5.06ct Burma Ruby 1.40ct Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 18k yellow gold pendant necklace. The pendant is centered with a lovely cabochon Burma ruby that weighs approximately 5.06ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Essex Crystal Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love vintage essex pieces!! This beauty was hand painted over 100 years ago! Pendant Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Victorian 1840 - 1900 Pendant Diameter: 13.5mm ...
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis Lazuli 'Odessa' Cross pendant on chain
Located in London, GB
A simple yet striking pendant formed of five large round cabochon Lapis Lazuli gemstones, each measuring 18mm. set within a discrete collet; the terminals finished with a small 'gol...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Brass
Spectacular Antique French Gold Fob Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, French. This antique fob is a perfect "found object" pendant. Wonderfully decorated with four spectacular lions heads and a delicately hued bright carnelian, the ...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Chrysophrase Pendant Necklace, 45cm, 9.9g, Excellent
Located in The Hague, ZH
The pendant measures 2.2 cm long by 2.6 cm wide. Total weight: 9.9 grams Set with: - 3 x 8.0 mm round cabochon-cut chrysoprase Color: green Clarity: n/a Gemstones are often treat...
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 1.9 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. Please NOTE the size relative to the dime.
Opal, 18k Gold
Ann King Sterling Silver Orchid White Pearl Pendant #24306
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Ann King Sterling Silver Orchid White Pearl Pendant This lovely sterling silver orchid pendant by Ann King features sculpted petals and a white pearl {10.5 mm} center finished with ...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearls Turquoise Crystals Cabochon Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearls Turquoise Blue Green Cabochon Sparkling Crystals Oval Round Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Steven Battelle 2.8 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. Luxurious!
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
Vintage Silver 830 and Green Agate with White Stripes Pendant
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage pendant made of silver 830 set with a cabochon of green agate with white stripes .
Agate, Silver
Antique Persian Turquoise and Pearl Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Turquoise and Pearl Pendant. Charming articulated drop with rows of tiny Persian turquoises and faux seed pearls. Patinaed silver metal. 3.25" x 1.5", Indian 1900's....
Turquoise
Steven Battelle 3.7 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. Ancient inspired beauty by a master goldsmith!
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Retro Gold Natural Rhodochrosite & Diamond Statement Pendant Circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro yellow gold statement pendant of substantial scale, measuring approximately 3 inches in length by 2 inches in width.
Diamond, Rhodocrosite, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Hammered Gold Pendant
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this 18k yellow gold lapis lazuli pendant, designed as a two-part composition featuring an oval lapis lazuli center above a larger hammered gold drop. Twisted ropewor...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.5ct Chrysophrase Pendant on 9k yellow gold with chain
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A 'Devo' Chrysophrase Pendant in 9ct yellow gold, featuring an oval cabochon cut Chrysoprase of 11.5ct, mounted in 9ct yellow gold.
Chrysophrase, Yellow Gold
10ct Chrysophrase Pendant on 9k yellow gold with chain
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A 'Devo' Chrysophrase Pendant in 9ct yellow gold, featuring an oval cabochon cut Chrysoprase of 10ct, mounted in 9ct yellow gold.
Chrysophrase, Yellow Gold
Tourmaline Pendant in 22 Karat gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Medieval/Celtic style pendant with a dark peach Tourmaline cabochon with lively inclusions bringing the stone to life.
Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cat's Eye Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Trumbull, CT
14K Yellow Gold Cat’s Eye Pendant with Jali Work A captivating blend of tradition and elegance, this pendant showcases a honey-colored cat’s eye gemstone, renowned for its distinct, ...
Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Turquoise Pendant of 10k Gold on 14k Gold Chain
Located in Lewisburg, PA
The pendant measures approximately 3.4 inches from the top of the bail to the bottom and 0.8 inches wide.
Turquoise, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver Amethyst Cross Pendant 925 Modern Twisted Cross 4.2g
Located in Addison, TX
Details: Metal: Sterling Silver Purity: 925 Style: Cross Pendant Design: Modern Twisted Cross Total Weight: 4.2 Grams Length: 36.2mm Width: 19.6mm Bail Opening: 3.35mm Gemstone: Natu...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Opal & Pearl Victorian Pin / Pendant
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
A captivating piece that effortlessly bridges eras, this ornate 14K yellow gold brooch/pendant is a true testament to Victorian-era craftsmanship. The elaborate scrollwork frame sho...
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Hardy Sterling Silver & Gold Pendant & Earring Set /Rose Quartz
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
John Hardy Sterling Silver & Gold Earrings and Pendant Weight: 28.5 grams Marked 18k & 925 JH Gemstone: Rose Quartz Pendant Dimensions: 50.5 mm x 27.6 mm x 13.7 mm deep Earring Dimen...
Quartz, Gold, Sterling Silver
Cultured Pearl Necklace with Gilt Seven Turquoise Pendants
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a hand stranded cultured pearl necklace with seven turquoise pendants hanging down in front. It comes from Turkey. These large polished turquoise stones are wrapped in decora...
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gilt Metal
An Exquisite Australian Black Opal & Diamond 18k Pendant
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply Gorgeous Australian Black Opal & Diamond pendant handcrafted in 18k yellow gold. Approximately 20-30 years old. The star of the show is unquestionably the central Opal -...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Jean Lin Sterling Silver Red Coral Floral Domed Pendant # 23749
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Jean Lin Sterling Silver Red Coral Floral Domed Pendant - This beautiful Jean Lin domed pendant is crafted in sterling silver with vibrant red coral cabochons set in an ornate flora...
Coral, Sterling Silver
Antique Gemstone and Yellow Gold Bracelet and Pendant Suite
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive Victorian pendant and bracelet set. Gemstone Quality Quartz Color Smoky / Green Cut Cabochon 1...
