Bird Motif Book Form 4 Picture Locket Enamel Pearl Pendant Charm Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A RARE PHOTO ALBUM BOOK FORM VICTORIAN PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT OR CHARM IN GOLD WITH A BIRD IN A BRANCH MOTIF IN BLACK ENAMEL WITH PEARL ADORNMENTS. The locket itself is 10 Ka...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
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W 0.75 in L 0.5 in
Antique Victorian Folding Picture Locket Charm 14k Gold Pendant Opens 4 Photos
Located in Torrance, CA
The beautifully detailed locket opens to accommodate 4 photos, with two secret compartments to both ends of the locket.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
c1960s Envelope Picture Locket Folding Charm 14k Gold Pendant Opens 4 Photos
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage folding picture locket (circa 1960s), crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Vintage 1920s Sterling Silver 4-Picture Locket Ball Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Here we have a cherished Art Deco 1920s keepsake ball locket-pendant-necklace. This lovely piece can hold up to 4 photos. It is made of sterling silver and measures 3/4” x 3/4”. The ...
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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