Antique Locket Necklace
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Locket Necklace
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Locket Necklace
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Locket Necklace
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s French Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Turquoise, Carnelian, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s French Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Antique Locket Necklace
Gold
Early 1900s Antique Locket Necklace
1750s Georgian Antique Locket Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s American Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Antique Locket Necklace
Pearl, 10k Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Antique Locket Necklace
Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Locket Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Locket Necklace
Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, 10k Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Locket Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver, Silver Plate
1910s Antique Locket Necklace
14k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Locket Necklace
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Moonstone, Gold Plate
Early 1900s Antique Locket Necklace
14k Gold
1890s Antique Locket Necklace
Early 1900s Antique Locket Necklace
1850s Antique Locket Necklace
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Locket Necklace
Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 1800s Antique Locket Necklace
1860s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Agate, Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Silver, Sterling Silver
1860s British Antique Locket Necklace
Agate, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold
1890s Antique Locket Necklace
1880s Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Garnet, Gold
Early 1900s Antique Locket Necklace
19th Century British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Sterling Silver
1880s Irish Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Locket Necklace
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Locket Necklace
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Antique Locket Necklace
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
1870s European Late Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Base Metal
1860s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century European Antique Locket Necklace
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Locket Necklace
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Locket Necklace
Enamel, Silver
1850s Antique Locket Necklace
19th Century Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1900s British Antique Locket Necklace
Rose Gold
Early 20th Century European Antique Locket Necklace
Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1870s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Locket Necklace
Gold
1890s Antique Locket Necklace
Early 1900s British Antique Locket Necklace
Gold
1920s Czech Antique Locket Necklace
Gilt Metal
19th Century Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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