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Victorian SS Unusual Heron Locket All Original
Victorian SS Unusual Heron Locket All Original

Victorian SS Unusual Heron Locket All Original

Located in Stamford, CT

A Victorian Silver Locket, one of the prettiest I have seen, clearly shows the Japanese art influence of the Aesthetic Period. It appears to have the silver folded over on its face. ...

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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Unusual Figural Edwardian Locket, Lady Carriage Driver
Unusual Figural Edwardian Locket, Lady Carriage Driver

Unusual Figural Edwardian Locket, Lady Carriage Driver

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Edwardian Locket, Lady Carriage Driver in repouse on matte gold filled period locket.

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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Unusual French Art Deco Mother of Pearl Locket
Unusual French Art Deco Mother of Pearl Locket

Unusual French Art Deco Mother of Pearl Locket

Located in New York, NY

Unusual French Art Deco Mother of Pearl Locket from the 1930's.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Tricolor Victorian Warrior Locket
Tricolor Victorian Warrior Locket

Tricolor Victorian Warrior Locket

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Tricolor Victorian Locket of a warrior rendered in 3 tones of gold on a gold filled base.

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Antique 1860s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch
Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch

Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch

By Sandor

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch from the 1940's.

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Vintage 1940s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Large Art Nouveau Revivalist Jeweled Locket
Large Art Nouveau Revivalist Jeweled Locket

Large Art Nouveau Revivalist Jeweled Locket

Located in New York, NY

Unusual and large Art Nouveau Revivalist Jeweled Locket from the 1920's.

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Vintage 1920s Czech Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

14K Gold Victorian Celtic Animal Locket
14K Gold Victorian Celtic Animal Locket

14K Gold Victorian Celtic Animal Locket

Located in Venice, CA

This unusual 14k gold locket is rectangular in format and features two-engraved Celtic animals.

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Antique 1880s Irish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Seed Pearl Infinity Pendant Locket
Antique Seed Pearl Infinity Pendant Locket

Antique Seed Pearl Infinity Pendant Locket

Located in New York, NY

Capturing the romance and pure sentiments of the Victorian period with its symbol of eternity, this unusual locket is perfect for holding images of loved ones.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Turquoise and Seed Pearl Pendant Locket
Antique Turquoise and Seed Pearl Pendant Locket

Antique Turquoise and Seed Pearl Pendant Locket

Located in New York, NY

A beloved antique form elevated by a dynamic and colorful motif, this unusual locket holds two images of loved ones near the heart.

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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Antique Imperial Russian Enamel Swallow Bird Gold Locket
Antique Imperial Russian Enamel Swallow Bird Gold Locket

Antique Imperial Russian Enamel Swallow Bird Gold Locket

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique imperial Russian era unusual 14k gold locket pendant with enamel swallow bird locket measures 2.6cm length 2cm width hall marked 56 imperial Russian gold standard and assayer...

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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Banded Agate Locket
Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Banded Agate Locket

Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Banded Agate Locket

Located in Stamford, CT

An unusual combination Scottish locket leans toward the bold side.

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

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Victorian Sterling Silver Gutta Percha Diamond Locket Pendant
Victorian Sterling Silver Gutta Percha Diamond Locket Pendant

Victorian Sterling Silver Gutta Percha Diamond Locket Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

A few years later gutta-percha became a popular material used to manufacture furniture and then mourning jewelry because it was easily carved and very resilient. This unusual locket...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Russian Green Enamel Gold Locket Pendant on Chain
Russian Green Enamel Gold Locket Pendant on Chain

Russian Green Enamel Gold Locket Pendant on Chain

Located in London, GB

An unusual 14kt locket which was made in Pre Revolutionary Russia circa 1910.

