Belle Epoque Heart Necklace
Vintage 1910s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Central American Belle Époque More Necklaces
Gold Plate
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Czech Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver
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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Wallets
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Clutches
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Czech Etruscan Revival Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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English Necklace Enhancers
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Opal, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1870s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold
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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Belle Époque Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
Early 2000s German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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.
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