David Yurman Petite Chatelaine Amethyst Pendant Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
By David Yurman
Located in Dallas, TX
Authentic David Yurman Petite Chatelaine pendant necklace crafted in 925 sterling silver. The pendant features a rich amethyst gemstone set in the signature Chatelaine bezel with ico...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 5.10 Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensi...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...
$699Sale Price|41% Off
Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 5.10 Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensi...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...
Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 5.10 Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensi...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...
Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 5.10 Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensi...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...
$699Sale Price|41% Off
Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 5.10 Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensi...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...
Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 5.10 Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensi...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...
Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 5.10 Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensi...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...
$699Sale Price|41% Off
Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 5.10 Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensi...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...
Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 5.10 Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensi...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...
Vintage sterling silver 925 gold plated amethyst slide pendant enhancer
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • stamped 925 • sterling silver gold plated with amethyst • vintage designer pendant MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Pendant Necklace Diamond Halo 5.34 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 5.10 Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Dimensi...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterlin...
Large Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst and Citrine Pendant
Located in Webster, SD
The pendant measures 1 3/8 by 7/8 inches. It is sterling silver.
Amethyst, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Heart Pendant With Black Spinel 3.16 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Spinel: 2.06 Carats Amethyst: 1.10 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 25 x 22 mm
Amethyst, Spinel, Black Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Albion 14k Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
This David Yurman Albion pendant is crafted in sterling silver and 14k yellow gold and centers on a cushion-cut amethyst.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Native American Mark Yazzie Sterling Silver Amethyst Teardrop Pendant #20078
By Navajo
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver amethyst teardrop pendant by Native American Navajo artisan, Mark Yazzie.
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Rossella Ugolini Aquamarine Amethyst Peridot Pendant Moon Shape Silver Necklaces
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Aquamarine Amethyst Peridot Pendant Sterling Silver Gold Plated Black Silk Cord Pendant Necklaces Made in Italy.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Pendant / Brooch raw Amethyst , designed by Helge Brutalist
Located in Wallkill, NY
Sterling Silver Pendant / Brooch with raw Amethyst , designed by Helge Narsakka for Kaunis Koru, Finland 1969.
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Pendant With White Topaz 4.74 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 4.24 Carats White Topaz: 0.50 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 25 x ...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
German Kabirski Tethra Silver Pendant with Green Amethyst And Diamond
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sterling silver plated with white rhodium holds a large octagon‑cut green amethyst at its center, luminous and sharp.
Amethyst, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Purple Amethyst & Diamond Accented Bale Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This glamorous pendant made from .925 sterling silver will be unlike any other piece you own.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Crystal Silver Pendant Raw stone Wedding anniversary gift special
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Big sterling silver pendant with fine quality natural raw Amethyst Crystal Amethyst origin - Mexico pendant weight - 51.5 grams pendant height - 2.48 in / 63 mm crystal measurements...
Amethyst, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethysts, Pearls, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central amethyst surrounded by diamonds and little amethysts.
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$564Sale Price / item|40% Off
Flower Bud Pendant with Amethysts and Emeralds silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Flower bud pendant with amethysts and emeralds. Metal: silver 925 + 14 gold plating Pendant size: 26.3x11.5 mm Weight: 2.7 gr Gemstones: Amethysts: 1. 1piece, round cabochon cut, ...
Emerald, Amethyst, Silver, Gold Plate, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Amethyst And Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Portland, England
A very rare 19th century antique Art Nouveau silver amethyst and pearl pendant necklace dated circa 1890, probably made in Austria or Germany.
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
Featured in Vogue Designer Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This sterling silver art deco pendant necklace features a large 15x15x3 mm natural amethyst, specially cut for the artist.
Amethyst, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver and Amethyst Neck Ring / Pendant
Located in Stockholm, SE
This neck ring is a simple, elegant silver piece with a sleek and modern design. A single, teardrop-shaped amethyst pendant dangles gracefully from the center, its deep purple hue pr...
