Antique Painted Enamel Miniature Gold Locket Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian, circa 1840 The 14K gold hollow link bracelet is centered with a locket medallion painted with an enamel miniature of an angel embellished with rose cut diamonds.
Art Nouveau Limoges Enamel Locket Pendant Maiden Hand Painted Necklace Antique
By Limoges 2
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Art Deco - Art Nouveau Limoges Enamel Locket Pendant. The magnificent portrait of a woman is hand painted with vivid iridescent colors.
Enamel, Gold-filled
Antique Georgian Bilston Battersea Heart locket pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This enchanting Georgian c.1800 Bilston Battersea hand-painted enamel locket is a rare and captivating collector's item with deep English roots.
Copper
Victorian 14k Pearl Painted Enamel Cherub Locket Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely painted porcelain locket pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this wonderful piece is comprised of a porcelain plaque held within a bezel set...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable
H 40 in W 30 in
Antique Faberge Imperial Russian 14k Gold Locket Pendent with Enamel, for Easter
By Fabergé
Located in Houston, TX
Hand painted enamel & pearls locket pendent in the original Easter egg shaped presentation wooden box c1890's Lovely easter gift!
14k Gold, Enamel
Unavailable
H 1.38 in D 0.4 in L 1.38 in
Antique Silver Target Brooch with Flower Enameled Front, Dated circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Antique Silver Target Brooch with Flower Enamelled Front, dated circa 1880 Beautifully hand painted enamel with a locket back for either hair or photo.
Silver
Hand-Painted Enamel Rose Gold Victorian Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rose Gold & Enamel Victorian Locket - Hand-Painted Enamel
18k Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian 1871 Painted Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and an oval-shaped locket pendant suspending from a tapered bale Front of locket features a painted enamel miniature portrait Depicting the Greek myth of Leda and the Swan W...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Napoleon III Painted Enamel Pearl Gold Locket Pin/Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
A Napoleon III 18K yellow and rose gold openwork pin/pendant featuring a central oval painted enamel plaque depicting a woman playing a lyre, surrounded by natural split pearls; with...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 2.75 in W 0.6 in L 24.5 in
Austro-Hungarian Enamel Egg Vinaigrette Blue Chalcedony Pink Opal Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Delicate powder blue hand-linked chalcedony chain is periodically intercepted with stations of creamy pearls flanking gold vermeil Peruvian pink opal connectors to create a gorgeous ...
Chalcedony, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.75 in L 32.25 in
Austro-Hungarian Enamel Egg Vinaigrette Blue Chalcedony Pearl Filigree Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Delicate powder blue hand-linked chalcedony chain is periodically intercepted with stations of creamy pearls flanking a gold vermeil filigree connector to create a gorgeous backdrop ...
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Sold
H 4 in W 0.82 in L 27 in
Enamel Balloon Vinaigrette, Citrine, Pearls & Garnet Slices, Brezza Dolce V
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Chunky and magnificent citrine nuggets are periodically intercepted with stations of creamy baroque pearls flanking gold vermeil garnet sliced connectors, to create a gorgeous backdr...
Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Enamel
Victorian Diamond, Enamel & Gold Painted Portrait Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
The portrait is painted, with a layer of clear enamel placed on top of it.
Diamond, 15k Gold
Victorian Enameled and Hand Painted "Prisoner of Love" Cherub Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
The lovely image is painted on ceramic with an enameled overlay and is bezel set on the front surface of the locket.
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 14 Karat Hand Painted Enameled "Bird and Love Letter" Locket Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A sweet and sentimental locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 14kt gold, this oval shaped locket displays a romantic hand painted and enameled motif on the surface.
Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Antique Hand Painted Enamel and Seed Pearl 12 Karat Rose Gold Locket
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This hand painted enamel and seed Pearl locket is set in 10k-12k yellow Rose Gold.
Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Fontenay Enamel and Gold Pendant Locket
By Eugene Fontenay
Located in New York, NY
Gold pendant locket with painted enamel miniature of Venus and Cupid surrounded by diamonds.
Amy Y 18K Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Citrine, Enamel Bird Locket Pendant 'Olivia'
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy Y's 18K-yellow gold, platinum, diamond, 30.00ct. Citrine and painted enamel 'Bird Locket' pendant necklace Olivia is exquisitely designed to capture the essence of the bird king...
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
1900s Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Brooch Vienna, made c. 1900 14 Carat Gold / 585 (checked) Yellow Gold, covered with enamel as well as with many small diamonds (vintage cuts / circa 0.40 carat i...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Georgian 18k Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1790s
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Peridot and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Pendant and Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This pendant holds two peridot stones and is modelled in 9carat gold. The Pendant can also be a brooch and is decorated with seed pearls. Pendant top to bottom: 5.5cm Weight: 3.8g
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1860. Length is approximately 17 in. (43 cm) Weight – 121 grams. This exceptional quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, eac...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian rose cut diamond necklace with an estimate diamond weight of 8 carats in movable dangling links design back foiled diamond settings rose gold color hall marked 56 imp...
Diamond
Persian Turquoise Pearl Necklace Antique Victorian Fringe Teardrop Riviere Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING PERSIAN TURQUOISE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL PEAR SHAPE TEARDROP TURQUOISE GEMS SET IN A WONDERFUL PENDANT FRINGE D...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Georgian Garnet Pendent / Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Georgian Garnet Flower Shape Locket 9ct Gold Circa 1820 Gold chain is sold separately. A radiant cluster of deep crimson garnets encircles a hidden secret—this antique p...
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,850
H 1.14 in W 1.25 in
Snake Turquoise Scarab Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Museum Quality Antique Egyptian Revival Snake motif Pendant with a Hand Carved Turquoise Victorian Scarab Swivel Fob. The pendant is 10-12 Karat Gold. The pendant da...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Silver Early Victorian Garnet Large Aesthetic Glass Backed Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bohemian Garnet Locket Silver Tested Circa 1875 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY Step into the elegance of the Early Victorian era with this stunning large oval-shaped loc...
Garnet, Silver
Antique Georgian Silver Over Gold Natural Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georgian Silver over Gold Diamond and Emerald Collar / Choker Necklace This stunning necklace is from the 18th Century Georgian era. This necklace is what you would have seen worn a...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
$5,850
H 2 in W 2.25 in L 20 in
Antique Egyptian Revival Necklace Sapphire Turquoise Enamel Gold Pharoah Goddess
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare antique museum quality Egyptian Revival Necklace in Gold with Sapphires, Turquoise and Pearls with magnificent enamel work depicting images of the Pharoah or Godd...
Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Enamel, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Spinner Ring 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1850 Discover a piece of history with this exquisite early Victorian spinner ring, crafted in lustrous 9ct rose gold. This stunning ring ...
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Two-tone Agate Cameo Surrounded by Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: XIX century Dimensions: 4,40 x 3,40 cm Weight: 21,40 gr The cameo, dated to the 19th century, is made on a two-tone agate set in an 18-karat yellow gold setting and feature...
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$11,160Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.26 in D 0.28 in L 2.83 in
French 1790 Georgian Guilloche Enameled Pendant 18Kt Gold 4.26 Diamonds Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent late 18th century French pendant. A fabulous and rare master-piece of jewelry, made in France during the Georgian period (1714-1830), circa late 18th early 19th centurie...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
$4,850
H 1.9 in W 1.75 in
Goddess Woman Coral Pendant Necklace Antique Etruscan Victorian Gold Neoclassic
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Carved Coral Pendant Necklace or Brooch depicting a Goddess or Maiden. The Coral Goddess is set in 10-14 Karat Gold. The...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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