3.75ct 14K Natural Rich Dark Green Oval Cut Emerald 3.0mm Anchor Chain Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
This exquisite piece of jewelry features a natural oval cut emerald from Zambia, boasting a rich dark green color that is sure to catch the eye. The emerald is securely bezel set and...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 25.07 carat tanzanite diamond platinum pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The oval tanzanite anchoring this vintage pendant is remarkable on two counts: its exceptional size, at just over twenty-five carats, and its rich violet-blue color, the kind of satu...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Pomellato 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace PO23-061926
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
Oversized 18K Yellow Gold links provide this dramatic piece with an airy elegance. The design is anchored by the striking pendant, which measures 1.63 long by 1.13 wide.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 19k Yellow Gold Citrine Pearl Enamel Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A 16.59ct oval cut citrine anchors this Victorian pendant, framed by seed pearls and a rounded oval surround covered in translucent burnt-orange enamel.
Citrine, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Platinum Heart Pendant Necklace with 1.25ct Diamond, 1.50ct Total
Located in New York, NY
Exuding timeless romanticism and exquisite craftsmanship, this captivation diamond heart pendant necklace is anchored by a stunning platinum heart motif.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Heidi Daus Inspired Double Stranded Pendant Necklace
By Heidi Daus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Featuring two strands of richly colored glass beads—often in jewel tones like deep amber, sapphire, or emerald—the necklace is anchored by an ornate, oversized pendant adorned with s...
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18k Gold Pavé Diamond Barrel Pendant Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
An elongated diamond-set pendant anchors this David Yurman necklace, combining sterling silver with warm 18k gold accents.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Diamond and Onyx Platinum-Topped Gold Pendant, 3.50 Carats, Circa 1900
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A diamond-set ribbon bow anchors this pendant, its looping platinum bands set edge to edge with rose-cut diamonds so the metal reads as pure sparkle rather than structure.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz Sugarloaf Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
A chain, available separately, anchors the pendant's unique opulence. About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration from little things, Dharmesh & Namrata Kothari ha...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.54 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Multi-Colored Sapphires 14K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 9.54-carat Mexican fire opal anchors this 14K white gold pendant necklace, framed by 1.23 carats of multi-colored sapphires and accent diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Enigma 18k White Gold Pave Diamond Ring & Necklace Pendant 17"
By Bulgari
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 18k White Gold Pendant and Ring set by Bulgari Part of the Engima Collection 18k White Gold Diamond encrusted Lip Pendant attached Necklace Includes 17" 18k White Gold Ancho...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Trillion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Anchoring this striking pendant is a rich blue trillion-cut sapphire, its triangular silhouette full of deep, saturated color and lively brilliance.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Necklace and pendant with old mine cut diamond up to 0.60ct 14k gold 1.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold anchor necklace with solitaire pendant set with an old mine-cut diamond up to 0.60 ct – J/K - Pique – 45 cm long Detailed description The necklace is 45 cm long and 0...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco Garnet Pearl Pendant Lavalier Necklace 14 Karat Gold Chandelier Motif
Located in New York, NY
It is 5/8 inch (16mm) wide. The pendant is hallmarked 14K with an anchor maker's mark.
Pearl, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine H/Si White Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Connector Charm Finding Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a pavé diamond mariner link charm, also frequently referred to as a Gucci link or anchor link pendant Details: Item Code :- FIMJ-695 Finding Size = 35*23 mm Material -...
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver Kokopelli Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is composed of graduated silver beads suspending sculptural Kokopelli motifs, culminating in a larger central Kokopelli pendant that anchors the design. Each figure is r...
Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold Platinum Diamond Belle Epoque/Edwardian Necklace
Located in Zurich, CH
Consisting in a finely handcrafted Y-shaped pendant in platinum over 18 karat yellow gold and a fine anchor chain in platinum.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s Art Deco Revival 14k Gold Onyx Coral Diamond Emerald Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The coral is featured as two polished onyx barrel beads along the chain and a magnificent, large teardrop pendant that anchors the entire design. The warm glow of the coral beautiful...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Personalized 14K Solid Yellow Gold Moon Star Necklace Dainty NS4
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Moon Closure: Spring Ring Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day,...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Contemporary Majestic Trillion Pear-Shape Morganite & Diamond Necklace 18K Gold
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This gemstone is expertly integrated into the chain at its upper vertices, serving as an architectural anchor for the pendant. The Diamond Junction: Linking the two massive gems is ...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Genuine Diamond Open Clover Necklace 14k Solid Gold Lucky Flower Necklace Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Diamond Open Clover Necklace 14k Solid Gold Lucky Flower Necklace Gift rose gold Diamond Clarity Grade vs - si Setting Style Prong Type Necklace Metal Purity 14k Colored ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Contemporary 0.58ct Diamond Trilogy Pendant in Platinum, Hallmarked
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The contemporary platinum three stone pendant is clearly hallmarked to the back of the setting with the platinum mark 950, maker's mark 'DOM' and the Birmingham Assay Office hallmark...
Diamond, Platinum
Contemporary Platinum 0.86ct Diamond Trilogy Pendant, Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The contemporary platinum pendant is clearly hallmarked to the back of the setting with the platinum mark 950, maker's mark 'DOM' and the Birmingham Assay Office hallmark (anchor).
Diamond, Platinum
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.
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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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