14k Solid Gold 1960s Cross Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite 14K Solid Gold 1960s Cross Pendant, a timeless and elegant piece that exudes vintage charm and sophistication.
Gold
Diamond Cluster Tiny Heart Necklace 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cluster Heart Necklace 14k Solid Gold Tiny Heart Necklace Proposal Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 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
Angara Natural Claw-Set 1.24 ct Fire Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Dangling from a glistening plain bale is this round fire opal dangle pendant, crafted in 14K Solid Gold. The claw-set orangish gem is surrounded by a twisted rop...
Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Charm Taurus Zodiac Necklace 14k Solid Gold Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
Aries Zodiac Necklace 14k Solid Gold Aries Sign necklace Zodiac Necklace Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Oval 1.45ct Opal Ellipse Halo Pendant in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning ellipse pendant is crafted in 14K Solid Gold.October Birthstone Pendant for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 12th, 14th, ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural 1.15 ct Opal Teardrop Halo Pendant with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Exquisitely crafted in 14K Solid Gold, this opal teardrop pendant is high on elegance.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Claw-Set 2.35 ct Citrine Teardrop Halo Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Dressed up or down, this 14K Solid Gold teardrop pendant fits right in. It features a pear-shaped citrine, held in a claw-prong setting and framed by a sparkling...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 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.January Birthstone Pendant for Women: Garnet is the January birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
$678Sale Price / item|44% Off
14K Gold Zulfikar sword pendant with ruby
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gold layering necklaces. Solid 14 K Gold Zulfikar sword pendant with ruby.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$678Sale Price / item|44% Off
14K Gold Zulfikar sword pendant with sapphire
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gold layering necklaces. Solid 14 K Gold Zulfikar sword pendant with sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Three Stone Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Three Stone Diamond Necklace Wedding Unique Charm Necklace Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Solid Gold Baseball Hat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.2 Grams Chain Length: 18" Pendant Diameter: 16 x 12 mm Diamond Count: 6 Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 8.92 ct Citrine Pendant in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: CitrineMain Stone Color: Light YellowMain Stone Shape: CushionMain Stone Creation: NaturalMain Stone Size: 15.86x11.95x7.1...
Citrine, Diamond, 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 Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: GarnetMain Stone Color: Medium RedMain Stone Shape: CushionMain Stone Creation: NaturalMain Stone Size: 18x13.08x7.57mmMai...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
$500Sale Price|20% Off
Pretty Red Ruby Pendant w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Rose Gold Oval 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful pendant features a 1.19 carat oval ruby gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds, all set in solid 14K gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 2.08 ct Opal Double Halo Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: OpalMain Stone Color: Milky with Low Play of ColourMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation: NaturalMain Stone Size: 10....
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Solid Diamond Cross
Located in New York, NY
✨ Bold 14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace with 2.45ct Diamonds 💎✝️ – 20" Rope Chain Make a statement of faith and luxury with this exceptional 14K yellow gold necklace featurin...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Pear-Shaped Fire Opal and Diamond Loop Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glimmering pave-set diamonds partially adorn the frame for a hint of brilliance. This stylish pendant in 14K Solid Gold will charm you with its elegant beauty.
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Golden South Sea Cultured Pearl Halo Pendant with Ruby in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Encircled by a halo of glimmering diamonds is a bezel-set ruby on the round bale of this 14K Solid Gold dangling pearl pendant. The rich red ruby and the diamond...
Pearl, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Eagle Pendant Necklace
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
* INTRODUCTION----- This eagle pendant is made with 14K yellow solid gold. It looks very exquisite.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 16.45 ct Swiss Blue Topaz Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This infinity symbol pendant in 14k white gold exhibits sheer opulence and brilliance.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k gold Princess Lab Rubies Cross Pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gold Layering Necklace. 14K Solid Gold Cross Pendant with Lab-Created Rubies.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k gold Princess Lab Emeralds Cross Pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gold Layering Necklace. 14K Solid Gold Cross Pendant with Lab-Created Emeralds.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Dainty Gold Personalized Name Necklace in 14K Solid Gold 20"
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Name Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding Main Stone C...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Dainty Gold Personalized Name Necklace in 14K Solid Gold 14"
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Name Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding Main Stone C...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Dainty Gold Personalized Name Necklace in 14K Solid Gold 18"
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Name Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding Main Stone C...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Dainty Gold Personalized Name Necklace in 14K Solid Gold 16"
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Name Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding Main Stone C...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 5.41 ct Swiss Blue Topaz Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Swiss Blue TopazMain Stone Color: Swiss BlueMain Stone Shape: CushionMain Stone Creation: NaturalMain Stone Size: 12.06x9....
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,056Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Gemstone Clover Necklace Gemstone Options
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gemstone Clover Necklace is made of 14k solid gold Available in three colors of gold and four options of gemstone.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Round Ruby Three Stone Journey Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous three stone ruby pendant is designed in 14K Solid Gold and connects to a lustrous metal bale.
Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Prong-Set Diamond Budded Cross Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Classic and elegant, this diamond budded cross pendant in 14K Solid Gold is a traditional symbol of faith.
Diamond, Gold
Angara Natural 1.1ct Turquoise Solitaire Infinity Knot Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: This 14K Solid Gold solitaire pendant is a beautiful representation of everlasting love.
