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Unbranded in 14K Yellow Gold Bail Pendant with Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Unbranded Pendant with Bail
Material 14K Yellow gold
Pendant width 20.7mm
Length with bail 32mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Cabachon Hinged Bail Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
clean bezel and hinged bail.
Photos also show pendant on 18 Karat Gold 1.1mm Cable Chain, 18/20
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum 8.35ctw Trillion Amethyst & Diamond Bail Pendant & 18" Cable Link Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
(0.63") (at the amethyst, prong to prong)
Overall Height (w/ bail): 24.2mm (0.95")
Thickness: 8.2mm (at
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
H 0.95 in W 0.63 in L 18 in
Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Domed Oval Polished Lapis w/ Diamond Bail Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Height (w/ bail): 57.2mm (2.2")
Height (w/o bail): 45.4mm (1.7")
Width: 32.3mm (1.2")
Thickness: 15.6mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
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H 2.2 in W 1.2 in
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Cabachon Hinged Bail Pendant with Cable Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Cabachon Hinged Ball Pendant, with its striking blue hue, is
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
W 0.5 in D 0.33 in L 0.7 in
One of a kind Classic Carved Bone Sailors Hook on 18K and Diamonds Bail Pendant
By Alison Nagasue AKN Design
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Iconic Sailors Hook in Vintage hand carved bone with a night sky sparkle diamond bail handmade in
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1 in L 2.5 in
Roman Glass & 21k Gold Drop Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
custom 21 k gold pendant with gold bead accents and 21 k gold bail. Pendant measures 1 7/8" tall
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Roman Widow's Mite Coin, 22kt Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
to 76 BC) Prutah to 200 AD, set in a custom 22k gold bezel with 22kt gold bail. Pendant measures
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, Bronze
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Milky Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye's 47.3-carat milky Aquamarine oval cabochon pendant is a true One-of-a-Kind piece handcrafted
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
A Winged Pegasus Coin in 22kt Gold Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
gold bail. Pendant features a winged Pegasus, standing right with raised foot, with COS IIII above
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, Silver
14k Yellow Gold 2.65ctw Channel Set Round Cut Diamond Large Open Heart Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Chain Type: Not Included
Pendant Width: 29.6mm (1.1")
Pendant Height: 40mm (4.5") (including bail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 4.5 in W 1.1 in
Emily Armenta Heraldic Bloodstone 18 Karat Gold and 925 Silver Pendant Necklace
By Emily Armenta
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Silver, and White & Black Diamond Bezel
Pendant Length = 35 mm w/o Bail
Pendant Width = 20 mm
Unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Natasha C 18K Gold Diamond Pierced Puffed Heart Pendant Textured Rope Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Pendant Height: 36mm (1.4 in) (including bail)
Pendant Width: 31.2mm (1.2 in)
Pendant Thickness: 11.4mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 1.4 in W 1.2 in L 16 in
Antique Platinum Citrine Teal Sapphire & Old Cut Diamond Teardrop Pendant Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
(0.59") (at the citrine)
Pendant Height: 53.1mm (2") (including bail)
Pendant Thickness: 10.1mm (at the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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H 2 in W 0.59 in L 20 in
1OZ 22K Fine Gold American Eagle Lady Liberty Medallion w. Diamond Halo
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Color: G/H
Halo Setting Material: 14k Yellow Gold
Dimensions: 53mm x 40mm with bail
**Pendant Only
Category
2010s North American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold
Ancient Byzantine Bronze Coin and Diamond 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
weight 0.30 carat, SI1-SI2 clarity, G-H color) set in a 22k yellow gold pendant with hook bail. Pendant
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique Platinum .98ct GIA Round D/VS1 Diamond Solitaire Pendant & 18" Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Cable Link
Chain Length: 18 Inches
Clasp: Lobster Claw
Pendant Height: 6.8mm (0.26") (no including bail
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 14k Gold .69ct GIA Round Prong Diamond Solitaire Target Pendant & Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
") (no including bail), 13.6mm (0.53") (including bail)
Pendant Thickness: 4.5mm
Condition: Antique
Category
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 0.39 in W 0.53 in L 18 in
6.63 Carats Total Rainbow Sapphire and Halo Diamond Pendant in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sapphire colors: Assorted
Weight: 7.3 grams
Pendant Length: 35 mm (including bail)
Pendant Width: 32 mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.90 Carats Pear Shape Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Pendant 20 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 36 mm (including bail)
Pendant Width: 11.2 mm
Bail opening: Approximately 2.5 mm x 4 mm
Estate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.32 Carats Total Round Diamond Star Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond clarity: VS1-SI2
Weight: 11.8 grams
Pendant Length: 43 mm (including bail)
Pendant Width: 32 mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
French White Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
quality.
