Cartier Virgo Zodiac Agate Gold Vintage Pendant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Forged in nature, this Cartier Virgo zodiac agate and 18 karat yellow gold vintage pendant has a
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Zodiac Virgo Pendant by George L'Enfant
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
This very rare pendant was created in Paris by George L'Enfant for Cartier. The feminine figure on
18k Gold
Cartier Vintage Virgo Zodiac Gold Charm
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
eloquence, communication, travel and luck. "Virgo" is hand engraved. The charm is set with an approx 0.09
Diamond
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The beauty of wild cats is captured in this striking pre-owned Cartier design. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this ring is detailed with black enamel and boasts a double panther motif....
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold 10mm Hematite Bead Collar 16.5 Inches Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A striking and bold creation from the late 1980s, this Bvlgari "Ganico" necklace is crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold and features 10mm high polished hematite beads. Weighing an i...
Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Porosus Crocodile Black Red La Rosee One of a Kind Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extraordinary one of a kind Hermes 35 Birkin HSS bag. Black porosus crocodile with the dewdrop detailed La Rosee red velvet rose on front. This special order B...
Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, the Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware handbag. Crafted in 2018, this iconic handbag is a testament...
Jean and Pierre Bellin Zoisite and Onyx Pisces Pendant
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage French 18k yellow gold zodiac pendant made of zoisite and onyx. The pendant is signed with maker's mark and French hallmarks. Circa 1970's
Onyx, 18k Gold
Hermes Birkin Special Order 35 Bag Rose Indien and Fuchsia Porosus Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin HSS 35 bag featured in exquisite unicorn rare Rose Indien and Fuschia Porosus Crocodile. Utterly extraordinary, this beautiful rare bag is a superb...
René Boivin Multi-Colored Sapphire Floral Bracelet
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Discover the enchanting beauty of this René Boivin Sapphire Bracelet, a stunning piece that embodies the designer's exquisite craftsmanship and floral artistry. This bracelet feature...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
BULGARI Tubogas Serpenti Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the mythical snake that sheds its skin, Bulgari’s Serpenti icon symbolizes metamorphosis since 1948. The Serpenti 18 kt rose gold necklace features flexible Tubogas spira...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Modernist Aquarius Zodiac Small Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Age of Aquarius will soon be upon you when wearing this Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant vintage Aquarius zodiac modernist 18 karat gold small size disc pendant. Signed V...
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier very Rare Large 'Airies' Zodiac Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
Cartier very Rare Large 'Airies' Zodiac Pendant Signed Cartier and numbered, marked 750 for 18ct gold and ITALY, circa 1970 On one side is the detailed Ram, on the other side the ...
18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Walking Panthere Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage “Panthère de Cartier” walking panther diamond hoop earrings. Indulge in the timeless allure of these exquisite Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Walking Panthère Diamond Hoop ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Diamond Gold Vintage Domed Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Filled with sass and sizzle, this strikingly unique Cartier Paris diamond and gold domed vintage ring is visually exciting. Signed Cartier with serial #34917. Circa 1975. Side dia...
Diamond, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Rectangular Link Gold Vintage Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tour de force. This Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant double rectangular link gold vintage bracelet, with its simple and clean design, is a pure masterpiece. Signed V.C.A. Fr...
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Stepped Gold and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This architectural stepped gold and diamond ring by Cartier Paris presents a clever and sparkling commentary on artistry and illusion. From different viewpoints, this Retro ring is a...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
Aldo Cipullo for Cartier 18K Gold and Sodalite "Rounds" Necklace
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1972 by Aldo Cipullo as part of the "Rounds" collection, this Cartier necklace is composed of 18k gold and sodalite . It is designed as trace link chain highlighted by sh...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Van Cleef & Arpels rose gold and diamond bombé ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century diamond and rose gold bombé ring of overlapping leaf design, centered by a row of graduated round-brilliant-cut diamonds, in platinum and 18k. Van Cleef & Arpels, Franc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
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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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