Yigal Avinoam Sterling Silver/14 Karat Gold Crusaders Cross with Wheat Chain
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Crusaders Cross features 14k yellow gold flourish accents and a round faceted garnet at its center. Beaded
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Silver Diamond and Multi-Color Long Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Silver and Gold 18K Cross pendant crafted from sterling silver 925 and solid 18
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Mul...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Silver Tourmaline Diamond Cross Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer cross pendant is all handmade and decorated with granulation work from
Diamond, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, White Diamond, Blue ...
Sold|$27,238
Victorian Garnet and Diamond Cross Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet and diamond cross necklace, the cross pendant consisted of six circular cabochon
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver
David Yurman Sterling Silver Yellow Gold and Garnet Cross Pendant Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Authentic David Yurman Necklace crafted in sterling silver with 18 karat yellow gold. A cross
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold|$2,400
Georgian Garnet Pendant Cross
Located in London, GB
A flat cut Garnet Cross in a closed back Gold mount. This type of garnet, flat with faceted edges
Garnet, 18k Gold
Georgian Era Foiled Garnet Necklace & Maltese Cross
Located in Austin, TX
Early 19th Century Foiled Garnet necklace with detachable Maltese cross. Very large in scale
18k Gold
Victorian Amethyst Demantoid Garnet Cross Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This superb antique cross pendant set with vibrant purple amethysts and green demantoid garnets
Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Foiled Back Garnet Cross Drop Pendant Necklace in 14ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A gorgeous necklace showing such quality aesthetic from the Georgian era. It is in a crucifix shape
Garnet, Gold
A Victorian Cabochon Garnet & Rose Diamond Pendant Cross
Located in London, GB
The small proportions and scale of this Heart and Cross Pendant are quite exquisite. The piece is
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Garnet and Diamond Cross and Star of David
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Glorious cabachon garnet and cushion cut diamond cross with a Star of David diamond top
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond and Garnet Cross Necklace 13.2g
Located in Manchester, NH
Solid 18K Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond & Garnet Cross Necklace 13.2g Excellent condition. This solid
Theo Fennell 18 Carat Gold and Garnet Cross Charm Pendant
By Theo Fennell
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful THEO FENNELL designer cross charm pendant. Solid 18 carat yellow gold example. Set with
Garnet, Gold
Antique Victorian era 18K gold French Perpignan garnet cross pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful 19th century cross pendant made of 10 sparkling Perpignan garnets. The
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Flat Cut Garnet Gold Collar and Cross, circa 1770
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
special as this, an absolutely incredible Georgian collar and cross. All set in 18ct Gold, Circa 1770
Garnet, 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
Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 24...
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
Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 24...
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
Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 24...
Sold|$2,600
Green Tourmaline and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Green tourmaline and diamond cross pendant, set with four faceted green tourmalines weighing
Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$500
Late Medieval Bronze Cross Pendant
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
. Obtained from an old British collection, acquired from the L.C.F. (London). Bright garnet beads necklace
Garnet, Bronze
Sold|$550
Late Medieval Bronze Cross Pendant
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Late Medieval Bronze Cross Pendant. Professionally cleaned and polished to show original details
Garnet, Bronze
32+ Carat Amethyst Tsavorite Diamond Maltese Cross Large Enhancer Pendant 18KY
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
features Brilliant Contrasting Color and a Large Presence in the Classic Maltese Cross Style. Set in the
Multi-gemstone, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k...
Bob Stringer Sterling Unicorns + Gem Stones Cross Pendant
By Bob Stringer
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Huge Bob Stringer one-of-a-kind sterling silver, London blue topaz, garnet + amethyst cross pendant
Amethyst, Topaz, Garnet, Sterling Silver
Topaze, Tourmaline, Amethyst, citrine 14 Carats Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Paris, FR
A fine 14 carats gold pendant in the shape of a cross. It is made of a multitude of round cut
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hessonite Garnet Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
cross pendant on Sterling Silver chain. An impressive and eye-catching necklace. Total drop of the
Garnet, Hessonite, Sterling Silver
Sold|$3,600
1890s Garnet Emerald Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a cross, this pendant is set with five lozenge-shape garnets, old-cut diamonds and
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Stambolian Magenta Garnet Diamond Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Chain Necklace
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
YOU HAPPY! 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant with Magenta Garnet and Diamonds by Stambolian
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Cross Necklace
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
A 14k yellow gold cross necklace composed of our dream natural stones...amethyst, citrine, blue
Citrine, Diamond, Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Multi-gemstone,...
Garnet Tourmaline Topaz Citrine Pearl Silver Gold Platinum Cross Pendant
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Cross: made in silver with 24 karat yellow gold and rhodium infusion (deep plating
Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, Gol...
Garnet Topaz Citrine Pearl Sterling 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
Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 24...
Georgian 18ct Yellow Gold Garnet Cabochon and Pearl Cross Pendant, Circa 1820
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
of the cross with the deep, pigeon blood red polish garnets set to each arm of the cross with a
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet Tourmaline Topaz Citrine Pearl Silver Gold Platinum Cross Pendant
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Cross: made in silver with 24 karat yellow gold and platinum infusion (deep plating
Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Tourmali...
Aztec Cross Pendant with Garnet Points in Sterling Silver and 22 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
The Aztec Cross Pendant in sterling silver harkens to Meso-American cultures and is a fusion of
Garnet, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
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
Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 24...
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.
Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today 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.
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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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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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.