6 Skeleton Key Necklaces with Gears, Crystals and pearls

Skeleton key pendants with watch movements and gemstones by Maria Sparks

Below are some of my skeleton key necklaces. I’ve designed these pendants with antique watch movements and skeleton keys. Most of them have been embellished with Swarovski crystals, gemstones or pearls.  I linked to the product pages these items are on at my Etsy shop, so please feel free to take a look there too.

Steampunk Necklace Antique Victorian skeleton key gold watch movement

skeleton key gold watch movement silver filigree blue crystal pendant close up by Maria Sparks

skeleton key gold watch movement silver filigree blue crystal pendant close up by Maria Sparks

skeleton key gold watch movement silver filigree blue crystal pendant by Maria Sparks

skeleton key gold watch movement silver filigree blue crystal pendant by Maria Sparks


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Skeleton Key Necklace Description

This necklace is the perfect addition to your Steampunk jewelry collection and the ideal keepsake!

This handmade, one of a kind Steampunk necklace features: A genuine antique circa 1900’s Victorian, silver skeleton key with original patina.

I’ve a adorned the key with an antique 1940’s ladies “Bulova” wrist watch movement mounted on an ornate, antiqued sterling silver over brass filigree accent.

This exquisite, Swiss made vintage watch movement was produced by the world-renowned, Bulova Watch Co. Beautifully designed and well finished, these movements display brilliant genuine ruby jewels, exposed gold gears and highly polished gold gilded steel plates.

I’ve embellished the timepiece with an antique steel pocket watch gear, set with a faceted aquamarine blue Swarovski crystal stone, which has been securely placed on the movement.

The key hangs from a lovely, soldered antiqued silver (gun-metal) oval and round link chain with lobster clasp.

The chain length is: 22-inches long.

The key measures: 4-inches tall by 3/4 inches wide.

Skeleton Key Watch Movement Gears Silver Filigree Ruby Red Crystal Pendant

skeleton key watch movement silver filigree garnet red crystal pearl pendant close up by Maria Sparks

Skeleton key watch movement silver filigree garnet red crystal pearl pendant close up by Maria Sparks

skeleton key watch movement silver filigree garnet red crystal pearl pendant by Maria Sparks

skeleton key watch movement silver filigree garnet red crystal pearl pendant by Maria Sparks


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Skeleton Key Necklace Description

This handmade, one of a kind Steampunk necklace features: A genuine antique circa 1900’s Victorian, silver skeleton key with original patina.

I’ve a adorned the key with an antique 1960’s ladies Swiss made, wrist watch movement mounted on an ornate, antiqued sterling silver over brass filigree accent.

The watch mechanism displays brilliant genuine ruby jewels, exposed gold gears, highly polished steel wheels and decorative burnished steel gear plates.

I’ve embellished the timepiece with an antique steel pocket watch gear, set with a ruby-red faceted Swarovski crystal stone, which has been securely placed on the movement.

The key hangs from a lovely antiqued silver (gun-metal) link chain with lobster clasp.

The chain length is: 20-inches long.

The key measures: 3-inches tall by 7/8-inches wide.

Skeleton Key Watch Movement Silver Filigree Blue Topaz Crystal Vintage Pendant

skeleton key watch movement silver filigree blue topaz crystal  close up by Maria Sparks

skeleton key watch movement silver filigree blue topaz crystal close up by Maria Sparks

skeleton key watch movement silver filigree blue topaz crystal by Maria Sparks

skeleton key watch movement silver filigree blue topaz crystal by Maria Sparks


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Skeleton Key Necklace Description

This handmade, one of a kind Steampunk necklace features: A genuine antique circa 1900’s Victorian, silver skeleton key with original patina.

I’ve a adorned the key with an antique 1930’s ladies “Elgin” wrist watch movement mounted on an ornate, antiqued sterling silver over brass filigree accent.

The watch movement itself is exquisite. The combination of satin finished steel plates, 17 brilliant genuine ruby jewels with exposed gold brass gears and cogs, make for a gorgeous pendant!

I’ve embellished the timepiece with an antique steel pocket watch gear, set with a faceted Topaz blue Swarovski crystal stone, which has been securely placed on the movement.

