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Antique Ruby Locket

Victorian Antique 14K Gold Ruby Locket, Circa 1890s, Pendant
Victorian Antique 14K Gold Ruby Locket, Circa 1890s, Pendant

Victorian Antique 14K Gold Ruby Locket, Circa 1890s, Pendant

Located in Upland, CA

Crafted with three rubies this locket is perfect for preserving special memories.

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1890s Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique 19th Century Onyx, Seed Pearl and Ruby Locket Pendant
Antique 19th Century Onyx, Seed Pearl and Ruby Locket Pendant

Antique 19th Century Onyx, Seed Pearl and Ruby Locket Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Period: 19th century Material: 14K gold, onyx Gemstones: Ruby, seed pearls Design: Oval locket pendant Length: 5.7 cm Weight: 21.3 grams Condition: Good antique condition, with...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Locket Pendant Necklace Victorian 14 Karat Gold Antique
Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Locket Pendant Necklace Victorian 14 Karat Gold Antique

Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Locket Pendant Necklace Victorian 14 Karat Gold Antique

Located in New York, NY

The gorgeous early 14 Karat Gold Victorian locket has the most wonderful design. The locket is adorned with rose cut diamonds and rubies and these gems are just gorgeous.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Locket Pendant
Victorian Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Locket Pendant

Victorian Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Locket Pendant

Located in London, GB

Here we have a Victorian heart-shaped pendant featuring a rich red central ruby which is surrounded by old cut diamonds. The pendant is crafted in 15ct gold with a silver setting for...

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19th Century Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Ruby, 15k Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Enamel Locket Pendant
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Enamel Locket Pendant

Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Enamel Locket Pendant

Located in London, GB

Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 8.8 grams Locket Dimensions: 30mm x 30mm x 3mm (excluding bail) Bail Dimensions: 7mm x 4mm (length x inside diameter) Ruby Dimensions: 7 (1mm) Dia...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Starburst Locket
18 Karat Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Starburst Locket

18 Karat Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Starburst Locket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Victorian era Ruby & Diamond Starburst Locket composed of 18k yellow gold.

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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Agate Ruby and Diamond Cameo Locket Pendant
Victorian Carved Agate Ruby and Diamond Cameo Locket Pendant

Victorian Carved Agate Ruby and Diamond Cameo Locket Pendant

Located in London, GB

Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 20.0 grams Locket Dimensions: 33mm x 27mm (excluding bail) Bail Dimensions: 8mm x 4mm Total Ruby Weight: Approx. 0.45ct Total Diamond Weight: Appr...

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1880s Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond Green Paste Rose Gold Pendant / Locket
Victorian Ruby Diamond Green Paste Rose Gold Pendant / Locket

Victorian Ruby Diamond Green Paste Rose Gold Pendant / Locket

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.20 Carat ruby, 0.38 Carat diamond and green paste, 9 karat rose gold and silver set pendant/locket; part of our Victorian jewelry ...

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1880s European Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Ruby 9 Carat Gold Locket Pendant
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby 9 Carat Gold Locket Pendant

Art Deco Diamond and Ruby 9 Carat Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This carat yellow gold locket holds eight rose cut diamonds and five pink rubies.

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1910s British Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Antique Ruby and Diamond Locket of 14k and 18k Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Locket of 14k and 18k Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Locket of 14k and 18k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

An impressive antique locket dating to 1898–1908, centered with a 0.58ct natural and unenhanced strong vivid red ruby, accented by three old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately ...

