Vintage 1960s Multi-Gemstone Brooch Pendant Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finley crafted in 18k yellow gold with a center Cabochon Ruby weighing approximately 28.00 carats, additional 35 Cabochon Rubies weighing approximately a total of 31.50 carats, 21 Ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century 206.60Ct Cabochon Cut Garnet 1.49Ct Diamond Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The detachable cross pendant is ornamented with a further four cabochon cut garnets and single bezel set 1.12Ct Old European round cut diamond.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed FAF Sterling Silver Malachite Large Modernist Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Large sterling silver and malachite modernist pendant, signed FAF. Beautiful natural banded oval malachite stone in an oxidized modernist setting. Measures approx 2" long, 1 3/4" w...
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Antique Gold Filled Carnelian Bird Watch Fob Pendant
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This charming Victorian watch fob pendant combines fine craftsmanship with a unique design. The pendant is crafted in gold-filled metal, featuring an exquisite 3D bird perched atop a...
Carnelian, Gold-filled
Vintage Navajo Southwestern Artist Signed Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This striking Navajo pendant is a bold expression of Southwestern artistry, featuring a large triangular turquoise stone rich with intricate black matrix veining. Set in a finely cra...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite Gemstone Spinner Pendant Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful, vintage, Victorian style pendant is sterling silver. It features marcasite gemstones and a spinning fob set with black onyx, green onyx, carnelian and mother of pearl...
Carnelian, Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage 7.34 Carat White Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage opal pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The impressive pendant is embellished with a claw set 7.34ct oval cabochon white opal.
Opal, Yellow Gold
Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant pendant featuring 7 lovely fire opals from Mexico. They weigh a total of 9.57 carats and have great play-of-color as each stone has flashes of greens and orangy-reds. Comp...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A luminous pearl takes center stage in this elegant vintage pendant, showcasing a soft, glowing luster accented by subtle iridescent overtones. The pearl is framed within a smooth ci...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mandarin Garnet Gold Detachable Parrot Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
A handsome Mandarin garnet parrot pendant with .30 carats of biue sapphire on detachable bail, mother of pearl hand-carved beak and citrine painted eyes approximately one inch wide b...
Garnet, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The central cross bar is embellished with a yellow gold collet set circular cabochon cut banded agate. The reverse of the pendant features a push fit cover for a small circular lock...
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
M. Cohen Sterling Silver Black Onyx & Lapis Reversible Fob Pendant Necklace
By Max Cohen
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Natural Genuine 1 Black Onyx & 1 Lapis - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Black & Blue - 18.4mm (onyx) & 18.5mm (lapis) (approx.)
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Rare Vintage Gillott & Co. Detachable Pendant Ruby and Platinum Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
This is an amazing vintage piece, a Gillott & Co. cabochon ruby detachable pendant that attaches to an amazing geometric Art Deco diamond necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Steven Battelle 35.1 Carat Tanzanite Diamond 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large, 17 x 26 mm, pear shaped cabochon tanzanite is set in a signature "3 point with jawan" ancient inspired high-karat granulated setting with a 1.8 mm VS1 diamond accent in the ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 22k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Pendant with Ancient Greek Coin, Sapphire & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional vintage 18K yellow gold pendant (19.7g) showcasing an authentic ancient Greek coin, elegantly framed in rich gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Yellow Gold Red Coral Sunburst Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Yellow Gold 18.75ct Red Coral Sunburst Pendant This vintage Victorian Revival pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and centered by a substantial 18.75...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral set 6-Stone 'Cecilia' Cross pendant on chain
Located in London, GB
The six round cabochon Coral gemstones set within a stepped mount to a stepped pendant loop - a simple, yet stylish cross pendant, perfect for everyday wear yet it would not look out...
Coral, Gold Plate, Brass
Citrine Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Citrine 9.44 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.0 cm Length: 2.1 cm Total Weight: 4.49 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum 7.10ctw Oval Colorful Jelly Opal Unique Diamond Border Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut- Prong Set - White Base w/ Nice Play of Colors - 11.4x9.7mm - 6.15ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette & Ro...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Boulder Opal Gold Pendant Light Blue Australian Opal
Located in Berlin, DE
Australian Opal yellow gold pendant opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.59 х 1.1 in / 15 х 28 mm opal weight - 13.18 carats pendant length - 1.42 in / 36 mm pendant weigh...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Large Iconic Rare Oval Lapis Blue Cabochon Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Oval Lapis Navy Blue Cabochon Stone Openwork Pendant Chunky Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
22k Gold Aqua Pendant Necklace, by Tagili
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Aqua pendant is beautifully set in a traditional 22k gold bezel. Beautiful matte finish and custom bail accents this aqua stone perfectly. Sold on a 16” paperclip chain...
