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Antique Turquoise and Pearl Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming locket necklace. This antique locket has been crafted from a rich 20ct
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20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Vintage Locket and 'I love you' Spinner Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 9ct yellow gold belcher charm necklace. The necklace has a locket and an 'I Love
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20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Ruby Strawberry Pinecone Locket Pendant Necklace Enamel Gold MidCentury 3"
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and very rare antique Opal and Ruby Strawberry or Pinecone motif Pendant Locket
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20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Enamelled Locket Pendant
Located in Milano, MI
The Locket, which became a must-have in the second half of the nineteenth century, has always had
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Enamelled Locket Pendant
Enamelled Locket Pendant
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Dm 0.87 in L 1.3 in
Edwardian Garnet Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful ruby pendant necklace. This antique pendant has been crafted from 9ct
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20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Garnet, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely 18ct yellow gold emerald and diamond heart pendant. The pendant features a central
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20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Monogrammed Gold and Sapphire Locket Pendant. 14k Yellow Gold, Large Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
and sapphire locket pendant. This large pendant is made from 14k yellow gold and features a dainty
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1990s Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1930s Enamel and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique enamel and 14 karat yellow gold pendant/locket; part of
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1930s Unknown Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1930s Enamel and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket
Antique 1930s Enamel and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket
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H 0.27 in W 1.26 in L 1.69 in
Vintage Venetian Revival 18K Gold and Garnet Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful preloved large 18 karat yellow gold Venetian Etruscan Revival fob locket pendant. The
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Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel Faberge Easter Egg Pendant Locket
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Faberge Easter egg pendant purse locket from the 1990's. Enamel in tones of brown copper
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1990s American Artisan Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Enamel, Gilt Metal

Yellow Gold Hinged Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hinged Diamond Locket Pendant. The front of the oval pendant have a Florentine
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1950s American Retro Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Hinged Diamond Locket Pendant
Yellow Gold Hinged Diamond Locket Pendant
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H 1.19 in W 0.95 in D 0.17 in
Vintage Heart Diamond Locket Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold with Anchor Link Chain
Located in Austin, TX
This vintage heart locket pendant and chain is perfect to cradle your love to your heart. The
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Floral Locket Pendant #16657
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Floral Gold Locket Pendant - This timeless locket pendant is a perfect addition
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20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Floral Locket Pendant #16657
14K Yellow Gold Floral Locket Pendant #16657
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H 0.2 in W 0.56 in L 1.1 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Locket Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Locket Pendant- This lovely hinged locket with a stunning
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20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Locket Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Locket Pendant
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W 0.95 in L 1.11 in
Photo Locket Pendant Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Photo Locket Pendant Yellow Gold 18 Karat This 18 karat yellow gold pendant is a true work of art
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Photo Locket Pendant Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Photo Locket Pendant Yellow Gold 18 Karat
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H 0.99 in W 0.6 in
Antique Malachite Shield Locket Pendant, 14KT Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
An antique malachite shield locket pendant. This Etruscan revival pendant features a pointed shield
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1960s Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Carat Gold Gass Tank Locket Pendant and Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold vintage gas tank locket pendant by Péry Fils for Van Cleef and Arpels, signed
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1970s French Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, 18k Gold

David Yurman Locket Pendant In 925 Sterling Silver And 18k Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Surfside, FL
David Yurman locket pendant in 925 sterling silver and 18k yellow gold with cable pattern with
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20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Locket Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Surfside, FL
David Yurman locket pendant in 925 sterling silver and 18k yellow gold with cable pattern with
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20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k Gold "L" Heart Photo Locket Charm Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
A truly impressive vintage 1950's 14K yellow gold heart locket charm/pendant features a small high
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.00 Carat Ruby Heart Locket Pendant 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.00 Carat Ruby Heart Locket Pendant 14k Gold. Beautiful hear locket with round cut Ruby
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1970s Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Ruby, 14k Gold

