18 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Women Cameo Brooch/Pendant #18797
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Women Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This elegant cameo features three dancing ladies set in 18K yellow gold.
18k Gold
925 Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Agate Swan Cameo Carving Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
925 Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Agate Swan Cameo Carving Pendant Celebrating bliss is this beautiful 18 karat gold swan cameo blue enamel pendant necklace.
Agate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Filigree Shell Cameo & Pearl Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Filigree Shell Cameo & Pearl Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold This mid-century pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an oval carved shell cameo depicting a cl...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Pendant Frosted Glass Agate Cameo Marcasite Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This pendant was created in 1920 ca. It is made out of sterling silver.
Agate, Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cameo Galalith Pendant in 9 Karat Yellow Gold, 1970s Design
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Cross Agate Cameo Black White Enamel Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold cross agate cameo black white enamel pendant This cross cameo can be set in 14 karat gold carved by our master german engraver on the relief of a natural agate gemstone.
Agate, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Reversible Sagittarius Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Sagittarius sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat gold is a magnificent piece of jewelry that embodies exceptional craftsmansh...
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Circa 1920s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking antique carved shell cameo brooch pendant is beautifully crafted in 14 karat gold and showcases an intricately detailed portrait framed within an elegant octagonal bezel.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Lava Cherub Cameo Portrait Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cherub Pendant 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1860s Introducing an exquisite early Victorian cherub pendant.
Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian 1845 Carnelian Hardstone Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Original handmade Victorian carnelian carved cameo brooch pendant with natural patina and delicate granulation work.
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shell Cameo Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:5.11g, Diamond:8.19Ct SHELL CAMEOS:7.95Cts
Diamond, 18k Gold
Carved Cameo Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's hand carved shell cameo and pearl necklace. The center is a hand carved Greek revival style old shell cameo circa 1900's, set in a 14k yellow gold bezel set frame with...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver necklace with pendant, crafted with a classical cameo. 1920s/1930s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish Silver Necklace with Cameo, 1920s/30s Silver necklace with pendant, finely crafted with a classical cameo and floral ornamentation.
Silver
Fine Antique Easter Lillies, Butterfly Cameo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Easter lillies, butterly, bud rose hand carved cameo 14K yellow gold pendant/brooch 19th Century Modern Romance, a superbly hand carved antique cameo depicting an elabor...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Cameo of Jesus in Italian Vintage Murano Glass Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Venetian Yellow Murano Glass Antique / Gothic Style Pendant Image of Jesus Sterling Silver 925, 38.0 Grams, with small natural Amethyst & Peridot stones, set with real 18K Y...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Wachler Signed 18k Yellow Gold Embossed Woman Cameo Oval Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Wachler Signed 18k Yellow Gold Embossed Woman Cameo Oval Pendant & Chain is a stunning vintage necklace featuring a beautifully crafted oval pendant with an embossed woman de...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Cameo Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace Antique 14K Original 1890's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Cameo Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace Antique 14K Yellow Gold Original 1890's Featuring a Hand Carved Cameo Surrounded By a Halo of Seed Pearls Over $150 Gold Value Alone...
Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ornate Shell Cameo Ganymede with Zeus Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant features a finely carved shell cameo depicting the mythological scene of Ganymede with Zeus, a rare and meaningful subject in cameo artistry.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cameo Coral Rose Cut Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
This pendant is a miniature work of art, crafted in 14-karat yellow gold and 800-millesimal silver, with a design rich in details that combines tradition and refinement. At the cente...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,206Sale Price / item|20% Off
Capricorn Zodiac Cameo Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
Capricorn Zodiac Cameo Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold features Capricorn zodiac cameo in center with diamond halo around making a pendant set in the chain making a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,206Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pisces Fish Zodiac Cameo Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pisces Fish Zodiac Cameo Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 14k White Gold features Pisces zodiac cameo in center with diamond halo around making a pendant set in the chain making a penda...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Italian Venetian Murano Glass Pendant Cameo of Crucified Cross in Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venetian Purple Murano Glass Antique / Gothic Style Pendant Vintage - made 20+ years ago Carved Image of Crucified Cross - associated with Greek mythology of Faith Sterling Silver 92...
18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Empire 1800 Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Agate Cameo Natural Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This antique pendant was created in 1800 ca. In typical Empire taste the pendant is suspended on four gold chains from a large gold ring.
Agate, Carnelian, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Peacock Agate Cameo Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
To celebrate the true spirit of Christmas, the colour combinations of the pendant necklace has been chosen carefully so, as this is also available in black agate peacock cameo, surro...
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Filigree Red Coral Cameo Reversible Angel Pendant Slide Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Material: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Genuine Oval Coral Design: Angel with Floral Motif in Filigree Setting Dimensions: 32 mm long × 26 mm wide (2.25" × 1.5" including slide) Weight:...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Nyx Goddess of Night and Precious Cargo Cameo, Turquoise Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A mid 19th century Italian carved cameo and turquoise pendant depicting Nyx Goddess of Night after Bertel Thorvaldsen's artwork.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Aucoc 19th Century Antique Cameo Natural Pearls Locket Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Octagonal shaped with an openwork circle pattern and studded with natural pearls, this pendant holds a cameo on 4-layered agate representing the left profile of a bust woman.
Agate, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Cameo Natural Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Superb antique cameo of an elegant engraved on chalcedony, it is set on a satin yellow gold pendant set with a fall of half natural pearls on both si...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Princess Lady Victorian Agate Cameo Carving Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold princess lady victorian agate cameo carving pendant necklace This stunning Victorian Agate Cameo carving pendant necklace is a piece to marvel.
Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
French Cameo Coral Fine Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
The coral cameo is surrounded by half-pearls set on a gold stem.
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
“Vintage 18k Gold Cameo Brooch and Pendant with Diamonds, Circa 1940”
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage converted brooch and pendant could be used for both with a marry engraved cameo decorated with blue torquies and old cut diamonds total pendant lenght 4cm hall marked
$1,536Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Retro Yellow Gold Hardstone Large Cameo Detailed Portrait Pendant Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Hardstone - Carved Cameo - Oval Cut - Black Base w/ White Color Carving - 45.08 x 35.28mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 19.2 Grams Overal...
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Reversible Aquarius Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 Karat Gold Reversible Aquarius Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond Pendant Necklace. The reversible pendant necklace featuring an Aquarius sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 ka...
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Swan Natural Agate Gemstone Cameo Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This enchanting 14 karat gold swan natural agate gemstone cameo diamond pendant necklace is a timeless celebration of love, grace, and elegance.
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Reversible Cancer Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Crafted in 14 karat gold, the pendant features a Cancer animal zodiac cameo hand-carved onto natural agate.
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Reversible Taurus Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Taurus sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat gold is a magnificent piece of jewelry that combines exquisite craftsmanship, ele...
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Reversible Gemini Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Gemini sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat gold is a stunning piece of jewelry that combines exceptional craftsmanship, eleg...
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Reversible Leo Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Leo sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat gold is a remarkable piece of jewelry that combines elegance, craftsmanship, and per...
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Reversible Capricorn Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Capricorn sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat gold is a truly unique and versatile piece of jewelry.
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Reversible Pisces Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Pisces sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat gold is a magnificent piece of jewelry that combines exquisite craftsmanship, per...
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Reversible Aries Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring an Aries sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat gold is a stunning piece of jewelry that combines exquisite craftsmanship, elegan...
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Reversible Virgo Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Virgo sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat gold is a stunning piece of jewelry that embodies exquisite craftsmanship, eleganc...
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Reversible Libra Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Libra sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat gold is a stunning piece of jewelry that combines intricate craftsmanship, eleganc...
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Reversible Scorpio Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Scorpio sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat gold is a stunning piece of jewelry that combines artistry, symbolism, and versa...
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Reversible 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ganesha Agate Cameo Om Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Reversible 14 karat yellow gold ganesha agate cameo om pendant necklace. Get two pendants in one with this reversible necklace in 14 karat yellow gold ganesha agate cameo om pendant...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1974 Soviet Union Russian Greek revival Pendant Quartz Cameo / 10.3 gr
Located in SE
Note,that the base and Cameo are made of one solid piece of stone. This pendant was made in very limited numbers, mostly for export.
Onyx, Quartz, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This elegant antique shell cameo brooch pendant is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and dates to the early 20th century.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Venetian Murano Glass Pendant Cameo of Crucified Cross in Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venetian Purple Murano Glass Antique / Gothic Style Pendant Cross engraved Image of Crucified Cross -style that is associated with Greek mythology of Faith Sterling Silver 925, 32 Gr...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Classical Cameo, Pink Chalcedony and 15 Karat Gold Double-Sided Locket Pendant
Located in Honolulu, HI
Its double-sided nature allows it to be worn as either a classical cameo or a minimalist gemstone pendant, offering two distinct aesthetic presentations.
Chalcedony, 15k Gold
Agate Lady Madame Hand-Carved Cameo Mother of Pearl Diamond Pendant Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This exquisite 18k yellow gold pendant brooch is a masterclass in modern lapidary art, centering on a meticulously hand-carved natural agate cameo.
Agate, Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Brooch/Pendant - 10k Carved Cameo Silhouette Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k Green Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Style: Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Bul...
10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Antique Etruscan Revival Bacchus Agate Cameo 14K Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Etruscan Revival Bacchus agate cameo and 14K yellow gold oval locket pendant 19th Century Length: 1.75 inches Width: 1.13 inches Condition: Very Good The God of wine and...
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Agate Cameo 18 Karat Rose gold Platinum Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Rectangular in shape and hinged, this exquisite antique pendant features a two-layer agate cameo set on its front, secured by wide, pointed prongs and depicting a Roman horseman and ...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Rose Gold Hardstone/Banded Agate Vintage Pendant - 10k Carved Cameo Silhouette
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Hardstone / Banded Agate Cut: Carved Cameo Color: Black & White Size: 11.9mm x 8.8mm Style: Solitaire Theme: S...
10k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,038Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gold Cameo Shell The Three Graces Portrait Twisted Cable Frame Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Carved Cameo - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - 33x24.6mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.83 Grams Overall Height: 46.1mm (1.8"...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carved Shell Cameo 12K Gold Filled Necklace Pendant and Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique carved shell cameo necklace with pendant in 12 Karat gold. It has additional pin and may be worn as a brooch.
Cameo of Venus and Cupid Goddess Italian Vintage Murano Glass Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venetian Yellow Murano Glass Antique / Gothic Style Pendant Image of Venus and Cupid - Goddess associated with love, beauty and fertility Sterling Silver 925, 29.0 Grams, with small...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Lady Cameo Diamond Pearl Amethyst Locket Pendant Collier
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning locket pendant collier necklace crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1960.
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Vintage Venus & Psyche Brooch/Pendant 14k Mythology Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Carved Shell Cameo Style: Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Theme: Venus & Psyche, M...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Scorpio Zodiac Agate Cameo Black Onyx Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold Scorpio zodiac agate cameo black onyx pendant necklace. This exquisite pendant showcases a stunning combination of contemporary design and timeless elegance.
Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k 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.