Rose Gold Diamond Purple Enamel Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rose Gold Diamond Purple Enamel Heart Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: X150117 Listing Title: Rose Gold Diamond Purple Enamel Heart Pendant Condition Description: In excellent condition...
Rose Gold
Bielka 18 Karat Gold and Turquoise Enamel Heart Pendant on Chain with Diamonds
By Robert Bruce Bielka
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bielka 18k yellow Gold & Turquoise Enamel Heart Pendant with diamonds Turquoise enamel heart pendant, wrapped in an 18k yellow gold bow and accented by round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
De Luxe NYC/A'DAM Silver Tone with Pink and Blue Enamel Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
De Luxe NYC/A'DAM silver tone with pink and blue enamel heart pendant necklace on chain. Measuring length 41 cm / 19.5 inches.
Enamel
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 condition surrounding three central cultured pearls Weight 1.78 grams Size of heart 1...
Gold, Enamel
Victorian 2 CT Rose Diamond Enamel Heart Pendant Necklace Brooch 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a spectacular Antique Victorian 2 Carat Rose and Old European Cut Diamond and Royal Blue Enamel Heart Pendant Necklace or Brooch in Silver atop 14 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold, Enamel
Designer Effy Diamond Enamel Heart Necklace 14kt Yellow Gold NWT
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Designer Effy 14kt yellow gold Enamel heart pendant 0.01ctw natural GH SI round diamond Adjustable 16 17 or 18 inch length 1.7 grams Lobster clasp New with tag Retail 2,374 A sweet a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Heart Cross 3 Layer Masai Necklace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Heart Cross 3 Layer Masai Necklace Measurements: Total Drop Height: 3.35 inches (8.5 cm) Height Cross: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Wearable Length: 12.99 inches ...
Antique Enamel and Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Colorful, charming, and feminine, this Victorian heart pendant is antique chic at its vintage best.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Edwardian Morganite Heart Platinum Gold Diamond Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
An exquisite platinum topped 18 karat (18K) yellow gold heart-shaped pendant centring a heart-shaped pink morganite weighing approximately 1.70 carats in a single-cut diamond surroun...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Victorian Red Enamel and Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful Victorian heart pendant. This romantic antique piece has been crafted from a combination of gold and silver and focally features a rich red guilloché enamel...
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique enamel and diamond heart pendant
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian diamond and enamel pendant, designed as a heart-shaped form entirely enveloped in a disciplined crosshatched lattice.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Enamel Heart Locket Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold russian locket pendant in shape of heart with colorful enamel drawing of a flower decortated with green demantoid and diamond pendant was made during the imperial ru...
Franck Muller Diamond Enamel Crazy Hours Heart Pendant
By Franck Muller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From his famed “Crazy Hours” collection, this Franck Muller piece features VS quality round cut diamonds set in 18K white gold and filling the outline of the numbers 8 3 5. Vivid red...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Yellow Gold Sunburst Heart Pink Enamel Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Sunburst Heart Pink Enamel Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: X150062 Listing Title: Yellow Gold Sunburst Heart Pink Enamel Pendant Condition Description: In excellent condi...
Yellow Gold
Heart Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold enamel pendant is hand set with .25 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Meghna Jewels ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Handbag Charm Pendant Sterling Silver with Blue Enamel Heart
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A playful vintage Tiffany & Co. pendant crafted in sterling silver, modeled as a three-dimensional handbag with arched handles and a small blue enamel heart charm dangling from the s...
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Victorian Green Enamel Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace Brooch Gold Love
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a spectacular Antique Victorian White and Green Enamel and Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace or Brooch in 10 Karat Yellow Gold.
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Enamel Mini Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Enamel Mini Heart Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: X150170 Listing Title: Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Enamel Mini Heart Pendant Condition Description: In excellent...
