Modern 18k Gold Garnet Cross Pendant Necklace, Sugarloaf Cabochon
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Very fashionnable, modern looking pendant necklace. A nice chubby sugarloaf cabochon garnet in it center, while four princess cut garnets makes the branches of the cross.
Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold
Rare Orange Garnet Cross Necklace 8.75 Carat in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Rare Orange Garnet Cross Necklace 8.75 carats in White Gold Garnets Come in All Colors.
Garnet, 14k Gold
Garnets, Spinel, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic cross pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with garnets surrounded by hydrothermal spinel and diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, Spinel, Rose Gold, Silver
Georgian Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Graduated Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a graduated riviera style necklace suspending a removable cross pendant drop Featuring oval, pear, and round cut garnets set on foil backed bezels with granulated detail ...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pope's Cross Pendant Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold with Green Tzavorite Garnet
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Cross Pendant - Necklace in 18Kt yellow gold, with Green tzavorite garnet and the sign of Pope's cross.
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$940 / item
Baguette Garnets Cross Pendant Silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Layering necklaces. Silver, gold cross pendant with baguette cut lab-created garnets.
Topaz, Garnet, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Small Garnet Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Sweet 18k yellow gold cross featuring 10 prong set faceted garnets. Tests 18k with acid and gun - unmarked. The loop hole is 4.35 mm x 2.89mm. Without the loop it is .60" tall by ...
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Sepkus "Cross" Pendant Necklace with Tsavorite Garnet and Diamonds in Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From the studio of Alex Sepkus in New York - 18 karat yellow gold "Cross" pendant necklace with one vivid green tsavorite garnet and five brilliant white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Perpignan garnet cross pendant in 18 karat gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Perpignan garnet cross pendant in 18 karat gold. Antique cross-shaped pendant, the lower part is movable. The pendant is set with 14 garnets on red foils, cut in round, oval, and tea...
Garnet, Gold
Mellerio Garnet, Diamond and Gold Cross Pendant
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable openwork reliquary cross pendant by Mellerio dits Meller stands as a testament to the maison’s unparalleled craftsmanship and design legacy. Set with 36 hexagonal gar...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage Garnet Cross Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Garnet Cross Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold This pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features round red garnets set in a classic cross design.
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear-Shaped Garnets Floral Cross Pendant Silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Layering necklaces. Silver, gold cross pendant with pear cut garnets and moissanites.
Garnet, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Cross Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful little locket dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from a combination of gold and silver into an oval shape which plays ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Necklace with a Rare Lapis Lazuli Rough Blue Cross Silver and Gold Iolite Garnet
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
One Of A Kind Cross Necklace, in oxidised Sterling Silver and 18 kt Gold decorative with a rare Lapis Lazuli rough blue cross, Iolite and Garnet cabochon.
Garnet, Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, 18k Gold
Lee Brevard Sterling Silver Garnet Maltese Cross Charm
By Lee Brevard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Lee Brevard Material: sterling silver Dimensions: charm measures 27mm long Weight: 1.52 grams
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and 14 Karat Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and 14 Karat Gold cross c.1820
Garnet, 14k Gold
Georgian Table Cut Garnet and Ruby18 KT Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful antique cross is Georgian era 1740 ca – Possibly French from the hallmarks Superb 18 KT past artwork of the era with rare design and rich back details Adorned with a s...
Garnet, 18k Gold
GeorgIan Garnet Flat Cut Snowflake/Cross Pendant or Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
In natural light, there is a flash of orange in the red of this Georgian Flat Cut garnet snowflake pendant. The color of Georgian garnets are unique to the era as there was no light ...
Garnet, 9k Gold
Reliquary of the Cardinal: Austro-Hungarian Garnet Cross, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
As if cast from devotion and dusk. Imposing in scale and rich in ecclesiastical gravitas, this monumental cross pendant—crafted in Austria around 1880—is rendered in 18k yellow gold...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gilt Sterling Silver Filigree Wire and Garnet Gemstone Pendant Cross
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pendant cross. In gilt sterling silver. Bezel-set with 5 oval cut garnet gemstones. Fixed to the top with a bail and filigree wire jump ring. Simply a wonderful cross! Da...
Garnet, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Austro-Hungarian Turquoise and Garnet Enamel Large Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This large 1860's Austro-Hungarian antique cross pendant is set with many turquoise and garnet gemstones. The four cabochon cut garnet stones on front of the cross are all set in rai...