Silver
Sterling Silver Purple Amethyst & Diamond Accented Bale Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This glamorous pendant made from .925 sterling silver will be unlike any other piece you own.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Green Amethyst Flower Pendant With White Sapphire 2.66 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Green Amethyst: 2.14 Carats White Sapphire: 0.38 Carats Green Diamond: 0.10 Carats (Treatment: Irra...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Amethyst Pendant Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An amethyst pendant necklace is a beautiful piece of jewelry that features amethyst, a purple variety of quartz known for its striking color and association with healing properties. ...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Witch Pendant With White Topaz 0.96 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 0.94 Carats White Topaz: 0.02 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 34 x ...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Bat Pendant With White Topaz 1.19 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 1.12 Carats White Topaz: 0.07 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 20 x ...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Fairy Pendant With White Topaz 0.68 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 0.66 Carats White Topaz: 0.02 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 25 x ...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Spider Pendant With White Topaz 1.2 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 1.04 Carats White Topaz: 0.16 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 31 x ...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Crystal Silver Pendant Magic Healing Stone Heather Purple Mexican Stone
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with Amethyst crystal amethyst origin - Mexico stone measurements - 0.91 х 1.65 in / 23 х 42 mm stone weight - 59.40 carats pendant weight - 17.5 grams pendant height ...
Amethyst, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Silver Pendant Octagon Emerald Cut Jewels Natural Purple Violet Stone
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite rhodium plated silver pendant with natural Amethyst in emerald cut gemstone origin - Brazil gemstones weight - 2.3 carat pendant weight - 7.9 grams pendant height - 1.26 in...
Amethyst, Silver
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Certified 4.65Ct Octagon Amethyst Halo Zircon Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant showcases a certified natural octagon-cut amethyst weighing 4.65 carats and measuring 9.5 x 7.5 mm, set in a polished 925 sterling silver frame.
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$205Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 4.14 Carat Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Solid Silver Floral Cluster Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling pendant showcases 4.14 carats of oval cut amethysts bedazzled by 0.47 carats of cubic zirconia, expertly handcrafted in 925 sterling silver.
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Renaissance Amethyst Enhancer Pendant 14k Gold 925 Sterling Silver
By David Yurman
Located in Dallas, TX
This authentic David Yurman Renaissance enhancer pendant features a rich cushion-cut amethyst framed in sterling silver with elegant 14k yellow gold accents.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Crystal Silver Pendant Raw Unisex Jewelry Natural Brandberg Grima slyle
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural fine quality Amethyst crystal in a silver hand made shield crystal origin - Brandberg amethyst measurements - 0.83 х 0.87 х 1.93 in / 21 х 22 х 49 mm ...
Amethyst, Crystal, Silver
Amethyst Mom Pendant With Black Spinel 0.46 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 0.42 Carats Black Spinel: 0.04 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 25 x...
Amethyst, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Cushion Cut Green Amethyst & White Zircon Pendant in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 925 sterling silver pendant showcases a single natural green amethyst cushion-cut gemstone, measuring 12x12 mm and weighing 6.2 carats.
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Large Amethyst Silver Pendant Natural Purple Quartz Crystal Flowers Vintage art
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite Sterling Silver Necklace with Natural Amethyst Crystal Cluster This extraordinary necklace showcases a rare natural Amethyst crystal cluster, meticulously sourced from the ...
Amethyst, Crystal, Quartz, Silver
13 Mm Pearl, Amethysts, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a frame of amethysts and diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Amethyst Sterling Silver Necklace
By nlanlaVictory
Located in London, GB
Elevate your style with the timeless beauty of our Amethyst Sterling Silver Necklace, a stunning piece that captures the elegance of natural gemstones and modern design. Featuring ra...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
$4,298Sale Price|30% Off
18k Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Steer Head Longhorn Amethyst Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Suspended from a sleek and stylish 23-inch sterling silver chain, this pendant necklace is designed to complement a variety of necklines and styles.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Antique Silver Pendant Royal Purple Gemstone Magic Amulet Henri Miault
Located in Berlin, DE
Amethyst silver antique brooch, signet Miault (Henri Miault, French artist) France, early 1900s, Art Nouveau style brooch weight - 14 grams brooch measurements - 1.73 х 1.77 in /...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
$255Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 16.8 Ct Octagon Amethyst & White Zircon 925 Silver Statement Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant showcases a striking 16.8 carat purple amethyst, beautifully cut in an octagon shape measuring 18x13 mm.
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$157Sale Price / item|50% Off
Vintage Style Amethyst February Birthstone Solitaire Pendant in 925 Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Amethyst February Birthstone Solitaire Pendant pendant features a striking 7.85 ct natural amethyst in a refined emerald cut.