Aquamarine, Gold, 22k Gold
Dior Silvery Metal Short Necklace with Green Glass Paste Cabochons
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Germany) Silvery metal short necklace with green glass paste cabochons Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 37 cm to 43 cm...
Multi Gems Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Multi Gems cabochon, Mother of Pearl and small diamond on Gold Pendant chain Necklace.
Ruby, Turquoise, Sapphire, Peridot, Pearl, Opal, Garnet, Emerald, Black ...
Large White Gold GIA Pear Tanzanite Diamond Dangle Teardrop Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 19.05 (exact) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 12.12 Grams Chain Type: 16" - Cable Link Clasp: Lobster Claw Clasp Overall Pendant Height: 43.5mm (1.7") Pen...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver & Onyx REVERSIBLE, Heyoka Merrified Eagle & Owl Pendant
Located in Rimrock, AZ
"DAY EAGLE / NIGHT EAGLE" pendant. Completely Handmade piece. Sterling Silver reversible pendant.
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Chanel Golden Metal Necklace with Glass Paste Cabochons, Fall 1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with glass paste cabochons. Fall-Winter 1994 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 7...
18K Yellow Gold Buddha Pendant with Coral, 13.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold pendant with corallium rubrum in the shape of a buddha detailed description: dimensions of the pendant are 3.7 cm long by 2.1 cm wide Weight: 13.6 grams set with:...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Vintage Silver Turquoise w/ Lapis & Quartz Swinging Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Matrix Turquoises - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Greenish Blue Color - 29x22.2mm & 30.1x21.7mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Lapis - Oval Cab...
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
$754Sale Price / item|44% Off
Fish Design 14k Gold Pendant with Opal and Diamond
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Fish design 14 kt solid gold pendant with natural opal and diamond. October birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Size: 18 x 16 mm.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Emma Chapman Silver 14k Gold Hand-Etched Crystal Flower Pendant
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This beautiful crystal pendant has been hand-etched in our workshops. It features a hand-cut crystal with an etched floral pattern which is embedded with a 14k gold hand-embossed flo...
Crystal, 14k Gold, Silver
Big Heart Multi Sapphire Cabochon and Brilliant Cut White Diamonds
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Big Heart includes beautiful big heart cabochons of over 3.8 Ctw and diamonds of 0.6 Ctw set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14 Karat Black Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Pendant This stunning pendant features one oval black opal (12 mm x 9 mm) and two baguette diamonds set in classic 18K yellow gold. *Ch...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique Pearl Starburst pendant, 9k yellow gold, Shamrock
Located in NEWARK, GB
This fabulous antique star pendant is both bold yet delicate. It is crafted in 9ct yellow gold with a star design, set with creamy seed pearls, it has a further Starburst design wit...
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Etruscan Revival Pendant W/ Turquoise & Pearls
Located in Venice, CA
This beautiful 18K gold Etruscan Revival Pendant has been tastefully converted from a horizontal bar pin to a vertical pendant. The design has a diagonal swatch comprised of turquo...
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Buddha Coral Pendant, Mediterranean Origin, 10.8g
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold pendant with coral in the shape of a buddha detailed description: dimensions of the pendant are 3.5 cm long by 2.5 cm wide Weight: 10.8 grams set with: - 1 x 1.8...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18k Bird Pendant Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond
Located in Fairfield, CT
French 18k Bird Pendant Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond This vintage pendant is made in 18K yellow gold and depicts a bird flying beside an open birdcage. The bird features ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat and Sapphire Reverse Crystal Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 Karat Hand carved reverse crystal Cheetah family pendant with sapphire bail
Crystal, 18k Gold
Certified 5.11 Carat Jadeite Jade and Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
HKJ&S Certified 5.11 Carat Untreated Natural Oval Shaped Cabochon Cut Jadeite Jade Grade A (Fei Cui) and 0.90 Carat Total Round Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum 900.
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Rose Quartz Egg Pendant Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Rose Quartz Egg Pendant Necklace Rose Quartz egg wrapped as a gift, with ribbon motif, 18 karat yellow gold; Size: stone size approx 24 x 15 mm Weig...
