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Antique 1890s Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1850s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1860s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Swedish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chain Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Rose Gold
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Solitaire Rings
Citrine, 10k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s French Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s British Victorian Dangle Earrings
Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century American Boxes and Cases
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Heels
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Art
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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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