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethysts, Pearls, Spinel, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of hydrothermal spinel with a diamond in the central part surrounded by amethysts and pearls.
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Big Amethyst Silver Pendant Crystals Druzy Blackened Natural Raw Purple Vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
Blackened silver pendant with natural crystals of Amethyst gemstone origin - Brazil pendant weight - 17.58 grams pendant height - 2.05 in / 52 mm gemstone size - 0.51 х 0.83 х 1.22...
Amethyst, Crystal, Quartz, Druzy, Silver
$100Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Handmade 5.76 Ct Natural Amethyst Solitaire Pendant in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver and features a natural octagon shaped amethyst measuring 11x9 mm and weighing 5.76 carats.
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Gemstone Pendant Peridot Garnet Citrine Quartz Amethyst
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous estate pendant is sterling silver. It features peridot, smoky quartz, citrine, amethyst and garnet gemstones.
Citrine, Quartz, Peridot, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 3.36 Carat Trillion Cut Purple Amethyst Solitaire Pendant in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pendant showcases 3.36 carats of trillion cut amethyst, beautifully set in 925 sterling silver.
Amethyst, Silver
Sterling Silver Purple Amethyst and Diamond Accent Fashion Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite .925 Sterling Silver drop pendant necklace showcases a stunning 9x7mm oval purple amethyst gemstone, exuding an enchanting allure.
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
.925 Sterling Silver Diamond Accent & Purple Amethyst Gemstone Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Intensify your look with the brilliant colors that radiate from this stunning diamond accent and gemstone pendant necklace! A gorgeous 9X7mm purple oval amethyst gemstone takes cente...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Pink Amethyst Pendant Rhodolite 5.53 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Pink Amethyst = 5.20 Carats 7 Rhodolite Garnets = 0.33 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Sil...
Amethyst, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Ster...
Movado Sterling Silver 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Pendant and Earrings Set
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
This elegant jewelry set from Movado showcases the brand’s refined design aesthetic, combining sleek modern lines with timeless luxury. Crafted in sterling silver, both the pendant a...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
.925 Sterling Silver Purple Amethyst and Diamond Accent Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco-inspired pendant necklace is made to make a statement. The .925 Sterling Silver necklace features an intricate design in an alluring emerald shape, accented with a rich...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Pink Amethyst Pendant Rhodolite 5.53 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Pink Amethyst = 5.20 Carats 7 Rhodolite Garnets = 0.33 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Sil...
Amethyst, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Ster...
There are few gemstones in the world that are both affordable and worthy of a duchess’s attention. But then not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. For the romantics, there are several tales in Greek mythology that tell the story of Bacchus and Amethyste, a maiden that he pursues yet is rescued by Diane by turning her into a white stone. Bacchus, mourning his love, pours a glass of wine over the sculpture, dyeing her purple.
Amethyst has adorned many royal jewels. One of the most enviable jewelry collections of all time belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In 1947, the Duke gifted her with a Cartier amethyst and turquoise bib necklace. This special order piece was made with twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27 emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. The Duchess was not the only Royal with a penchant for the purple gemstone. The tiara now owned by Queen Silvia of Sweden is set with amethysts that once belonged to the French Empress Josephine. A stunning 56-carat cushion-cut, square-shaped amethyst set in an 18-karat yellow gold necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. is now in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
The Smithsonian also has in its possession an even more rare example of fine amethyst: the 96-carat Morris Amethyst Brooch. The brooch features a deep, rich purple heart-shaped amethyst. The museum states that the piece was likely made during the Edwardian period (1901–15) “when platinum and diamonds were often used, and amethyst, a favorite stone of King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra, was often included in jewelry of the era.”
Another amethyst necklace, with an even richer story, can be found in the Natural History Museum of London. Known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire (even though the stone is an amethyst), this stone was stolen from the Temple of Indra during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Anyone in possession of this stone is bound to have terrible luck, including its owner Edward Heron-Allen, who gifted the gemstone to the museum thinking that this would save him but ended up transferring the bad luck to the museum curators overseeing the stone.
Find a wide range of vintage and antique amethyst necklaces, bracelets and other fine 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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