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Elizabeth Locke Necklaces

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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Creator: Elizabeth Locke
Elizabeth Locke 19K Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace with Toggle Clasp
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted in rich 19-karat yellow gold, this Elizabeth Locke necklace features a series of textured round links, creating a substantial yet elegant chain secured with a signature toggl...
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Elizabeth Locke Pearl Choker with Mother of Pearl Intaglio and Gold
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Elizabeth Locke 19kt Gold Oval Link Volterra Necklace
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Adorn your neckline with this stunning necklace from Elizabeth Locke, featuring hammered 19kt yellow gold oval links.  This piece is secured with a toggle closure and finished caboch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Elizabeth Locke Necklaces

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Elizabeth Locke necklaces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Elizabeth Locke necklaces available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Elizabeth Locke jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Elizabeth Locke pearl necklaces, from our inventory of 6, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 18 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider necklaces by Anne Klein, Hammerman Brothers, and Michael Bondanza. Prices for Elizabeth Locke necklaces can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,950 and tops out at $31,100, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $7,724.
Questions About Elizabeth Locke Necklaces
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    Elizabeth Locke jewelry is made in a few locations. The luxury maker produces pieces in London, UK; Venice, Italy, and Bangkok, Thailand. As for Locke herself, she is based in Virginia. Her handmade, 19-karat-gold designs give one-of-a-kind antiquities new meaning in the 21st century. Shop a range of Elizabeth Locke jewelry on 1stDibs.

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