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Victorian Carlo Giuliano Etruscan Revival Amethyst Locket
Victorian Carlo Giuliano Etruscan Revival Amethyst Locket

Victorian Carlo Giuliano Etruscan Revival Amethyst Locket

By Carlo Giuliano

Located in Napoli, IT

Investment antique jewellery Magnificent large locket from the Victorian period, artfully crafted by Carlo Giuliano One of the leading jewellery masters during the Victorian period, ...

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Antique 1850s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Amethyst Locket Brooch Pendant
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Amethyst Locket Brooch Pendant

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Amethyst Locket Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 12.3 Grams Stone: Amethyst (11x9 mm) Measurements: 47.7 x 27.0 mm Metal: 14K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Note: top is 14k gold, bottom is sterling silver Item #: BR-1032-0...

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20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Amethyst Gold Locket
Victorian Amethyst Gold Locket

Victorian Amethyst Gold Locket

Located in New York, NY

Victorian amethyst gold locket Oval shaped locket with an oval cut amethyst (11 x 14 mm), 14 karat yellow gold Size: width 2.7 cm, length 4 cm Total weight: 18.0 grams

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Garnet Locket Pendant
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Garnet Locket Pendant

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Garnet Locket Pendant

Located in Westport, CT

A functioning Victorian Revival 14K yellow gold amethyst and garnet locket pendant, circa 1900s. Featuring a star-shaped central plaque with a hand-engraved Florentine finish giving ...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1875 Onyx Amethyst Silver Glas Locket Pendant
Antique 1875 Onyx Amethyst Silver Glas Locket Pendant

Antique 1875 Onyx Amethyst Silver Glas Locket Pendant

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This elegant and onyx locket is decorated with an amethyst mounted in a finely engraved silver setting.

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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, Silver

Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Amethyst Monogrammed Locket
Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Amethyst Monogrammed Locket

Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Amethyst Monogrammed Locket

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Amethyst Monogrammed Locket. This large oversized Victorian locket is in great condition and has an amethyst in the center and on the bale...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Vintage Victorian Era Large Locket Amethyst & Pearl Cross
Vintage Victorian Era Large Locket Amethyst & Pearl Cross

Vintage Victorian Era Large Locket Amethyst & Pearl Cross

Located in Montgomery, AL

We always love finding vintage lockets! Imagine the stories and memories this beauty kept!! Locket Details Material: 10K Rose & Yellow Gold Era: Victorian 1840 - 1900 Length: 1 7/8 ...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Amethyst, Pearl, & Diamond Mourning Locket Pendant
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Amethyst, Pearl, & Diamond Mourning Locket Pendant

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Amethyst, Pearl, & Diamond Mourning Locket Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This antique Victorian mourning locket is crafted in yellow gold and centers on a vivid oval amethyst, faceted to catch the light.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Cabochon Amethyst & Carved Coral Locket Pendant
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Cabochon Amethyst & Carved Coral Locket Pendant

Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Cabochon Amethyst & Carved Coral Locket Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Amethyst Coral Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1880 *chain sold separately A Victorian locket, circa 1880, crafted in 15ct gold with a bold central cabochon amethyst, its deep ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 18.63 Carat Amethyst and 18k Yellow Gold Locket Circa 1880
Antique 18.63 Carat Amethyst and 18k Yellow Gold Locket Circa 1880

Antique 18.63 Carat Amethyst and 18k Yellow Gold Locket Circa 1880

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive kite shaped antique Victorian 18.63 carat amethyst and 18 karat yellow gold locket pendant; part of our diverse amethyst jewelry collections.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Vintage Floral Locket Charm 18k Oval 11.30ctw Opens
Yellow Gold Amethyst Vintage Floral Locket Charm 18k Oval 11.30ctw Opens

Yellow Gold Amethyst Vintage Floral Locket Charm 18k Oval 11.30ctw Opens

Located in Greensboro, NC

Design: Locket charm Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Amethyst Carat(s): 11.30ctw Cut: Oval Total Carats: 11.30ctw Theme: Floral Features: Opens, O...

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Lyra Brooch with Locket Amethyst Gold Glas Musical Instrument
Antique Georgian Lyra Brooch with Locket Amethyst Gold Glas Musical Instrument

Antique Georgian Lyra Brooch with Locket Amethyst Gold Glas Musical Instrument

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This wonderful Georgian gold lyre brooch is set with amethysts and has a little locket with a hinged lid.

