$600
W 0.46 in L 1.11 in
Vintage Pendant Egyptian ANKH Key Of Life Lapis Lazuli solid 18K Gold / 1.5gr
Located in SE
Egyptian handmade Ankh or ☥ Crux Ansata pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold inlaid with natural Egyptian Lapis Lazuli stone .
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
$9,000
H 1.86 in W 1.19 in D 1.03 in
Vintage Pendant 50ct Emerald 1.32ctw Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold / 16 gr
Located in SE
This is a very attractive golden pendant with a huge natural Emerald surrounded by Diamonds. Emerald measures 24 mm x 20 mm x 14 mm deep / ca. 50 ct . This stone is of Light Green ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique German Heart Locket Pendant solid 18K / 5 gr
Located in SE
1930's German Heart Locket in solid 18K Gold. Hand -engraved floral decor on the front side.
18k Gold
Hand-Crafted Blue Sapphire Flower Pendant With Diamonds in Solid 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pendant blooms with elegance, featuring a captivating flower design crafted in radiant 18K white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$853
W 0.5 in L 1.01 in
French 18K solid yellow gold Virgin Mary charm - Floral 1930's pendant - Vintage
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning religious charm. This lovely charm depicts a well detailled Virgin Mary in front of an halo and stained glass. On the bottom of the charm we see roses, rose...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Citrine Diamond Earring Ring Pendant Set in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Citrine Diamond Earring Ring Pendant Set in 18K Gold studded with pear cut citrine with round cut diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Pear Cut SI/HI Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace In 18K White Solid Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Floral Pear Cut SI/HI Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace In 18K White Solid Gold. The necklace features a charming butterfly pendant made with four pear-shaped and round brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Square Cut Bar Pendant in 18K Solid White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid White Gold > Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Stone Weight - 0.68 ct > Stone Shape - Square > Stone Pcs - 5 > Gemstone size - 2.9 mm > Diamond ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$2,490 / item
W 0.4 in L 18 in
Multi Sapphire Diamond Halo Long Pendant Chain Necklace in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Sapphire Diamond Halo Long Pendant Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with mixed cut pink sapphire and blue sapphire of 2.1 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,643
W 0.87 in L 1.28 in
XL 18K Vintage Taurus zodiac pendant, 18 karat solid yellow gold Star sign charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pendant width : 2,2 cm Total length : 3,25 cm Total Weight : 6 gr Condition : Very Good - Vintage Material : 18K yellow gold Hallmark : 750 Condition : The condition of the jewe...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.25 ct Blue Sapphire with Dainty Diamond Leaf Pendant in 18K Solid Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Gold > Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Stone Weight - 2.25 ct > Stone Shape - Octagon > Stone Pcs - 1 > Gemstone Size - 8.75 x 6.90 mm > Diamo...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Indian Style Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pendant in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Stone Weight - 1.83 ct > Stone Shape - Oval > Stone Size - 8 x 6.5 mm > Stone Pcs - 1 > Diamond W...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$6,500
W 1.86 in D 0.28 in L 2.17 in
1919 Medusa Gorgo Pendant Brooch Carved Shell Cameo solid 18K Gold / 21 gr
Located in SE
Antique pendant/brooch with hand- carved Shell Cameo depicting the head of Medusa Gorgo. Cameo carved with great accuracy and attention to detail. Shield shaped frame in solid 18K. ...
18k Gold
$850
W 0.63 in L 1.58 in
1904 Antique Trowel Pendant Freemason Masonic Blue Enamel solid 18K Gold / 3 gr
Located in SE
Antique Freemason Masonic Trowel pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold featuring miniature Freemason trowel with Enameled masonic symbols on front side and engraved brick pattern on the b...
