Malachite Gemstone Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Mushroom Charm Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Metal Composition: Solid 14K yellow gold structure for the bail and protective gemstone bezels, built over a durable 925 sterling silver back frame.
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Turquoise Gemstone Star Charm Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Metal Composition: The piece utilizes solid 14K yellow gold for the upper bail and individual diamond bezel cups, built directly over a strong 925 sterling silver back framing substr...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.34 Carat Colombian Emerald Solitaire Pendant Necklace in 14K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
8.34-carat Colombian Emerald solitaire pendant set in 14k gold basket 4-prong mounting. Comes with a detachable bail that fits any chain up to 6mm.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Carved Appel Jade Pendant, 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The jade is mounted in a 14K gold fitting with a smooth bail, allowing the carving itself to remain the true focus.
Jade, 14k Gold, Gold
Princess Cut Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Minimalist Tag Pendant Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Two-Tone Composition: Crafted with a polished 14k yellow gold main body and bail, paired with a white gold face.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900 Heart Shaped Pools of Light Locket Pendant 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: Approx. 23mm x 15mm including the bail.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 1950s Amethyst Drop Pendant in Beaded 14K Gold Frame
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Era: 1950's–1960's Gemstone: Faceted oval amethyst Setting: Openwork 14K yellow gold with beaded details Length: 4.2 cm (including bail) Style: Mid-Century Modern Stamped with a...
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Natural Coral Gemstone Cowrie Sea Shell Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a Natural Coral Gemstone Solid 14K Gold Cowrie Shell Pendant. It is an ocean-inspired fine jewelry charm that combines a genuine white sea shell with vibrant natural gem...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Collectible Oval Citrine Quartz Cluster Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A large, regal oval quartz measuring 35mm x 25mm is elegantly showcased in a heavy 14k yellow gold setting. The 95 carat quartz exhibits a captivating brownish golden hue and gracefu...
Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Gemstone Mushroom Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1888 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold/925 Sterling Silver Gemstone Weight -24.08 Carat Gross Weight - 8.00 Grams Diamond Weight - 0.18 cts 14k Gold Weigh...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mushroom Cham Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Pink Opal Gemstone Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
It showcases a whimsical, smooth-carved pink opal gemstone meticulously sculpted into a playful magic mushroom silhouette Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1892 Material - 14K Solid Yello...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Retro Amethyst and Cultured Pearl 14k Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Wheaton, IL
Amethyst - heavy 14k rose gold basket setting with bail. Measurements: 1 1/3" Length (from pearl to pearl) approx. 1 1/8" Width (from pearl to pearl) at widest point.
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Star Charm Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Malachite Gemstone Gift Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Metal Composition: The piece utilizes solid 14K yellow gold for the upper bail and individual diamond bezel cups, built directly over a strong 925 sterling silver back framing substr...
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Lavender Jade Phoenix Garden Scene Large Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Carved Phoenix, Crane, House, Floral Scene - Soft Lavender Color Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Bail Weight: 41.6 Grams Overall Height: 67...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Silver Large Carved Flower, Lapis Lazuli & Snake Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
Suspended from a detailed, triangular 14k yellow gold bail at the apex, this one-of-a-kind statement pendant is a premier acquisition for collectors of oversized vintage botanical ar...
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Natural Coral Pendant, Italy, 7.10g, Unisex
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The carved coral is securely mounted with a classic 14K yellow gold bail, making it ready to be worn on a favorite chain or added to a luxury charm bracelet collection.
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Turquoise Gemstone Mushroom Pendant Natural Diamond Charm
Located in Jaipur, IN
Each diamond is securely inlaid within a protective 14k gold bezel mounting. The piece is built upon a durable 925 sterling silver back gallery and is suspended from a polished, V-sh...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural Multi Sapphire Gems Solid 14k Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Mushroom Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
It features a finely hand-carved, smooth tiger's eye gemstone shaped into a playful magic toadstool mushroom silhouette Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1891 Material - 14K Solid Yellow ...
Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold Diamond Guilloche Purple Enamel Work Floral Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.03ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold All - Silver Bail - Platinum Insid...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau Jester Pendant of 14k Gold, Early 20th Century
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Originally designed with a simple jump ring, we elevated the piece by replacing it with a custom 14k gold tapered bail set with petite, glittering diamonds—adding both refinement and...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Freshwater Pearl Grape Cluster Necklace with Ruby Accents 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Freshwater Pearl & Ruby Pearl Size: 5MM Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 27mm x 17mm Weight: 4 grams Chain: 16" 14k Yellow Gold **Enhanced Bail Ge...