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Antique 1820s English George III Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold

Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow/White Gold Purple Enamel 37 Diamonds Amethyst
Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow/White Gold Purple Enamel 37 Diamonds Amethyst

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 Collection, translucent purple vitreous enamel, guilloche, 37 diamonds, total 0.37 ct, G...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Round Locket Pendant 18k Yellow/White Gold Purple Enamel 37 Diamonds 1 Amethyst
Round Locket Pendant 18k Yellow/White Gold Purple Enamel 37 Diamonds 1 Amethyst

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, translucent purple vitreous enamel, guilloche, 37 diamonds, total 0.37 ct, G VS, bril...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Georgian Regard Locket Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Georgian Regard Locket Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Georgian Regard Locket Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in London, GB

Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond - each stone is encased in a closed back setting The oblong shaped brooch features beautiful carved detail to its gold front, and open...

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Antique 1820s British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co., Diamond And Multigem Heart Key Locket Pendant/Necklace
Tiffany & Co., Diamond And Multigem Heart Key Locket Pendant/Necklace

Tiffany & Co., Diamond And Multigem Heart Key Locket Pendant/Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

This stunning necklace is designed as a heart-shaped lock and key, the pendant set with round pink tourmaline, iolite, orange fire opal, yellow fire opal, amethyst, tsavorite garnet,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18...

1950's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Dearest Locket Heart Pendant
1950's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Dearest Locket Heart Pendant

1950's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Dearest Locket Heart Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and a disk shaped pendant with fluted center texture and grooved bamboo style frame Featuring two hinged heart shaped locket appliqués on either side of row of prong set gem...

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Vintage 1950s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Melie Jewelry Amethyst Locket Charm In 14K Gold
Melie Jewelry Amethyst Locket Charm In 14K Gold

Melie Jewelry Amethyst Locket Charm In 14K Gold

By Melie Jewelry

Located in Levent, 34

Melie Jewelry Amethyst Locket Charm 14K Rose Gold, 6.09 ct Amethyst The Story Behind Melie Jewelry's "Secret Garden" collection, reflecting the enchanting world of colorful stones,...

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2010s Turkish Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Rose Gold

Rare Victorian Carlo Giuliano Etruscan Revival Amethyst Locket
Rare Victorian Carlo Giuliano Etruscan Revival Amethyst Locket

Rare Victorian Carlo Giuliano Etruscan Revival Amethyst Locket

By Carlo Giuliano

Located in Napoli, IT

Precious Art Magnificent large locket from the Victorian period, artfully crafted by Carlo Giuliano One of the leading jewellery masters during the Victorian period, rewarded by Que...

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Antique 1870s British Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Melie Jewelry Locket Ring In 14K Gold with Diamond & Amethyst
Melie Jewelry Locket Ring In 14K Gold with Diamond & Amethyst

Melie Jewelry Locket Ring In 14K Gold with Diamond & Amethyst

By Melie Jewelry

Located in Levent, 34

The Amethyst Locket ring in this collection is designed using a cabochon oval amethyst and diamonds.

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2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver World Globe Locket - Amethyst
Sterling Silver World Globe Locket - Amethyst

Sterling Silver World Globe Locket - Amethyst

By Cristina Ramella

Located in Newark, DE

*The World Locket includes three different gemstones. This beautiful and unique Globe Locket with an intricate design that illustrates all the countries of the world encapsulates th...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Plated World Globe Locket - Amethyst
Yellow Gold Plated World Globe Locket - Amethyst

Yellow Gold Plated World Globe Locket - Amethyst

By Cristina Ramella

Located in Newark, DE

*The World Locket includes three different gemstones. This beautiful and unique Globe Locket with an intricate design that illustrates all the countries of the world encapsulates th...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold Plate, Brass

Four-Leaf Clover Gold Locket Amethyst Pendant Charm
Four-Leaf Clover Gold Locket Amethyst Pendant Charm

Four-Leaf Clover Gold Locket Amethyst Pendant Charm

Unavailable

W 1.5 in D 0.25 in L 1.75 in

Four-Leaf Clover Gold Locket Amethyst Pendant Charm

Located in New York, NY

Striking large four leaf clover pendant/charm. Four heart-shaped sparkling purple amethysts create a quatrefoil that beautifully join the themes of luck and love. This pendant is fr...