The bail's pendant is adorned with diamonds using a pavé setting. This setting style not only
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Yellow and White Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
, both of which are 18kt for a luxurious and enduring quality.
The bail's pendant is adorned with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1996 B. Kieselstein-Cord Silver Man in the Moon Pendant Braided Leather Necklace
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Montclair, NJ
Height: 32mm (1.26") (w/o bail), 38.6mm (1.52") (w/ bail)
Pendant Width: 23.7mm (0.93")
Thickness: 9.5mm
Category
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
18 Karat Sapphire Reverse Crystal Carving of Rhinocerous Family Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Sapphire bail pendant. Aprox 28 mm round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Kabana Mother of Pearl and Diamond Solitaire Open Circle Pendant in Rose Gold
By Kabana
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
bail)
Pendant Width: 18 mm
Bail opening: Approximately 3.75 mm x 8 mm
Stamped: Kabana 14K
Estate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Hand Carved Jade Pendant with 14ct Gold Bail
Located in London, GB
Beautiful
Light Green & White Handcarved Jade Pendant
with 14ct 585 Gold Swing Bail
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold
Ippolita Lollipop Medium Solitaire Turquoise Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Ippolita
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Length: 1" inch (including the bails)
Pendant Diameter: 0.75" inches
Pendant Depth: 7.05 mm
Stamped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dm 0.75 in L 18.5 in
Vintage Georg Hornemann Carved Jadeite Jade Black Onyx Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Georg Hornemann
Located in Montclair, NJ
in)
Pendant Overall Height: 93.2mm (3.67 in) (including the bail)
Pendant Thickness: 5.3mm (at the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, White Gold
H 3.67 in W 2.27 in L 38 in
Oval Cut Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, White Gold Snake Chain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Length of Chain: 20"
Chain width: 1.35 mm
Pendant Length: 25 mm (including bail)
Pendant Width: 17 mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
NEW 14k White Gold 1.15ctw GIA Pear Sapphire Solitaire Tear Drop Pendant & Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Pendant Height: 10.30mm (0.4") (including the bail)
Pendant Width: 5.83mm
Pendant Thickness: 3.30mm
Category
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
H 0.4 in W 0.2 in L 18.5 in
Colombian Emerald Diamond Halo Pendant and Diamond Enhancer Bail
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Charm pendant is handmade in Belgium the traditional way, with no casting or printing involved
Category
2010s Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.49 in D 0.24 in L 1.15 in
Vintage Halo Style with Bail 14 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
One (1) vintage pendant in white 14 karat gold (by acid test), halo style with bail, polished and
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Exquisite 17 Carat Pink Morganite and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
a pear shaped diamond encrusted bail. Pendant hangs from an 18" long 18 karat white gold chain with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
W 1.1 in D 0.45 in L 2.4 in
Lagos Caviar Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Square Pendant Necklace
By Lagos
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
-SI2
Pendant length: 28 mm (including bail)
Pendant width: 18 mm
Stamped: Lagos Caviar 925 750
Closure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby and Diamond Encrusted Vintage Heart Pendant with Diamond Bail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous and weighty vintage pendant features dozens of step cut rubies shaping the heart
Category
20th Century Portuguese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Belle Epoque Platinum European Diamond Flared Pendant & 18k Gold Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
the bail), 37.40mm (1.47") (not including the bail)
Pendant Width: 30.10mm (1.18")
Pendant Thickness
Category
Vintage 1920s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
H 2.01 in W 1.18 in L 18 in
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Cross Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pendant has 0.22 total carat weight of F/G color, VS clarity diamonds.
*Chain is not included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Cross Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pendant has 0.22 total carat weight of F/G color, VS clarity diamonds.
*Chain is not included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 45 Ct Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Pendant, Big Bail
Located in New York, NY
Vintage approximately 45 to 50 Ct Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Pendant, Big Bail
14 karat
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pendant has 0.19 total carat weight of F/G color, VS clarity diamonds.
