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Antique 9ct Gold Pendant Section
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Antique 9ct Gold Pendant Section 9ct 375 Gold Antique Pendant- in need of slight
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique 9 Ct Gold Garnet & Seed Pearl pendant on original 9 Ct Chain Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Antique 9 Ct Gold Garnet & Seed Pearl pendant on original 9 Ct Chain Circa 1910 Very pretty 9 Ct
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold

Preloved 9ct Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved Diamond Pendant Necklace Gorgeous 9ct Gold Pendant Set with a 0.25ct Modern Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1910 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Split Pearl Star Pendant, 9k Gold, Blue Enamel
Located in NEWARK, GB
, 19th century, Victorian era and tested as 9ct gold, pendant frame and bale are modern contemporary and
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

9 Ct Gold Opal and Seed Pearl Pendant on 9 Ct Chain Dated Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
9 Ct Gold Opal and Seed Pearl Pendant on 9 Ct Chain Dated Circa 1900 Typical 1900's style pendant
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 9k Gold

9ct Gold Opal & Pearl Pendant on a 9ct Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
Vintage 9ct 375 Gold Opal & Cultured Pearl Pendant & 9ct 375 Gold 20" Chain Fully Hallmarked
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Late 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

9ct Gold St.Christopher Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Vintage St.Christopher Pendant Beautiful Piece of vintage Jewellery Stamped 9ct
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

9ct Gold St.Christopher Pendant
9ct Gold St.Christopher Pendant
W 8.27 in D 0.79 in L 9.85 in
9ct Gold Articulated Fish Pendant
Located in London, GB
Rare Collectable 9ct Gold Articulated Fish Pendant Full British Hallmarks on the Fin Dated - London
Category

Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

9ct Gold Articulated Fish Pendant
9ct Gold Articulated Fish Pendant
W 0.36 in D 0.3 in L 1.58 in
9ct Gold Georg Jensen Pendant
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Georg Jensen St.Christopher Pendant Rare Design Fully Hallmarked on Reverse Dated
Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

9ct Gold Georg Jensen Pendant
9ct Gold Georg Jensen Pendant
H 1.03 in W 0.67 in D 0.5 in
Victorian 20.00 Ct Natural Amethyst 9 Kt Gold Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Purple Cascading This outstanding Victorian pendant is 1890 ca Superbly hand crafted of solid 9 KT
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold

9ct Gold Brutalist Design Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Design Pendant that is quite feminine with central oval citrine The Citrine is oval
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

9ct Gold Brutalist Design Pendant
9ct Gold Brutalist Design Pendant
W 0.6 in D 0.24 in L 1.38 in
9ct Yellow Gold Garnet Pendant Suspended from 9ct Yellow Gold Chain.
Located in London, GB
This elegant 9ct yellow gold pendant showcases a deep red garnet, beautifully set to enhance its
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Victorian Horseshoe pendant
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Victorian era 9ct Gold Horseshoe Pendant Stamped clearly "9C" with Goldsmiths initials
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Lovebirds Pendant of 9ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This vintage 9ct pendant (circa 1960-1970) features two lovebirds adorned with purple glass and
Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

9ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Pendant
Located in London, GB
Elevate your style with this exquisite 9ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Flower-Shaped Pendant. A
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Ct Morganite 0.32 ct IGI Brilliant Pendant White Gold Expertise pink-orange
Located in Viena, Viena
The morganite is in the most beautiful pink-orange, approx. 9.37 ct, 12 x 11 x 9 mm, AA
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2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 9ct Gold Mounted Jade Pendant
Located in London, GB
Stunning Antique Tie Shaped Jade pendant with 9ct Gold Mount Hand engraved floral design Fully
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Antique Early 1900s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Mounted Jade Pendant
Located in London, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Jade Pendant With Beautiful 9ct Gold florally engraved mount Victorian Era Circa
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Early 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold