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Oval Opal 1.90ctw Diamond Frame Enhancer Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Pendant Thickness: 7.4mm (approx. - at opal) Condition: Vintage.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Purple Amethyst Egg Pendant Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Amethyst egg pendant necklace A Amethyst egg wrapped as a gift, with ribbon motif, 18 karat yellow gold; marked T&Co., Schlumberger 750 Size: stone ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 16k Yellow Gold Greyish Blue Star Sapphire Earrings & Pendant Set
Located in New York, NY
A vintage set of earrings and a matching pendant crafted in 16K yellow gold, each set with greyish-blue star sapphires cut en cabochon to display a soft, intersecting star effect.
Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Chrysophrase and Diamonds
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold pendant set with chrysophrase cabochon and a line of brilliant cut diamonds.
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold
India Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Maltese Cross Pendant #20741
Located in Washington Depot, CT
India Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Maltese Cross Pendant This beautiful vintage Maltese style cross pendant features a large oval rose quartz cabochon (14.03mm x 9.87 mm) smokeytopaz...
Aquamarine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Antique 1910s Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.24 carat diamond and seed pearl, 14k yellow gold and platinum set pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9.27 Carat Coral and 0.80 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The oval cluster design is ornamented with an impressive feature 9.27ct cabochon cut coral.
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Natural Colombian Emerald Bead Necklace - Oval Cabochon 14K Gold & Silver Chain
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our striking natural emerald rough cut pendant necklace, adorned with multiple round cut emerald beads and irregularly shaped oval cabochon cut emeralds, arranged in a ca...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
14K White Gold Blue Chalcedony Aquamarine Pendant Slide Brooch Pin
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K White Gold Blue Chalcedony & Aquamarine Statement Pendant Elegant 14K White Gold Blue Chalcedony & Aquamarine Statement Pendant featuring natural blue chalcedony and natural aqua...
Aquamarine, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Modern Blossom Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold Plum Blossom pendant necklace encrusted with 5 round diamonds and a cabochon amethyst drop.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Amber Peridot Smokey Quartz Pendant Necklace Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Unique 14K yellow gold pendant necklace featuring an oversized natural amber accented with peridot, smokey quartz, and tourmaline. Estate pendant measures 1.8 inches long x 1.3 inche...
Amber, Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Starburst Pendant
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
There are pieces of jewelry that simply radiate — and this 14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Starburst Pendant & Pin is one of them. Thirty-one natural opals, each one a tiny univers...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Egyptian Revival Sekhmet Lion Pendant from Egypt
Located in Venice, CA
This is an 18k gold Egyptian Revival pendant of Sekhmet, the lioness goddess. The face of the lion has two chrysocolla cabochons for eyes, a stone known for its vibrant, almost elect...
Chrysocolla, Gold, 18k Gold
New Made 18k Gold Natural Turquoise Decorated Pendant Arrow Design Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 New Made 18k Gold Natural Turquoise Decorated Pendant Arrow Design Necklace In very good condition. Total weight is 1.8 gr...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Heavenly Vices 14K Gold Capricorn Zodiac Pendant with Rhodolite Garnet & Onyx
Located in Atlanta, GA
14k Yellow Gold Capricorn Zodiac Pendant with Rhodolite Garnet and Black Onyx, Celestial Stories MAKER: Heavenly Vices Fine Jewelry CIRCA: c. 2026 STYLE: Contemporary, Victorian Revi...
Garnet, Onyx, Rhodolite, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Drop Pendant 30"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Amethyst Drop Pendant by Paloma Picasso Features Large Teardrop Shaped Amethyst Cabochon (Appx dimensions 32 x 25 mm) Pendant Measures Appx 1.5" x 1" Includes 30" 18k Yellow...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emma Chapman Strawberry Onyx Pendant Necklace, Sterling Silver
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
A beautiful statement onyx pendant from our limited edition Boston Collection. The pendant has hand-cut strawberry onyx gemstones, and is made in sterling silver with gold micron pla...
Onyx, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 7.93 Carat Coral and 1.82 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This impressive coral pendant is excellent quality set with a fine and impressive cabochon cut coral displaying fine color and presence.
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Red Ruby White Beads Pearls Cabochon Heart Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Love Heart White Beaded Pearls Cabochon Crystals Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
$396Sale Price|20% Off
Gilded Etruscan Statement Necklace w Jewel Tone Cabochons By Accessocraft, 1970s
By Accessocraft
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s - 22" chain length - 8" x 3.5" oversized pendant - Gold plated - Mughal-style colored glass cabochons - Clasp c...
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.
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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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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.