18k Gold, Enamel
Genuine Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant in 18k Solid Rose Gold Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant in 18K Gold studded with oval cut ruby and halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Vintage Diamond Necklace Natural Diamonds Solid Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Diamond Necklace Pre-Owned in Great Condition Bold and Makes a Statement appearance. 18k Solid Yellow Gold approx 19.1 grams + The Chain is 14k 6.2 grams (total all together ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$6,088 / item
L 0.91 in
Cluster 2.71 Ct Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Stone Weight - 2.71 ct Stone Shape - Octagon, Square Stone Pcs - 9 Diamond Weight - 0.3 ct Diamond Pcs - 24 Gros...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Orthodox Cross Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, the pendant features the traditional Orthodox cross silhouette, offering meaningful symbolism and classic elegance.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,275
H 0.79 in W 0.36 in D 0.22 in
Antique German Halo Pendant 1.2ct Emerald 0.4 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold/ 1.7gr
Located in SE
Very attractive German or Danish pendant with halo composed of natural Emerald surrounded with Diamonds in tested solid 18K Orange Gold frame.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$530
W 0.77 in L 1.19 in
18K solid gold number 13 good luck charm - Love token - vintage lucky nr pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this Beautiful charm depicting a "13". Many people regard the number 13 as an accident number, however it is also often regarded as a lucky number. Especially in France ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piecut Diamond Necklace Solid 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k White Gold Total Weight: 2.6 Grams Chain Length: 18" Pendant Diameter: 6.6 mm Diamond Count: 4 diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.50 c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$875
W 0.48 in D 0.38 in Dm 0.48 in L 0.75 in
Vintage Dome Pendant 1ctw natural Sapphire solid 18K / 0.8 gr
Located in SE
Vintage hand - made openwork Dome shaped pendant in solid 18K Gold decorated with 19 natural round cut Sapphires Ø 2mm x 1.2 mm deep / ca. 0.06ct each.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$6,000
W 1.58 in D 0.26 in L 2.45 in
1919 Pendant Brooch Bacchus Cameo Red Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver/ 26gr
Located in SE
Antique pendant / brooch with hand - carved hard stone Cameo depicting Bacchus or Dionysus accented with Diamonds in Silver clusters. Bacchus or Dionysus - the God of the Grape ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver
$5,213 / item
L 1.03 in
6.25 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Oval Shape Pendant in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid White Gold > Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Stone Weight - 6.25 ct > Stone Shape - Oval > Stone Size - 11.5 x 9 mm > Stone Pcs - 1 > Diamond ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$1,650 / item
W 20.8 in L 1.28 in
Genuine 1.10 CT Round Ruby Cross Pendant with Diamonds in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate timeless faith and vibrant elegance with this striking cross-shaped pendant, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold. This sophisticated piece features 1.10 carats of vivid pink ru...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,200
W 1.3 in D 0.6 in L 1.8 in
Vintage 18k Lapis Lazuli Diamond Pendant Brooch Pin Brutalist Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Greer, SC
Stamped " 18K " on the back of the bail, created from solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
$2,719Sale Price|20% Off
L 16 in
1.45 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Pendant Fine Necklace Solid 18k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
At the heart of this necklace is a remarkable 1.45 carat diamond, carefully chosen for its exceptional quality. The diamond boasts SI clarity, indicating that it is free from visible...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,713 / item
L 1.23 in
Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pendant in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid White Gold > Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Stone Weight - 1.35 ct > Stone Shape - Octagon > Stone Size - 7.5 x 5 mm > Stone Pcs - 1 > Diamond...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Personalised 18ct Solid Gold Starmap Pendant, Celestial Necklace
By The Remarkable Goldsmiths
Located in Torquay, GB
The original and by far the best Starmap pendant featuring the stars in the Eastern sky seen from the exact time and place of your recipients birth. This beautiful pendant shows the...
Gold, 18k Gold
$1,354
W 0.85 in L 1.66 in
Vintage 18k Goddess Fortuna pendant - goddess of luck, chance and faith - solid
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this 18 karat solid yellow gold goddess Fortuna pendant. Fortuna is the Roman goddess of luck, chance, and fate.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,999
W 0.75 in D 0.5 in L 1.19 in
Eostre Type A Jadeite, Red Coral, Solid Opal and Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a double sided pendant. You can wear it either way depending on the occasions. On one side, it has a large type A green jadeite cabochon with a red coral bale. On the other s...
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Persian Turquoise pendant necklace long 18KT solid gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare Persian Turquoise pendant with 35 carats of natural turquoise in 18KT solid yellow gold, will come with 18" chain. Certificate of authenticity comes with purchase! ABOUT US We ...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Heart Locket Pendant natural Gems solid 18K / 3.7 gr
Located in SE
Origin unknown, no hallmarks ,metal tested solid 18K Yellow Gold. Measures 23 mm long including the hanger x 16 mm wide x 6 mm deep.
Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Cute dog pendant 18KT yellow gold Dog tag Dog solid gold pendant dog necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cute dog pendant with solid gold, large size pendant in 18KT yellow gold. We can engrave your name or your dog name at the back, also we can engrave address name or anything else if ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 18 Karat Gold Dachshund Dog Pendant, 9.67 Grams
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A finely crafted dachshund dog pendant, made entirely of solid 18 karat yellow gold. This charming three-dimensional piece captures the beloved silhouette of the dachshund with delig...