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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Lovers Knot Brooch Amethyst 15 Carat Gold Locket, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Lovers Knot Brooch Amethyst 15 Carat Gold Locket, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Lovers Knot Brooch Amethyst 15 Carat Gold Locket, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

WEIGHT: 14.8 grams MEASURES: Width 37mm x Height 60mm x Depth 24mm LOCKET MEASURES: 9mm x 9mm METAL: 15ct Yellow Gold STONES: Amethyst/ Paste AGE: Victorian, Circa 1880 CONDITI...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver Gilt & 9ct Yellow Gold Amethyst & Split Pearl Snuff Locket Brooch
Antique Silver Gilt & 9ct Yellow Gold Amethyst & Split Pearl Snuff Locket Brooch

Antique Silver Gilt & 9ct Yellow Gold Amethyst & Split Pearl Snuff Locket Brooch

Located in Birmingham, GB

Designed with an amethyst and split pearl brooch, that beautifully suspends an ornate rectangular locket.

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Regency Regard Locket
Regency Regard Locket

Regency Regard Locket

Unavailable

W 0.88 in L 1.13 in

Regency Regard Locket

Located in London, GB

15ct Gold heart' shaped Regard Locket on Prince of Wales chain 17inches long

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Antique Early 1800s British Regency Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold

Jumbo Gemset Gold Calendar Locket
Jumbo Gemset Gold Calendar Locket

Jumbo Gemset Gold Calendar Locket

Located in New York, NY

Best ever calendar locket: Jumbo size, with names of months engraved. Each month is set with its bright faceted birth stone, within a rayed star. Very solid 14K yellow gold. Ope...

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Vintage 1930s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ru...

Gold Gemset Dear Purse Four-Picture Locket
Gold Gemset Dear Purse Four-Picture Locket

Gold Gemset Dear Purse Four-Picture Locket

Unavailable

W 0.75 in L 0.66 in

Gold Gemset Dear Purse Four-Picture Locket

Located in New York, NY

Fine figural "purse" locket. 14K yellow gold, with a "DEAR" (Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby) applied panel.

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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Amethyst Gold Locket Pendant
Antique Victorian Amethyst Gold Locket Pendant

Antique Victorian Amethyst Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1870s-1880s This vibrant antique 14K gold pendant features sparkling lavender purple amethysts. It is centered with an oval amethyst, accented by small half pearls, and surro...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Victorian Amethyst Pearl Diamond Gold Locket/Bracelet
Victorian Amethyst Pearl Diamond Gold Locket/Bracelet

Victorian Amethyst Pearl Diamond Gold Locket/Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

A Victorian 18-karat gold, amethyst and pearl bracelet, featuring a center pear-shaped cabochon amethyst, eight old mine-cut diamonds with the approximate total weight of .18 carat a...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian More Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 15k Gold Amethyst & Diamond Large Locket Pendant Unique Shape
Antique Victorian 15k Gold Amethyst & Diamond Large Locket Pendant Unique Shape

Antique Victorian 15k Gold Amethyst & Diamond Large Locket Pendant Unique Shape

Located in Montclair, NJ

This magnificent and truly one of a kind locket pendant was hand crafted from solid 15k yellow and rose gold during the Victorian era.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold

Lover’s Eye Pin with Hair Locket Back, circa 1825
Lover’s Eye Pin with Hair Locket Back, circa 1825

Lover’s Eye Pin with Hair Locket Back, circa 1825

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

This is a gorgeous example of a lover’s eye, with the painted eye framed in foiled amethyst. Made of 12 karat rose gold and fitted with an original locket back, the original braided ...

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Antique 1820s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Rose Gold

Georgian Amethyst Diamond and Enamel Ring
Georgian Amethyst Diamond and Enamel Ring

Georgian Amethyst Diamond and Enamel Ring

By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

Many years ago, the amethyst replaced the hair locket as hair in jewelry is a particular appreciation meant to keep a loved one close.

