Pave Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Moon Pendant Necklace Natural Garnet Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, IN
Pave Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Moon Pendant Necklace Natural Garnet Gemstone Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- NEMJ-1772-GRNT Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Net Weight - 4.3...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 0.85ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is sculpted in 14k rose gold.
Garnet, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Heart-Shaped 0.90ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This garnet pendant is crafted in 14k solid gold. Customization: We offer exquisite designs in a variety of metal finishes, including White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold, to perfe...
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Georgian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Rose Gold Glass
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Georgian pendant has been handcrafted out of 14K yellow and rose gold towards the end of the 18th century.
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Black Diamond Tsavorite Green Garnet Cross Pendant 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.6 Grams Pendant Measurements: 2.10" x 1.70" Turquoise Count: 1 oval cabochon turquoise Turquoise Measurem...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Walter Bauscher 14K Gold, Rock Crystal, Garnet, and Diamond Figural Face Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Professionally tests at: 14k Gemstone Measurements: 7 garnets: ca. 2.6 - 2.7 mm diameter 1 diamond: ca. 3.3 mm diameter Measurements: Height: ca. 50.2 mm Width: ca. 26.4 mm Depth: ...
Diamond, Garnet, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Garnet Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Trumbull, CT
Set in 14K yellow gold and has a decorative under-gallery.
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Gold Garnet Opal Pearl and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Chandelier Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Size: 31 mm. (w) x 47 mm.
Pearl, Opal, Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Solid Gold Natural Pearl and Garnet Heart Shape Vintage Style Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Size: 25 mm. (w) x 40 mm.
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Natural Mandarin Garnet Stone 0.83 cts in 14K White Gold Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the vibrant allure of natural Mandarin garnet with this exquisite pendant, beautifully set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Mandarin Garnet Stone 0.56 cts in 14K White Gold Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Details SKU 1477 Metal type 14K White Gold Center Stone Mandarin Garnet Side Stones Diamonds Report N/A Necklace Length 16in Pendant Width 9mm Pendant Depth 5mm Pendant Height 12mm ...
Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Solitaire Pendant Necklace 18 1/2" 14k Kite 2.55ct Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 2.55ct Cut: Kite Total Carats: 2.55ct Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Diamond Cut Cable Necklace Style: Ch...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural 0.85ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is sculpted in 14k solid gold.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Le Vian Rhodolite Garnet Quartz Pendant Necklace 18" - Rose Gold 14k 2.50ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $1,799 Brand: Le Vian Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Rhodolite Garnet Carat(s): 2.00ct Cut: oval checkerboard Natural Chocolate quartz Cara...
Garnet, Quartz, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Horse Equestrian Hat Crop Garnet 14K Pearl Charm Pendant Necklace Hunting Riding
Located in New York, NY
THE PENDANT IN 14K GOLD DATING TO C1900. What a wonderful piece for equestrians, riding, lovers of horses, hunting, and horse racing.
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Round 1.5 ct Garnet Twist Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The fluid elegance of this lustrous 14K Solid Gold infinity twist pendant evokes a feminine vibe.
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Victorian Bohemian Garnet Necklace1
Located in Seattle, WA
Indulge in the historical beauty of this Victorian garnet necklace, featuring a stunning garnet pendant surrounded by five matching garnet clusters all set in 14k yellow gold.
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,064Sale Price|20% Off
Garnet Solitaire Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Garnet Solitaire Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold This necklace is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a single oval garnet set in a simple solitaire-style design. The garnet display...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,184Sale Price|25% Off
1980's Heart Shaped Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot 14k Gold Necklace Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our delightful 80's Heart Shaped Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot 14K Gold Necklace Pendant. This dainty and colorful pendant showcases a charming blend of heart-cut am...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
NEW 14k White Gold GIA 5.22ct Emerald Step Cut Rhodolite Garnet Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Rhodolite Garnet - Emerald Step Cut - Claw Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - 12.05x8.31x4.93mm - 5.22ct (exact, certified) ** See Certification Detai...
Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Dutch 14K Gold Mourning Pendant with Jet & Garnets, Circa 1860-1890
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Dutch 14 karat gold mourning pendant features a faceted black jet drop accented with natural garnets and refined cannetille filigree work. The elongated jet body is cut...
Garnet, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.03ct Diamond and Garnet Pendant Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
It holds a looped-style pendant, like a lazy figure 8, decorated with diamonds and a gorgeous round-shaped garnet.Offered brand new, this LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.03 ct Diamond ...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Bezel-Set Round 2.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an elegant statement.
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Garnet Floral Pin Brooch Pendant w/ 30" Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Garnets - Rose Cut - Prong & Bezel Set - Deep Red Color Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.71 Grams Chain Type: 0.7mm Curb Link Chain...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet Bezel Set Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Pretty raspberry colored garnet bezel set and attached to a rope chain. Great everyday or layering necklace. In very good condition. Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: Necklace len...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Orange Garnet and Diamond Two Toned Pendant and Chain in 14k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow and White Gold Total Weight: 3.1 Grams Chain Length: 18" Diamond Count: 4 brilliant cut Diamond Clarity: H-I Diamond Color: VS ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural 3.5ct Garnet Drop Pendant with Trio Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 14K Solid Gold, this solitaire garnet pendant hangs from a single bale.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Garnet Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique, American Civil War era, yellow gold pendant/brooch with stylized leaf motifs that appear to open up revealing at the center a cluster of natural vivid pink/red Almandine gar...
Garnet, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 11.68 ct Garnet Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Rectangular Cushion Garnet (Prasiolite) PendantJanuary Birthstone Pendant for Women: Garnet is the January birthstone and the traditional gemstone ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN 14kGold Garnet "Caracas" & Ruby Garnet Mother Of pearl Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Signature Caracas necklace consists of: - 34" length total - 14k solid cable gold chain - 14k solid gold 4-6 mm beads - garnet grade AAA+ faceted beads This new Signature Mother-of-...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Garnet and Gold Cannetille Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A n antique 9th century gold cannetille work pendant set with a drop shaped faceted garnet stone. The cannetille work is delicately made by hand. In the Netherlands they also call th...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Heart Shaped Red Garnet & Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:2.839g, Diamond:0.17ct, Garnet:3.61ct,
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Demantoid Garnet Pearl and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique gemstone pendant has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Angara Natural Trillion and Pear 1.3 ct Garnet Drop Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The shimmering diamond creates a striking contrast with the intense red garnets. Designed in 14K Solid Gold, this garnet two stone pendant captivates with its luxurious charm.
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Gold and Garnet Saint Esprit Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Gold and Garnet Saint Esprit Dove (Holy Spirit) Pendant from the 19th Century set in pinkish gold with enamel accents. Old closed back settings with garnets and pink tourmaline? ston...
Garnet, 14k Gold
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Garnet and Diamond Flower Necklace – 42cm
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Details: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Gemstones: 6 Heart-Shaped Rhodolite Garnets (5.75ct total) Diamonds: 6 Round Brilliant Diamonds (0.23ct total) Pendant Diameter: 18mm Chain Length: 4...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Oval 1.45 ct Garnet XO Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Crafted in 14K Solid Gold, this solitaire garnet pendant resembles the trendy XO sign.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Pink Shell Pendant with Diamond and Red Garnet
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Shell pendant with natural diamonds and red garnet gemstone, set in 14k gold.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Emerald-Cut 1.2 ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite garnet diamond pendant is an imposing beauty in 14K Solid Gold.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Bezel-Set 3.5 ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dangling teardrop pendant is designed in 14K Solid Gold.January Birthstone Pendant for Women: Garnet is the January birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 2nd, 15t...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 15.46 ct Garnet Pendant in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Art Deco Inspired Garnet PendantJanuary Birthstone Pendant for Women: Garnet is the January birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 2n...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 6.31 ct Garnet Halo Pendant in 14K Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scalloped cutwork on the sides and the floral pattern on the back add to the allure of this garnet pendant.January Birthstone Pendant for Women: Garnet is the January birthstone and ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
$705Sale Price|40% Off
Aquamarine and Garnet Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This unique aquamarine and garnet pendant necklace showcases a beautiful blend of rich gold tones and vibrant gemstones. The pendant features a 24k gold inlay design, paired with an ...