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1890s Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Lion Locket Necklace with Diamond & Ruby Eyes
Victorian 14K Gold Lion Locket Necklace with Diamond & Ruby Eyes

Victorian 14K Gold Lion Locket Necklace with Diamond & Ruby Eyes

Located in New York, NY

This is a spectacular antique Victorian lion, panther, leopard or tiger locket and chain in 14 Karat Gold with an Old Mine Cut Diamond in the mouth and Ruby cabochons in the eyes, in...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond and Ruby Miniature Locket Pendant
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond and Ruby Miniature Locket Pendant

Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond and Ruby Miniature Locket Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite antique locket pendant showcases a beautifully hand-painted miniature scene encased within 14k yellow gold, accented by 0.414ctw of sparkling diamonds and 0.415ctw of ...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Treblant Bird Brooch and Heart Locket
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Treblant Bird Brooch and Heart Locket

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Treblant Bird Brooch and Heart Locket

Located in London, GB

The body and wings are intricately set with these stones, creating a captivating contrast against the rich 18ct yellow gold. A heart-shaped locket dangles freely below, also encruste...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

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

Old pendant locket - sentimental medallion set with rubies, emeralds, and pearls
Old pendant locket - sentimental medallion set with rubies, emeralds, and pearls

Old pendant locket - sentimental medallion set with rubies, emeralds, and pearls

Located in Chorzów, PL

Old pendant locket - sentimental medallion. The base is an oval, smoothly polished plate of black onyx.

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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Locket with Rubies and Seed Pearls, England
Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Locket with Rubies and Seed Pearls, England

Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Locket with Rubies and Seed Pearls, England

Located in New York, NY

This charming Victorian round locket is a classic example of sentimental jewellery from the late 19th century.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Ruby Flower Locket of 14k Rose Gold, Circa 1900-1915
Antique Ruby Flower Locket of 14k Rose Gold, Circa 1900-1915

Antique Ruby Flower Locket of 14k Rose Gold, Circa 1900-1915

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A rare and meaningful jewel, this ruby and diamond locket is both a work of art and a sentimental keepsake — perfect for collectors of antique lockets or those seeking a timeless tok...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

French 18K Yellow Gold Red Ruby Heart Locket Flower Charm Pendant
French 18K Yellow Gold Red Ruby Heart Locket Flower Charm Pendant

French 18K Yellow Gold Red Ruby Heart Locket Flower Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a heart-shaped locket with engraved floral and lucky three-leaf clover decoration, set with three red rubies to a trefoi...

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Early 1900s French Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Demantoid Garnet Ruby Flower Locket Pendant Necklace Art Nouveau Gold Antique
Demantoid Garnet Ruby Flower Locket Pendant Necklace Art Nouveau Gold Antique

Demantoid Garnet Ruby Flower Locket Pendant Necklace Art Nouveau Gold Antique

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a gorgeous and very rare Art Nouveau - Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture Locket pendant set with Demantoid Garnet and Ruby gems in a flower motif design.

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19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Ruby, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Clover Heart Locket Pendant
Victorian Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Clover Heart Locket Pendant

Victorian Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Clover Heart Locket Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a heart-shaped locket pendant suspending from a jump ring bale Featuring a gemstone clover motif bead set with ruby and diamonds Ruby is cushion cut and transparent mediu...

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1870s Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

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

Antique Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant Circa 1880
Antique Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant Circa 1880

Antique Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant Circa 1880

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat ruby and 0.13 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold snake locket pendant; part of our diverse snake jewelry collections.

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1880s Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Bohemian Garnet Emerald Ruby Enamel Locket French Belle Epoque Museum Quality
Bohemian Garnet Emerald Ruby Enamel Locket French Belle Epoque Museum Quality

Bohemian Garnet Emerald Ruby Enamel Locket French Belle Epoque Museum Quality

Located in New York, NY

This is one of the finest Belle Epoque - Victorian Bohemian Locket Pendants we have seen. The early French locket pendant is adorned with a magnificent Garnet Cabochon with Emeralds...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Butterfly Locket Ruby Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Victorian Insect Pendant
Butterfly Locket Ruby Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Victorian Insect Pendant

Butterfly Locket Ruby Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Victorian Insect Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare and wonderful Victorian locket pendant with a Butterfly and Flowers set with Ruby and Pearl in 14 Karat Gold with Robin's Egg Blue Enamel.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Antique Princess Locket Pendant
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Antique Princess Locket Pendant

Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Antique Princess Locket Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a shield-shaped locket pendant centering a raised cameo of a princess with curling hair and crown Face is painted with opaque matte enamel - peach, pink, black, and green...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

18k Floral round photo locket - solid 18 karat gold Ruby Family heirloom
18k Floral round photo locket - solid 18 karat gold Ruby Family heirloom

18k Floral round photo locket - solid 18 karat gold Ruby Family heirloom

Located in Antwerp, BE

A stunning old cut ruby cover the front of this 18 karat yellow gold locket.

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1908 Belle Époque Locket Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Diamond Ruby Enamel
Antique 1908 Belle Époque Locket Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Diamond Ruby Enamel

Antique 1908 Belle Époque Locket Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Diamond Ruby Enamel

Located in Munich, Bavaria

All diamonds are mounted in Mille Grain settings decorated with an old cut diamond surrounded by a laurel wreath in relief. The top edge of the locket is decorated with a line of Cal...

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1890s European Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique 1900 Art Nouveau Locket Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rubies Pearl
Antique 1900 Art Nouveau Locket Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rubies Pearl

Antique 1900 Art Nouveau Locket Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rubies Pearl

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This locket was ceated out of 14 karat yellow gold around 1900. The locket is engraved on the front with three ropes decreasing in size. All three ropes hold an ornament in the cente...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Flower Maiden Locket Enamel Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival
Victorian Flower Maiden Locket Enamel Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival

Victorian Flower Maiden Locket Enamel Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare and wonderful Victorian Enamel Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Locket Pendant with an image of a woman carrying flowers.

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Antique 14k Gold Russian Locket Pendant with Rubies & Diamonds
Antique 14k Gold Russian Locket Pendant with Rubies & Diamonds

Antique 14k Gold Russian Locket Pendant with Rubies & Diamonds

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique russian locket pendant in gemotratic designes arrow north star with rubies and rose cut diamonds the pendant was made in moscow 1905/1910.c imperial russian era hall marked 5...

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Early 1900s Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

14k Gold

“Antique Russian Gold Locket Pendant, Sapphire & Ruby, Circa 1904”
“Antique Russian Gold Locket Pendant, Sapphire & Ruby, Circa 1904”

“Antique Russian Gold Locket Pendant, Sapphire & Ruby, Circa 1904”

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique Russian locket pendant in artnoveo floral design on front with blue cobouchon sapphire and rubies 5cm length pendant hall marked 56 imperial Russian gold standard and assay m...

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Early 1900s Russian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

14k Gold

Antique gemset heart locket
Antique gemset heart locket

Antique gemset heart locket

Located in New York, NY

A Victorian gold heart locket set with cabochon ruby, emerald, and sapphire trefoil motif, in 15k. 1" height

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1890s Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold

15ct Gold, Early Victorian Emerald & Ruby Bow Shaped Brooch with Locket Back
15ct Gold, Early Victorian Emerald & Ruby Bow Shaped Brooch with Locket Back

15ct Gold, Early Victorian Emerald & Ruby Bow Shaped Brooch with Locket Back

Located in Brighton, GB

A remarkable feature of this brooch is the tiny locket nestled on the reverse, perfect for keeping cherished memories close to your heart.

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Ruby Cluster Locket Ring
Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Ruby Cluster Locket Ring

Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Ruby Cluster Locket Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A Georgian pearl, ruby and yellow gold ring, comprising one cushion shaped ruby, and four baroque pearls, in 18 karat yellow gold.