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Antique Early 19th Century British George III More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Mexico Sterling Silver Amethyst Locket Pendant
Mexico Sterling Silver Amethyst Locket Pendant

Mexico Sterling Silver Amethyst Locket Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Mexico sterling silver and amethyst locket. Beautifully detailed round locket featuring a round amethyst cabochon at its center.

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20th Century Mexican Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Amethyst Locket Pendant - 14k Pear Opens
Yellow Gold Amethyst Locket Pendant - 14k Pear Opens

Yellow Gold Amethyst Locket Pendant - 14k Pear Opens

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Simulated Amethyst Cut: Pear Style: Locket Measurements Tall (from stationary bails): 1 5/32" (29.1mm) Wide: 23/32" (18mm) Inter...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Garnet Turquoise Amethyst Locket Pendant Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival
Garnet Turquoise Amethyst Locket Pendant Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival

Garnet Turquoise Amethyst Locket Pendant Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival

Located in New York, NY

This Locket Pendant is a magnificent piece of Austro-Hungarian Garnet, Turquoise and Amethyst jewelry.

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Amethyst, Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal

Vintage Amethyst Pearl Locket 18 Karat
Vintage Amethyst Pearl Locket 18 Karat

Vintage Amethyst Pearl Locket 18 Karat

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This lovely Amethyst Pearl Locket is from Austria and is done in 18K yellow Gold.

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold

Sterling Silver Amethyst Harmony Ball Locket Pendant
Sterling Silver Amethyst Harmony Ball Locket Pendant

Sterling Silver Amethyst Harmony Ball Locket Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Harmony Ball Locket Pendant- This lovely hinged harmony ball locket is accented with one amethyst stone (5 mm) and crafted in beautifully detailed s...

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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Amethyst and Pearl Locket/ Pendant-14k Yellow Gold
Amethyst and Pearl Locket/ Pendant-14k Yellow Gold

Amethyst and Pearl Locket/ Pendant-14k Yellow Gold

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H 1.75 in W 1.25 in D 0.38 in Dm 1.25 in

Amethyst and Pearl Locket/ Pendant-14k Yellow Gold

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1950"s 14 karat yellow gold pear shaped locket/pendant. The teardrop or pear shaped locket/pendant has an amethyst pear shaped stone (12mm x 7mm) with a filagree setting surrounded ...

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Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Opening Locket Ring
Edwardian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Opening Locket Ring

Edwardian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Opening Locket Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This locket ring opens smoothly and closes securely. It also has the original pane of glass on the inside.

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Victorian Pearl,  Amethyst and 18 Carat Gold Glazed Locket
Victorian Pearl,  Amethyst and 18 Carat Gold Glazed Locket

Victorian Pearl, Amethyst and 18 Carat Gold Glazed Locket

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This locket is modelled in 18 carat gold and is set with an amethyst stone.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Vintage Locket Pear Shape Amethyst Seed Pearl Pendant with Chain 14K Gold
Estate Vintage Locket Pear Shape Amethyst Seed Pearl Pendant with Chain 14K Gold

Estate Vintage Locket Pear Shape Amethyst Seed Pearl Pendant with Chain 14K Gold

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

Stunning Amethyst & Pearl Estate Locket-opens from top This extra-large (XL) locket is unlike any other!

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20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian English Gold and Jeweled "Regard" Locket Bracelet
Antique Victorian English Gold and Jeweled "Regard" Locket Bracelet

Antique Victorian English Gold and Jeweled "Regard" Locket Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

An English Antique bracelet with diamond, rubies, emerald, garnet and amethyst. The 15 karat bracelet has 1 rose-cut diamond, 2 cabochon rubies, 1 cabochon emerald, 1 cabochon garnet...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Garnet, 15k Gold, 18k Gold

Important Georgian REGARD and gold heart locket
Important Georgian REGARD and gold heart locket

Important Georgian REGARD and gold heart locket

Located in London, GB

A Georgian REGARD and gold heart locket, the front set with pear shaped rubies, emerald, garnet, amethyst around a round brilliant-cut diamond, spelling the word REGARD, the back set...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

WILLIAM SPRATLING Silver Mexican Amethyst Locket Necklace
WILLIAM SPRATLING Silver Mexican Amethyst Locket Necklace

WILLIAM SPRATLING Silver Mexican Amethyst Locket Necklace

By William Spratling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This splendid piece has a large gorgeous amethyst framed by the repousse silver of the piece.