Aquamarine, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Cut Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold Drop Pendant with Removable Garnet Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Weights & Measurements: > Pendant length: 25.3mm (just about one inch) > Pendant width (at widest point): 8.1mm > Pendant depth (at thickest point): 6mm > Diamond: 3.1mm (approx....
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Hessonite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...
Antique Gold Garnets and Oriental Pearls Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique 14-karat gold locket pendant is a truly stunning and rare piece, perfect for collectors of fine antique jewelry. The front of the pendant features an intricate diamond-s...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Garnet and Glass Heart Necklace on 14k Gold Chain
Located in Lewisburg, PA
The pendant is a copper-silver alloy with a 14k gold bail and measures approximately 1.75 inches from the top of the bail to the bottom by 1.25 inches wide and is suspended from an 1...
Garnet, 14k Gold
Orange Shell Pendant with Natural Diamonds and Red Garnet
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Shell pendant with natural diamonds and red garnet gemstone, set in 14k gold.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Pink Shell Pendant with Natural Diamonds and Red Garnet
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Shell pendant with natural diamonds and red garnet gemstone, set in 14k gold.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Round Garnet and Diamond Two Stone Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: The garnet's dynamic red radiance is beautifully combined with the diamond's ethereal sparkle on this graceful two stone pendant .
Diamond, Garnet, Gold
“Antique 14k Gold Demantoid Garnet Pendant Brooch, Moscow Circa 1900”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 14k gold pendant and brooch made in moscow city 1900s with natural green demantoid garnet with an estimate weight of 2.5 carats and floral enamel 6.5cm l...
Antique 14K Gold Garnet Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique late 19th century garnet necklace set with a 14 karat gold worked clasp. The necklace consists of three strands strung with faceted garnet stones. The gold repousse clasp ...
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Garnet Chandelier Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
It's going to be hard to let this piece go!! It really just has everything an Antique lover can possible want in a piece! And it is GORGEOUS! Crafted in 14K Yellow Gold, the neck...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
1.48 Carat Round Garnet & Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
This pendant is set in 14K Yellow Gold, and the diameter measures out at 9MM.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Garnet Victorian Style Pendant in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A captivating piece that evokes both passion and elegance. At the heart of the pendant, the deep red garnet symbolizes love and strength, its rich hue mirroring the intensity of a bl...
Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.48 Carat Round Garnet & Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
This pendant is set in 14K White Gold, and the diameter measures out at 9MM.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.50 Carat Garnet Pearl White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Mid Century pendant necklace with a 4.50 carat Emerald cut center garnet with four cultured accent pearls in 14k white gold. 18.75 inches in length. 1 rectangular brownish r...
Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tangerine Garnet and White Sapphire Vintage Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Tangerine Garnet Pave Heart Gold Pendant. Hand set with round Tangerine Garnets, approx. 5.55tcw and accented with White Sapphires, approx. 0.21tcw.
Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 53.40 carat total weight garnet 14k yellow gold necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique necklace glows with 53.40 carats of richly hued garnets in ornate 14k yellow gold, offering an opulent expression of Victorian grandeur.
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$732Sale Price|40% Off
German Kabirski Hector Singular Edition Silver Pendant with Red Garnet
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Metal: 925 Silver, Nickel-Free, Hypoallergenic, Safe for Sensitive Skin Gemstones: Garnet Plating: Black Ruthenium, 14K Gold Width 65 mm Length 75 mm Weight 26.38 g
Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
“Antique 14k Gold Heart Pendant Brooch with 6ct Bohemian Garnets, 1930”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Europe 1930s heart pendant and brooch in 14k gold centered with natural bohemian cut garnets with an estimate weight of 6 carats and total gold weight 14 grams heart lenght 4cm
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.
Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.
Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.
Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.
Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.
Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today on 1stDibs.
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.