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

“Antique 14k Gold Locket Pendant with Demantoid Ruby & Diamonds, 1900”
“Antique 14k Gold Locket Pendant with Demantoid Ruby & Diamonds, 1900”

“Antique 14k Gold Locket Pendant with Demantoid Ruby & Diamonds, 1900”

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique imperial russian era 14k gold locket pendant in open work style decorted with demantoid ruby and diamonds total locket lenght 5cm total gold weight 9 grams

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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Ruby Locket

“Antique 14k Gold Locket Pendant with Sapphire, Ruby Emerald, 1900”
“Antique 14k Gold Locket Pendant with Sapphire, Ruby Emerald, 1900”

“Antique 14k Gold Locket Pendant with Sapphire, Ruby Emerald, 1900”

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique imperial russian era 1900s gold locket pendant in 14k gold standard centered with natural sapphire emerald and ruby stones pendant lenght 3cm hall marked 56 imperial russian ...

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Early 1900s Antique Ruby Locket

“Antique 14k Russian Gold Locket Pendant, Ruby & Diamond, Circa 1890”
“Antique 14k Russian Gold Locket Pendant, Ruby & Diamond, Circa 1890”

“Antique 14k Russian Gold Locket Pendant, Ruby & Diamond, Circa 1890”

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique imperial russian era 1890s 14 gold locket pendant in art novea designe centered with natural ruby stone and a rose cut diamond stone and a green demantoid stone hall marked 5...

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1890s Antique Ruby Locket

Victorian 1890 Pendant Locket in 18kt Gold with 9.44ctw Diamonds Rubies Emerald
Victorian 1890 Pendant Locket in 18kt Gold with 9.44ctw Diamonds Rubies Emerald

Victorian 1890 Pendant Locket in 18kt Gold with 9.44ctw Diamonds Rubies Emerald

Located in Miami, FL

Emeralds: Mount fin loreated bezels, with 3 round cut of natural vivid green Colombian emeralds, with 0.39 carats. Rubies: Mount in floreated bezels, with 3 round cut of natural viv...

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1890s English High Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

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

“Antique 14k Gold Russian Locket Pendant with Ruby and Diamond, 1910”
“Antique 14k Gold Russian Locket Pendant with Ruby and Diamond, 1910”

“Antique 14k Gold Russian Locket Pendant with Ruby and Diamond, 1910”

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique russian gold locket pendant in colour tone rose gold and yellow gold centered with 1 ruby stone sapphire and old mine cut diamond in 14k gold setting with total lengh 2.5cm l...

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1910s Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Hope Love Heart Locket Pendant 82 Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald 14K Gold
Antique Hope Love Heart Locket Pendant 82 Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald 14K Gold

Antique Hope Love Heart Locket Pendant 82 Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald 14K Gold

Located in SE

Antique British or American Pendant / Locket in solid 14K Gold , ca. late 19th - early 20th century with openwork raised socket HOPE combination decorated with Diamonds, Sapphires, R...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

“Antique 14k Gold Russian Locket Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds, 1890”
“Antique 14k Gold Russian Locket Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds, 1890”

“Antique 14k Gold Russian Locket Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds, 1890”

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold russian large locket pendant engraved detailed work centered with rose cut diaminds and ruby pendant was made in odessa during the imperial russian era 1880.c hall m...

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1890s Russian Antique Ruby Locket

1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Ruby Rosecut Diamond Pearl Gold Inlay Locket
1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Ruby Rosecut Diamond Pearl Gold Inlay Locket

1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Ruby Rosecut Diamond Pearl Gold Inlay Locket

Located in EINDHOVEN, NB

1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Ruby Rosecut Diamond Pearl Gold Inlay Locket METAL 14K gold GEMSTONE rosecut diamonds, ruby, pearls, onyx WEIGHT 18 grams SIZE 45mm CONDITION Go...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Ruby Rosecut Diamond Pearl Gold Inlay Locket
1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Ruby Rosecut Diamond Pearl Gold Inlay Locket

1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Ruby Rosecut Diamond Pearl Gold Inlay Locket

