Cabochon Cat's Eye Moonstone and Diamond Asymmetrical Pendant in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone: Cat's Eye Moonstone and Diamonds Diamond Count: 11 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.18 carats Diamond Color: H - I Di...
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Blue Sapphire Double Sided Cross Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabuchon Blue Sapphire 15.12 carats Cross Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 5.3 cm Length: 7.3 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store wa...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Hematite Solitaire Pendant - 925 Oval Cabochon 42.40
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Hematite Carat(s): 42.4ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Black Total Carats: 42.40 Style: Solitaire Measurements Tall (from ...
Hematite, Sterling Silver
$475Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Handcrafted Oval Cabochon Tanzanite Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver and showcases a striking natural tanzanite as the centerpiece, measuring 24.5 × 18.5 mm in an oval cabochon cut, beautifully co...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
3.79 Carat Ruby Cabochon and Brown Diamond White Gold Pendant with Gold Chain
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A magnificent pendant necklace comprised of two luscious red heart-shaped cabochon rubies weighing 3.79 carat, with flowing brown diamond lines weighing 1.81 carat.
Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antiques Chinese Jade Cabochon Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Chinese Jade Cabochon Turquoise 18 k Gold gr. 8,40 Pendant. The pendant come with a silk cordon but you can also ware on your own one.
Jade, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Stunning Cabochon Ruby Pendant in a Diamond Halo Setting
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 14K White Gold Necklace Featuring a 26.01 Carat Ruby Cabochon and 3.50 Carats of Diamonds An extraordinary display of elegance and sophistication, this striking necklace...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Ruby Heart White Pearls Rectangle Crystals Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Heart Love White Beads Pearls Rectangle Circle Crystals Cabochon Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
18k White Gold Ladybug Pendant with Diamonds, Cabochon Rubies
Located in Berlin, BE
This exquisite 18k white gold ladybug pendant is a true masterpiece of fine craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$280Sale Price|20% Off
azurite Diamond Cabochon Necklace, azurite 925 Silver Pendant 3
Located in Chicago, IL
azurite Diamond Cabochon Necklace, azurite 925 Silver Pendant Cabochon Necklace, Pietersite 925 Silver Pendant hand made , hand crafted same day shipping Shipping Time & Deliv...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Oval Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Green Enamel 35 Diamonds 16 Emeralds Cabochon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Peacock Collection, emerald green guilloche vitreous enamel, 35 diamonds, total 0.69 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, 18 Emerald Cabochons, t...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Oval Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Pendant – 18ct Yellow Gold Halo Design
Located in London, GB
A refined emerald and diamond pendant crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, featuring a rich oval cabochon-cut natural emerald at the centre.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Cabochon Amethyst & Carved Coral Locket Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Coral Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1880 *chain sold separately A Victorian locket, circa 1880, crafted in 15ct gold with a bold central cabochon amethyst, its deep ...
Amethyst, Coral, Gold, 15k Gold
Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Pendant - 14k Oval Cabochon .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Oval Cabochon Natural Diamond Carat(s): .10ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Clarity: SI2 Total Carats: .10ct S...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS Baroque Carnelian Cabochon Wood Pendant Necklace
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS Baroque Carnelian Cabochon Wood Pendant Necklace Measurements: Height: 3.15 inches (8 cm) Width: 2 inches (5.1 cm) Wearable Length: 27.16 inches (69 cm) ...
Yellow Gold Opal Solitaire Pendant - 14k Oval Cabochon 31.05ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 31.05ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australia Total Carats: 31.05ct Style: Solitaire Measurements Tall (fro...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cabochon Garnet Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
This antique piece has been handcrafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold with a duo of intertwined snake chains playing host to a vibrant array of cabochon garnet gemstones. Each garnet ...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Onyx Sun Solitaire Pendant - 925 Round Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Round Cabochon Color: Black Style: Solitaire Theme: Sun Measurements Tall (from extended bail): 2 7/16" (61.5m...
