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14k Gold cross pendant with diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k Gold cross pendant with diamonds. Religious Cross Necklace pendant. Sipmle cross pendant. Tiny
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Gold Cross Pendant with Multicolor gemstones
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold cross pendant with orange opals and chrome diopsides. Cross pendant necklace
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Cross Pendant with rainbow gemstones
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Cross pendant with natural colored stones: amethysts and tsavorite (green garnet
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Turquoise and 14K Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Victorian 14 karat yellow gold cross pendant created with turquoise cabochon stones
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Renaissance Revival 14K Gold Cross Pendant - Unisex - E.U. - C.1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Renaissance Revival 14K yellow gold cross pendant - featuring an embossed laurel leaf
Category

Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver and 14K Gold Cross Pendant with Rose-Cut Diamonds, Circa 1850
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This elegant antique cross pendant is a refined example of mid-19th century devotional jewelry
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Italian 14k Gold Cross Pendant with Rolo Chain For Men only made to order.
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
, ready to make a lasting impression. • Gold 14k •Pendant width 30 mm •Pendant height 46 mm •Necklace
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Russian Diamond Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant
Located in New York City, NY
Fine diamond, enamel and 14K gold cross pendant of Russian origin, circa early 20th century. It
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Russian Enamel Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique enamel 14k gold cross pendant made during the imperial russian 1904/1907s 4cm lenght
Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

14K Yellow Gold Box Chain with Cross Pendant #14870
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This 14K yellow gold box chain is paired with a beautiful 14K gold cross pendant! Chain length: 16
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Russian Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique large russian 14k gold cross pendant with engraved detailed work on front written on the
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

14K White Gold Cross Pendant Chain Necklace #16466
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Cross Pendant Chain Necklace This beautiful piece features a gorgeous 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Chain and Cross
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace This gorgeous yellow gold chain is paired with a
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 1880s Russian Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian 14k gold cross pendant engraved on back (spasi sokhrani) or save and protect cross
Category

Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace #15893
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace This gorgeous 14K gold cross pendant
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cross Jesus Pendant on a 14k Yellow Gold Rope Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cross Jesus Pendant on a 14k Yellow Gold Rope Necklace This stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Textured Cross Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Feel confident and powerful in this 14k gold necklace enhancer! This necklace pendant is incredibly
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Yellow Gold Crucifix Pendant - 14k Cross
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Crucifix, Cross Measurements Tall (from stationary bails
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Cross Pendant Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #17862
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant This 14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant exudes timeless elegance and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #17862
14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #17862
H 0.06 in W 0.75 in L 1.25 in
Pearl Cross Pendant 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Pearl Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Number of Stones: 13 Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Celtic Cross Pendant #21051
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Celtic Cross Pendant- This elegant 14k yellow gold cross pendant combines timeless
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Celtic Cross Pendant #21051
14K Yellow Gold Celtic Cross Pendant #21051
H 0.04 in W 0.83 in L 1.44 in
Yellow Gold Cross Duo Pendant - 14k Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Cross Duo, Faith Measurements Tall (from stationary bail
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multicolor gemstones cross pendant in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multicolor cross pendant in 14k gold. Sapphire cross pendant. Cross pendant necklace for woman
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