Located in EINDHOVEN, NB

1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Ruby Rosecut Diamond Pearl Gold Inlay Locket METAL 14K gold GEMSTONE rosecut diamonds, ruby, pearls, onyx WEIGHT 18 grams SIZE 45mm CONDITION Go...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

18K Victorian Photo Locket - 18 karat solid gold pendant - Floral round locket
18K Victorian Photo Locket - 18 karat solid gold pendant - Floral round locket

18K Victorian Photo Locket - 18 karat solid gold pendant - Floral round locket

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this wonderful Victorian 18 Karat dainty solid yellow gold photo locket covered with marvellous decorations. The front is set with a small but beautiful seed pearls and t...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Etruscan Revival Locket c.1870
French Etruscan Revival Locket c.1870

French Etruscan Revival Locket c.1870

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

The front of the locket is set with a large oval cabochon piece of nephrite jade which is bordered by six natural red rubies.

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1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragonfly Locket Pendant
Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragonfly Locket Pendant

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragonfly Locket Pendant

Located in London, GB

Here we have a wonderful antique locket dating back to the Victorian era. This oval shaped piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases a highly detailed gem set dragon...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Victorian Cabochon Garnet and Diamond Snake Locket Pendant
Victorian Cabochon Garnet and Diamond Snake Locket Pendant

Victorian Cabochon Garnet and Diamond Snake Locket Pendant

Located in London, GB

Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 10.0 grams Pendant Dimensions: 41mm x 16.5mm Locket Dimensions: 9mm x 8mm Bail Dimensions: 2.5mm (inside) Garnet Dimensions: 20mm x 16mm Diamond D...

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1870s Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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 Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

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

Large Art Nouveau Antique Guilloche Enamel Locket Pendant
Large Art Nouveau Antique Guilloche Enamel Locket Pendant

Large Art Nouveau Antique Guilloche Enamel Locket Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1910 This very large ornate 14K gold locket pendant is designed in Art Nouveau taste of the period.

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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k 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

The first letter of each claw set stone spells out the word. Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond - each stone is encased in a closed back setting The oblong shaped brooch...

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1820s British Georgian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

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

Victorian 14K Gold Seed Pearl & Antique-Cut Red Stone Locket Pendant
Victorian 14K Gold Seed Pearl & Antique-Cut Red Stone Locket Pendant

Victorian 14K Gold Seed Pearl & Antique-Cut Red Stone Locket Pendant

Located in Flushing, NY

Due to the historical use of natural rubies, garnets, glass paste, and synthetic stones in Victorian jewelry, they cannot be represented as ruby or garnet without further gemological...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped, Edwardian Rectangular Locket
Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped, Edwardian Rectangular Locket

Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped, Edwardian Rectangular Locket

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Gold Locket 18ct Yellow Gold French Stamped This exquisite Edwardian era locket is a true statement piece, beautifully crafted from 18ct yellow gold.

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rare 18k Antique photo locket : French Victorian 18 Karat solid gold pendant
Rare 18k Antique photo locket : French Victorian 18 Karat solid gold pendant

Rare 18k Antique photo locket : French Victorian 18 Karat solid gold pendant

Located in Antwerp, BE

The centre shows an elegant curl shape set with seed pearls and an old cut ruby. The back of the locket is decorated with hand engraved circles and dots.

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Gold Snake Bracelet with Pearls & Ruby Eyes, Circa 1860
Antique 14K Gold Snake Bracelet with Pearls & Ruby Eyes, Circa 1860

Antique 14K Gold Snake Bracelet with Pearls & Ruby Eyes, Circa 1860

Located in North Hollywood, CA

It is a heavy weight gold chain with a gorgeous snake head decorated with Pearls and Ruby eyes and a heart locket hangs from its mouth.

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1850s English Artisan Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond and Ruby Heart-Locket Pendant
Victorian Diamond and Ruby Heart-Locket Pendant

Victorian Diamond and Ruby Heart-Locket Pendant

Located in London, GB

A Victorian diamond and ruby heart-locket pendant from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III, to the centre a cushion-cu...