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Green Mottled Jade and Diamond Halo Pendant 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Pendant and Bail Length: 2.00" Stone: Green Mottled Round Jade disc Jade Diameter: 24 mm x 24 mm Diamond Count: 48 round brilliant c...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.38 Ct Natural Oval Emerald Diamond Vertical Bar Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This natural oval emerald and diamond bar pendant elevates the format with the most coveted of all colored gemstones: four individually prong-set natural oval emeralds, stacked in a ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Star Charm Mother Of Pearl Gems Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14K Gold & 925 Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Star Pendant decorated with bright natural diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 14k Gold Blue Topaz Classic Cable Cookie Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The disc-shaped pendant features the house's signature cable-twist border rendered in oxidized sterling silver, with a round blue topaz bezel-set at the center and a warm 14k yellow ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Natural Type A Jadeite Jade Carved Fruit Pendant, 14K Gold & Diamond, GCS Tested
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
The pendant is fitted with a stamped 14K stamped 585 yellow gold bail, accented by a tapered baguette-cut diamond, creating an elegant contemporary setting while allowing the jade ca...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Rose Quartz Shell with Pink Spinel, Watermelon and Pink Tourmaline & 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The 14k gold ring bail can accommodate a chain, cord or beaded necklace up to 5mm in width.
Quartz, Spinel, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Lot of 4 Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Green & Red Jade Carved Floral Fruit Pendants
Located in New York, NY
Each pendant is carved from jade, showcasing detailed motifs and organic forms, adorned with 14k yellow gold bails, adding a touch of elegance.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Clarissa Bronfman 14k Gold Silver Paperclip Gold Chain with Cherry Amber Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Chain necklace consists of: - 16" length - lobster claw secure clasp - 925 sterling silver - 14k gold plating - cb logo Pendant consists of: - Genuine Baltic cherry amber - pendan...
Amber, Gold, Silver
Rose Quartz Shell pendant with Pink Sapphires and Diamonds on a 14k Gold Chain
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carved Shell Necklace Rose Quartz, Pink Sapphires, Diamonds and 14k Gold Carved rose quartz shell (18mm diameter) with three round pink sapphires bezeled in 14k gold.
Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
22K Gold Lady Liberty US 10 Dollar 1/4 OZ Coin (2010) Pendant in 14K Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Roman Coin Pendant Metal: 22K Yellow Gold Coin & 14k Yellow Gold Frame and Bail Size: 36.5 x 22.5 mm Weight: 9.6 grams (Total Weight) Coin Details: Type: US ...
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Genuine Green Apple Green Jade Love Pendant Necklace with VS1 Diamond
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
Approx. total weight: 4.88 g Pendant Dimension: 26.12 mm*22.36 mm * 5.21 mm Primary stone: Genuine apple green nephrite jade Primary stone dimension: 12 mm * 12 mm Material: 14K Yel...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,995 / item
1/10OZ South African Krugerrand Gold Coin Necklace
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Details: South African Krugerrand Gold Coin Obverse: Paul Kruger Reverse: Antelope Metal: Fine Gold Weight: 1/10OZ Year: Varies Composition: .9167 Gold Ounce ...
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold
1/20OZ Chinese Panda Gold Coin with Aztec Bezel Necklace
Located in Sugar Land, TX
✱ MADE TO ORDER ✱ ♥ Coin Information ♥ Country: China Coin Metal: Fine Gold .999 Metal Content: 1/20OZ Denomination: 5 Yuan Year: Varies Obverse: Beijing Temple of Heaven with Chine...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid Gold Diamond Engraved Detailed Free Mason Masonic Wreath Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 0.14ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold - Bail is 10k G...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid White Gold 19.92ctw Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Diamond Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) - 19.85ct (approx.) (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - H-J Color - SI2-I2 Clarity - 0.07ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Bail w/ 10k White Gol...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.26 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Halo 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
1.26 carat emerald cut natural emerald set in a four-prong yellow gold basket within a rectangular round brilliant diamond halo in 18K white gold, suspended from a polished white gol...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Amethyst Flower Pendant and Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is actually three pieces in one, as the bead strand can be worn either with the pendant or by itself, and the pendant's 14k yellow gold bail is a hinged "enhancer" that can be cli...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Carved Blended Green Jadeite Jade Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural fully carved and pierced Jadeite Jade pendant with 14k gold top and bail. Translucent with natural blended shades of green color. 14k yellow gold 1 pierced carver mottled gr...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Estate 18k White Gold Diamond Starfish w/ Large South Sea Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Genuine South Sea Pearl - Round Shape - White Color w/ Nice Luster - 12.08mm (approx.) (21) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G-I Color - S...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20.50 Carat Aqua Diamond Ruby Art Deco Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Art Deco Cats Eye Aqua, diamond and ruby pendant necklace. 20.50 cabochon natural cats eye Aqua with a 14k rose gold bail, accented with 3 transitional cut diamonds and 7 squar...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
EGL Certified 2.15 Carat Natural Pink Brown Diamond Slice Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural pink brown color diamond slice pendant necklace. 1 pear slice pink/brown diamond slice with a halo of round white diamonds, accented with one round diamond on the bail. The ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
23.6K Gold 1616 German Sophia Ducat (Sophiendukat) Coin Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
The coin has been set in a 14k gold bezel with an oval bail, and is ready to hang on the chain of your choice.
