Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Greek "Taras" Artifact Coin Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an authentic ancient Greek “Taras” coin as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Apollo Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful facing image of the Greek god Apollo is depicted on one side of this authentic silver "drachm" coin from 340-334 BC that was minted during the reign of the Carian "satrap...
22k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An iconic, authentic, ancient Greek Athenian owl coin from 475-425 BC is held in an ancient-inspired handmade line textured 18K gold setting in this Steven Battelle design.
18k Gold
Ancient Aurelian Roman Coin Antique Renaissance Revival 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Renaissance Revival large 14K yellow gold and natural pearl ancient Roman Imperial coin- Ae Antoninianus- Aurelian Circa 275 AD pendant/brooch Gold setting- 19th century Roma...
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Nike Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful Image of the Greek Goddess Nike is featured on this rare coin from Terina, an ancient Greek colony on the top side of the "toe" of the "boot" of what is now Southern Ital...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Horse Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "hemidrachm" coin from the ancient Greek region of Thessaly 424- 405 BC, showing the head of a horse, is set in an ancient-inspired line texture Steven Battelle d...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Sea Monster Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A matching " jawan" decorated gold bail completes it. This is a delicate and SMALL pendant, please note the size relative the dime so you are not surprised if you purchase.
22k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Gemini Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. Ancient protectors!
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Athena Gold Stater Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic and verified ancient Greek Gold Stater from 336-323 BC displaying Athena in a Corinthian helmet is set in a complementary Steven Battelle 22K gold pendant design accente...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athens Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. A CLASSIC ancient owl!
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Facing Lion Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. Ancient talisman of power!
18k Gold
Ancient Byzantine 10th Century Christian Silver Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver Byzantine Empire "miliaresion" coin of John I Tzimiskes (reigned Constantinople 969–976 CE) is set within an artisan crafted "double twist wire" 18K gold setting...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Rhodes Helios Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This coin has been set into an artisan crafted "double twist wire" 18K gold setting designed by Steven Battelle. This pendant is sent with a laminated lifetime coin certificate of au...
18k Gold
Ancient Roman 2nd Century BC Goddess Roma Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Ancient goddess Roma!
18k Gold
Ancient Greek Silver Hemidrachm Coin, in Modern 18K Gold Pendant, circa 400BC
Located in London, GB
The ancient coin is set in a modern 18 carat gold pendant, carefully shaped to follow the form of the coin.
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Ancient Roman Gold Club Of Hercules Herakles Pendant Necklace 2nd century AD
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the elegance of antiquity with this Ancient Roman High Karat Gold Club of Hercules pendant.
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ancient Anatolia 12th Century Lion and Sun Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. Ancient love story!
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Dolphin Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high grade authentic Greek "nomos" coin 272-235 BC, from the Greek colony of Tarentum (in southern Italy) is showcased in this Steven Battelle double dot textured bezel in this bea...
18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Alexander the Great Greek Coin Slider Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage slider pendant is a bold and highly collectible piece, centered by a replica ancient Greek coin in a richly substantial 14k yellow gold setting.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Pegasus Denarius Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The opposite side of the coin shows Titinus-Priapus, a combination of two separate fertility deities in the ancient Roman religion. This coin is set in a Steven Battelle designed ha...
22k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Sphinx Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. Please note the size of the pendant relative to the dime.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Athena Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "tetradrachm" coin from Athens, Attica, 112-111 BC is set in an artisan crafted ancient-inspired Steven Battelle designed 18K gold pendant surrounde...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Alexander Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high-grade, authentic, ancient silver tetradrachm coin from Thrace (a historical region which now encompasses parts of Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey) minted in 297-281 BC, with a dep...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient India 10th Century CE Gold Elephant Coin Diamonds 22K Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This rare and authentic ancient coin is set within a Steven Battelle designed artisanally crafted matching 22K gold setting with three 1.8mm VS1 diamonds surrounding.
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
Ancient Greek 1st Century BC Cistophoric Serpents Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "tetradrachm" from Mysia in Pergamon (now near the city of Bergama in central far-western Turkey) depicts 2 intertwined serpents in the cista mystic...
18k Gold
Ancient Byzantine 8th Century Bronze Cross Emeralds Sterling/18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. Please note size relative to the dime. A talisman from ancient Byzantium!
Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Pegasus Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. A delightful ancient image of Pegasus!
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Lion Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The coin itself is 12 mm in diameter and the whole pendant is 25 mm (about an inch) long. This pendant comes with a lifetime laminated coin certificate of authenticity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman 2nd Century BC Goddess Roma Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful, authentic, ancient silver "denarius" coin displaying the Roman goddess Roma wearing a winged helmet is set within a Steven Battelle designed ancient-inspired "Large/smal...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Horse Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with pendant. A classic ancient horse!
18k Gold
Ancient Roman 2nd Century Silver Goddess Victory Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. An ancient Roman talisman of protection!
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Swan Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "stater" coin from the region of Cilicia (now in Western Turkey) with a beautiful depiction of a swan is featured in this Steven Battelle pendant de...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Lion Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. Ancient symbol of power!
22k Gold
Ancient Roman 2nd Century BC Goddess Roma Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver denarius coin minted 126 BC displays a beautiful depiction of the goddess "Roma" in her winged helmet. Roma was a goddess who signified the power and dominion of...