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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

A late 19ct century pearl and ruby heart locket
A late 19ct century pearl and ruby heart locket

A late 19ct century pearl and ruby heart locket

Located in London, GB

The pendant is adorned with exquisite half pearls and cushion-shaped rubies, delicately set in gold with a hinged back and a glass locket compartment.

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1880s British Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Twist Bracelet with Gold Locket
Victorian Gold Twist Bracelet with Gold Locket

Victorian Gold Twist Bracelet with Gold Locket

Located in London, GB

A Victorian gold twist bracelet with gold locket, the bracelet designed as a twist with round rings set between each twist, suspending a gold heart shaped locket set to the centre a ...

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1860s British Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Late 19th Century Gem-Set Fly Locket
French Late 19th Century Gem-Set Fly Locket

French Late 19th Century Gem-Set Fly Locket

Located in London, GB

A French late 19th century gem-set fly locket, the thorax an old cushion-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.5 carats, the eyes and wings set with rose-cut diamonds, the abdomen set wit...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Recent Sales

Burmese Ruby and Diamond Locket
Burmese Ruby and Diamond Locket

Burmese Ruby and Diamond Locket

Unavailable

W 0.75 in L 1.25 in

Burmese Ruby and Diamond Locket

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful Victorian Ruby and Diamond clear case back locket. Certified no heat Burma ruby measuring 12 mm x 7 mm x 4 mm for a weight of 2.25 ct set with two rows of Old European cu...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

1867 Victorian English Ruby Diamond Gold Locket
1867 Victorian English Ruby Diamond Gold Locket

1867 Victorian English Ruby Diamond Gold Locket

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Victorian 15KT yellow gold English locket accented with a double buckle applique set with five old cut Diamonds and six small cut Burma Rubies.

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1860s British Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold

La Cloche Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Double Locket
La Cloche Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Double Locket

La Cloche Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Double Locket

Located in London, GB

A regal double locket with oval frame set with ruby and diamond and cabochon thumb piece emerald. 18ct Gold

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Gold Heart with Stars Locket
Ruby and Diamond Gold Heart with Stars Locket

Ruby and Diamond Gold Heart with Stars Locket

Unavailable

H 1 in W 0.94 in D 0.5 in L 18 in

Ruby and Diamond Gold Heart with Stars Locket

Located in Houston, TX

You'll treasure this 18 kt yellow gold locket with beautiful engraving front and back. A pear shape ruby in the center is trimmed with old European cut diamonds. 8 raised stars are e...

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1890s French Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

19th Century French Gold Ruby Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
19th Century French Gold Ruby Diamond Heart Locket Pendant

19th Century French Gold Ruby Diamond Heart Locket Pendant

Unavailable

W 1.38 in D 0.2 in L 1.58 in

19th Century French Gold Ruby Diamond Heart Locket Pendant

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

18k yellow gold Heart locket pendant set with ruby and diamonds rose cut, with 18k yellow gold chain necklace.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Locket with a Mirror Set with Diamonds and Rubies, 19th Century
Antique Locket with a Mirror Set with Diamonds and Rubies, 19th Century

Antique Locket with a Mirror Set with Diamonds and Rubies, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning 18kt gold oval locket (quality mark: owl) set with old cut diamonds (total weight apx 0,90 Ct) and rubies (total weight apx 0,35 Ct).

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19th Century Unknown Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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

Category

Early 1800s British Regency Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

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

Antique Oval Locket Bee Design Comprised of Turquoise, Ruby and Pearl in 14kt
Antique Oval Locket Bee Design Comprised of Turquoise, Ruby and Pearl in 14kt

Antique Oval Locket Bee Design Comprised of Turquoise, Ruby and Pearl in 14kt

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique oval locket with bee design. The bee is designed with a cabochon turquoise, two rubies for eyes and one pearl.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Locket Turquoise Ruby Forget Me Not in 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880-1910
Heart Locket Turquoise Ruby Forget Me Not in 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880-1910

Heart Locket Turquoise Ruby Forget Me Not in 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880-1910

Located in Kendal, GB

It’s in excellent condition and complete with a locket on the back, complete with window and rim, ready to hold a cherished photograph or memento.