The key hangs from a lovely, soldered antiqued silver (gun-metal) oval and round link chain with lobster clasp.

The chain length is: 24-inches long.

The key measures: 3-1/2 inches tall by 3/4 inches wide.

Skeleton Key Watch Movement Gears Silver Filigree Ruby Red Crystal Pendant

skeleton key watch movement gears silver filigree ruby red crystal pendant  close up by Maria Sparks

skeleton key watch movement gears silver filigree ruby-red crystal pendant close up by Maria Sparks

skeleton key watch movement gears silver filigree ruby red crystal pendant by Maria Sparks

skeleton key watch movement gears silver filigree ruby-red crystal pendant by Maria Sparks


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Skeleton Key Necklace Description

This handmade, one of a kind Steampunk necklace features: A genuine antique circa 1900’s Victorian, silver skeleton key with original patina.

I’ve a adorned the key with an antique 1960’s ladies Swiss made, wrist watch movement mounted on an ornate, antiqued sterling silver over brass filigree accent.

The watch mechanism displays brilliant genuine ruby jewels, exposed gold gears, highly polished steel wheels and decorative burnished steel gear plates.

I’ve embellished the timepiece with an antique steel pocket watch gear, set with a ruby-red faceted Swarovski crystal stone, which has been securely placed on the movement.

The key hangs from a lovely antiqued silver (gun-metal) rolo link chain with lobster clasp.

The chain length is: 20-inches long.

The key measures: 3-inches tall by 7/8-inches wide.

Skeleton Key Watch Movement Gear Silver Filigree Pearl Crystal Pendant

skeleton key watch movement gear silver filigree pearl crystal pendant close up by Maria Sparks

skeleton key watch movement gear silver filigree pearl crystal pendant close up by Maria Sparks

skeleton key watch movement gear silver filigree pearl crystal pendant by Maria Sparks

skeleton key watch movement gear silver filigree pearl crystal pendant by Maria Sparks


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Skeleton Key Necklace Description

This handmade, one of a kind Steampunk necklace features: A genuine antique circa 1900’s Victorian, silver skeleton key with original patina.

I’ve a adorned the key with an antique 1920’s ladies “Bulova” wrist watch movement mounted on an ornate, antiqued sterling silver over brass filigree accent.

This exquisite, Swiss made vintage watch movement was produced by the world-renowned, Bulova Watch Co. Beautifully designed and well finished, these movements display brilliant genuine ruby jewels, exposed gold gears and highly polished steel plates.

I’ve embellished the timepiece with an antique steel pocket watch gear, set with a faceted Swarovski crystal stone, which has been securely placed on the movement.

Two hand wire wrapped genuine pearls attach the key to a lovely, soldered antiqued silver (gun-metal) oval and round link chain with lobster clasp.

The chain length is: 22-inches long.

The key measures: 3-1/2 inches tall by 1-1/4 inches wide.

Skeleton Key Watch Movement Gears Silver Filigree Blue Swarovski Crystal Pendant


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Skeleton Key Necklace Description

This necklace is a perfect addition to your jewelry collection and the ideal keepsake. This handmade, one of a kind Steampunk necklace features, A genuine antique circa 1900’s Victorian, silver skeleton key, with original patina.

I’ve a adorned the key with an antique 1940’s ladies 17-ruby jewel, Swiss made wristwatch mounted on antiqued sterling silver over brass filigree.

The watch movement is embellished with a watch gear, set with a blue faceted Swarovski crystal stone, which has been securely placed on the movement.

The key hangs from a lovely ornate antiqued silver toggle clasp attached to a 24-inch long, oval link chain. The necklace is unique and easy to wear due to the toggle clasp being in front, making it incredibly functional and decorative.

The key measures: 3-inches long.

Materials used for these Skeleton key Necklaces:

  •  Antique skeleton key
  • Watch movement
  • Swarovski crystal
  • Steampunk pendant
  • Antiqued silver filigree
  • Vintage watch parts
  • Soldered gun-metal chain
  • Lobster clasp
  • Antique Victorian Skeleton key
  • Aquamarine blue faceted Swarovski crystal
  • Gold Bulova Watch movement
  • Sterling silver over brass filigree

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