18k Gold
$798Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ancient Coin Dainty Medallion Slide Pendant Box Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.46 Grams Chain Type: 0.8mm Box Link Chain Length: 15 Inches (measured next to a ruler) Clasp: Spring Ring Pendant Width: 21.5mm (0.84") Pend...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Ancient owl!
18k Gold
Ancient Roman Bronze Coin and Garnet Drop 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman bronze coin and ancient Garnet bead drop 22k yellow gold pendant on a 21k gold rolo chain necklace.
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Drop Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a rounded form 22k gold bezel with 22k gold drop linked chain and bail.
22k Gold
Ancient Roman Republic 129 BC Horseman With Lance Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. A classic ancient Roman Horseman!
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Bull Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This coin is mounted in a Steven Battelle designed ancient-inspired line texture 18K handmade gold bezel with similar 4mm tubular bail above.
18k Gold
Ancient Byzantine Coin 22 Karat Gold Spinner Pendant on Leather Cord Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Byzantine bronze coin (Jesus Christ & Latin Cross Follis, 1078 to 1081 AD) set in 22k yellow gold reversible spinner pendant on dark brown leather cord necklace.
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
18K Yellow Gold Ancient Roman Coin Pendant — Nero, 45–68 A.D.
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold pendant centered with an authentic ancient Roman coin engraved with the portrait of Emperor Nero, dating to 45–68 A.D.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic early archaic Greek silver "didrachm" coin from Ephesus, is held in a hammered and textured doubled bezel design in this beautiful Steven Battelle designed pendant. Ephe...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC God Apollo Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A sharply struck authentic silver "drachm" coin from the ancient Greek Seleucid Kingdom 152-145 BC depicts the god Apollo seated, holding an arrow and bow surrounded by vertically or...
18k Gold
$2,600Sale Price|21% Off
Authentic Ancient Roman Bronze Key and Gold Pendant on Coral Bead Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Ancient Roman bronze key (3rd-4th century AD) and 22k yellow gold pendant on a coral and 18k yellow gold beaded necklace.
Coral, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ancient Egyptian Faience Cat Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. Gold
Located in New York, NY
In archaeology, faience is used to describe a non-clay based ceramic, often with a blue-green glaze. The pendant bale is hand hammered 14 Karat Gold. The over 2000 year old exquisi...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Republic 1st Century BC Elephant Coin 22K Gold Pendant.
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The small mark on the elephant was a test mark made in ancient times to verify the coins purity. This coin is set within a Steven Battelle designed artisanally crafted high-karat gol...
22k Gold
Ancient Roman Medusa Cameo and Gold Pendant c. 200 AD Ref: 881015
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, circa 200 AD This remarkable ancient pendant is crafted in high karat gold (approximately 20.6 Kt) and set with a large three-layer agate cameo displaying white, light ...
Agate, Gold, Silver
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Warrior Triskeles Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An exquisitely detailed absolutely TOP grade authentic silver "stater" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Aspendus (370-250 BC) depicts a slinger striding to the right, preparing ...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "drachm" coin depicting a bee from Ephesus 202-150 BC, is held in a granulated high carat setting in this beautiful Steven Battelle designed pendant...
22k Gold
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Tarentum Dolphin Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, interesting silver "nomos" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Tarentum in Calabria (now in the heel of southern Italy) depicts the mythological founder of the city, ...
18k Gold
Ancient Roman First Century Emperor Vespasian Eagle Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver denarius coin with a depiction of the Roman Imperial eagle standing, minted during the realm of the emperor Vespasian in 69-79 AD, is set in a simple matte-finish...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Larissa Nymph Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This coin is set in a Steven Battelle designed handmade 22K gold pendant with exquisite fine triangular granulation patterns on both sides, and the bail.
22k Gold
Genuine Ancient Roman Coin 150 BC 18Kt Gold Pendant Depicting Goddess Rome
Located in Roma, IT
Discover a remarkable 18kt gold pendant featuring an original Roman silver coin dating back to 150 BC.
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Goddess Athena Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. Classical Ancient Goddess Athena!
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Nike Coin Diamond 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A RARE and authentic ancient Greek silver Stater coin from the Greek colony of Terina in Bruttium (now near the town of Lamezia Terme on the west coast of southern Italy) is set in f...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Ancient Greek Inspired Sterling Silver Coin In 18k Yellow Gold Setting/Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Coin is set in 18k yellow gold. It is a striking and historically rich piece of jewelry, blending ancient artistry with modern luxury.
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Pegasus Coin Granulated 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic Corinthian style silver "Stater" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Anactorium, Arkanania 350-300 BC is centered within a Steven Battelle designed stacked double laye...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Syracuse Arethusa Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An unsual silver "tetradrachm" from the ancient Greek colony of Syracuse (in Sicily) depicts the nymph Arethusa encircled by 4 dolphins (one off the flan above). This coin was stuck ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18ct Gold Pendant Necklace and Earrings with Ancient Islamic Rock Crystal Beads
Located in London, GB
A modern 18 carat gold jewellery group set with rare ancient Islamic rock crystal amulet and beads Rock crystal amulet and bead are Possibly Abbasid or Fatimid: circa 8th - 10th cen...
Rock Crystal, Gold
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.
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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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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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.