Large Celluloid Figa with 9K Gold Cap and 14K Gold Bail
Located in Venice, CA
has 5 mm bail. It weighs 4.3 grams. Unmarked, the cap tests as 9k gold and the bail tests as 14k gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, 9k Gold
Large Celluloid Figa with 9K Gold Cap and 14K Gold Bail
Located in Venice, CA
has 5 mm bail. It weighs 4.3 grams. Unmarked, the cap tests as 9k gold and the bail tests as 14k gold
14k Gold, 9k Gold
Dark Brown Celluloid Figa with 9K Gold Cap and 14K Gold Bail
Located in Venice, CA
has 5 mm bail. It weighs 2.3 grams. Unmarked, the cap tests as 9k gold and the bail tests as 14k gold
14k Gold, 9k Gold
Reddish Brown Celluloid Figa with 9K Gold Cap and 14K Gold Bail
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1920’s, this celluloid Figa is beautifully carved with 9k gold detailing and a 14k gold
14k Gold, 9k Gold
Figa Hand Lapis Lazuli Charm Pendant with 14K Gold Bail, Mid-20th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
A beautiful figa hand charm made of Lapis and set with a 14 karat gold bail. The hand is nicely
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Antique Pietra Dura Butterfly Charm of 18k Gold, Circa 1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
carefully converted into a charm, now fitted with a 14k gold bail for versatile wear. The charm measures
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Red Coral, Amethyst & Diamond Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Pasadena, CA
by Amethyst and Diamond Details in a 14K Gold Bail Mounting. Total Weight: Approx. 6 grams.
14K Gold (56), Blue Guilloche Enamel, Crystal Egg-shaped Soviet Vintage Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
blue guilloche enamel, beautifully detailed throughout & featuring 14K gold bail. Adorned with top
Crystal, 14k Gold, Enamel
$1,598Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold 1.86ctw Round Diamond Dual Circle Door Knocker Dangle Slide Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Yellow Gold w/ 14k Gold Bail Weight: 6.7 Grams Chain Type: Not Included Pendant Height: 32.9mm (1.2
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gemstone Love Knot Pendant of 14k Gold, Circa 1950
Located in Lewisburg, PA
transformed with the addition of a 14k gold bail. The design features two entwined circles, a timeless emblem
14k Gold
Antique Pearl Crescent Pendant of 14k Gold, Circa 1910
Located in Lewisburg, PA
, later transformed with the addition of a 14k gold bail for modern wear. The crescent is adorned with
Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
$276Sale Price|20% Off
Floral Heart Pendant in 14k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
. It is finished with a polished 14k gold bail, ready to be worn on your favorite chain. A timeless
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
13.57ct 14K Hand Carved Natural Colombian Emerald Rough Horse Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
elegant side profile is adorned with a 14k gold bail and a sparkling diamond accent, capturing the grace
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rock Crystal Charm of 14k Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Lewisburg, PA
with a custom 14k gold bail, preserving its antique charm while enhancing its versatility. The design
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Coral Hand Necklace of 14k Gold, Circa 1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
suspends three petite charms — a shoe, a dog, and a revolver. The pendant’s 14k gold bail is a later
Coral, 14k Gold
Estate 14k Jade Heart Motif Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
features a small hole, through which a 14k gold bail is looped. The bail would allow the piece to easily be
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
FLUORITE MUSHROOM PENDANT with EMERALDS, PINK TOURMALINE & 14K GOLD
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
one-of-a-kind pendant that measures 1” in length (excluding 14k gold bail). This magical fungi
Emerald, Tourmaline, Fluorite, 14k Gold
$8,784Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold 3.49ctw Diamond Textured Layered Flower Enhancer Pendant Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Gold all w/ 14k Gold Bail, Pin & Baskets Total Weight: 33.63 Grams Overall Height: 47.2mm (1.8
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,998Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gold Heart Madeira Citrine w/ Diamond Sapphire & Pearl Dangle Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
- White Color - 7x5.5mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ 14k Gold Bail Total Weight: 14.66
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Pendant with Emeralds, (hidden) Diamond and 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
round emerald bezeled in 14k gold and a top 8x6mm oval emerald with a custom 14k gold bail. This piece
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Griffin on Onyx Conversion Necklace of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
bracelet and has been thoughtfully transformed with the addition of a custom 14k gold bail. The design
Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond and Enamel Bird Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
transformed with the addition of a 14k gold bail for modern wear. The jewel depicts a finely detailed gold
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Pietra Dura Butterfly Necklace of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
gold bail, preserving its Old World elegance while enhancing its versatility. Suspended from an 18.75
14k Gold
Antique Diamond Pharaoh Conversion Necklace of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
original pin findings and the addition of a diamond surmount and 14k gold bail, preserving its historical
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Gemstone Flower Pendant of Silver and 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
through the addition of a 14 karat gold bail and bezel, allowing this historic element to be worn as a
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Dog Paw Pendant, Turquoise with Diamonds, Emerald & 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
pendants measure 3/4” in diameter. The 14k gold bail latches open (see in pictures) so this pendant can
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Turquoise Conversion Pendant of 14k Gold, Circa 1870-1890
Located in Lewisburg, PA
, backed by a luxurious domed 14k gold panel, and finished with a custom 14k gold bail for modern
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
Dog Paw Pendant, Moonstone with Diamonds, Pink Tourmaline & 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. The pendants measure 3/4” in diameter. The 14k gold bail latches open (see in pictures) so this
Diamond, Moonstone, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
14k Gold Black Onyx Dog Paw Pendant by Designer Jen Proudman
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. Custom 14k gold bail. These special pendants are an exclusive collection with 50% of profits going
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond Ruby and Onyx Insect Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
