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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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold lariat locket chain necklace with glass stones designer necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone chain with glass stones • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 35.5" long CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal sign...
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket WITH Natural Emerald , NO CHAIN
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket and Natural Emerald Heart Locket is 12 inch wide and 1.3
Category

Vintage 1960s Rope Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant - Sutiable for Hand Engraving - Measurements 40 mm x 30 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, measurements app. 40 mm x 30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Very refined, this antique rose gold pendant is round in shape. It opens with a hinge at the top and has 2 compartments with gold ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Customizable Oval Hallmark Pendant Locket - 18k White Gold - 20 mm x 27 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval Hallmark 18k white gold locket pendant 20.0 x 27.0 mm VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Oval Locket with Natural Pearl Star Enamel, c.1880
Located in London, GB
This exquisite c.1880 Victorian oval locket, crafted in rich 15ct yellow gold, is a beautiful
Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Floral Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 104 Diamonds 1.24 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with floral ornaments 18k white gold, Tropicana
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Oval Blue Enamel Locket Pendant 10 Diamonds total 0, 12c
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Guilloche Vitreous Enamel Oval Locket from the Parapluie Collection with 10
Category

Early 2000s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Blue Guilloché Enamel Oval Locket with 9 Diamonds #2/150
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Blue Guilloché Enamel Oval Locket with 9 Diamonds (0.1 ct), Limited Edition
Category

Early 2000s German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heavy Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Star Motif with 9 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, with a total of 14 g, particularly heavy and highly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by Victor Mayer, 18k Yellow Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant by VICTOR MAYER - 18k yellow gold - Hallmark Collection, 8 diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Locket Pendant - Polished 18k Yellow Gold - 6 Diamonds 0.09 ct - Two Pics
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart-shaped locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Polished White Gold - 23.0 x 25.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable heart shaped locket pendant necklace, polished 18k white gold, Hallmark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant with Scroll Engraving - 18k Yellow Gold - 32.0 x 23.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant, 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, scroll engraving by hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Floral Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Blue Enamel 104 Diamonds 1.24 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with floral ornaments 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Floral Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red/Orange Enamel 3 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with floral ornaments 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Light Grey Vitreous Enamel 27 Diamonds 0.55ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Peacock Collection, translucent light grey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sentimental locket with pearls and enamel, medallion photo hide, end of XIX cen.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old locket - sentimental medallion with enamel A sentimental item, with a place for a photo of a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Star 18k White Gold Blue Enamel Guilloche 108 Diamond 1.39ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval pendant locket 18k white gold, Brilliant Star Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage c1970 s English 9K Yellow Gold Engraved in Floral Motif Round Locket
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Finely Engraved Round Locket is Vintage, It opens up to reveal a photo compartment
Category

Vintage 1970s English Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian 18kt/Sterling, Diamond + Onyx Day-to-Night Earrings/Locket Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent earring and locket pendant set from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18kt rosy
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 25 Diamonds 0.19 Carat
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant neckalce 18k yellow gold, electric blue vitreous enamel, 25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel Guilloche 25 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, emerald green vitreous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 6 Diamonds 0.12 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable heart shaped locket pendant, 18k yellow gold, dark blue vitreous enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Vitreous Enamel 15 Diamonds 0.16 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, translucent electric blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Silver Enamel 39 Diamonds 0.41 ct Aquamarine
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Peacock Collection, translucent silver fondant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Custom Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue/Turqouise Enamel 1 Diamond 0.1ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection, translucent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold Grey/Pink Enamel 26 Diamonds 1 Tourmaline
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k rose gold, Peacock Collection, translucent light grey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Heart-Shape Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Pink Red Enamel 6 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant necklace, enamel link chain, 18k yellow gold, pink and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Round Locket Pendant 18k Yellow/White Gold Purple Enamel 37 Diamonds 1 Amethyst
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable round locket pendant 18k yellow gold and white gold, Opera Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian 1890 Pendant Locket in 18kt Gold with 9.44ctw Diamonds Rubies Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous pendant locket from the Victorian Era. An outstanding piece of jewelry, created in
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Antique 1890s English High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Ornamented Pendant Locket 18k Rose Gold 2 Diamonds 0.04 ct Pink Tourmaline
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval Art Nouveau pendant locket 18k rose gold, 2 diamonds, total 0.04 ct, G VS, pink
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Round Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel - 12 Diamonds 0.19 ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round locket pendant, 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection, medium blue and opalescent turquoise
Category