Athena Figural Gold and Diamond Locket
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gorgeous 18k yellow gold locket featuring a woman (Athena) flying over the moon with 3 diamond star
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Late 20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Athena Figural Gold and Diamond Locket
Athena Figural Gold and Diamond Locket
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W 1.02 in D 57 in L 1.87 in
Antique 0.45ct Diamond and Platinum Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
54 Dimensions Length of drop 5.7cm/2.24' Length of locket 4.8cm/1.89' Width of pendant 3.9cm/1.54
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique 0.45ct Diamond and Platinum Locket
Antique 0.45ct Diamond and Platinum Locket
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H 0.36 in W 1.54 in L 18 in
14K yellow Gold Multi Layer Heart Locket Pendant #14622
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Multi Layer Heart Locket This gorgeous 14K gold heart locket has 3
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20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Small Gold Engraved Heart Locket Pendant, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
This exquisite 14K yellow gold locket pendant is the perfect way to express your love. Intricately
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1990s Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Shape Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a delicate heart shape locket pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece is decorated
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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18k Gold

Konstantino Sterling Silver 18k yellow Gold & Pearl Necklace with heart Pendant
By Konstantino
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous Konstantino Necklace with heart locket pendant / enhancer. the necklace is in 18 k Yellow
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20th Century Artisan Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Leaf Design Oval Locket Pocket Pendant Italy 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Leaf Design Oval Locket Picture Pendant Italy 14k Gold. The pendant measures 24.5mm in
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1970s Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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14k Gold

Vintage Heart Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage sterling silver belcher charm necklace. The necklace has two charms attached
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20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver

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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1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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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 Edwardian Signed 14k Gold Pendant Locket Box by Sloan & Co.
By Sloan & Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Edwardian locket pendant for a necklace. In 14k gold. By Sloan & Co. A small
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20th Century American Edwardian Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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14k Gold

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 Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Nordic Picture Pendant Locket Diamond solid 18K Gold /5gr
Located in SE
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Locket with a diamond cut Diamond in white Gold rhombus shaped
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1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, 18k 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
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20th Century European Edwardian Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Engraved Floral Locket with Daisy and Lily
Located in Berkeley, CA
In pristine condition this antique locket is engraved with flowers, leaves, a daisy and a lily
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1930s American Late Victorian Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Engraved Floral Locket with Daisy and Lily
Engraved Floral Locket with Daisy and Lily
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W 0.75 in D 0.19 in L 1.38 in
1980 14K Yellow Gold Door Pendant Locket with Trumpet Inside
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1980 Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.8 grams Diamond Details: Measurement: 1/2 inch long Condition: Excellent Price: $450 Pay...
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Double Heart Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
locket. The necklace is securely attached by an antique swivel clasp. Condition: Used (Very Good
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20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Double Heart Charm Necklace
Vintage Double Heart Charm Necklace
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W 0.12 in L 24.01 in
Vintage 14k Gold Brushed Textured Finish Extra Large XL Oval Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent and very well made vintage locket pendant was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold
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1960s Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French, 1960s, Ruby Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Retro jewel, it opens with a small hinge on the
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1960s French Retro Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Ruby, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tourmaline Necklace Suspending Japanese Locket Pendant
By Anna K for Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
-spaced with Sterling Silver spacers and integrating a Beautiful Japanese Romance Locket Pendant; held by
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1970s Modernist Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

18 Carat Gold Locket
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Locket with beautiful stripe design to front and frilled edge bail . stamped 220 VI 750
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1980s Unknown Belle Époque Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, 18k Gold