Gold
Antique Solid Rosy Gold Star Pave Diamond Large Rectangular Heavy Locket
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Blue Stones - Old Mine Cushion Cut - Pave Set - Blue Color - 2.8mm each (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamo...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco White Gold Old Cut Diamond Filigree Lozenge Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Pendant w/ 14k White Gold Bail & Chain Weight: 2.45 Grams Chain Type: Cable Link Chain Length: 18 inches Clasp: Lobster Claw Clasp Pendant Width: 9.3mm...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Unique Yellow Gold 2.50ctw Fiery Round & Baguette Half Half Heart Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Heart with 14k Yellow Gold Bail - Stamped 18k Weight: 8.4 Grams Pendant Height: 31.1mm (1.2") (including bail) Pendant Width: 22.6mm (0.89") Pendan...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold 0.83ctw Diamond & Ruby Wavy Feather Pendant 20" Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 0.83 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Chain & Bail w/ 18k White Gold Pendant Weight: 4.01 Grams Chain Type: Box Link Chain Length: 20 Inches Clasp: S...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
Antique Yellow Gold 5.60ctw Chunky Old Mine Cut Diamonds Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 5.60 (approx.) Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Bail & Pin w/ 18k Piece - Pin Stamped 14k Total Weight: 11.72 Grams Overall Height: 29.6mm (1.1") Overall Widt...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Heart Shaped Green Jade w/ Yellow Gold Capricorn Zodiac Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Carved Heart Shaped - Medium to Dark Green Color Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Bail & Symbol Weight: 18.48 Grams Overall Height: 43.30mm (...
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Solid Rosy Yellow Gold Ball Ornament 3 Picture Folding Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 16k Rose Gold (Tested)- Stamped 18k - 14k Rose Gold Bail Weight: 21.6 Grams Overall Width: 22mm (0.86") (approx.)
Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 10K Gold Onyx Intaglio Fob of Nike
Located in Venice, CA
Unmarked, but acid tests as 10k gold. The 5 x 7 mm bail is 14k gold.
Onyx, 10k Gold
White Gold GIA 3.6ctw Pave Color Change Garnet Large Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Pyrope Spessartine Garnets - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Gorgeous - Bluish Green Changing Grayish Violet Color - 3.57ct (exact - certified...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, White Gold
Olive Green Pearls with Lemon Citrine and Diamonds Paradizia Necklace N3949
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Item # N3949 Materials and Weight Green Freshwater pearls 6mm, round shape, 194 pieces Lemon Citrine 62 carats, 21 x 31 x 16 mm, faceted drop shape, 1 piece 14k yellow gold 3mm face...
14k Gold
GIA Certified Natural Green Certified Jadeite Jade Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
AGL certificate #CS46226. 14k Yellow Gold Stamped: 14k Length: 1.98 inches 6.2 grams Bail: 12 x 6mm
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mabe Pearl Necklace with Diamond Accented Polished Bezel
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Mabe Pearl & Diamonds Pearl Size: 12mm Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 26mm x 18mm Weight: 4 grams Chain: 18" 14k Yellow Gold **Enhanced Bail
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Eagle Lady Liberty Medallion with Diamond Halo Pendant
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Diamond Carat Weight: .66cttw Diamond Clarity: SI1/SI2 Diamond Color: G/H Halo Setting Material: 14k Yellow Gold Chain" 18" 14k YG **Bail style will vary **All Coins are Real Auth...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
Natural Dendritic Agate Oval One of a Kind Necklace, Dana Kellin 2023
By Dana Kellin
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Necklace handmade by acclaimed jewelry designer Dana Kellin featuring a fantastic, completely natural oval dendritic agate gemstone attached to a handmade 14k yellow go...
Agate, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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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.