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Cross Pendant with Garnet, 16" Chain
Located in New York, NY
Symbolism: The cross represents faith, hope, strength, and love, while garnet is known as the stone of passion, commitment, and inner fortitude — a beautiful reminder of devotion and...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 15 Karat Yellow Gold Flat Cut Garnet Cross Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique 15 Karat Yellow Gold Flat Cut Garnet Cross Charm Pendant
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold Red Garnet Openwork Cross Pendant, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This impressive antique cross pendant is crafted in solid 14K gold and set with richly faceted deep-red Bohemian garnets. Dating to the mid-to-late 19th century, it reflects the opul...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 19 Karat Gold Portuguese Cross with Garnets and Zircons
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The beauty of this pendant lies in the contrast obtained between the white and yellow gold and the intense red garnets. 37 brilliant cut zircons and 4 marquise cut garnets have been ...
Garnet, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Black Diamond Tsavorite Green Garnet Cross Pendant 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.6 Grams Pendant Measurements: 2.10" x 1.70" Turquoise Count: 1 oval cabochon turquoise Turquoise Measurem...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
23 Kt Gold and Garnet Early Byzantine Cross Pendant c. 400-600 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine), circa 400 – 600 AD This restrained Byzantine hollow cross pendant is finely crafted in almost pure gold (approximately 23.11 kt). The cross is form...
Garnet, Gold
Antique Austrian Bohemian Cross Silver Turquoise Garnet Pearl Enamel Pendant/11g
Located in SE
Antique Cross in guilt Silver decorated with natural blue Turquoises, one Garnets , pearls and remnants of black enamel.
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
FRED MOES cross pendant with amethyst and garnet - 50.3 grams - 18k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt yellow gold lock on a braided brown leather necklace with a gold pendant by FRED MOES with amethyst and garnet - 45 cm long Detailed description: The necklace is 45 cm long a...
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s This magnificent Victorian era pendant / brooch is designed as a large Byzantine (frequently called Maltese) cross set with bright white diamonds, gray pearls, and vivid...
RIMA Jewels 18k Gold Byzantine Ojo de Dios Cross Necklace
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
Rima Jewels signature 18k gold cross featuring a fuchsia sapphire center stone and demantoid garnets on the terminals. Strung on a 20" vintage inspired wheat link chain. These perfec...
Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Multi Colored Gemstone Cross Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10 Grams Chain Length: 18" Pendant Measurement: 1" x 0.80" Gemstones: 3 green peridot, 3 purple amethyst, 3 ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Heart Cut Mixed Stones Cross Necklace Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Heart Cut Mixed Stones Cross Necklace Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold, a timeless piece of jewelry that exudes simple vintage charm while celebrating the elegance ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald and Sapphire Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios solid 18 Karat Gold reversible geometric Cross Necklace is handmade with microscopically decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and finished with a unique velvet ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Diamond,...
India Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Maltese Cross Pendant #20741
Located in Washington Depot, CT
India Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Maltese Cross Pendant This beautiful vintage Maltese style cross pendant features a large oval rose quartz cabochon (14.03mm x 9.87 mm) smokeytopaz...
Aquamarine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Rainbow Color Semi- Precious Stone Cross Pendant set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rainbow Color Semi- Precious Stone 2.40 carats Cross Pendant set in 14K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 2.43 grams "We first opened d...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 4MM Square Rainbow Gemstones Prong Set Cross Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Elegant and symbolic, this 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rainbow Gemstone Cross Pendant is a vibrant expression of faith and style. Designed with precision, the pendant features 4mm square-cu...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Yel...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Geometric Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold geometric Cross Pendant is handmade with microscopically decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and finished with a unique velvet backg...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yellow D...
Unavailable|$1,500
A.Jeschel Stunning Pyrope Garnet and Pearl Cross Long Necklace.
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
Each stone is meticulously set in luxurious Sterling Silver, highlighting the captivating beauty of Pyrope Garnets and lustrous pearls. The cross is anchored to a 27” necklace adorne...
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique French Garnet Pearl Cross Pendant Necklace 18 Carat Gold, circa 1850
Located in Lancaster , GB
A magnificent antique French necklace Circa 1850, featuring a cross pendant and chain made up of fabulous deep red cabochon cut Garnets.
