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Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Oval Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Our stunning Antique Victorian oval 9ct Yellow Gold Locket Necklace takes us back in time with its
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Carnelian Gold Hardstone Pendant Locket Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic original Victorian 14k handmade granulated top gold pendant locket. The front is set with
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Antique 1850s Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold White Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Polished Heart Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - 6 Diamonds 0.09 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart-shaped locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18Kt Yellow Gold Ball and Locket Necklace
Located in Wheaton, IL
Stunning Antique 18Kt yellow gold ball and locket necklace - 16" ball chain 50 7.25mm gold balls
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Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline Yellow Gold Diamond Locket Pendant Necklace
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
One-of-a-kind lucky beetle "Stella" necklace in 18K yellow gold 17,6g set with the finest diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald and Opal, Yellow Gold, Three Locket Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
15k yellow gold. The three lockets/pendants have circular, cushion style designs accented with
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14kt Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Floral Locket Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1940-50s from 14kt yellow gold, this round locket measuring 1.1 inches features a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Victorian Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Dating back to the 1870s, this fabulous Victorian locket necklace, is artfully ornamented in
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow 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 Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Globe Locket 18k Yellow Gold
Globe Locket 18k Yellow Gold
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Dm 0.88 in
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Circa 1900s Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Necklace & Locket Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 15 grams
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Engraved Diamond Plumeria Oval Locket Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.3 Grams ​ ​Diamond Color: H
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Yellow Gold Emerald Coral Enamel Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Victorian locket pendant made of 18k yellow gold featuring emerald, coral and enamel
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victor Mayer Calima Locket Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold 155 Fancy Yellow Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Calima Collection, 155 fancy yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace and Enamel Link Chain 18k Yellow Gold
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace [solid make] and enamel link chain, 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold - Opalescent Blue Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 14 karat yellow gold locket with a 17 karat yellow gold chain
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Antique 1880s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
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H 0.97 in W 1.46 in L 26 in
Oval Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Red Guilloche Enamel Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, Paillons
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2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Yellow Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant necklace by VICTOR MAYER - 18k yellow gold - Hallmark Collection, 8
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.10 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ford Model T Locket Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's diamond locket pendant. 2 dimensional hand crank Model T in 14k yellow gold with a
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Early 20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Garnet Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
yellow gold slim belcher chain.  Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.5 grams Locket Dimensions: 18mm x
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Figural Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Nouveau figural yellow gold locket circa 1905. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ612i. Scroll down for
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Edwardian Turquoise Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely locket necklace. This antique locket has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Padlock Customizable Paperclip Chain with Locket, Yellow Gold, Love Locket
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
design that is completely customizable! Material: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain: Paperclip Width: 3.79 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel - 1 Sapphire
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval locket pendant necklace, 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection by Victor Mayer, petrol blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent autumn yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel Rubellite & Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, matt finish, Romance Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rubelite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent White Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round Locket Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Red Vitreous Enamel over Scroll Engraving, Lobster Bail
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2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold White Gold Enamel 4 Diamonds 0.8ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold and white gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold with pale blue and dark blue vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Double Sided Locket in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A stylish locket pendant set in 9k yellow gold. The piece is composed of large oval shaped locket
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Double Sided Locket in 9k Yellow Gold
Double Sided Locket in 9k Yellow Gold
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W 0.95 in L 1.19 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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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Green Vitreous Enamel Dia 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant necklace with flower 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Pink Vitreous Enamel 1 Diamond
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant necklace in 18k yellow gold with pink and burgundy red vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Antique French Yellow and Rose Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique French locket crafted in 18 karat yellow and rose gold; part of our diverse
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Yellow and Rose Gold Locket
Antique French Yellow and Rose Gold Locket
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W 0.9 in L 18 in
Antique Georgian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Glass
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Georgian pendant has been handcrafted out of 14 karat yellow and rose gold. It is designed as
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Antique 1810s European George III Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, peacock blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart locket pendant necklace, Hallmark Collection, 18k yellow gold, emerald green
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Duskypink Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent dusky
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Blue Enamel 5 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished round locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue/Turqouise Enamel Diamond 0.1ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace- 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Vitreous Enamel 43 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow/White Gold Purple Enamel 37 Diamonds Amethyst
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable round locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold and white gold, Opera
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Purple Enamel Peridot Akoya Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, matt finish, Romance Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Round Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket 9ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1906 Makers Mark H M- Henry
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Customizable Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - 23.0 mm x 32.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Polished Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - 17 mm x 27 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - robust design - 23 x 25 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant necklace, Hallmark Collection by Victor Mayer, 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Purple Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant locket with purple guilloche enamel and a floral frame
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Early 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Purple Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
Purple Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
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W 0.95 in D 0.14 in L 1.11 in
Heart Locket Charm Necklace in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Heart Locket Charm Necklace in 14k gold. Bullfinch on branch with rubies pendant. Heart Locket
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Heart Locket Charm Necklace in 14k gold
Heart Locket Charm Necklace in 14k gold
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H 0.87 in D 0.2 in L 0.79 in
Customizable Paperclip Chain with Locket, Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
design that is completely customizable! Material: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain: Paperclip Width: 2.66 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Scroll Engraving 18k Yellow Gold 23.0 x 32.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace, 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, scroll engraving
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21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Polished Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - 9 Diamonds 0.14ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval polished locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Rose Gold, Hallmar Collection byVictor Mayer, measurements app
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold
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H 1.11 in W 0.91 in L 17.72 in
14k Yellow Gold Dangle Hearts Locket & Love Charms on 25" Cable Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.46 Grams Chain Type: 1.6mm Cable Link Chain Length: 25 Inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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 Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Diamond 0.03 ct 21.0mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, blue and turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel 15 Diamonds 0.16 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, translucent
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Yellow Gold Locket Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact yellow gold locket necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 360 vintage or 92 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a yellow gold locket necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A yellow gold locket necklace from Fabergé, Monica Rich Kosann and Deakin & Francis — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any yellow gold locket necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 162 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Finding a yellow gold locket necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 155 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Yellow Gold Locket Necklace?

On average, a yellow gold locket necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,750, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $35,037 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.