Venetian-glass intaglios, ancient Greek and Roman coins, antique porcelain buttons and other treasures that Elizabeth Locke collects from around the world all inspire and are incorporated into her earrings, necklaces and other handmade designs.
The Virginia-based jeweler began her journey as a collector after she’d already launched her namesake jewelry line, and her assemblage of micromosaics, which are essentially miniature plaques composed of enameled-glass tesserae, were the subject of the 2020–21 exhibition “A Return to the Grand Tour: Micromosaic Jewels from the Collection of Elizabeth Locke” at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
“They’re very hard to find, and you never know where you’ll see them,” Locke explains of micromosaics, the magnificent, miniature works for which she’s had to navigate lesser-known antique shops and auctions and build relationships with private dealers in Europe.
All of Locke’s imaginative jewelry pieces see an integration of rare and eclectic materials, the kind that might’ve been amassed during a 19th-century Grand Tour of Europe, when these coming-of-age journeys had long been popular (mostly for wealthy European men). Working in a neoclassical style, Locke references history with a modern approach for her moonstone earrings, gold-link bracelets, Venetian-glass pendants and other distinctive accessories. As she told W magazine, “Jewelry is designed for the era in which it is worn.”
In 1988, as an editor for Town & Country, Locke traveled to Bangkok to write about making jewelry. Unexpectedly, she found her niche. Upon her return home, Locke enrolled in the Gemological Institute of America and began sketching ideas. By 1990, her tourmaline ring — crafted with the goldsmiths she had met in Bangkok and who she would continue to collaborate with over the following decades — landed the cover of W.
Locke’s handmade, 19-karat-gold designs give one-of-a-kind antiquities new meaning in the 21st century. Not one to follow trends, Locke prefers designs that express a unique vision. “I know what I can do and I know what I feel comfortable doing, and I stick to it,” she has said.
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Elizabeth Locke Gold Bangle Bracelet with Gemstones
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Bethesda, MD
Elizabeth Locke Paisley Gemstone Bangle Bracelet — hinged bangle featuring cabochon tourmalines, emerald, tanzanite, and amethyst. 28mm wide, 75 grams. Comfortable fit for everyday a...
Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond And Gemstone Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet designed with a floral motif, richly adorned with round brilliant-cut diamonds and vibrant multi-color gemstones. The front section...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Small Livorno Link Bracelet
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Cincinnati, OH
By designer Elizabeth Locke 19 karat solid hammered yellow gold. 8.25 inches long, 0.82 inches wide Stamped "19K" and designer stamp. Hidden closure with safety.
Elizabeth Locke Viterbo Sapphire Toggle Bracelet
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Cincinnati, OH
From designer Elizabeth Locke, 19 karat solid hammered style gold link bracelet with toggle. Toggle has a cabochon sapphire at each end. Stamped with designer trademark. Bracelet ...
Sapphire
Alexis Bittar Costume Multi Gemstone Acrylic Bangle Bracelet
By Alexis Bittar
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Alexis Bittar Material: costume Weight: 38.65 grams Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 7-inch wrist
Multi-gemstone
Multicolor Gemstone Bangle Bracelet 21 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 8 Rhodolite Garnets = 1.96 Carats 12 Iolites = 1.42 Carats 7 Citrines = 5.25 Carats 2 Peridots = 0.75 ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
18k Gold Multicolor Gemstones Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold Multicolor Gemstones Bangle Bracelet A very interesting and charming 18k gold multi-color gemstones (sapphires, ruby, diamonds, emerald, citrine, onyx) bangle bracelet, fea...