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$995
French Vintage Rhodolite Garnet, 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (6) rose-cut oval rhodolite garnets, 9.5 X 7.4 mm, each collet set and foil backed in an 18k yellow gold cross mounting, 57.9 X 32 X 4.8 mm, marked with French 18k hallmark...
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exolette Gothic Revival Garnet & Silver Cross Pendant on Braided Amethyst
By Samuel Edwards Jewelry Design
Located in Pahrump, NV
This Gothic Revival necklace (I call Bishop's Cross) is my own unique creation.
Amethyst, Garnet, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$4,348
Antique Bohemian Garnet Diamond 18K Cross Pendant Vienna circa 1870
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Bohemian Garnet Diamond 18K Cross Pendant Vienna circa 1870 Magnificent antique cross pendant made in Vienna around 1880 from 18K/750 gold, the bars set in two rows with dee...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,148
Tsavorite Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in London, UK
Cute Cross Pendant on Chain set with 0.25 Carat with Apple Green Tsavorite Garnet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Brown Rhodium.
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet Topaz Citrine Chrome Diopside Pearl Silver Gold Platinum Cross Pendant
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier's Cross collection is a tribute to faith, love and beauty. The design of the cross resembles a fragment of a church or an old icon from a long bygone era. The forms are ...
Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 24...
Unavailable|$1,830 / set
Vintage Sterling Mourning Cross & Bracelet with Red Garnets & Hematites
Located in Pahrump, NV
There are 15 marquis shaped garnets and 13 hematites in the cross. The cross and chain are in excellent condition with minimal wear.
Unavailable|$9,800
Amethyst, Diamond and Tsavorite Cross Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blackened, rodium-plated yellow gold amethyst, diamond & tsavorite cross pendant having 6 oval faceted amethysts at the center & the body made up of cognac, yellow and white diamonds...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Organic Silver and 18 Karat Rose Gold Cross Pendant with Red and Green Garnets
By Michael Barin
Located in Granada Hills, CA
This stunning cross pendant is a beautiful fusion of organic silver and 18 karat rose gold, creating a look that is both modern and timeless. The center of the cross is adorned with ...
Garnet, Tsavorite, Rose Gold, Silver
Unavailable
Gold Cross Charm with Topaz
By Blair Husain
Located in New York City, NY
18K Gold Cross necklace shown here with Topaz, Amethyst, and Garnet stones.
Topaz, Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$945
19th Century Mulit Gem Cross
Located in Oxford, GB
A Gold Early/Mid Victorian Cross, set with hessonite garnets, amethysts,moonstones and zircon and one paste replacement stone. A really beautiful rare antique original item.
Amethyst, Garnet, Moonstone, Zircon, 9k Gold
Unavailable|$1,975
Diamond and Multicolor Gemstone Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An outstanding Diamond and Multicolor Gemstone Gold Cross Pendant. Set in 14 karat yellow gold is shared claw set with 54 square, 10mm step cut colored gemstones and 10 small, bead s...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Top...
Pomellato Garnet Cross Pendant Gold Link Necklace
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Garnet Cross Pendant Link Necklace by Pomellato.
Garnet, 18k Gold
Large Edwardian Diamond and Garnet Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the early 1900s, this exquisite antique Edwardian cross-shaped pendant features a round red garnet center stone measuring approximately 6.2 mm and embellished with one hun...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Sold|$7,500
Georgian Garnet and Paste Cross
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a genuine antique treasure. The cross is a symbol of the Church of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem and was created in Spain or Portugal in the Georgian era, between 1680 and 1750. ...
Silver
Clarissa Bronfman Silver Ethiopian Cross, Garnet and Diamond Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Necklace consists of garnet beads, with garnet and silver tumblers, a diamond clasp, with an antique silver Ethiopian cross pendant.
Diamond, Garnet, Silver
Clarissa Bronfman Green Onyx, Silver, Garnet, Cross Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Silver and green onyx cross pendant with loop on top. Garnet beads with garnet stone and silver tumblers, and diamond/silver clasp.
Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Silver
Clarissa Bronfman Garnet, Onyx, Diamond, Silver, Ruby Cross Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Wired red garnet, and blue onyx beaded necklace. Rose cut diamond/silver tumbler bead. 37" long.
Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
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.
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Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.
Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.
Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.
Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.
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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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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.