Antique 1870s Victorian Jet Mourning Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
This striking Victorian mourning locket is carved from glossy Whitby Jet, a lightweight fossilised
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Antique 1870s Victorian Jet Mourning Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
This striking Victorian mourning locket is carved from glossy Whitby Jet, a lightweight fossilised
Brass
Antique 1860s Victorian Jet Mourning Hairwork Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This deeply evocative Victorian mourning pendant is crafted from carved Whitby Jet, renowned for
Victorian Oval Onyx Pearl Emerald Mourning Pendant Necklace
Located in Arnhem, NL
A Victorian antique 14 karat oval onyx pendant with a floral decoration assembled of pearls
Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Hair 9ct Yellow Gold Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
This rare antique Victorian mourning locket, crafted in 9ct yellow gold back and front with a brass
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Mourning Vulcanite Locket
Located in London, GB
Rare Beautiful Victorian Vulcanite Mourning Locket which has a missing top half of side hinge cover
Victorian Mourning Pendant Necklace, Garnet, Diamond Fly, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and rare antique, Victorian era mourning pendant and necklace. Made up from luscious
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Solid Gold Pearl Black Enamel Mourning Necklace Dangle Tassels
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Drop Length: 79.9mm (3.1 inches) (approx.)(at the tassels) Condition: Antique Victorian. Shows some
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Bohemian Garnet Cross Mourning Locket
Located in New York, NY
This striking locket necklace is crafted in vermeil. The piece is adorned with numerous round-cut
Garnet, Vermeil
Victorian 18k Banded Agate, Pearl + Enamel Mourning Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
This rare mourning locket from the Victorian (ca1875) era is quite a stunning piece! Crafted in
Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian 14k Banded Agate and Pearl Mourning Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful banded agate locket/pendant from the Victorian (ca1850s) era! Crafted in 14k gold, the
Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian English 15k Enamel, Diamond, & Pearl Mourning Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
fantastic piece, this mourning locket would make a great addition to any Victorian-era jewelry collection
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Diamond Enamel Mourning Cross Pendant - 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
commonly associated with Victorian mourning jewelry. The enamel is bordered by decorative yellow gold
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Mourning Locket with Woven Hair, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exquisite antique Victorian mourning locket, crafted in 14 karat gold, is a beautifully
14k Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Cross Pressed Wood Black Flowers Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian cross was created in the 1880's. It is made out of six identical flowers. Each
Victorian 14k Banded Agate and Pearl Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful banded agate locket/pendant from the Victorian (ca1850s) era! Crafted in 14k gold, the
Agate, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Amethyst, Pearl, & Diamond Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique Victorian mourning locket is crafted in yellow gold and centers on a vivid oval
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold, Enamel, & Hair Art Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian mourning pendant for a necklace. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form
14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Mourning Cross Pendant in Gold, Silver, Pearls, Diamonds.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A big antique Victorian mourning cross. Ornately decorated with small river pearls around a silver
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Large Mourning Belt Locket 18 KT Natural Split Pearl
Located in Napoli, IT
The dark beauty of Mourning jewellery, so wearable and desirable in modern life style, dramatic an
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Large Faux Jet Queen Victoria Mourning Pendant and Ribbon
Located in London, GB
length 48.5cm / 19 inches. This is a beautiful detailed antique mourning pendant and ribbon necklace
Antique Victorian Padlock Heart Turquoise Yellow Gold Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Antique Victorian 15 karat (15K) yellow gold heart-shaped pendant mourning locket set with five
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 10k GOLD HAIR ART MOURNING BROOCH WITH SEED PEARLS
Located in New York, NY
I have a long-held fascination with Victorian hair art and mourning jewelry, and this piece is full
Pearl, 10k Gold
$5,937Sale Price|20% Off
Large Victorian 15K Gold Diamond & Onyx Monogrammed Double Mourning Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian onyx, diamond, and yellow gold locket, comprising two onyx cabochons, and 52 rose cut
Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Ruby Rosecut Diamond Pearl Gold Inlay Locket
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Ruby Rosecut Diamond Pearl Gold Inlay Locket METAL 14K gold
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Pearl Gold Inlay Locket 14K Solid Gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Pearl Gold Inlay Locket 14K Solid Gold METAL 14K gold hallmarked
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Ruby Rosecut Diamond Pearl Gold Inlay Locket
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Ruby Rosecut Diamond Pearl Gold Inlay Locket METAL 14K gold
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Pearl Gold Inlay Locket 14K Solid Gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Pearl Gold Inlay Locket 14K Solid Gold METAL 14K gold hallmarked
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian Gold and Black Enamel 'In Memory Of' Mourning Locket
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A very charming antique Victorian rose and yellow gold mourning locket. This beautiful oval locket
Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal, Enamel
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond Pearl Enamel Navette Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely beautiful antique mourning locket pendant which was crafted from solid
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880's Victorian Mourning Rosecut Diamond Onyx Gold Pendant Brooch 14K Gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
This Victorian Dutch antique pendant brooch is an elegant and timeless example of 19th-century
Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jet Cameo with Diamonds
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gold, and topped in Silver, this gorgeous piece of Mourning jewelry features a beautiful Jet Cameo
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$782Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 15K Gold Oval Black & White Enamel & Pearl Mourning Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold locket, comprising seven seed pearls, black and white enamel, and one panel of glass, within a 15 karat yellow gold locket. The locket is oval in shape, with...