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20th Century Russian Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Pearl Mourning Locket Brooch Pin c1870 Heavy 5g 750 French
Antique 18ct Gold Pearl Mourning Locket Brooch Pin c1870 Heavy 5g 750 French

Antique 18ct Gold Pearl Mourning Locket Brooch Pin c1870 Heavy 5g 750 French

Located in Camelford, GB

On offer is this stunning 18CT SOLID GOLD FLORAL DETAILED PEARL MOURNING BROOCH DETAILS Material: 18ct (750/000) Solid Heavy Yellow Rosey Gold Style: Victorian classic brooch / pin...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Curvaceous Art Nouveau Locket
Curvaceous Art Nouveau Locket

Curvaceous Art Nouveau Locket

Located in Stamford, CT

The form and workmanship of this unusual locket are instantly noticeable. Glowing pastes of the finest quality are graduated and placed perfectly according to size and structure to p...

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Antique Jeweled Gold Locket Pendant
Antique Jeweled Gold Locket Pendant

Antique Jeweled Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

Russian, made in Odessa between 1908 and 1917 The front cover of this unusual locket is engine turned in a fish scale pattern with a matte gold band across the center.

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Early 20th Century Russian Drop Necklaces

Retro Large Gold Heart Locket
Retro Large Gold Heart Locket

Retro Large Gold Heart Locket

Located in Darnestown, MD

This 18 karat gold Retro heart locket is unusual in two ways. It is larger than most at 2 inches in length and width and it opens to four compartments rather than the usual two.

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Necklace Enhancers

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18k Gold

Unusual Victorian Devil Locket
Unusual Victorian Devil Locket

Unusual Victorian Devil Locket

Located in New York, NY

Super unusual Victorian Devil motif locket highlighted with green eyes and crystal pastes from the late 19th Century set in gold filled metal.

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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Unusual Faux Garnet Carbuncle Victorian Locket
Unusual Faux Garnet Carbuncle Victorian Locket

Unusual Faux Garnet Carbuncle Victorian Locket

Located in New York, NY

Charming Unusual Faux Garnet Carbuncle Victorian Locket from the late 19th Century.

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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Unusual Victorian Locket Native American Motif
Unusual Victorian Locket Native American Motif

Unusual Victorian Locket Native American Motif

Located in New York, NY

Rare Victorian Gold Filled Locket with Native American Motif with original textured paper liner. The Indian chief's head dress is accented with a small row of pastes. Incredibly fine...

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Antique 1870s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Victorian Repousse Shell Locket
Victorian Repousse Shell Locket

Victorian Repousse Shell Locket

Located in New York, NY

Unusual locket in the shaped of a highly repousse snail from the late Victorian era.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian More Necklaces

Victorian Bloodstone and Gold Shield Locket
Victorian Bloodstone and Gold Shield Locket

Victorian Bloodstone and Gold Shield Locket

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This unusual and wonderful locket has a glossy shield shaped bloodstone on the front of it with a gold shield placed in the centre.

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Antique 1830s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

1890s Antique French Yellow Gold Locket
1890s Antique French Yellow Gold Locket

1890s Antique French Yellow Gold Locket

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The anterior cover has a lozenge shape surrounded by a quatrefoil, the posterior face a flared cross surmounted upon a quatrefoil design. The hinged locket opens to reveal an unusua...

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Wine Cellar Silver Gold Locket Pendant Austria
Antique Wine Cellar Silver Gold Locket Pendant Austria

Antique Wine Cellar Silver Gold Locket Pendant Austria

Located in Munich, Bavaria

A highly unusual locket worked in three colour 14kt gold of the entrance door to a wine cellar.

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Antique 1860s Austrian High Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Silver, 14k Gold

Victorian 15ct Gold Locket with 4 Compartments for Photographs, 7.45g
Victorian 15ct Gold Locket with 4 Compartments for Photographs, 7.45g

Victorian 15ct Gold Locket with 4 Compartments for Photographs, 7.45g

Located in London, GB

An exceptional and highly unusual Victorian folding locket crafted in 15ct gold, designed to open on hinges and reveal multiple photograph compartments.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Locket Pendant Miniature Envelope on Silver Chain with Natural Pearls
Victorian Locket Pendant Miniature Envelope on Silver Chain with Natural Pearls

Victorian Locket Pendant Miniature Envelope on Silver Chain with Natural Pearls

Located in Northampton, MA

And the combination of this unusual locket with this really beautiful handmade pearl chain is unique.