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Square Era Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold 25 Diamonds and 1 Rose Quartz Cabochon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
(Source: healthline) About Cabochons: A cabochon is a gemstone that has been shaped and polished, as opposed to faceted.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Pendant - 14k Oval Cabochon 2.03ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 1.90ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australian Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .13ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Solitaire Pendant - 10k Oval Cabochon .70ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opal Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Total Carats: .70ct Style: Solitaire Measurements Tall (from station...
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Cabochon Marble Rectangle Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Blue Cabochon Marble Stone Rectangle Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Cabochon Gray Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant Enhancer in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking enhancer pendant showcases a luminous oval-shaped gray opal cabochon set in a combination of 14 karat yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Hot Pink Spinel with Red Rubellite Tourmaline Pendant Double Strand Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Vibrant faceted pink spinel rondelles, adorned with an exquisite clear pear shape red rubellite tourmaline cabochon pendant and a user friendly 14k interlocking clasp.
Rubelite, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Bloodstone Botanical Solitaire Pendant - 14k Oval Cabochon Leaves
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Bloodstone Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Green/Red Style: Solitaire Theme: Botanical, Leaves Measurements Tall (from stationary bail...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 6.6 Carats Green Tourmaline Cabochon 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. Very luminous, a nice central accent of a pendant!
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Solitaire Pendant - 18k Round Cabochon .20ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opal Carat(s): .20ct Cut: Round Cabochon Total Carats: .20ct Style: Solitaire Measurements Tall (from statio...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,184Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage statement cabochon Ruby citrine brilliant cut diamonds silver Pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
This gorgeous pendant is made up of oxidized silver with rare natural cabochon rubies and natural citrine.
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
French Heart Pendant Yellow Gold Diamonds and Violet Cabochon Scapolite
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The French Heart Pendant in Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Violet Cabochon Scapolite is a delightful fusion of elegance and uniqueness.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Cabochon Garnet & Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
At the heart of the pendant lies a captivating cabochon garnet, radiating a deep, rich hue that draws the eye and exudes sophistication.
Garnet, Pearl
Taxco Mexico Blue Howlite Pendant Sterling Silver 925 Oval Cabochon Vintage
By Taxco
Located in Addison, TX
Details: Designer: Taxco Origin: Taxco, Mexico Metal: Sterling Silver Purity: 925 Weight: 11.6 Grams Main Stone: Natural Blue Howlite Stone Shape: Oval Cabochon Stone Color: Bright S...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Cabochon Natural Turquoise 14k Yellow Gold Round CZ Fine Pendant Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This elegant 14k gold halo pendant features an oval, vibrant blue turquoise cabochon center stone.
Turquoise, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Rutilated Quartz Solitaire Pendant - 14k Oval Cabochon 11.90ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rutilated Quartz Carat(s): 11.90ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Total Carats: 11.90ct Style: Solitaire Features: Rope-Textured Bord...
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9.81 Carat Cabochon Moonstone and Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Cabochon Moonstone and Diamond Drop Pendant Vintage Gold Necklace.
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Square Era Pendant 18k Rose Gold 1 Diamond 0.04 ct G VS Smoky Quartz Cabochon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer square shaped pendant 18k rose gold, Era Collection, 1 diamond 0.04 ct, G VS, smoky Quartz Cabochon, 18k disc with guilloche underneath About the creator Victor Mayer V...
Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Big Heart Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Locket Style Pendant Necklace
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Big Heart Sapphire Cabochon and diamond locket style pendant necklace includes a Sapphire Cabochon of 2.35 ctw and pave set diamonds of 0.28 ctw, set in 18k white gold.
Blue Sapphire
14K Gold Emerald Cabochon Starburst Pendant Black Onyx & Diamond Medallion
Located in Jupiter, FL
Presenting our mesmerizing Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Starburst Medallion—a piece that feels truly otherworldly.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Square Era Pendant 18k Rose Gold 1 Diamond 0.04 ct G VS Madeira Citrine Cabochon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer square shaped pendant 18k rose gold, Era Collection, 1 diamond total 0.04 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, 1 Madeira citrine cabochon, 18k disc with guilloche underneath the cab...