Category

19th Century European Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Gold

French Enamel Multi Gem Locket
French Enamel Multi Gem Locket

French Enamel Multi Gem Locket

Located in New York, NY

French Heart & Anchor Shaped Locket Featuring Rubies, Diamonds & Sapphires. Reverse Features Black Enamel Monogram and Dated January 1, 1872.

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket Chain
Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket Chain

Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket Chain

Unavailable

H 1.93 in Dm 1.46 in L 14.97 in

Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket Chain

Located in Napoli, IT

Victorian Marvel A very rare Victorian period locket pendant plus chain – French origin 1860/1880 ca The large locket is of circular shape carved from polished Rock Crystal - nestle...

Category

1860s French Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian Ruby and Pearl Fede Ring
Georgian Ruby and Pearl Fede Ring

Georgian Ruby and Pearl Fede Ring

Located in New York, NY

The flower is made of a cluster of six pearls around a central ruby and has a locket back. Pretty engraved scroll shank.

Category

1830s British Georgian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Magnificent 18 Karat gold Mid Victorian Flat Garnet Padlock Boxed Full Necklace
Magnificent 18 Karat gold Mid Victorian Flat Garnet Padlock Boxed Full Necklace

Magnificent 18 Karat gold Mid Victorian Flat Garnet Padlock Boxed Full Necklace

Located in Napoli, IT

Magnificent example of the romantic Victorian era dating 1837 to 1860 - Romantic Period jewelry was very sentimental, often reflected the new love of a young couple same as the young...

Category

1840s Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Ruby Locket Earrings Star Enamel 14k Yellow Gold 1.5" Drops
Antique Victorian Ruby Locket Earrings Star Enamel 14k Yellow Gold 1.5" Drops

Antique Victorian Ruby Locket Earrings Star Enamel 14k Yellow Gold 1.5" Drops

Located in Torrance, CA

Elegant pair of antique Victorian star drop earrings (circa 1870s to 1880s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. Rich red rubies are estimated at 0.10 carats each (0.20 carats total estimat...

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Old Mine Diamond Ruby Locket Pendant 14 Karat Gold Star Flower
Antique Victorian Old Mine Diamond Ruby Locket Pendant 14 Karat Gold Star Flower

Antique Victorian Old Mine Diamond Ruby Locket Pendant 14 Karat Gold Star Flower

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture locket pendant set with four Old Mine Cut Diamonds and a Ruby in a star and flower motif design.

Category

19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.80 Carat Ruby and 0.28 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Locket
Antique 2.80 Carat Ruby and 0.28 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Locket

Antique 2.80 Carat Ruby and 0.28 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Locket

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive 2.80 carat ruby and 0.28 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold heart pendant locket; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery collections This stunning, ...

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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Victorian Gold Ruby & Diamond Glass Locket
Antique 15ct Victorian Gold Ruby & Diamond Glass Locket

Antique 15ct Victorian Gold Ruby & Diamond Glass Locket

Located in Brighton, GB

Set with Old Cut Diamonds & Natural Calibrated Rubies. Locket Back, Filled With Pretty Petals- Could be Removed/Changed.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Locket 14k Gold 4 Pages Diamond Ruby Pendant Fine Jewelry
Vintage Tiffany & Co Locket 14k Gold 4 Pages Diamond Ruby Pendant Fine Jewelry

Vintage Tiffany & Co Locket 14k Gold 4 Pages Diamond Ruby Pendant Fine Jewelry

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co diamond & ruby locket, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1930s to 1940s).

