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Roberto Coin Diamond Roman Barocco 18k Rose Gold Large Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Roberto Coin Collection: Roman Barocco Type: Diamond and Rose Gold Necklace Metal
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold & Silver and Diamond Replica Ephesus Coin Pendant
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

24 Karat Gold Reproduction Janus Double Headed Coin Pendant Charm with Diamond
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
they were originally made out of rare 24 karat yellow gold with its warm, rich color accented with one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Liberty Head Coin Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb coin chain necklace. Featuring a U.S. $10 coin, the front with the Liberty Head, reverse
Category

20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold Silver and Diamond Replica Ephesus Coin Pendant Charm
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Coin and Diamond 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
is on a solid, hammered 22k gold hand-made 24 inch "paper clip" chain with toggle closure. Ancient
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Yellow Gold Coin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A 24 and 14 karat yellow gold pendant. The pendant is formed of the 24 karat gold Austrian Vienna
Category

1990s Austrian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold Silver and Diamond Replica Athena Goddess Coin Pendant
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold Silver and Diamond Replica Pegasus Coin Pendant Charm
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Silver Pompei XII Coin Replica with Diamond 24 Karat Gold & Silver by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
XII Pompei Coin with Diamonds, 24kt Yellow Gold and Silver, Size Large, Diamonds: 0.02ct, Colour: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold

Silver Pompei iii Coin Replica with Diamond 24 karat Gold & Silver by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Pompei III Coin Replica w/ Diamond Detail, 24kt Yellow Gold and Silver by Kurtulan, Size Large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Coin Reversable Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
velvet look and Black Rhodium. On the other side, it has a 24 Karat solid Gold Coin of Athina (copy from
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Rare heavy 24 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Lion Face Replica Coin Pendant Charm
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold Silver and Diamond Replica Athena's Owl Coin Pendant
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
In Greek mythology, a little owl (Athene noctua) traditionally represents or accompanies Athena, the virgin goddess of wisdom. Because of such association, the bird—often referred to...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Diamond Coin Medallion Necklace 1906 D Coronet Head Gold Half Eagle
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond coin medallion necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (the coin
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Gems Da Gama Treasure Certified Shipwreck Silver Coin
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
One of a Kind, Entirely Hand Made, Men's Ancient Coin Pendant with Sapphires and Tsavorite Garnets
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Coomi 20K Antique Coin Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand made Coomi antique pendant set in 20K yellow gold with indo-Greek center coin and 0.05cts rose
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Classical Greek Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Pegasus Horse Greek-Inspired Coin Style Pendant Charm in 24k Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
individual or artist! The solid 24 karat gold charm is a rich gold color that would make a great addition to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Greek Tetradrachm Silver Coin Reversible Pendant on Chain Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
-forged sterling silver reversible pendant with 22k gold accent prongs. Pendant is on a 24 inch oxidized
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ancient Greek Tetradrachm Silver Coin Reversible Pendant on Chain Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
-forged sterling silver reversible pendant with 22k gold accent prongs. Pendant is on a 24 inch oxidized
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Joan of Arc Medal Coin Necklace White Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Joan of Arc Medal Coin Necklace White Diamond J Dauphin 24" Long Symbols or medals can become a
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Diamond Medal Coin Necklace Saint Jeanne Le Mat Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raw Diamond French Saint Medal Coin Bronze Jeanne Le Mat Necklace Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Bronze, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Long Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Diamond Turquoise Beads J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Diamond Turquoise Beads 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Ruby Heart Virgin Mary Medal Coin Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Virgin Mary Medal Coin Silver and Gold Filled Necklace Chain J Dauphin Exclusive piece
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Gold

Emerald Medal Chain Necklace Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Squared Emerald Set in Gold Prong on gold filled Chain Necklace the Medal Coin Pendant of Joan Of
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

White Diamond Medal Chain Necklace Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Filled Necklace, One of a kind, 24" Long J Dauphin. Pendants can be worn separately or together
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Medal Coin Necklace White Diamond Chain Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Filled Necklace, One of a kind, 24" Long J Dauphin. Pendants can be worn separately or together
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heart Joan of Arc Medal Coin Necklace Tanzanite Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Joan of Arc Medal Coin in Bronze Necklace Tanzanite Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Heart Joan of Arc Medal Coin Necklace Tanzanite Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Joan of Arc Medal Coin in Bronze Necklace Tanzanite Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold-filled, 14k Gold, Bronze

