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Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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 Sterling Silver Locket 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 Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Paste Photo Locket Pendant Sterling Silver, circa 1915
Located in Kendal, GB
and topped with a bow. It’s fashioned in Sterling Silver with a Golden rim around the front window
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20th Century European Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

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 Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Vintage, 1950s Sterling Silver, Snitch Orb Family Photo Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Silver Locket Sterling Silver 925 Stamped Circa 1950s This vintage family locket from
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

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 Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Pandora Sterling Silver CZ Floating Logo Locket with MOM CZ Petites #16607
By Pandora
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Pandora sterling silver CZ Floating Logo Pendant with MOM Petites/ Pendant: 590530-75 Petites
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Fruit Locket Sterling Silver in 18 Carat Gold, 20th Century
Located in Kendal, GB
and pineapple. The piece is all solid sterling silver and has been given a bright, 18ct yellow gold
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20th Century European Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver, Gold

Betony Vernon "O'Ring Slave Choker" Necklace Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
special might very well be yourself. Enjoy! Materials: Sterling Silver 925 Techniques: Handcrafted in
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1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver, Silver

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 Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

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 Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver 925 Tiger's Eye and Tourmaline Necklace
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Sterling silver Necklace with different types of stones ('925' hallmark engraved on the
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1990s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Mid Century Modern Long Silver Brutalist Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
tripled for a shorter look. Or suspend a watch, locket or pendant; measuring approx. 57.5” long; weighing
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1960s Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Rare Antonio Smoky Topaz Pendant
Located in New York, NY
silver jewelry which we have handled. Signed inside locket. Excellent condition 2. x 2", 20" chain
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1940s Mexican Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Topaz, Sterling Silver

Rare Antonio Smoky Topaz Pendant
Rare Antonio Smoky Topaz Pendant
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H 2 in W 2 in L 30 in

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Tiara Convertible Diamond Antique Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Tiara convertible Diamond Antique Brooch on Silver and Gold. Aigrette feather is optional. Old mine cut Diamonds: approximately 15.00 carats. Tiara frame in titanium flexible and ad...
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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond

Vintage David Yurman 14K Yellow Gold "Cable Rope" Motif Clip On Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Yellow Gold Motif Clip On Earrings. Created by the renowned designer David Yurman, these bold vintage clip on earrings feature an eye-catching "cable rope" motif, crafted f...
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20th Century North American Contemporary Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 'Alhambra' Style Quatrefoil Ornament Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
Add some flair to your outfit with this 'Alhambra' style quatrefoil ornament necklace! This heavy, 33 inch long necklace features beautiful quatrafoil designs that are perfect floral...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Sterling Silver Diamond Heart Circle Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: David Yurman Material: sterling silver Diamond: 15 round cut = .15cttw Color: G Clarity: SI Dimensions: pendant measures 22.75mm Weight: 3.03 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Sterling Silver

David Yurman 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond Citrine Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful, oval link and diamond David Yurman necklace with detachable pendant. This beautiful necklace is crafted out 18 karat yellow gold with citrine and smoky quartz signed David...
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 43 seed pearls. It has a transparent space for pictures or gems to put inside (sho...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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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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Southwestern Zuni Inlaid Turquoise Coral Bracelet 1960s Native American Jewelry
Located in Wallkill, NY
Cardinal inlaid in Coral with leaves and branches of Turquoise - Circa 1960s Old pawn Zuni bracelet. 1.95 in x 1.64 in tapers down .34 in, Double wire bracelet Braided around the st...
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1960s American Native American Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

AJD Beautiful 21" Beige & Cream Natural Real Coral & Goldy Rondels Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This damatically beautiful 21 inch long natural Beige Coral necklace is enhanced with gold plated round fascinating real Lava beads set with an easy to use gold plated hook clasp. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Coral, Gold Plate

