style designs ac...
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque More Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold

Victorian Garnet and Diamond Pendant/ Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet and diamond pendant/brooch, the heart shaped cabochon garnet surmounted by a floral and foliate spray, set throughout with rose-cut, old brilliant-cut and cushion ...
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Garnet Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Victorian garnet and diamond pendant and locket, circa 1860. The crystal on the reverse can be removed to encase hair or a photo. The garnet is a fabulous cabochon garne...
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Antique 1860s Unknown High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Renaissance Revival Antique French Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1880s This ornate 18K gold locket pendant is designed in the Renaissance Revival style. The front is centered with a reddish orange citrine (10 x 6.7 x 4.4 mm) framed ...
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian Earrings of Pink Paste Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Superb quality earrings designed with the flourish of garlands, have been made of foiled pastes in the manner of Georgian and Victorian earrings. From the tiny pastes to the large te...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chandelier Earrings

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18 Karat Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Starburst Locket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian era Ruby & Diamond Starburst Locket composed of 18k yellow gold. With a central 0.15 carat red ruby set into a starburst of 8 Rose Cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.10 ...
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The sapphires in this ring total 1.3ct and are a gorgeous bright blue colour. Either side of the largest stone in the centre are pairs of old cut diamonds totalling 8pts. The stones ...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Victorian Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent Victorian three-stone pendant created in Russia in the 1900's. Features two Old European cut diamonds set in platinum bridged with a pinkish-brown diamond and accented wi...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

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Antique Victorian Onyx Locket Pendant with Diamond Loaded Bouquet on Top
Located in Antwerp, BE
: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and onyx for July. Hallmarks: No trace. Dimensions
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Antique 1870s Belgian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Dove Locket Onyx Diamond Pearl 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Sardonyx Diamond Flower Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A superb Victorian oval locket set with an intricately carved black and white sardonyx panel
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold

Fabergé Heritage Rose Gold Dark Blue Guilloché Enamel Polar Bear Surprise Locket
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Paying homage to the story of an exquisite onyx polar bear produced by Fabergé in 1909, the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel

Onyx Diamond Gold Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
With lavish artistic decoration and irresistible Victorian spirit, this extraordinary locket is
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Black Onyx and Diamond Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique black onyx and 0.23 carat diamond, 18 karat white and
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Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Antique Victorian Black Onyx and Diamond Locket
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Diamonds Onyx 14K Gold Locket Pendant Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Magnificent antique onyx locket pendant brooch featuring many gorgeous diamonds. This locket
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Victorian Raised Butterfly Onyx Gold Locket with Diamonds
Located in Narberth, PA
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 15k Gold

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Located in New York, NY
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

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1920s Art Deco Diamond Pearl Onyx Platinum Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This alluring antique Art Deco diamond pendant necklace is masterfully crafted in solid platinum
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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian onyx and 0.49 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold pendant
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Located in Stamford, CT
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Located in Narberth, PA
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Located in Napoli, Italy
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Located in Rotterdam, NL
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Art Deco Large Carved Onyx and Diamond Locket with Silk Sautoir 2.00 Carat
Located in Narberth, PA
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Located in Vilnius, LT
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Located in New York, NY
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Onyx Diamond Locket For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the onyx diamond locket you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. You can easily find a 15 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect onyx diamond locket may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and old european cut alternatives. Most of our onyx diamond locket for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Onyx Diamond Locket?

The price for an onyx diamond locket starts at $1,800 and tops out at $10,800 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,413.

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.