Antique Locket Necklace
1880s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
14k Gold
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Silver
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Agate
1890s British Etruscan Revival Antique Locket Necklace
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century French Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Coral, 15k Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Sterling Silver
1860s French Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
9k Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Locket Necklace
Enamel
1910s British Edwardian Antique Locket Necklace
Silver
19th Century French Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1860s French Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Locket Necklace
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
14k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Agate, Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
18k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Coral, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Garnet, Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
15k Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Pearl, 15k Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
1880s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Coral, Hematite, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century European Georgian Antique Locket Necklace
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Sterling Silver
1880s European Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century Russian Art Deco Antique Locket Necklace
14k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
9k Gold
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Finding the Right Pendant-necklaces for You
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023To tell if a necklace is antique, first look for hallmarks that indicate the maker. If you locate them, you can consult trusted online resources to find out when the company or artisan was active. To qualify as an antique, a necklace must be at least 100 years old. The presence of materials that are no longer commonly used to produce jewelry, like bakelite, camphor glass, foil opals and paste, can be good indicators that a piece is an antique. Antique jewelry is also more likely to have European- and rose-cut gemstones than modern cuts like the brilliant round. Because it can be difficult to date jewelry on your own, you may wish to consult an expert, like a certified appraiser or experienced dealer, for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique necklaces.
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