Large, Ancient Greek Goddess Coin Replica W/ Diamonds in Hair, Pendant Necklace
Located in Bozeman, MT
Ancient Greek Coin with Diamonds in the Hair, Pendant Necklace with Diamond, 24kt Gold and Silver
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Emerald Medal Joan of Arc Chain Necklace Coin Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set on a Medal Pendant of Joan of Arc, the chunky chain necklace is gold filled J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Emerald Medal Joan of Arc Chain Necklace Coin Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set on a Medal Pendant of Joan of Arc, the chunky chain necklace is gold filled J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Opal Round Coin Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary 3 Opal Round Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Opals Round Coin Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Opals Round Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Gem Opal Coin Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Gem Opal Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Necklace Chunky Chain Virgin Mary Opal Coin Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze Medal Necklace on a Gold Filled Chunky Chain Virgin Mary with 3 Opals set around the pendant
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Ancient Roman Goddess Victoria Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "denarius" coin from the Roman Empire 193-211 AD, depicts the goddess Victoria
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Diamond Black Pearl Medal Coin Pendant Long Chain Necklace Turquoise J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
prong hanging on a Black Pearl Turquoise gold filled Chain. Necklace is 24" long but can be made in a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Long Chain Medal Necklace Heart Joan of Arc Coin Tanzanite J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Chain Medal Necklace Heart Joan of Arc Coin Tanzanite J Dauphin Gold-filled Chain Heart Shaped
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil

Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Joan of Arc White Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Joan of Arc White Diamond J Dauphin Two White Diamonds Set in
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Netherlands 1736 Sailing Ship Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A silver "6 Stuivers" also known as a "Scheepjesschelling" coin from the Dutch independent province
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Medal Necklace White Diamond Chunky Chain Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky Chain Gold Filled Necklace, One of a kind, 24" Long J Dauphin. Pendants can be worn separately or
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Emerald Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Squared Emerald Set in Gold Prong Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan Of Arc J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Long Chain Medal Necklace Heart Joan of Arc Coin Tanzanite J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Chain Medal Necklace Heart Joan of Arc Coin Tanzanite J Dauphin Gold-filled Chain Heart Shaped
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

White Diamond Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figurine Hanging on a Chunky Chain Gold Filled Necklace, One of a kind, 24" Long J Dauphin. Pendants can
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

White Diamond Medal Coin Pendant Chain Necklace Joan of Arc J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin 24"-26" Long Symbols or
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

White Diamond Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin 24" Long Symbols or
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

White Diamond Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figurine Hanging on a Chunky Chain Gold Filled Necklace, One of a kind, 24" Long J Dauphin. Pendants can
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

White Diamond Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figurine Hanging on a Chunky Chain Gold Filled Necklace, One of a kind, 24" Long J Dauphin. Pendants can
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

White Diamond Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin 24" Long Symbols or
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Diamond Saint Joan of Arc Medal Coin Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raw Diamond French Saint Joan of Arc Medal Coin Bronze Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Bronze, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Ruby Heart Virgin del Carmen Medal Coin Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Virgin del Carmen Medal Coin Silver and Gold Filled Necklace Chain J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Chain Necklace Medal Coin Virgin Mary White Diamond Black Pearl Chunky J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a Black Pearl and Chunky Chain Gold Filled Necklace Medal, One of a kind 24" Long J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

White Diamond Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two White Diamonds Set in Gold Prong on Medal Coin Pendant Joan Of Arc in Bronze and a Silver
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

White Diamond Black Pearl Chunky Medal Chain Necklace Coin Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mary Figurine Hanging on a Black Pearl and Chunky Chain Gold Filled Necklace Medal, One of a kind 24
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

White Diamond Black Pearl Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mary Figurine Hanging on a Black Pearl and Chunky Chain Gold Filled Necklace Medal, One of a kind 24
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, Silv...

Japan 1800's Samurai Period Rectangular Gold Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting small rectangular gold coin from the last Japanese shogunate, minted in the waning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 6th Century BC Griffin Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic and rare archaic silver "drachm" coin from the Greek colony of Teos 475-465 BC
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

White Diamond Joan of Arc Medal Round Coin Pendant Chain Necklace by J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Joan of Arc Medal Round Coin Pendant Chain Necklace by J Dauphin Exclusive piece
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Spanish 1721 2 Reales Silver Coin Diamond 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A very sharply struck 2 Reales silver coin from the realm (1700 - 1724) of the Spanish monarch King
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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24 Gold Coin Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 24 gold coin necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and bronze — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 41 vintage editions and 159 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 24 gold coin necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 24 gold coin necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but J DAUPHIN, Steven Battelle and Roberto Coin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 24 gold coin necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 97 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and rose cut versions for sale. Most of our 24 gold coin necklace for sale are for women, but there are 107 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 24 Gold Coin Necklace?

On average, a 24 gold coin necklace at 1stDibs sells for $1,780, while they’re typically $223 on the low end and $110,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You

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.