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18K French solid yellow gold Virgin Mary - Catholic pendant - religious catholic
Located in Antwerp, BE
who is looking to the right. This love medallion is crafted in 18 ct gold, marked with a french eagle
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Pendant - 14k Catholic Faith Protection Medal
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Faith Medal Theme: Saint Christopher, Faith Measurements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Virgin Mary - French 18k Gold medallion - 1909 - Catholic pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
ct gold and has a bright and warm look. The maker of this charm has chosen a pinkish gold to make
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Saint Christopher Medal, 14 Karat Gold, Saint Christopher Pendant, Catholic
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
is known as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. Wear this gorgeous 14k yellow gold Saint Christopher
Category

2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

18k French Virgin Mary charm - 18k Gold Antique engraved Catholic pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
decoration encircling this religious scene. The maker of this charm has chosen a now patinated yellow gold as
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Oval Saint Christopher Faith Medal Pendant - 14k Protection Catholic
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Faith Medal Theme: Saint Christopher, Protection Features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Faith Medal Pendant - 18k Protection Catholic Gift
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Style: Faith Medal Theme: Saint Christopher, Protection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18k solid gold cross pendant - small cross - Estate Catholic medallion
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely 18 K white gold cross pendant. This beautiful detailed little charm is
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond 18k solid gold cross pendant - small cross - Estate Catholic medallion
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely 18 K yellow gold cross pendant. This beautiful detailed little charm is
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Immaculate Sacred Heart of Jesus Charm 24 Karat Yellow Gold Catholic Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most practiced and well known Catholic devotions. The image
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miraculous Medal Pendant Mother Mary 24k Gold and Sterling Silver Catholic Charm
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
, a new mother or someone with strong Catholic faith! The 24k gold contrasts with the vintage style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Remembrance of First Communion Catholic Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
communion of persons life. This vintage piece has been crafted from a rich 9ct yellow gold and showcases a
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Catholic Faith Rosary 26 1/2" - 14k Diamond Cut Cable Chain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold, 14k White Gold, & 14k Rose Gold Style: Rosary Chain Style: Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Fleur De Lis Necklace, Gold Key Charm Necklace
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
14K Gold Key Necklace, Gold Fleur De Lis Necklace, Gold Necklace with Key Pendant, Gold Key
Category

2010s Turkish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Faraone 18k Gold Coin Necklace Gunmetal Italy Estate Jewelry
By Faraone
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Faraone 18k gold coin necklace with gunmetal links. The necklace comprises oval gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold

Crescent Moon Gold Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Crescent Moon Gold Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Original French Medal Pendant Gold Plated Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" refers to a doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church, which holds that the Virgin Mary was conceived without
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Vintage Pomellato Diamond Chain Necklace 18k White Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
By Pomellato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and elegant Pomellato diamond chain necklace made of 18k white and yellow gold. The chain
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ippolita 18k Gold Necklace with Gemstones Inlay Pendant Estate Jewelry
By Ippolita
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique Ippolita necklace made of 18k yellow gold and gemstones. The necklace is composed of a
Category

Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White and Black Diamond Crescent Moon Star Necklace Gold J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White and Black Diamond Crescent Moon Star Necklace Gold J Dauphin 28 " - can be made custom
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

White Diamond Black Diamond Gold Snake Moon Victorian Style Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Black Diamond Gold Snake Moon Victorian Style Chain Necklace J DAUPHIN "New Future
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace 10 k Gold Vermeil Medal J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Gold-filled

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red Tourmaline Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Gold Vermeil Pendant Necklace 22
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Vermeil, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Crescent Moon Gold Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Gold Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin Pearl necklace is 18
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Emerald Religious French Medal Chain Necklace Gold Filled Silver Cross J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set Religious French Catholic Medal "Jeanne Le Mat" Chain Necklace Gold Filled with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver

White Diamond Ruby Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl Gold Vermeil Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Ver...

Aquamarine Black Diamond Necklace Moon Star Gold Pendant Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Star Aquamarine Black Diamond Necklace Gold Plated Pendant Silver Chain J Dauphin You
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil Pendant and Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Gold-filled

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil Pendant and Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil

Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin Black sweet water
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin Black sweet water
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Aquamarine Black Diamond Necklace Moon Star Gold Pendant Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Star Aquamarine Black Diamond Necklace Gold Plated Pendant Silver Chain J Dauphin You
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Aquamarine Black Diamond Necklace Moon Star Gold Pendant Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Black Diamond Necklace Moon Star Gold Pendant Silver Chain J Dauphin J Dauphin Made in
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Necklace and Pendant in 14 Kt Gold Devotion of "St. Rita Of Cascia"
Located in Roma, RM
Devotion to Saint Rita da Cascia Tiny industrious golden bees create this choker. Necklace measure
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin Black sweet water
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Bronze

White Diamond Ruby Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl Choker Gold Vermeil
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin Pearl necklace is 16" Pendant
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil

Aquamarine Heart Medal Chain Necklace Virgin del Carmen Gold Filled J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Heart Set on a Medal with Virgin del Carmen on Chain Necklace that is Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Bronze, Gold-filled

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red Tourmaline Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Bronze, 14k Gold

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Emerald Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Emerald Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Emerald Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart (also known as
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze, Gold Plate

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

White Diamond Sacred Heart Medal Bronze Long Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Medal Bronze Long Chain Necklace Gold Filled J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart Black Pearl Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline 16" Long J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart Black Pearl Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline 16" Long J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Tourmaline Opal Sacred Heart Medal Sterling Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Blue Green Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Coin Silver Black Pearl Tanzanite Beads Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, S...

Tourmaline Opal Medal Sacred Heart Sterling Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmaline Opal Medal Coin Sacred Heart Silver Black Pearl Chrysoprase Choker Chain 16" Necklace
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Medal Chain Necklace Sacred Heart Sterling Silver Black Pearl Tourmaline Opal
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Sacred Heart Sterling Silver Black Pearl Tourmaline Opal The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, ...

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Coin Necklace Opal Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise Beads Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the Sacred Heart of Jesus) has
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Turquoise, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver,...

Ruby Heart Virgin del Carmen Medal Coin Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Virgin del Carmen Medal Coin Silver and Gold Filled Necklace Chain J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

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Catholic Gold Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the catholic gold necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and gold-filled, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect catholic gold necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A catholic gold necklace from J DAUPHIN, Jill Garber and Five Star Jewelry — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a catholic gold necklace featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and heart cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a catholic gold necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Catholic Gold Necklace?

Prices for a catholic gold necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $199 and can go as high as $135,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $950.

Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You

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.