Gold, 18k Gold
Dangly Emerald Diamond Necklace Solid 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Necklace Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gram Weight: 3.5 grams Pendant Diameter: 0.25" x 0.75" Chain Length: 16" Gemstone Specifications: Gemstone: Emerald Gemstone ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Pendant in 18kt Solid Yellow Gold with Chain
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Emerald Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut emerald. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Emerald enhances the int...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$680Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 0.79 in W 0.12 in
18k Solid Gold Diamond Bar Necklace Minimalist Bar Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Bar Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold :- Yellow Gold / Rose Gold / White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$850Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 0.79 in W 0.4 in
18k Solid Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Delicate Cross Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold / White Gold / Rose Gold. 11 round cut diamonds set the shape of the simple and elegant design pendant.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$732Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 0.2 in W 0.4 in
18k Solid Gold Diamond Infinity Necklace Infinity Symbol Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Infinity Necklace made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Pendant in 18kt Solid White Gold with Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Emerald Stone Weight - 1.31 ct Stone Shape - Octagon Pendant Size - 7.5*7.5 mm Gross Weight - 1.54 Grams Setting - Pro...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Turtle Diamond pendant necklace with enamel 18KT solid gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
A solid pendant necklace in 18Kt yellow gold with natural diamond and complex liquid glass and enamel artwork, this is a very unique piece of jewelry! Chain comes with the pendant at...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Emerald Diamond Elephant Pendant in 18kt Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Emerald Stone Weight - 1.1 ct Stone pieces - 2 Stone Size - 7 x 5, 2.5 mm Stone Shape - Pear, Marquise Diamond Weight...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Small 18K solid Gold Saint Christopher Medal – Vintage Catholic Charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely St. Christopher charm pendant crafted in 18 karat solid yellow gold. Saint Christopher is the patron saint of all travellers.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Egyptian Horus Eagle Pendant Heavy Solid Gold 18 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
The pendant measures 31.5mm X 35mm (without bail) and weights 22.4 grams solid 18k gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Jesus Christ Crucifix Cross Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, the pendant features a detailed depiction of Jesus Christ on the cross, offering depth, reverence, and timeless symbolism.
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Beverley K Diamond Bowtie Pendant Necklace Solid White Gold
By Beverley K
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k (pendant) and 18k (chain) White Gold Total Weight: 2.9 Grams Chain Length: 16" Diamond Carat Weight: 0.16 carats Stamped: "14k" "750" "B...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$660 / item
W 0.23 in L 18 in
0.68 Ct Pear Cut Natural Ruby Pendant Chain Necklace in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Delicate yet striking, this elegant necklace features a captivating pear-shaped gemstone set in radiant 14k yellow gold. The vibrant red stone, weighing 0.68 carats, is beautifully f...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beverley K Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace Solid White Gold
By Beverley K
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k (pendant) and 18k (chain) White Gold Total Weight: 3.8 Grams Chain Length: 16" Diamond Carat Weight: 0.19 carats Diamond Color: G Diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Small 18K solid Gold Saint Christopher Medal – Vintage Catholic Charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely St. Christopher charm pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Saint Christopher is the patron saint of all travellers. Christopher means 'Christ bearer' in G...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.73mm South Sea Pearl Necklace in 18K Solid Gold
Located in Singapore, SG
Features : Type of Pearl - Cultured South Sea Pearl Weight of pearl - Ct (approx) Color - Cream color Nacre - Very Thick Shape - Round Size - 10.73 mm Surface condition - Fine Metal...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Flower Necklace Solid 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ruby and Diamond Flower Necklace Solid 18k Yellow Gold Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.5 Grams Chain Length: 20" Diamond Count: 40 brilliant...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold "Leaning Tower of Pisa" Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
18k solid gold vintage pendant with "Leaning Tower of Pisa" carved design.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Art Deco Style Tahitian Pearl 18k Solid Yellow Gold Pendant With Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, it features a captivating Tahitian pearl, shaped in a graceful teardrop.
17.60ct Natural Emerald & Diamond 18K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
17.60Ct Natural Emerald & Diamond 18K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace Natural Oval Emerald Weights: Approx. 4.90 Carats Emerald Measures: Approx. 12 x 10 mm Total Natural Round Diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond and Tsavorite Cross Pendant in 18kt Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Tsavorite Stone Weight - 3.5 ct Stone Shape - Round Stone Size - 1.5 mm Diamond Weight - 0.07 ct Gross Weight - 8 Grm ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Black rhodium-plated solid 18 kt gold diamond key pendant
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Imagine a delicate key-shaped pendant, crafted in lustrous 18-karat gold, but with a deep, dramatic finish thanks to a fine layer of black rhodium plating. The result is a velvety, g...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
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.
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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.