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, Quartz, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Moonstone and Sterling Silver Bohemian Statement Cross Pendant Necklace, 1970
Located in Honolulu, HI
[Details] • Period: Vintage 1970s (High Bohemian Period) • Materials: Solid Sterling Silver (Hallmarked 925) • Stones: Natural Moonstone Cabochons • Dimensions (Pendant): Approx. 8.0...
Moonstone, Silver
Vintage Translucent Orange Baltic Amber Silver Pendant
Located in Boulder, CO
Authentic Baltic Amber Pendant. This piece is from my grandmothers collection taken on a boat from Latvia to America after World War 2. Early amber from the Baltic Sea crafted by...
Amber, Silver
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Turquoise Green Cabochon Crystals Necklace
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Vintage Floral Fan Pendant Turquoise Green Cabochon Round Rectangle Whole Shining Crystals Necklace, Silver Plated Mitchel Maer was a prominent Ame...
Rhodium
$4,165 / item
22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry Based on an Ancient Design.
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 27.5 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. Simple and classic beauty!
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Large Oval Lapis Lazuli Pendant #21221
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Pendant This bold pendant features a deep blue oval lapis lazuli stone (39 mm x 29 mm) with large bail set in a hammered sterling silver frame. Size :...
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Large Antique Banded Agate Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880 This unusual, one of a kind cross pendant is finely crafted in 14K gold. It is set with fifteen perfectly matched cabochon cut banded agates.
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold
Rare Etruscan 18ct Yellow Gold & Emerald Large Charm /Pendant Secret Compartment
Located in London, GB
A rare and captivating Etruscan Revival charm pendant crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, featuring 28 cabochon rich natural emerald and an ingenious hidden secret compartment.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver cross pendant by Navajo silversmith Tim Yazzie. Cross having raised geometrics and stamped designs with center asymmetrical turquoise stone. Twis...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver cross pendant by Navajo silversmith Tim Yazzie. Cross having raised geometrics, stamped accents and asymmetrical turquoise stone in center. Twist...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 12.4 Carats Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. Classic pendant shape...classic pendant design!
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage Silver and Amethyst Quartz Pendant Made Year 1972
Located in Stockholm, SE
This pendant has an amethyst quartz with a cabochon, free formed cut.
Amethyst, 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
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver cross pendant by Navajo silversmith Tim Yazzie. Cross having raised geometrics and hearts, stamped designs and asymmetrical turquoise stone in ve...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Baroque Pearl and green Tourmaline pendant-charm
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pendant featuring a luminous green tourmaline cabochon paired with a striking baroque pearl, both set in rich 22 karat gold.
Pearl, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow 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
Big Turquoise Silver Pendant Mint Blue Pattern Oval
Located in Berlin, DE
Large sterling silver pendant with natural fine quality Turquoise Cabochon turquoise origin - Kazakhstan turquoise weight - 105.70 carats pendant weight - 27.16 grams pendant height ...
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 2.1 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A very vibrant and flashing 9 x 11 mm oval cabochon "Welo Mine" Ethiopian opal is surrounded by delicate "spirals and jawan" artisan crafted gold wire framing in this classic ancient...
Opal, 18k Gold
Victorian Opal Pendant Lavalier Necklace Silver Rare Antique
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning and rare antique Victorian - Art Deco Lavaliere Pendant set with a fabulous Opal Cabochon in the center and surrounded by a halo of 12 additional opals.
Opal, Silver
Giant Australian Boulder Opal & Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Discover a treasure born from the heart of Australia. This exceptionally rare 19 inch boulder opal necklace features a mesmerizing gemstone sourced from the legendary Winton Opal Fi...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
LALAoUNIS 18K White Gold Diamond and Oval Aquamarine Floral Pendant
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre-owned vintage estate 18K white gold pendant by Ilias LALAoUNIS. The center is set with a 16.22 carat oval cabochon cut milky aquamarine.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mexican Cantera Opal Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mexican Cantera Opal Pendant, featuring a natural Mexican cantera opal with vibrant flashes of orange, green, and red play-of-color against its earthy matrix ...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Black Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum Necklace features a large Oval Black Opal weighing 4.07 carats, with Blue and Green Play of color, and rimmed with Round Brillia...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
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Jade, Diamond Pendant Substantial, Eccentric, Spectacular & Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
Featuring an 18.5 x 13.3 x 5.5 double cabochon of highly translucent, bright apple green natural and untreated jadeite jade from Burma, this 14K yellow gold, jade and diamond pendant...
Diamond, Jade
Michael Kneebone Carved Smokey Quartz Scarab Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Set as a pendant is this carved smokey quartz scarab. The richly colored quartz is exceptionally well carved. The one-of-a-kind, modern scarab is set within an 18k gold pendant. T...
Quartz, 18k Gold
AAA Quality Dendrite Opal Calibrated Gemstone Pear Cabochon Pendent
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Dendrite Opal Pendent. Features beautiful white flash Unique keystone Pear shape .Dendrite Opal Large and in charge, our upsized necklace features a big Pear stone with one...
Opal, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
3.58 cts of Emerald and Sapphire Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an enchanting pendant that promises to captivate and dazzle at any party.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fascinating Green Jade & 0.21ct Diamond Pendant in 20K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This 20K yellow gold pendant features a polished green cabochon jade, framed by 14 round brilliant diamonds (0.21ct total), graded H color and VS–SI clarity.
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
Lavender Jade, Amethyst & Pearl Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Lavender Jade, Amethyst & Pearl Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this pendant features an oval lavender jade cabochon framed by round amethyst accents and ...
Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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.