Diamond, Citrine, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Onyx Framed Solitaire Enhancer Pendant 14k Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Oval Cabochon Style: Framed Solitaire Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 1 9/16" (39.5mm) Wide: 1 1/16"...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5 Carat Cabochon Green Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed 5 Carat Cabochon Green Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Vintage Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Duck Pendant with Blue Cabochon Eyes
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This charming vintage 14K gold duck pendant captures playful mid-century design with its whimsical form and refined craftsmanship.
Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Solitaire Pendant 14k Oval Cabochon 3.00ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ethiopian Opal Carat(s): 3.00ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Total Carats: 3.00ct Style: Solitaire Measurements Tall (from statio...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Nephrite Jade Solitaire Pendant Necklace 21" - 14k Pear Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Date: May 5, 2026 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Nephrite Jade Cut: Pear Cabochon Color: Green Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Curb Necklace Style: Chain ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Round Turquoise 14k Gold Big Feather Pendant Fine Jewelry Cabochon
Located in Jaipur, IN
This elegant pendant features a highly stylized, organic design crafted from polished 14k gold, beautifully accented by a delicate row of turquoise stones.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
10.0tcw Atocha Replica Colombian Emerald Cross Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is a Replica-rich Green Emerald Cabochon and 14K or 18K Yellow Gold from the famous Atocha Shipwreck. There are 9 rich Green Cabochon Emeralds weighing 10 Carats. The cross is a...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.90tcw Natural Emerald Cabochon Pear & Diamond Accent Pendant Gold 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A Colombian emerald, pear cabochon, and diamond accent pendant. The natural, Colombian emerald carries a full 4.85-carats, medium green color.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Garnet Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Victorian garnet and diamond pendant and locket, circa 1860. The crystal on the reverse can be removed to encase hair or a photo.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Natural Sapphire Cabochon Set – Pendant Necklace PS 1.08ct, Earrings 0.60ct, 14K
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Elevate your jewelry collection with this elegant natural sapphire cabochon set, featuring both a pendant necklace and matching earrings designed in luminous 14K yellow gold.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
$2,895Sale Price|25% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.54 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 1.49 ct. Total lenght is chain 42 cm. Please...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Black Opal Doublet Solitaire Pendant - 14k Oval Cabochon .86ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Date: May 5, 2026 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Black Opal Doublet Carat(s): .86ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australian Total Carats: .86ct Style: So...
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful 9.43ct Natural Cabochon Opal Pendant Surrounded by 0.25ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Opal pendant is a unique piece of jewellery that is sure to make a statement. The Opal is surrounded by 0.25ct Diamonds that create a beautiful contrast with the Opal. The Opal ...
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Gem Quality Black Opal Necklace Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon
Located in Dearborn, MI
Gem Quality Black Opal Necklace Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Features a Gem Quality 13 x 7mm Oval Cabochon Black Opal Gemstone Accented by a Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 100% Natural ...
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gem Quality Opal Necklace Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1900's Victorian Opal Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Features a Gem Quality 12 x 9mm Oval Cabochon Opal Gemstone 100% Natural Opal Gemstone 14K Yellow...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bohemian Garnet Emerald Ruby Enamel Locket French Belle Epoque Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the finest Belle Epoque - Victorian Bohemian Locket Pendants we have seen. The early French locket pendant is adorned with a magnificent Garnet Cabochon with Emeralds...
Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Natural 5.47ct Australian Opal Oval Cabochon 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Australian Cooper Pedy White Opal 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace. 5.47 Carat opal with beautiful play of colour and an excellent oval cabochon cut.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 2.76ct Australian Opal Pear Cabochon 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Australian Cooper Pedy White Opal 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace. 2.76 Carat opal with beautiful play of colour and an excellent pear cabochon cut.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 25ct Carved Cabochon Emerald & Pear Marquise Diamond 18K Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This delicate pendant features a centering Russian cabochon emerald intricately carved with flowers, weighing approximately 25.00 carats, framed by full-cut diamonds topped by a roun...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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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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.