*Chain not included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pendant has 0.19 total carat weight of F/G color, VS clarity diamonds.
*Chain not included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
New 14k Gold Gubelin Pear Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Halo Teardrop Pendant Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 11.10mm (0.43")
Pendant Height: 19mm (0.74") (including the bail), 14.30mm (0.56") (not including the
Category
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
H 0.74 in W 0.43 in L 18 in
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one-of-a-kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Turquoise & Black Enamel 1920s Cross Pendant Diamond Centre Stone & Bail
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise & Enamel Cross Pendant
Circa 1920’s
18ct Gold
Set with Fabulous Black
Category
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Enamel
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H 2.05 in W 1.11 in
1.95ct Zambian Emerald Pendant with Clip-On Diamond Bail 14K Gold R4481
Located in Osprey, FL
-accented bail that can be opened and clipped onto a chain
♥ The pendant measures 7.2mm in width, 8.3mm in
Category
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
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W 0.29 in L 0.33 in
Rubellite Red Tourmaline Pendant, 9.28 Carat Heart Shape with Diamond Set Bail
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pendant measures 15/16" from the top of the bail to the bottom of the pendant. A perfect gift for the love
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Reverse Crystal Hand painted King Charles Cavalier Pendant w Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K king charles calvalier pendant hand painted on crystal with mother of pearl backing and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Lovely Multicolored Drop Necklace Pendant of Old Roman Glass '400 AD-500 AD'
Located in Atlanta, GA
custom 21-karat gold pendant with gold bead accents and 21-karat gold bail. Pendant measures 1 7/8" tall
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
H 1.88 in W 0.57 in D 0.13 in
Halo Blue Sapphire Diamond Charm 1.57 Carat Princess Diamond Bail Gold Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
pendant is adorned with additional diamonds, further enhancing its opulence and elegance. The bail not
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k Gold SSEF Pear Teardrop Emerald Solitaire & Diamond Halo Pendant & Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
") (not including the bail), 18.90mm (0.74") (including the bail)
Pendant Width: 11.30mm (0.44")
Pendant
Category
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 0.74 in W 0.44 in L 18 in
14K White Gold GIA Burma Cherry Red Spinel & Double Diamond Halo Pendant & Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
(0.55")
Pendant Height: 23.40mm (0.92") (including the bail), 18.80mm (0.74") (not including the bail
Category
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold
H 0.92 in W 0.55 in L 16 in
New 14k Gold GIA Pear Cabochon Ruby W/ Diamond Halo Teardrop Pendant & Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 12.80mm (0.5")
Pendant Height: 18.80mm (0.74") (not including the bail), 23.60mm (0.93") (including the
Category
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
H 0.93 in W 0.5 in L 18 in
Extra Large White Opal & Scattered Diamond Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
.
The pendant features a large hinged bail, offering versatility for wearing it with different cords or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Round Moonstone Pendant with Diamond Bail on Handmade Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
iridescence of this 18 Karat Gold Round Moonstone Pendant with its diamond bail evokes tranquility and exudes
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Drama/Tragedy/Comedy 14k Rose and Yellow Gold Pendant with Swivel Diamond Bail
Located in New York, NY
Drama/Tragedy/Comedy 14k rose and yellow gold pendant with swivel diamond bail. The faces are matte
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
H 0.76 in W 0.63 in D 0.47 in
18k Gold 4.51ct GIA Colombian Pear Emerald Diamond Halo Teardrop Pendant & Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Pendant Height: 32.3mm (1.27") (including the bail), 23.2mm (0.91") (not including the bail)
Pendant Width
Category
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.27 in W 0.62 in L 18 in
14k White Gold GIA Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Milgrain Halo Pendant & Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Type: Lobster Claw
Chain Length: 18 inches
Pendant Height: 25.8mm (1.01") (including the bail), 17.1mm
Category
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
H 1.01 in W 0.61 in L 18 in
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Bails Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of bails pendants for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 31 vintage examples as well as 51 contemporary versions. 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. Contemporary and Artisan are consistently popular styles when it comes to bails pendants. Mary Gallagher, OGI Ltd and Fabergé each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 31, are particularly popular. A selection of round cut, bead and uncut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of bails pendants for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are Bails Pendants?
On average, bails pendants at 1stDibs sell for $1,300, while they’re typically $129 on the low end and $14,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
Questions About Bails Pendants
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