14K Yellow Gold Textured Cross Pendant #19599
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace- This pendant features a cross design with a textured
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Large Cross Pendant #19606
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant This elegant cross pendant is crafted from 14k yellow gold
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Large Cross Pendant #19606
14K Yellow Gold Large Cross Pendant #19606
H 0.2 in W 1.19 in L 1.84 in
Yellow Gold Crucifix Pendant - 14k Cross Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Theme: Crucifix, Cross, Faith Measurements Tall
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Budded Cross Pendant - 14k Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Budded Cross, Faith Features: Milgrain Detailing
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Mariners Cross Anchor Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Mariners Cross Anchor Pendant This stunning Mariners Cross Anchor Pendant is in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 3D Cross Pendant #17437
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold 3D Cross Pendant  Elegant cross pendant in 3D 14K yellow gold. Hallmark: 14K D
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 3D Cross Pendant #17437
14K Yellow Gold 3D Cross Pendant #17437
H 0.12 in W 0.56 in L 1.1 in
14K Yellow Gold Celtic Cross Pendant #17191
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Celtic Cross Pendant - This intricate cross pendant serves as a meaningful
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Celtic Cross Pendant #17191
14K Yellow Gold Celtic Cross Pendant #17191
H 0.06 in W 0.75 in L 1.31 in
Sapphire Cross Pendant in 14k Gold, Sapphire and Pearls Cross
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gold cross pendant with sapphire and pearls. Sapphire cross pendant in 14k gold. Sapphire and
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14K Yellow & White Gold Cross Pendant #17343
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow & White Gold Cross Pendant This gorgeous cross pendant is crafted from 14K yellow and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow & White Gold Cross Pendant #16208
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow & White Gold Cross Pendant This gorgeous cross pendant is crafted from 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Stripe Cross Pendant - 14k Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Stripe Cross, Faith Features: Hollow Construction
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This incredible 14k yellow gold pendant is made with natural sapphires and a bright white diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant 0.25ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold and diamond cross pendant. Test 57.5% gold using an XRF metals analyzer. The pendant
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #18090
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant This gorgeous cross pendant was meticulously crafted from 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Budded Cross Pendant - 14k Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Budded Cross, Faith Features: Open Cut Detailing
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
From our estate collection, this beautiful diamond cross pendant is made of 14K white gold. The
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant .68cttw 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Diamond Clarity: VS2 Diamond Cut: Round Number of Diamonds: 48 Pendant Material: 14k White Gold Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant 1.50cttw 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Diamond Clarity: VS2/SI1 Diamond Cut: Round Pendant Material: 14k White Gold Dimensions of Pendant: 38mm x
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant 1.65cttw 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Diamond Clarity: VS2/SI1 Diamond Cut: Round Number of Diamonds: 54 Pendant Material: 14k White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Cross Necklace Christ Cross Pendant Religious Jesus Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Diamond Cross Pendant Communion Gift
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Diamond Cross Pendant Communion Gift
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tiny Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Two Tone Cross Diamond Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite 14k two-tone gold cross pendant is a stunning expression of faith and elegance
Category

1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Cross Pendant, Centered with 0.09 Carats of a
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Satin-Finished Cross Pendant, Imprinted with the Word "Jerusalem
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Total Weight: 33.3 Grams Cross and Bail diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Total Weight: 14.3 Grams Cross and Bail diameter: 2.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Reversible Open Cross Pendant #20317
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Reversible Open Cross Pendant This 14k yellow gold reversible cross charm offers a
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Large 14K Yellow Gold Opal Cross Pendant
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love a vintage cross!! This beauty is a large yet classic statement piece. Pendant
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Cross pendant 14k pink gold 2.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold pendant in the shape of a cross with Jesus - 2.5 grams - 6.5 cm x 3.0 cm detailed
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Antique 1870s Dutch High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Topaz Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this elegant cross pendant features a radiant arrangement of sparkling
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14k White Gold 0.15 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Matte 14k white gold cross pendant. Features six flush-set round diamonds. Dimensions: 30 x 19 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Solid Gold Cross Diamond Necklace Cross Charm Pendant Religious Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cross Diamond Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold / White Gold / Rose Gold. Delicate dainty cross charm
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Scrollwork Cross Pendant - 14k Faith Etched
By Michael Anthony
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Michael Anthony Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Scrollwork Cross, Faith Features
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Gold Cross Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 14k gold cross pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 316 vintage or 578 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 14k gold cross pendant from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a 14k gold cross pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by LB Exclusive, Oshi Jewels and Five Star Jewelry are consistently popular. A 14k gold cross pendant of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 608, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 14k gold cross pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 14k Gold Cross Pendant?

Prices for a 14k gold cross pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $110 and can go as high as $45,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,124.

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.

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.

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