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early Victorian 9KT Gold Mourning Pendant with Cameo, UK Circa 1820
Located in Braintree, GB
A mourning pendant dating to the late Georgian or early Victorian period, crafted in 9KT gold. The
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Pearl & Black Enamel Oval Mourning Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous antique mourning brooch or pendant from the Victorian era. The frame was
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 14K Gold Multi-Strand Mourning Necklace, Circa 1874-1923
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A remarkable antique Dutch mourning necklace, composed of three strands of deep black jet beads and
Other, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Onyx Pearl Victorian Mourning Convert Brooch/Pendant - 14k Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: Mourning Era: Victorian Date: 1880s - 1890s Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 13k Yellow Gold Enamel Mourning Locket
Located in New York, NY
This Antique mourning locket is crafted in rare 13k yellow gold and adorned with detailed black
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Onyx and Diamond Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
point of light against the rich, somber ground-an iconic feature of Victorian mourning jewelry. The
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
10K Gold Engine-Turned Mourning Locket with Braided Hair
Located in Venice, CA
This mourning jewelry locket is a real gem. It can be opened easily with a snapping button that
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Gold Mourning Locket, Black Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
from your favourite chain or necklace. Marks and era: Victorian era, c1870s, unmarked, tests as 18ct
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique French Mourning locket, Black onyx and 18ct gold, Remember
Located in NEWARK, GB
This stunningly sentimental mourning locket is not one to be missed. Rich, smooth and glossy, inky
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Antique Dutch 14K Gold Faceted Black Jet Mourning Pendants, Circa 1850
Located in Rotterdam, NL
during the 19th century, particularly in periods of mourning, such black jet pendants were worn as part
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$600
Victorian Antique Gutta Percha Mourning Locket Lady Cameo
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian antique gutta percha mourning locket with lady's head carving. Measures 2 inches x 1 1/2
Unavailable|$665
Antique Victorian Mourning Locket 9ct Gold Enamel Buckle
Located in Kendal, GB
A petite antique Victorian Mourning locket fashioned in 9ct gold with scrolling, foliate artistry
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$11,885
Victorian Onyx & Seed Pearl Mourning Jewelry 3-Piece Suite
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Antique Victorian Circa 1890 Set constructed completely of 14KT Yellow Gold **We do guarantee that
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish 9 Carat Gold on Silver Mourning Locket
Located in Lancaster , GB
A wonderful antique Scottish Mourning locket from the Victorian era featuring beautiful engraved
Agate, Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$1,830 / set
Vintage Sterling Mourning Cross & Bracelet with Red Garnets & Hematites
Located in Pahrump, NV
This vintage mourning cross set in silver with garnets and hematites on a figaro sterling silver
Unavailable|$1,529
Antique Mourning Locket Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Onyx
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique mourning locket pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Important locket pendant enamelled in
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Mourning Heart Cross Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as a heart surmount suspending an articulated cross charm Set throughout by rose cut and old European cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.60 carat; I ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Double sided mourning locket and chain necklace, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare and tragically beautiful antique Victorian era mourning locket necklace. The locket is a
Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian Vulcanite Mourning Locket, Floral
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian mourning locket. It is a chunky locket made from vulcanite with an
Antique Victorian Vulcanite Mourning Locket, Floral
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian mourning locket. It is a chunky locket made from vulcanite with an
Victorian Silver Mourning Locket, Monogrammed, Engraved
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique Victorian sterling silver mourning locket. A large sized oval locket with a
Silver
Rare Antique Victorian 18k Gold Cabochon Garnet Mourning Pendant Choker Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
, Victorian era mourning pendant necklace. Original finish and patina preserved. Excellent overall condition
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian Garnet Pearl Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, pearl mourning locket/pendant, carved garnet set with a split pearl measuring
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,420
Victorian Mourning Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A poignant relic of 19th-century sentimentality, this antique mourning pendant (originally a brooch
Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Gutta Percha Mourning Necklace with Onyx Bead Tassel Enhancer
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Mourning jewelry is in its own category of collectability and has a particular allure of which
Onyx
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — 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.