Antique Victorian 18k Gold, Black Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Mourning Ring, C 1884
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Although Mourning Jewelry has a long & fascinating history, going back to as far as Middle Ages, its popularity reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901). ...
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1880s English Late Victorian Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
Located in Chicago, IL
RELIQUARY PENDANT IN BOOK FORM Probably southern Germany, 1630–40 Gilded silver, verre églomisé Weight 13.2 grams; dimensions 42 × 25 × 12 mm; opens to 40 mm Gilded silver penda...
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Mid-17th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Gilt Metal

Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
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David Yurman Sterling Silver and Black Onyx Drop Earrings #15001
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage David Yurman Sterling Silver and Black Onyx Drop Earrings- These stunning earrings are crafted in beautifully detailed sterling silver and dangling black onyx stones (12 mm)...
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Onyx, Sterling Silver

Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Locket Pendant Etruscan Revival, Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture Locket Pendant with a stunning fully modeled three dimensional dove swallow bird on the front. The locket has gorgeous Etrusca...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold-filled

Solid 14K Gold Shaker Locket Pendant with Openable Screw Top for Gemstones Etc.
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K Gold Shaker Locket Pendant with An Openable Screw Top for Storing Gemstones, Hair, etc. ♥ The clear glass is made from high quality lab-created sapphire glass, the same k...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Gemstone, Enamel, Gold And Platinum Charm Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A vintage gemstone, enamel, gold and platinum charm bracelet, with charms from left to right featuring: a gold foliate design on a dark blue enamel background, in gold, with a hair l...
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Vintage Red Branch Coral Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning color on this Coral Necklace! Measures 20.5" end to end, Longest branch is 1.5" at the center of necklace
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1960s Unknown Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Coral

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 our antique jewellery collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique ...
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1930s Unknown Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Antique 1930s Enamel and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket
Antique 1930s Enamel and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket
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Large Vintage Locket Silver Forget Me Not Engraved Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful classic, this large sterling silver locket is engraved with delicate flowers. The
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1960s British Retro Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver

1940s Los Castillos Carved Coral Sterling Necklace
By Los Castillo
Located in San Francisco, CA
) and was used to create the locket and necklace in the 1940s. *sterling silver *carved coral
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1940s Los Castillos Carved Coral Sterling Necklace
1940s Los Castillos Carved Coral Sterling Necklace
H 2.25 in W 1.25 in D 0.75 in L 23 in
Taxco Mexico Aartenca Sterling Silver Obsidian Large Locket Pendant / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Taxco Mexico sterling silver and obsidian large locket by artisan Aartenca. Large and ornate oval
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Repousse Lapis Oblong Locket
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver and lapis locket. Beautifully detailed oblong oval locket with repousse
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Repousse Abalone Oblong Locket
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver and abalone locket. Beautifully detailed oblong oval locket with repousse
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Repousse Abalone Oblong Locket
Sterling Silver Repousse Abalone Oblong Locket
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R Blackinton Sterling Silver Heart Locket with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Beautiful sterling silver large heart locket by R Blackinton & Co with monogram. Monogram appears
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Binder Bros, Inc. Sterling Silver Square Floral Locket
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage large square sterling silver locket by Binder Bros, Inc of NY, NY, circa 1910-1920
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver

1990's David Yurman 18 Karat Gold Sterling Silver Classic Cable Heart Locket
By David Yurman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly polished locket centering silver cable motif with gold surround Opens on a
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Boxy Belcher Link Chain Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage sterling silver long boxy belcher link chain necklace. This is a lovely long
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Engraved Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This English silver vintage locket pendant comes with this silver chain. The extra large silver
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Mexico Sterling Silver Amethyst Locket Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Mexico sterling silver and amethyst locket. Beautifully detailed round locket featuring a
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20th Century Mexican Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Large Heart Locket Pendant Sterling Silver Estate Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co sterling silver heart locket + necklace. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Amethyst Harmony Ball Locket Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Harmony Ball Locket Pendant- This lovely hinged harmony ball
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Large Heart Locket Pendant #17067
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Heart Locket Pendant- This stunning hinged heart locket by
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Webster Co. Sterling Silver Octagon Locket
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Octagon sterling silver locket pendant by Webster Co. This beautiful sterling silver oval locket
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Engraved Leaves Double Locket and Chain circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Sterling silver double locket and chain, featuring a lovely engraved abstract leaves design to both
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1960s Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver and Carved Shell Cameo Locket and Chain 1990s
Located in London, GB
Sterling silver large locket and chain with double fancy twist edging, featuring a lovely carved
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1990s English Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver and Gold Engraved Floral Locket and Chain 1980s
Located in London, GB
Sterling silver large locket and chain, featuring a lovely engraved floral design with gold gilded
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1980s English Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Two Doves and Flower Garland Sterling Silver Locket and Mesh Chain
Located in London, GB
Sterling silver large locket and mesh chain, featuring a beautiful doves and ribbon design with
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Birmingham Import Picture Book Locket #16148
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver Birmingham import picture book locket, circa 1998. This locket pendant
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Vintage WB Sterling Silver Blue Guilloche Enamel Round Locket
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel round locket, signed WB. Beautifully ornate blue
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Amber Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
massive collection of Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling silver, costume jewelry and fine jewelry
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1940s Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Amber, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Sculpted Cable Locket Enhancer Pendant Sterling 925 Yellow Gold 18k
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
David Yurman Sculpted Cable Locket Enhancer Pendant Sterling 925 Yellow Gold 18k Additional
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Gold Vermeil Over Silver Blue Enamel Mourning Locket
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique oval blue enamel and gold over sterling silver locket . This blue enamel oval locket
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Gucci x Disney Sterling Silver Enamel Happy Donald Duck Pendant
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci x Disney "Happy Donald Duck" pendant in sterling silver, with blue, red, white and yellow
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20th Century Italian Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Gucci Sterling Silver Bar Tag Pendant Ball Chain Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Classic unisex double ball chain necklace by Gucci. Made in sterling silver. Rectangular bar logo
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20th Century Italian Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Mexican Modernist Silver Necklace from Taxco by Antonio Pineda
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful Mexican sterling silver necklace made by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda post 1956
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Quartz, Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Four Photo Folding Orb Locket with Sterling Chain
Located in New York, NY
This orb sterling silver locket opens up to expose 4 places to put your photos of your loved ones
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Heart 4-Photo Locket Pendant & Chain
Located in New York, NY
sterling silver chain measuring 15” x 1/16” with a spring clasp. This sterling silver pendant necklace is
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Long Vintage Signed Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver 6-Photo Locket Pendant & Chain
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Art Deco photo locket holds 6 photos in a sterling silver setting. The locket
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Halston by Elsa Peretti Silver Bean Necklace
Located in Topanga, CA
1970's Elsa Peretti for Halston, medium sized shiny silver bean locket necklace. Large interior
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1970s American Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Los Ballesteros 1950s Purple Agate Pendant
By Los Ballesteros
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Large stylized purple agate sterling pendant by Los Ballesteros. Signed on the back Talleres de Los
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1950s Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Signed Taxco Mexico Sterling Heart Locket Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage signed Taxco Mexico sterling silver locket features a heart design that open in the
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Late 20th Century Mexican Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

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Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces And Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage sterling silver locket necklaces and pendants for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of silver, sterling silver and 18k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of vintage sterling silver locket necklaces and pendants includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by David Yurman and Anna K for Coach House are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but amber versions, from our inventory of 1, are particularly popular. A selection of ball cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our vintage sterling silver locket necklaces and pendants for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Necklaces And Pendants?

Prices for vintage sterling silver locket necklaces and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $105 and can go as high as $3,600, while vintage sterling silver locket necklaces and pendants, on average, fetch $868.

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.