Category

Early 20th Century American Retro Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Locket with Pearl and Ruby
Victorian Locket with Pearl and Ruby

Victorian Locket with Pearl and Ruby

Located in New York, NY

An English Victorian 18 karat gold locket with seed pearls and rubies. The locket has 5 seed pearls and 10 mixed rubies with an approximate total weight of 1.00 carats.

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Large 14K Diamond & Ruby Victorian Locket
Large 14K Diamond & Ruby Victorian Locket

Large 14K Diamond & Ruby Victorian Locket

Located in Chicago, IL

14K Yellow Gold Picture Locket set with Old European cut Diamonds in a HorseShoe shape totaling one Carat, further set with an old cut Ruby.

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian Triple Locket Ruby Pearl Necklace
Victorian Triple Locket Ruby Pearl Necklace

Victorian Triple Locket Ruby Pearl Necklace

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Nestled in the crevasses of the checkerboard pattern created by the pearls are brilliant red rubies. The back of each station conceals a locket. 18k yellow gold.

Category

1870s Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire Ruby gold Locket Pendant
Antique Sapphire Ruby gold Locket Pendant

Antique Sapphire Ruby gold Locket Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

This eye-catching pendant exposes at the center of the locket lid an enchanting floral decor, adorned with three genuine round-faceted rubies, two genuine round-faceted blue sapphi...

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby and Pearl Heart Locket Necklace
Victorian Ruby and Pearl Heart Locket Necklace

Victorian Ruby and Pearl Heart Locket Necklace

Located in London, GB

Here we have a romantic ruby and pearl set locket necklace. This antique pendant has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold into the the shape of a little love heart and expertly set wit...

Category

19th Century Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Pearl, Ruby

Victorian Ruby Diamonds Pearl Yellow Gold Locket
Victorian Ruby Diamonds Pearl Yellow Gold Locket

Victorian Ruby Diamonds Pearl Yellow Gold Locket

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Handmade Locket with 12 Cushion Cut Rubies, 12 Rose Cut Diamonds and Natural Pearls graduated in size complement this charming Classic Victorian design locket with room for two photo...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Ruby, Natural Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Star Locket Pendant
Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Star Locket Pendant

Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Star Locket Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

Inspdired by the popular design of locket pendants during the late Victorian era and embellished with the Etruscan granulation technique around the perimeter, this enchanting locket ...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby Pearl and Diamond Locket Pendant
Victorian Ruby Pearl and Diamond Locket Pendant

Victorian Ruby Pearl and Diamond Locket Pendant

Located in London, GB

At the centre we find a single oval faceted ruby framed by a single row of rose cut diamonds.

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18K Victorian Locket - 18ct solid gold pendant - ruby photo locket - July
French 18K Victorian Locket - 18ct solid gold pendant - ruby photo locket - July

French 18K Victorian Locket - 18ct solid gold pendant - ruby photo locket - July

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this marvellous Victorian 18 Karat dainty solid yellow gold photo locket covered with a marvellous star. The front is set with a small but beautiful deep pinkish red old ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Chimera Locket Pendant
Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Chimera Locket Pendant

Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Chimera Locket Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Locket pendant in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.

Category

19th Century French Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

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

Antique Gold Locket Set with Rubies and Diamonds

Antique Gold Locket Set with Rubies and Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

An antique gold locket inset with diamonds and calibre rubies, with two picture compartments, in 18k.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Ruby Locket

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

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Antique Ruby Locket For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique ruby locket you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique ruby locket 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 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating an antique ruby locket has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old mine cut and cabochon versions for sale. Finding an antique ruby locket for sale for women should be easy, but there are 40 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Antique Ruby Locket?

The price for an antique ruby locket starts at $495 and tops out at $58,100 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,200.

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 Ruby in Jewelry Design

This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.

Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.

Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.

Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.

When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.

According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.

Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.

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. 

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