Turquoise, Gold
Angara Natural Round Peridot Solitaire Infinity Knot Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Celebrate everlasting love with this elegant infinity knot pendant. Skillfully crafted in lustrous 14K Solid Gold, the intricate knot holds a striking round peri...
Peridot, Gold
Angara Natural Bezel-Set Round Turquoise Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Stylish and minimal, this solitaire pendant enchants with its simple elegance. The round turquoise is secured in a 14K Solid Gold bezel setting and exudes a vivi...
Turquoise, Gold
0.20 Ct Natural Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace, 14k Solid Gold, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES • Gold Kt: 14K • Diamond Type: Natural Diamond • Total CTW: 0.20 Ct • Total Number of Stones: 32 pc • Center Diamond Cut: Round Cut • Diamond Color: SI or better • Diamond C...
Diamond, Gold
Angara Natural Round 1.15ct Opal Solitaire Pendant with Diamond 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This opal diamond pendant is sculpted in 14K Solid Gold.October Birthstone Pendant for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 12th, 14th, 21s...
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 5.99 ct Swiss Blue Topaz Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: This beautiful solitaire pendant is designed in 14k white gold. It features a GIA-certified clover-shaped Swiss blue topaz in a prong setting.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 5.96 ct London Blue Topaz Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: This beautiful solitaire pendant is designed in 14k white gold. It features a GIA-certified clover-shaped London blue topaz in a prong setting.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 10.21 ct Swiss Blue Topaz Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: This 14k white gold pendant features a GIA-certified kite-shaped step-cut Swiss blue topaz, prong set within a dazzling diamond halo.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 10.21 ct Swiss Blue Topaz Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Inspired by Moroccan art, this 14k white gold pendant with a GIA-certified kite-shaped step-cut Swiss blue topaz is sure to win you compliments.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Scales of Justice Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crafted in solid 14k yellow gold, the pendant features the iconic Scales of Justice design, making it an ideal choice for attorneys, judges, law graduates, or anyone who values truth...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Round Emerald Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire emerald pendant with a polished v-bale is artfully designed in 14K Solid Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Angara Natural Morganite Teardrop Pendant with Diamond Halo in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Exuding a soft and cheerful hue like that of peach roses, this teardrop morganite diamond pendant looks elegant in 14K Solid Gold. A halo of glistening diamonds ...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold
Angara Natural Ruby and Diamond Cancer Circle Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Bring out the Crab's inner beauty with this elegant Cancer pendant, crafted in 14K Solid Gold. The outer circle is decorated with diamonds while a striking ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Angara Tahitian Cultured Pearl Pendant with Ornate Bale in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: This enchanting Tahitian cultured pearl pendant is designed with an ornate bale. The milgrain on the glistening bale adds a beautiful detail to this 14K Solid Go...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Pear-Shaped Emerald Flame Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Prong set in 14K Solid Gold, the pear-shaped emerald captures the colour of the springtime.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Angara Natural Diamond Framed Round Emerald Clover Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ethereal emerald clover halo pendant is skillfully crafted in 14K Solid Gold.May Birthstone Pendant for Women: Emerald is the May birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift fo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Angara Natural Emerald-Cut 1.5ct Tanzanite & Diamond Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite tanzanite solitaire pendant is a beauty in 14K Solid Gold.December Birthstone Pendant for Women: Tanzanite is the December birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Pear-Shaped Ruby Flame Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Prong set in 14K Solid Gold, the pear-shaped ruby glows in its bright red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Pink Sapphire Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14k Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple yet alluring, this pink sapphire pendant in 14K Solid Gold is crafted with a lustrous v-bale.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold
Angara Solitaire Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Swirl Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: This swirl pendant crafted in 14K Solid Gold exudes minimalistic charm.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold
Angara Classic South Sea Cultured Pearl Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This timeless and alluring solitaire pendant is crafted in 14K Solid Gold.June Birthstone Pendant for Women: South Sea Cultured Pearl is the June birthstone and the traditional gemst...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold
Angara Natural Round 2.35ct London Blue Topaz Solitaire Pendant 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: The round London blue topaz appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a 14K Solid Gold bezel setting and exudes a pleasing hue.
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold
Solid Gold Champagne Bottle Charm, 14k Yellow Gold, Length 1.5 in
Located in McLeansville, NC
Length: 1.5 in. Width: 3/8 in. Weight: 5.7 dwts. / 8.9 grams Stamps: "14k" SKU: P2082 A Couple Of Things to Note: * This is a vintage item and may show signs of wear. It has bee...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k gold Princess Lab Sapphires Cross Pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gold Layering Necklace. 14K Solid Gold Cross Pendant with Yellow Lab-Created Sapphires.
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k gold Princess Lab Sapphires Cross Pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gold Layering Necklace. 14K Solid Gold Cross Pendant with Blue Lab-Created Sapphires.
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
Flower Pendant with sapphire in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round sapphire pendant. Yellow and blue sapphire pendant. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.5 g.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond Bar Charm Necklace 14k Solid Gold Designer Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Bar Charm Necklace 14k Solid Gold Designer Wedding Anniversary Jewelry The Chain is made in 925 Sterling Silver.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1890's Art Nouveau Minimalist Gold Necklace 14K Solid Gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Authentic Art Nouveau Minimalist Gold Necklace Dutch, circa 1900 This elegant necklace is an authentic Art Nouveau period piece, distinguished by its refined minimalism and harmoni...
Diamond, Gold, 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.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
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.