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14kt Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"14kt Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone and Diamond Bangle Bracelet This vibrant bangle bracelet is beautifully crafted in 14kt yellow gold, showcasing an elegant combination of colorful ge...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat Rose Gold with Sapphire Gemstone Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Cartier's Love bracelet is a modern symbol of luxury and a way to lock in one's love. Designed in an oval shape to comfortably sit around your wrist, the iconic love handcuff is laid...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
White Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This refined bangle bracelet is masterfully crafted in 18-karat white gold, showcasing the exceptional artistry and attention to detail for which Italian jewelry is renowned. The bra...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multicolor Gemstone Bangle Bracelet 21 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 8 Rhodolite Garnets = 1.96 Carats 12 Iolites = 1.42 Carats 7 Citrines = 5.25 Carats 2 Peridots = 0.75 ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14K Yellow and Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet with Gemstones
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Artful swirls of textured 14 karat yellow gold intertwined with the warmth of rose gold lend a whimsical look to this unique vintage bangle bracelet. Asymmetrically placed colorful g...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Aquamarine Gemstone and Diamond Gold Statement Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Statement Bangle Bracelet. Securely Hand set with 4 Aquamarine Gemstones, weighing approx. 6tcw and enhanced with .25tcw Diamond...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multicolor Gemstone Bangle Bracelet 21 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 8 Rhodolite Garnets = 1.96 Carats 12 Iolites = 1.42 Carats 7 Citrines = 5.25 Carats 2 Peridots = 0.75 ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Multicolor Gemstone Bangle Bracelet 21 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 8 Rhodolite Garnets = 1.96 Carats 12 Iolites = 1.42 Carats 7 Citrines = 5.25 Carats 2 Peridots = 0.75 ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Petal Cut Rainbow Gemstone 14K (Custom) Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Petal Cut Rainbow Gemstone Bangle is crafted in polished 14K yellow gold and features a graceful row of marquise-shaped gemstones arranged in a soft, multicolour progression. Th...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 2000's Moonstone 18K Gold Wide Hammered Bangle Bracelet
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a wide bangle bracelet bezel set to front with oval shaped moonstone cabochons Measuring 9.0 x 7.0 mm - translucent colorless body with vivid blue adularescence Accented ...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19k Yellow Gold Granulated Bangle Bracelet
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Wide bangle bracelet, in hammered 19k yellow gold framed by a row of Elizabeth Locke's signature granulated gold beading around the circumference on either side. Hinged with safety c...
Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Lapis Lazuli Wide Gold Bracelet
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stunning wide gold bracelet by Elizabeth Locke with four cabochon lapis lazuli stones. The stones are all square in shape. The bracelet is made with Locke's signature hammered gold ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Elizabeth Locke Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amulet Bangle Bracelet
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hinged bangle bracelet is designed with hammered texture throughout Center is recessed with raised fluted edges Completed by hidden clasp closure Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold Wi...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Intaglio 19 Karat Hammered Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wide bangle bracelet features bezel set intaglio stones - varying in size and shape Onyx, glass, and hardstone are deeply carved to depict cherubs either riding a sea horse or enjoying a rope swing...
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Diamond 19 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Daisy Bangle Bracelet
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hinged bangle bracelet has a finely hammered finish throughout With bezel set diamond stations throughout accented by gold bead surrounds Round brilliant cut diamonds weigh in tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Channeled Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elizabeth Locke hinged bangle bracelet in her classic hammered gold finish. The bracelet has raised channel ends and middle. The bracelet is 2 1/4 inches in diameter and 5/8 inches i...
Gold, 18k Gold
Elizabeth Locke Tutti Frutti Hammered Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Hammered Yellow Gold Tutti Frutti Bangle Bracelet by Elizabeth Locke. With 5 oval cabochon stones Peridot, Amethyst, Pink Tourmaline, Moonstone, Aquamarine each stone is 7x9 mm,...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Moonstone, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Elizabeth Locke Hammered Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in New York, NY
An American estate 19 karat gold bangle bracelet by Elizabeth Locke. The hinged bracelet is hammered gold with beaded detail in the Etruscan Revival style. With signed pouch. Circa E...
18k Gold
Elizabeth Locke Flat Bangle Bracelet
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Elizabeth Locke this striking 19 Karat 24mm wide flat bangle. 63.4 grams Fits up to a 6 ¼inch wrist
Gold
Elizabeth Locke Venetian Glass Intaglio & Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Individually designed by Elizabeth Locke and handcrafted in 19-karat yellow gold, this Venetian glass bracelet modernizes the time-honored inta...
18k Gold
Elizabeth Locke Ebony Wood Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Southampton, PA
18K Yellow Gold Ebony Wood Bangle Bracelet by Elizabeth Locke. Details: Length: 7" Width: 18mm Weight: 53.8 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Elizabeth Locke Hallmark 18k *Free S...
18k Gold