9ct Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Pendant Suspended from 9ct Yellow Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
Elevate your jewellery collection with this elegant 9ct yellow gold opal & diamond pendant
Category

Early 2000s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9ct Gold Antique Jade Intaglio Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Antique Jade Stone intaglio Pendant Hand carved centurion Bust Stamped 9ct on the side
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

9ct Gold Antique Jade Intaglio Pendant
9ct Gold Antique Jade Intaglio Pendant
W 0.79 in D 0.12 in L 1.82 in
Antique Spider Pendant of 9ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An antique pendant from 1910, depicting a spider of 9ct gold and accented with a ruby, a pearl, and
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold

9ct 375 Gold Antique Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Antique Pearl Pendant Beautiful Edwardian Design depicting flowers with half pearls
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

9ct Gold Italian Antique Cameo Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Italian Antique Cameo Pendant Hand carved cameo shell with a darker than usual background
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

9ct Gold Italian Antique Cameo Pendant
9ct Gold Italian Antique Cameo Pendant
H 1.38 in W 0.79 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.79 in L 1.38 in
9K White Gold Octagon Blue Tanzanite Pendant Necklace Gift For Her (4.46 ct)
Located in New York, NY
About this Listing: Tanzanite Pendant , Genuine Tanzanite 9k white Gold Butterfly Pendant , Dainty
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Rhodium, 9k Gold, White Gold

0.33ct Diamond Pendant in 9ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
9ct White Gold Diamond Pendant Set With 0.33ct of Diamonds This beautiful diamond pendant is made
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold

Natural Tanzanite Vintage Pendant Necklace 9K White Gold Gift For Her (4.46 ct)
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite Pendant Design & Material • Style: Dainty Pendant • Metal: 9k white Gold • Occasions: Perfect for
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 9k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Vintage 9ct Gold 1960s Garnet Starburst Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Starburst Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1960s Makers Mark B J Ld This stunning 9ct
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Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold

9ct 375 Gold Vintage Articulated Fish Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Articulated Fish Pendant Full British Hallmarks Circa 1970s-1980s By Fred Manshaw Size
Category

Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique 22ct Gold Pendant with 9ct Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
freely on a 9ct gold antique Chain the chain has a 9c plaque near the end jump ring. Pendant size 2.5
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Early 20th Century Unknown Russian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Georgian Garnet Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1820’s A pretty, floral shaped, Georgian
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Almandine Garnet & Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Makers Mark M & W Pretty, Edwardian gold
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Garnet & Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet & Pearl Pendant 9ct Gold Edwardian Circa 1900 Fabulous Floral Design Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian 9ct Gold Vintage Green Agate Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Vintage Green Agate Pendant Era 1910 the agate is a faceted edged Oval with a 9ct Gold
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold

9ct Gold encaged Large Smokey Quartz Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Encaged smokey Quartz Pendant Fully Hallmarked Makers THL Bail has threading space of
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Late 20th Century British Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold

Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Enameled Heart pendant
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Heart with front cobalt blue and dotted enamel in very good
Category

Early 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Horse Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 9 karat yellow gold horse charm pendant. This horse is beautifully detailed with a raised
Category

Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Jade etched Medallion pendant
Located in London, GB
Antique - Victorian Era - Circa 1800s 9ct Rose Gold swing Mounted Centurion etched Shield jade
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Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold

Vintage Italian 9ct Gold Glass Bottle Pendant Necklace
Located in Portland, England
Beautiful vintage 9ct gold glass bottle pendant filled with gold flakes complete with a 9ct gold
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Vintage 1975 9ct Gold Chalcedony Pearl Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1970s gold pendant brooch crafted from a polished chalcedony cabochon set in a stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary English Rococo Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Stamped, Edwardian Garnet Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1910 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY Step
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Articulated 9ct Gold Fish Pendant by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Rare Articulated 9ct Gold Fish By Famous Goldsmiths Georg Jensen Fully Hallmarked date
Category