18 Carat Gold Locket
18 Carat Gold Locket
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W 0.99 in D 0.14 in L 0.99 in
9k Yellow Gold Bible Locket, Old Testament Paper Inside, Engraved Charm Locket
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 9k yellow gold Bible locket is a beautiful and meaningful piece of jewelry. The locket
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1960s Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heavy 14K Gold Pendant Persian Turquoise & Pearl Photo Picture Locket XL Charm
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Large, heavy and quite unusual. This double-sided 14K solid gold fan-shaped locket features pearls
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Mid-20th Century American Romantic Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Triple Love Heart Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
trio of love heart pendants which hang harmoniously side-by-side; two of which are lockets set with
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20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Triple Love Heart Charm Necklace
Vintage Triple Love Heart Charm Necklace
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W 0.08 in L 20.51 in
Vintage Double Love Heart Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a vintage 9ct yellow gold belcher chain link charm necklace. The necklace plays host
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20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Horseshoe Diamond Gold Locket
Located in New York, NY
Large figural horseshoe. 14K textured yellow gold. The center opens to reveal a space for a picture or a secret compartment. It is set with a faceted diamond. 1 1/3" x 1 1/8." ...
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1940s American Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Horseshoe Diamond Gold Locket
Horseshoe Diamond Gold Locket
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W 1.13 in L 1.33 in
9ct 375 Gold 1960s Locket
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Vintage pocket watch shaped Locket with central starburst and brutalist cross hatch
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, 9k Gold

9ct 375 Gold 1960s Locket
9ct 375 Gold 1960s Locket
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Dm 1.19 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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1930s French Greek Revival Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Globe Locket 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Globe Locket in 18K Yellow Gold with Brush and High Polish Finish. 22.4mm (0.88 in) Diameter 14.62
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Globe Locket 18k Yellow Gold
Globe Locket 18k Yellow Gold
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Dm 0.88 in
Large Gilt Metal Pharaoh Locket and Chain with Blue Enamel
Located in London, GB
Large gilt metal pharaoh locket and chain, with the inside finished with blue enamel on one side
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Gilt Metal, Enamel

Vintage Platinum and 18 Karat Rose Gold Geometric Circular Locket
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 Karat Rose Gold Geometric Locket H 2.6 cm x 2.2 cm / H 1.02 in x W 0.87 in 6.5
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Jumbo Gemset Gold Calendar Locket
Located in New York, NY
Best ever calendar locket: Jumbo size, with names of months engraved. Each month is set with its
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1930s American Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ru...

Jumbo Gemset Gold Calendar Locket
Jumbo Gemset Gold Calendar Locket
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Dm 1.63 in
18K Yellow Gold and Enamel Round Locket with Floral Design #16549
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Circular Locket with Enamel Floral Design This beautiful vintage locket is set in
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20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 18 k Global Locket
Located in New York, NY
A 14 k Gold Sphere Hinged Locket with Rubies and Diamonds in a gold frame. The globe opens to
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1930s American Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Siam Sterling Silver Etched Oval Locket #15130
By Siam
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver etched oval locket. Beautiful etched swirl designs on both sides of the locket
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20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

9ct Gold Vintage Brutalist Surface Design Locket
Located in London, GB
An Unusual Brutalist engraving on the front of this locket evokes the Hippy 1970s feel Produced in
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Late 20th Century British Retro Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold

9ct Gold Vintage Brutalist Surface Design Locket
9ct Gold Vintage Brutalist Surface Design Locket
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W 0.79 in L 0.99 in
Statement Size Vintage 14k Gold and Blue Sapphire 3D Baby Shoe Book Locket Large
Located in New York, NY
necklace chain or dangling from a chunky charm bracelet. Estate Locket Opens 14k Blue Sapphires 1" X 3/4
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Oval Locket with Decorative Heavy Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
clasp above the locket is also 14K yellow gold. The necklace weighs 10.23dwt. It is contemporary.
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Fly Locket
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A beautiful gemset 18k gold rock crystal locket, the cover applied with an articulated gold fly
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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Late 20th Century Victorian Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian 18k Banded Agate, Pearl + Enamel Mourning Locket
Victorian 18k Banded Agate, Pearl + Enamel Mourning Locket
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W 1.63 in D 0.75 in L 2.63 in
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Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces And Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage locket necklace necklaces and pendants. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of vintage locket necklace necklaces and pendants includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Pierre Bex, Fabergé and David Yurman are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 17 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut, rose cut and old mine cut vintage locket necklace necklaces and pendants for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage locket necklace necklaces and pendants, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Vintage Locket Necklace Necklaces And Pendants?

Prices for vintage locket necklace necklaces and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $106 and can go as high as $7,452, while vintage locket necklace necklaces and pendants, on average, fetch $792.

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.