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Silver

Antique French Silver Gilt Glas Locket Pendant with 2 Period Silver Chains
Antique French Silver Gilt Glas Locket Pendant with 2 Period Silver Chains

Antique French Silver Gilt Glas Locket Pendant with 2 Period Silver Chains

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This unusual locket with a glas cabochon in the colour of an almandine garnet has been covered all over with the finest engraving.

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Antique 1840s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, Turquoise and Ruby, 22kt Yellow Gold and Silver
Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, Turquoise and Ruby, 22kt Yellow Gold and Silver

Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, Turquoise and Ruby, 22kt Yellow Gold and Silver

Located in NEWARK, GB

An absolutely stunning antique, late Georgian, forget me not locket back ring. Such an unusual combination of stones for a mourning piece whatever the reason for this ring being giv...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian "Horseshoe & Polo" Equestrian Locket
Victorian "Horseshoe & Polo" Equestrian Locket

Victorian "Horseshoe & Polo" Equestrian Locket

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This unusual antique locket features a banner-shaped equestrian themed front - with horseshoe and polo mallet motif.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold

Victorian "With God's Help" Diamond Enamel Locket
Victorian "With God's Help" Diamond Enamel Locket

Victorian "With God's Help" Diamond Enamel Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

An exquisite and unusual diamond locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era!

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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Persian Turquoise Horseshoe Locket
Victorian Rock Crystal Persian Turquoise Horseshoe Locket

Victorian Rock Crystal Persian Turquoise Horseshoe Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful and unusual horseshoe locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era!

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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Niello Silver Locket
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Niello Silver Locket

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Niello Silver Locket

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A beautiful, and quite unusual, antique oval locket. The piece is modelled in silver and finished in niello, a blue/black material comprised of copper, lead, silver, and sulphur that...

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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Slide Locket
Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Slide Locket

Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Slide Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

A lovely and unusual slide locket from the Art Nouveau period (ca1900)!

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Diamond Gold & Platinum Locket with Snake Motif
Edwardian Diamond Gold & Platinum Locket with Snake Motif

Edwardian Diamond Gold & Platinum Locket with Snake Motif

Located in Narberth, PA

An exquisite gold and platinum snake locket from the Edwardian era! This beautiful and unusual locket is made of 14kt gold with platinum details.

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20th Century Edwardian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau 18k/Platinum Diamond Repousse Goddess Locket
Art Nouveau 18k/Platinum Diamond Repousse Goddess Locket

Art Nouveau 18k/Platinum Diamond Repousse Goddess Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

The bail is stamped with an "18K" purity mark. This unusual and beautiful locket would make a wonderful addition to any collection! 

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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau French Sterling Gilt Repousse Slide Locket
Art Nouveau French Sterling Gilt Repousse Slide Locket

Art Nouveau French Sterling Gilt Repousse Slide Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

This unusual and beautiful locket would make a simply gorgeous addition to any collection!

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Raised Butterfly Onyx Gold Locket with Diamonds
Victorian Raised Butterfly Onyx Gold Locket with Diamonds

Victorian Raised Butterfly Onyx Gold Locket with Diamonds

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely magnificent 15kt gold and onyx locket/pendant from the Victorian era! This gorgeous and very unusual piece has a solid onyx face and a 15kt gold case.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 15k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Hand Painted Enameled "Bird and Love Letter" Locket Pendant
Victorian 14 Karat Hand Painted Enameled "Bird and Love Letter" Locket Pendant

Victorian 14 Karat Hand Painted Enameled "Bird and Love Letter" Locket Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

This unusual Victorian locket is in near pristine condition and would make a lovely keepsake piece, or wonderful gift for someone special!

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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Find the exact locket unusual you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, silver and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect locket unusual may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. A locket unusual can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 9 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a locket unusual, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

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