2010s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 9 Diamonds 1 Sapphire
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant, 18k Yellow gold, translucent royal blue vitreous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Purple Enamel 12 Diamonds 0.19 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round locket pendant necklace, 18k white gold, Merian Collection, opalescent purple and grey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, White Gold

Oval Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Grey Guilloche Enamel 16 Diamonds 0.28 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Peacock collection, light grey guilloche enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel Guilloche 25 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, emerald green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enchanted Yellow Gold Diamond Turquoise White Agate Ruby Egg Pendant Mega Locket
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
include the chain. Please reach out to purchase a chain separately. The Locket version of our iconic egg
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Enchanted Yellow Gold Diamond Black White Agate Ruby Egg Pendant Mega Locket
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
the chain. Please reach out to purchase a chain separately. The Locket version of our iconic egg
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Round Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Purple Vitreous Enamel 12 Diamonds 0.19 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant 18k white gold, Merian Collection, grey and opalescent purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Victorian 1870 Geometric Enameled Oval Pendant Locket in 18kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare pendant locket from the Victorian Era. Exceptional piece, created in England during the
Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Oval Blue Enamel Locket Pendant 37 Diamonds Fleur de Lys
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé 18k yellow gold blue guilloche enamel oval locket 37 diamonds total 0.44 ct G/IF, limited
Category

Early 2000s German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Light Grey Enamel 27 Diamonds 0.55ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Peacock Collection, translucent light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Imperial Austrian Pendant Locket Black Enamel Pearls solid Silver /15 gr
Located in SE
Antique Austrian- Hungarian or Bohemian Fine Pendant with a locket, decorated with fine floral
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Green Enamel 35 Diamonds 16 Emeralds Cabochon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Peacock Collection, emerald green guilloche
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Green Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent emerald green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Vitreous 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Star Necklace 18k White Gold Pink Enamel 108 Diamonds 1.39ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Brilliant Star Collection, translucent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Rose Gold Light Blue Enamel Guilloche 34 Diamonds 0.38ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k rose gold, Peacock Collection, translucent light blue vitreous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Star 18k White Gold Pink Enamel Guilloche 108 Diamond 1.39ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Brilliant Star Collection, translucent pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

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Lockets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of lockets available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 1256 vintage versions or 206 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of lockets made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular. Fabergé, Karen Sugarman Designs and Monica Rich Kosann each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 440 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for round cut lockets and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping our range of lockets, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Lockets?

Prices for lockets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $85 and can go as high as $225,000, while lockets, on average, fetch $2,243.

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Lockets
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mourning locket is representative of the love and connection one shares with a loved one who is deceased. In olden times, these lockets often had inscriptions or a lock of hair from the deceased in them. Shop a collection of vintage and antique mourning lockets and other mourning jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Fobs were originally created to attach to a man’s pocket watch, preventing it from falling out of his waistcoat pocket. Eventually, fobs were lengthened to be necklace chains, and women began carrying fobs with lockets and other pendants or jewelry attached. Find vintage and contemporary fob lockets from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    No one knows for sure when the very first locket was made, but 16th-century examples have been found. After the execution of Charles I in 1649, people wore lockets that contained miniature portraits of the king, and by the 18th century, it was fashionable to wear lockets that contained locks of hair from someone you admired. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of lockets from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The main difference between a locket and a pendant is design. A locket has a hinged cover that allows you to place a picture inside, while a pendant lacks this feature. Shop a collection of pendants and lockets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What wearing a locket means is largely a matter of personal interpretation. However, many people consider placing someone's picture in a locket to signify that the individual matters to you so much that you want to keep them close to your heart. Shop a variety of lockets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What a heart locket symbolizes is largely open to interpretation. Given the shape of the pendant, many people associate heart lockets with love. Wearing a locket often symbolizes wanting to keep someone or something close to you. As a result, a heart locket may mean wanting to hold onto or remember a romantic partner or relative. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of heart lockets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Yes, a locket can be a good gift for your girlfriend. Many people associate the necklace with keeping a loved one close to the heart. You could place a photograph of the two of you inside as an extra-special surprise. Lockets come in many styles, so consider her style and tastes when selecting one. Explore a wide variety of lockets on 1stDibs.

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This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making

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