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Yellow Gold Quilted Locket Pendant - 10k Round Two Photo Frames
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Pendant Style: Locket Theme: Quilted Features: Smooth & etched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Paste Photo Locket Pendant Sterling Silver, circa 1915
Located in Kendal, GB
A wonderful Antique Edwardian locket featuring a large glass window at its heart with an original
Category

20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian era 18K gold coat of arms photo locket pendant lion crown flowers
Located in Versailles, FR
Step back in time with this rare 19th-century locket pendant, a timeless treasure steeped in
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Pietra Dura Locket Pendant
Located in Riverdale, NY
Large Victorian Pietra Dura Locket Pendant from the mid 19th Century set in 18K gold with higher
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian Pietra Dura Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Large Victorian Pietra Dura Locket Pendant from the mid 19th Century set in 18K gold with higher
Category

Antique 1860s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold

French 20th Century Glass 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
and a souvenir, dried flower or photo inserted between the 2 glasses. Height : 3,8 cm approximately
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18K gold black enamel pearl locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
who appreciates wearing a piece of history close to the heart, this antique photo locket pendant is a
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Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a magnificent Victorian clear locket pendant crafted in 15K yellow gold. The piece features
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Locket Pendant
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Locket Pendant
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W 1.26 in Dm 1.07 in L 2.37 in
1892 Nordic Locket Pendant solid 18K Gold / 4.5gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Pendant / Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Fine hand-engraved ornaments on both sides
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Antique 1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

1892 Nordic Locket Pendant solid 18K Gold / 4.5gr
1892 Nordic Locket Pendant solid 18K Gold / 4.5gr
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H 1.38 in W 0.79 in D 0.28 in
Victorian Banded Onyx Locket Pendant Gold M Initial Sardonyx
Located in New York, NY
. The locket opens to reveal compartments for two photos which have their original glass covers intact
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Banded Onyx Locket Pendant Gold M Initial Sardonyx
Victorian Banded Onyx Locket Pendant Gold M Initial Sardonyx
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H 1.75 in W 0.8 in D 0.5 in
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace and Brooch Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
locket compartment with glass cover with a hinge to open so you may place your favorite photo or memento
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Antique 19th Century Czech Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal

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

Antique Norwegian Blue Guilloche Enamel Pendant Necklace Locket - Marius Hammer
Located in London, GB
side but is equally embellished on the other side as it forms a locket with two glass frame holders on
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

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
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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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Victorian Cross Locket Pendant - 18k Antique Restons Unis
Located in Greensboro, NC
Style: Locket Theme: Cross, Faith & Unity Features: Two Photo Frames (one with glass) Measurements Tall
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Antique 1860s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace and Brooch Star Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
with glass cover with a hinge to open so you may place your favorite photo or memento. The locket
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Antique 19th Century Czech Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal

Antique oval Picture Locket Pendant solid 18K Yellow Gold / 6gr
Located in SE
Hand-made in 18K Gold - Pendant / Locket with hand-engraved ornaments of Greek Key on both sides
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique oval Picture Locket Pendant solid 18K Yellow Gold / 6gr
Antique oval Picture Locket Pendant solid 18K Yellow Gold / 6gr
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H 1.58 in W 0.91 in D 0.24 in
Antique Austrian oval Pendant Picture Locket solid 14KGreen Gold / 2.3gr
Located in SE
Antique 19th - early XX cent. European Pendant / Locket made of solid 14K Greenish Yellow Gold
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Butterfly Locket Ruby Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Victorian Insect Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful Victorian locket pendant with a Butterfly and Flowers set with Ruby
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Round Locket Pendant Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round Locket Pendant Yellow Gold Red Vitreous Enamel over Scroll Engraving, Lobster Bail, Yellow
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2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow 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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

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

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 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
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2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow 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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1904 Art Nouveau Nordic Locket Pendant Sapphire Pearls solid 18KGold / 5.3gr
Located in SE
120-year-old Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with two Sapphires Ø 2.75 mm
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1882 Antique Engraved Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold / 3.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Miniature hand-engraved ornaments on both
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Antique 1880s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

1873 Nordic Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 3.25 gr
Located in SE
Hand-made in 18K Gold - Pendant / Locket with hand-engraved ornaments of Greek Key on both sides
Category

Antique 1860s Swedish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 3 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Tropicana Collection, electric blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant White Gold Petrol Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round Locket Pendant White Gold Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving, Lobster Bail About the
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2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

Round Customizable Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round customizable pendant locket 18k yellow gold, emerald green vitreous enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k 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

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
behind the locket glass, this pendant is pure luxury!
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 25 Diamonds 0.19 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, electric blue vitreous enamel, 25 diamonds, total
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Round Locket Pendant Necklace White Gold Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round Locket Pendant Necklace White Gold Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving, Lobster Bail
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2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace White Gold Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
Round Locket Pendant Necklace White Gold Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
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H 0.83 in W 0.83 in Dm 0.83 in L 17.72 in
Round Locket Pendant Flower 18k Yellow Gold Green Vitreous Enamel Diamond 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant with flower 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, translucent
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

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

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, peacock blue vitreous enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
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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
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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Green Vitreous Enamel Dia 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant necklace with flower 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Duskypink Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent dusky pink
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Raspberry/Silver Enamel 1 Diamond
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Silver Enamel 39 Diamonds Aquamarine
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Peacock Collection, translucent silver
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, peacock blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Duskypink Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent dusky
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 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
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21st Century and Contemporary German 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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Blue Enamel 5 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished round locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

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

Round Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Blue Vitreous Enamel 5 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished round locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Pendant Locket Pearl Ruby Star Small Charm 14k Rose Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
pendant features a pearl and ruby set star to the front. The back of the pendant opens to reveal a glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue/Turqouise Enamel Diamond 0.1ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Custom Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Raspberry/Silver Enamel Diamond 0.1ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection, translucent opal
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

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Photo Locket Pendant Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of photo locket pendant glass you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and enamel — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 90 vintage editions and 117 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of photo locket pendant glass may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of photo locket pendant glass — no matter the origin — is easy, but Victor Mayer, Chanel and Goldette each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of photo locket pendant glass can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 110 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an option in this array of photo locket pendant glass, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Photo Locket Pendant Glass?

Prices for a piece of photo locket pendant glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $194 and can go as high as $29,675, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,247.

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.