converted with the addition of an antique silver-topped 14k gold bail. The jewel features a finely rendered
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Antique Agate Anchor Pendant of 9ct Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Lewisburg, PA
original pin and adding a solid 14k gold bail to preserve both form and historical character. The result is
Agate, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Reverse Painted Crystal Flower Necklace of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
transformed with the removal of the pin findings and the addition of a 14k gold bail. The jewel features a
Crystal, 14k Gold, Enamel
$3,992Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Yellow Gold GIA 1.6ctw Round Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Nugget Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Nugget w/ 14k Gold Bail Total Weight: 16.52 Grams Chain Type: Not Included Pendant
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Reverse Painted Crystal Flower Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
removed the pin findings and added a custom 14K gold bail, giving the artwork new life as a wearable
Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond Star Conversion Pendant, Circa 1910
Located in Lewisburg, PA
transformed for modern wear with the addition of a 14k gold bail. The design features a finely crafted silver
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Renaissance Enamel Winged Cherub Pendant of 22ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
pendant by adding a hidden 14k gold bail. Verified as Renaissance-era via XRF testing, it shines today as
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Bohemian Garnet Pansy Pendant
Located in Lewisburg, PA
carat (5-6k) gold with a 14k gold bail. The garnets display deep, wine-red tones and are closely set to
Garnet, 14k Gold
Gübelin Swiss 18K Gold Textured Modernist Pendant with Diamond, 1970s
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Miami, FL
. Crafted in 18K yellow gold (with a 14K gold bail), the pendant features an intricate openwork design of
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Greek Key Pendant of 14k Gold - Circa 1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
replaced with a custom 14K gold bail, allowing the piece to be worn as a pendant while retaining its period
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Anchor Pendant of Onyx Diamond & Pearl, Circa 1860
Located in Lewisburg, PA
original pin stem was carefully removed and replaced with a custom 14k gold bail, preserving the integrity
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Star Pendant, Circa 1980
Located in Lewisburg, PA
14k gold bail set with a brilliant diamond, adding a touch of refined sparkle. Originally part of a
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Renaissance Revival Charm of 18k and 14k Gold, Circa 1870-1890
Located in Lewisburg, PA
14k gold bail, allowing it to be worn as a pendant while preserving the integrity, scale, and historic
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Garnet and Diamond Pendant, Circa 1860-1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
transformed elements from a broken 19th-century necklace into a timeless jewel by adding a 14k gold bail. The
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Edwardian French 18K Gold and Platinum Mother of God Pendant with Diamond Halo
Located in Venice, CA
” across and weighs 5.79 grams. We’ve added a 14k gold bail that is 5.5 x 8 mm. The pendant is marked with
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 10K Gold Elk Head BPOE Lodge Pendant Charm
Located in Venice, CA
piece was originally a cuff link that we converted by removing the back and adding a 14k gold bail. The
Diamond, 10k Gold
Antique Gemstone Giardinetti Flower Basket Conversion Necklace
Located in Lewisburg, PA
addition of a 14k gold bail. The floral design sparkles with rose cut diamonds, a teardrop-shaped pink
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 14k Gold Enameled Fox Pendant with Diamond Halo Signature Piece
Located in Venice, CA
halo and 14k gold bail to covert the piece into a cunning pendant! The clever fox is full of charm
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold Green Apple Jade Circle Pendant Necklace with VS1 Diamonds
Located in Portland, OR
stone: Green Apple Nephrite Jade Primary stone dimension: 10.11 mm * 10.11 mm Material: 14K Gold Bail
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Hinged Enhancer Bail - 14k Clip
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Hinged Enhancer Bail Measurements Tall (from extended
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Small Dagger Pendant/Charm with Flexible Bail
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and detailed, this 14K yellow gold dagger pendant charm features a finely sculpted blade with
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Detailed Work Sneaker Shoe Charm Pendant w/ Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 7 Grams Chain Type: Not Included Width: 8.2mm (0.32
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$878Sale Price|27% Off
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Detailed Sneaker Lucky Charm Pendant w/ Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 7 Grams Chain Type: Not Included Width: 8.2mm (0.32
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Honey Translucent Amber Oval Pendant with 14K White Gold Bail
Located in Pasadena, CA
, translucent glow that shows off the stone’s natural character. The 14K white gold bail adds a subtle touch of
14k Gold
$1,198Sale Price|27% Off
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Handmade Swivel Bail Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - 0.12ctw (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Pendant & Chain - 14k White Gold Baskets Weight
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Yellow Gold Bail Engraved Pear Shape Natural Aquamarine Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
14 Kt. yellow gold bail (chain not included) In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Bail Hand Carved Dragon Angel Skin Coral Pendant
Located in New York, NY
angle. The pendant is topped with a gold bail, ready to be worn on a favorite chain. A bold and
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$798Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage GIA Carved Apple Green Jade Pendant w/ 14k Yellow Gold Swivel Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
Details Below for Complete Info ** Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Bail Weight: 4.52 Grams Overall Width
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.95ct Zambian Emerald Pendant with Clip-On Diamond Bail 14K Gold R4481
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K gold pendant set with a stunning emerald in the center, finished with a diamond
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
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.
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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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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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.