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Mexican Chain Necklaces

Antique Victorian French Tourmaline Amethyst Locket, circa 1880
Antique Victorian French Tourmaline Amethyst Locket, circa 1880

Antique Victorian French Tourmaline Amethyst Locket, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous antique 18ct Yellow Gold French Victorian locket is set with Tourmalines and Amethyst. The locket displays a beautif...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Ruby Pearl Amethyst Locket 9 Carat, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Ruby Pearl Amethyst Locket 9 Carat, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Ruby Pearl Amethyst Locket 9 Carat, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

The locket depicts flowers in a wonderful combination of Pearls, a Ruby and Amethyst’s.

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold

Incredible Amethyst Turquoise and Pearl Locket
Incredible Amethyst Turquoise and Pearl Locket

Incredible Amethyst Turquoise and Pearl Locket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A special Victorian locket set with an amethyst (10x7.5mm), turquoise and pearls.

Antique Mid-Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Amethyst Heart Locket Pendant
Antique Mid-Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Amethyst Heart Locket Pendant

Antique Mid-Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Amethyst Heart Locket Pendant

Located in NEW TOWN, AU

Dating to the early to mid Victorian era this superb 15ct gold locket pendant is a collectors dream. Crafted from 15ct gold which has been bloomed to give an even richer buttery yel...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Antique 'Victorian' 20 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Locket/ Pendant
Antique 'Victorian' 20 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Locket/ Pendant

Antique 'Victorian' 20 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Locket/ Pendant

Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW

The Centrepiece of this very unusual & beautiful Victorian Pendant/Locket is a 23.04 carat Amethyst of a somewhat translucent lightish purple, clarity eye-clean, oval cabochon cut, b...

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & CO. Victorian Locket
TIFFANY & CO. Victorian Locket

TIFFANY & CO. Victorian Locket

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an oval 18k yellow gold locket, with a matte finish. It has a a flower of amethyst and rose cut diamonds in the center, with three pearls accents.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Beautiful Gold Tiffany & Co. Dear Locket
Beautiful Gold Tiffany & Co. Dear Locket

Beautiful Gold Tiffany & Co. Dear Locket

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Figural 'book" locket. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Rayed line pattern.

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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Georgian Acrostic "Regard" Heart Locket
Antique Georgian Acrostic "Regard" Heart Locket

Antique Georgian Acrostic "Regard" Heart Locket

Located in Sale, Cheshire

In this case, the sentiment "regard" is spelled out by the first letter of each gemstone: ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby, diamond. STONES Natural ruby, emerald, gar...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

Georgian Regency Period Acrostic "Regard" Locket
Georgian Regency Period Acrostic "Regard" Locket

Georgian Regency Period Acrostic "Regard" Locket

Located in Sale, Cheshire

STONES Natural Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst and Diamond MEASUREMENTS 2.7 x 2.5cm - Stones approx. 2.2mm in diameter WEIGHT 5.3g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold

Antique Georgian Regency Period Acrostic Regard Heart Locket
Antique Georgian Regency Period Acrostic Regard Heart Locket

Antique Georgian Regency Period Acrostic Regard Heart Locket

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A gorgeous Regency Period Heart locket; the first letter of each stone spells out a secret acrostic message: REGARD.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold

Antique Regency Acrostic "Regard" Gemset Witches Heart Locket
Antique Regency Acrostic "Regard" Gemset Witches Heart Locket

Antique Regency Acrostic "Regard" Gemset Witches Heart Locket

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An exceptional Regency period Witches Heart pendant. It's got a locket compartment in the middle, an acrostic "regard" above, and pearls all around the heart.

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Antique 1810s English Regency Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Locket 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Suffragette Locket 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Suffragette Locket 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This beautiful Victorian Suffragette locket is set in 9ct Gold, Circa 1900. The locket shows beautiful details, boasting Peridots, Amethyst and Pearls which represent the Suffragett...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

Onyx and Gold Locket with Diamond and Gem Insect

Onyx and Gold Locket with Diamond and Gem Insect

Located in New York, NY

Unusual antique onyx and gold locket with diamond and gem insect (rose-cut diamonds, amethyst, sapphire, and ruby) set in gold-backed silver, suspended on 14kt gold watch chain.