Antique 15k Porcelain Enamel "Frederick The Great" Heart Pendant, Circa 1770
Located in Altrincham, GB
Frederick the Great led Prussia through the Seven Years' War (1756–1763), the last major conflict before the French revolution to involve all the great powers in Europe. France, Russ...
Enamel
Handcraft Enamel Heart 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Wishing Well Enamel Heart 14k Gold Charm Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A highly collectible and seldom encountered design, especially complete with the enamel heart detail. Details: 14k yellow gold Functional wishing well design Red enamel heart accent...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Citrine Birthstone Heart Pendant White Enamel 14K Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this heart pendant features natural citrine arranged in a dimensional pavé layout with contrasting oxidized settings and a white enamel border.
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Garnet Birthstone Heart Pendant White Enamel 14K Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this heart pendant features natural garnet arranged in a dimensional pavé layout with contrasting oxidized settings and a white enamel border.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Peridot Birthstone Heart Pendant White Enamel 14K Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this heart pendant features natural peridot arranged in a dimensional pavé layout with contrasting oxidized settings and a white enamel border.
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Moonstone Birthstone Heart Pendant White Enamel 14K Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this heart pendant features natural moonstone arranged in a dimensional pavé layout with contrasting oxidized settings and a white enamel border.
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Amethyst Birthstone Heart Pendant White Enamel 14K Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this heart pendant features natural amethyst arranged in a dimensional pavé layout with contrasting oxidized settings and a white enamel border.
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Sterling Silver Apple Red Heart Plique-à-Jour Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This stunning Sterling Silver Apple Red Heart pendant with deep red plique-à-jour enamelling is delicately detailed with lab created pink tourmaline rounds set on two leaves on top.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Naimah Heart in Hand Milagros Pendant Necklace, Gold, Red Enamel
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Heart in Hand necklace pendant is a symbol of a heart in an open palm, and it symbolizes charity, given from the heart and one of the most commonly depicted Mexican Milagros.
Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Enamel and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous creation taken from the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. This romantic locket has been formed from platinum and showcases a rich navy blue enamel filled bac...
Diamond, Platinum
Naimah Heart in Hand Milagros Pendant Necklace, White Rhodium, Red Enamel
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Heart in Hand pendant is an oft-depicted Mexican Milagro symbolizing charity bestowed from the heart, portrayed as a heart in an open palm.
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Edwardian Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Bow Heart Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a heart shaped form topped with bow motif and centering a stemmed flower Heart is glossed with transparent green bassé-taille enamel over linear engraving Bow and flower ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond Birthstone Heart Pendant White Enamel 14 Karat Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this heart pendant features natural emeralds arranged in a dimensional pavé layout with contrasting oxidized settings and a white enamel border.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Tanzanite Birthstone Heart Pendant White Enamel 14 Karat Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this heart pendant features natural tanzanite arranged in a dimensional pavé layout with contrasting oxidized settings and a white enamel border.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Tourmaline Birthstone Heart Pendant White Enamel 14 Karat Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this heart pendant features natural tourmaline arranged in a dimensional pavé layout with contrasting oxidized settings and a white enamel border.
Tourmaline, Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald Birthstone Heart Pendant White Enamel 14 Karat Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this heart pendant features natural emeralds arranged in a dimensional pavé layout with contrasting oxidized settings and a white enamel border.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$1,248Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Green Enamel and Pearl Heart pendant brooch, 9k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Green Enamel and Pearl Heart pendant brooch is simply divine.