Vintage 1960s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

9ct Gold Amethyst Pendant 1970s by Hermann Siersbol
Located in London, GB
Contemporary modernist 9ct Gold Amethyst Pendant Stone : 8.75ct Oval Amethyst Gem By Danish
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Stamped, Edwardian Amethyst Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1900 This stunning Edwardian pendant features a
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 9ct Gold Aquamarine & Seed Pearl Swallow Pendant
Located in Portland, England
A lovely Victorian 9ct Gold Aquamarine & Pearl Swallow Pendant. This round pendant has a swallow
Category

20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold

9ct Gold Antique Victorian Pendant with Caged Pearl
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Antique Victorian Pendant which is adorned with ten seed pearls and a finale blister
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

9ct Gold Antique Victorian Pendant with Caged Pearl
9ct Gold Antique Victorian Pendant with Caged Pearl
H 1.58 in W 1.11 in D 1.38 in Dm 1.11 in L 1.58 in
Vintage 9ct Gold Union Jack Enamel Flag Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Flag Pendant 9ct Gold Hallmarked London 1971 Sweet Little Hand Painted Enamel Flag
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Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Micro Mosaic Parrot Pendant Necklace 9ct Gold
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Parrot Necklace 9ct Gold Circa 1880 A truly fabulous Victorian piece. This beautiful
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Antique Late 19th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 1970’s 9ct Gold Diamond Cat Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Pendant Necklace 9ct Gold Circa 1970’s Cute Little cat pendant, reversible with
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Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Victorian Faith, Hope & Charity Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Faith, Hope & Charity Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped Makers Mark J C Circa 1880’s
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant 9ct Gold Circa 1900 Pretty, Bow Topped- Edwardian Round Pendant. Set
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Drop Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Makers Mark D Fabulous, Edwardian gold
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Amethyst Drop Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Circa 1910 Beautiful Pendant Set with Two
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 9ct Gold Floral Pearl Pendant
Located in Portland, England
Charming Art Nouveau 9ct Gold floral pendant dated circa 1900's. This lovely open design features
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Diamond Star of David Pendant
Located in London, GB
A timeless vintage 9ct yellow gold star of David pendant, beautifully set with natural diamonds for
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Solid 9ct Yellow Gold Star of David Pendant
Located in London, GB
This 9ct Solid Yellow Gold Star of David pendant features a high shine finish on one side and a
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2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Cross Pendant, Hallmarked Chester 1907
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cross Pendant 9ct Rose Gold Hallmarked Chester 1907 Makers Mark W & R *THE CHAIN IS
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, 1920s Cross Pendant, Hallmarked Chester
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cross Pendant 9ct Gold Hallmarked Chester- The date letter has rubbed. *THE CHAIN IS
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Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Gold, Victorian Micro Mosaic Swan Portrait Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Mosaic Pendant 9ct Gold Circa 1870 Step into a world of elegance with this exquisite
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

9ct Gold Locket
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Heart Locket Beautiful Heart Locket with etched floral pattern by Fred Manshaw Ltd 1974
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Vintage 1970s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

9ct Gold Locket
9ct Gold Locket
W 0.99 in L 0.87 in
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9ct Gold Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 9ct gold pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 9k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a 9ct gold pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 9ct gold pendant over the years, but those made by Georg Jensen and Alfred Wigley are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 9ct gold pendant can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 19, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 9ct gold pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 9ct Gold Pendant?

Prices for a 9ct gold pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $160 and can go as high as $5,093, while this accessory, on average, fetches $621.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About 9ct Gold Pendant
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Because its only 37% pure rose gold, 9-ct rose gold is a less pure form of the material. The other 63% is composed of other metals such as copper or silver.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best gold chain for a pendant is a matter of preference. While choosing a chain make sure that the chain is not too thick for the size of the pendant, and it is strong enough. Wheat chains and box chains are good choices due to their sturdiness and flexibility. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gold chain and pendant options to choose from.

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