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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Amethyst, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold Plate, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Locket 15 Carat Gold Gemstone Wreath, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Suffragette Locket 15 Carat Gold Gemstone Wreath, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Suffragette Locket 15 Carat Gold Gemstone Wreath, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A fabulous antique Victorian Suffragette locket C. 1900, featuring a lovely wreath set with violet cabochon Amethyst, green cabochon Peridot and cream Pearls which are all 0.08ct eac...

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Antique Georgian Acrostic Regard “Key to My Heart” Locket Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

STONES Natural Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, and Diamond MEASUREMENTS 4.3 x 3.3cm WEIGHT 6.8g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold

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Antique Georgian Cabochon Regard Locket Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1800
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Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A lovely antique Regard locket ring from the Georgian era, Circa 1800. The cluster of colourful cabochon cut gemstones spell out the word Regard with each first letter of the stone ...

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Located in New York, NY

An exceptionally unusual and surprisingly wearable cross pendant from the Canadian maison Birks,( established in 1879), prominent designers, manufacturers, and retailers of unique je...

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Big Beautiful Gold Dear Locket
Big Beautiful Gold Dear Locket

Big Beautiful Gold Dear Locket

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Located in New York, NY

Large 4-section figural "heart" locket. This is a DEAR locket, set with Diamonds, Emeralds, Amethysts and Rubies. 14K textured heavy gauge gold; shiny gold finish on back. 1 1/2...

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Located in New York, NY

This is a "DEAR" locket -- set with a diamond, an emerald, an amethyst and a ruby.

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Located in New York, NY

Very special rectangular book-shaped locket. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Diagonal rayed-line 14K yellow gold background, front and back.

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in New York, NY

The stones spell out the word dearest using a diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire, and tourmaline.

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Antique Edwardian Suffragette Locket 9 Carat Gold Back and Front, circa 1910
Antique Edwardian Suffragette Locket 9 Carat Gold Back and Front, circa 1910

Antique Edwardian Suffragette Locket 9 Carat Gold Back and Front, circa 1910

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A lovely antique Edwardian Suffragette Locket featuring a swirl of Amethysts, Peridots and Pearls on the front framed by a beautiful engraved border.

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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Amethyst Lockets For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of amethyst lockets for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 15k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 36 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Victorian and Georgian are consistently popular styles when it comes to amethyst lockets. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Tiffany & Co., Azza Fahmy and Five Star Jewelry produced popular versions that are worth a look. A selection of cabochon, oval cut and pear cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of amethyst lockets, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Amethyst Lockets?

Prices for amethyst lockets start at $110 and top out at $11,750 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,567.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Amethyst in Jewelry Design

There are few gemstones in the world that are both affordable and worthy of a duchess’s attention. But then not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. For the romantics, there are several tales in Greek mythology that tell the story of Bacchus and Amethyste, a maiden that he pursues yet is rescued by Diane by turning her into a white stone. Bacchus, mourning his love, pours a glass of wine over the sculpture, dyeing her purple.

Amethyst has adorned many royal jewels. One of the most enviable jewelry collections of all time belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In 1947, the Duke gifted her with a Cartier amethyst and turquoise bib necklace. This special order piece was made with twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27 emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. The Duchess was not the only Royal with a penchant for the purple gemstone. The tiara now owned by Queen Silvia of Sweden is set with amethysts that once belonged to the French Empress Josephine. A stunning 56-carat cushion-cut, square-shaped amethyst set in an 18-karat yellow gold necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. is now in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

The Smithsonian also has in its possession an even more rare example of fine amethyst: the 96-carat Morris Amethyst Brooch. The brooch features a deep, rich purple heart-shaped amethyst. The museum states that the piece was likely made during the Edwardian period (1901–15) “when platinum and diamonds were often used, and amethyst, a favorite stone of King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra, was often included in jewelry of the era.”

Another amethyst necklace, with an even richer story, can be found in the Natural History Museum of London. Known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire (even though the stone is an amethyst), this stone was stolen from the Temple of Indra during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Anyone in possession of this stone is bound to have terrible luck, including its owner Edward Heron-Allen, who gifted the gemstone to the museum thinking that this would save him but ended up transferring the bad luck to the museum curators overseeing the stone.

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