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ruby Birthstone Heart Pendant White Enamel 14 Karat Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this heart pendant features natural rubies arranged in a dimensional pavé layout with contrasting oxidized settings and a white enamel border.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Two Colored Heart Pendant 18k Yellow GoldTurquoise/Yellow Enamel Diamonds 2.02ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped two colored pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, light turquoise and yellow vitreous enamel, 2 diamonds, total 2.02 ct, G VS, measurements app. 11.8 mm x 13.0 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Aquamarine Birthstone Heart Pendant White Enamel 14 Karat Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this heart pendant features natural aquamarines arranged in a dimensional pavé layout with contrasting oxidized settings and a white enamel border.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
French Puffy Love Heart Flowers 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a puffy love heart engraved with a flowers being a white bud and a cornflower in bloom, set with white natural seed pear...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Sapphire Lips Heart Ebony Pendant Orange Enamel Chain Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Signature Ebony Pendant consists of: - Brown striped hand carved wood - 1.65" lengthxwidth. -14k solid gold & pink sapphire heart lips - signature gold diamond otto lock that op...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
$4,036Sale Price|25% Off
New Made 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Enamel Pendant Heart Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.47 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Total lenght is chain 47 cm. Please contact for any q...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Blue Sapphire Birthstone Heart Pendant White Enamel 14K Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this heart pendant features natural blue sapphire arranged in a dimensional pavé layout with contrasting oxidized settings and a white enamel border.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
Blue Zircon Birthstone Heart Pendant White Enamel 14K Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this heart pendant features natural blue zircon arranged in a dimensional pavé layout with contrasting oxidized settings and a white enamel border.
Blue Zircon, Zircon, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Cross and Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
The pendant is suspended from an 18ct yellow gold snake chain, which complements the overall design whilst playing host to a delicate sliding heart shaped locket above; perfectly mat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Heart Flower 14K Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace Victorian Fleur de Lis
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT IN THE FORM OF A 14 KARAT GOLD ENAMEL FLOWER DECORATED HEART AND ADORNED WITH A SPECTACULAR WHITE OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND IN THE CENTE...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Fabergé 18k Gold Diamond Enamel Fleur De Lis Heart Enhancer Locket Pendant
By Fabergé
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (48) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.48ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold - Red Enamel & 2 Pla...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Yellow Gold Diamond Yellow Enamel Heart With Initial J Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Diamond Yellow Enamel Heart With Initial J Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: X150172 Listing Title: Yellow Gold Diamond Yellow Enamel Heart With Initial J Pendant Condition D...
Two Colored Heart Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise/Green Enamel Diamonds 2.02ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped two colored pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, turquoise and dark green vitreous enamel, 2 diamonds, total 2.02 ct, G VS, measurements app. 11.8 mm x 13.0 mm...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Heart Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Red and Green Enamel 2 Diamonds 2.02ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped two colored pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, red and light green vitreous enamel, 2 diamonds, total 2.02 ct, G VS, measurements app. 11.8 mm x 13.0 mm Abo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Aaron Basha 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Whimsical Heart Charm Pendant
By Aaron Basha
Located in New York, NY
Diamond-Accented Bail The charm’s bail sparkles with brilliant-cut diamonds, providing a luxurious touch and a captivating contrast to the cheerful, enameled heart. Enamel Heart wit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Heart Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart pendant locket, 18k yellow gold, emerald greeen vitreous enamel, guilloche engraving and hand engraving of the letters >LM
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Heart-Shape Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Pink & Red Enamel 6 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant, 18k yellow gold, pink and burgundy red vitreous enamel, 6 diamonds, total 0.12 ct, H VS About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is int...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Rose enamel 9ct Gold Heart Charm
Located in London, GB
Rare Dated 1893 Antique Enamelled - Rose design puff Heart charm Fully hallmarked on reverse Makers initials " WHC " Chester Assay Stamped 9 375 and date Letter K Crafted by Cheste...
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Yellow Gold Diamond Hot Pink Enamel Heart With Initial S Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Diamond Hot Pink Enamel Heart With Initial S Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: X150173 Listing Title: Yellow Gold Diamond Hot Pink Enamel Heart With Initial S Pendant Conditi...
Art Nouveau Pansy Heart Plique-a-jour Enamel Flower Pendant 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A LOVELY ART NOUVEAU PENDANT NECKLACE WITH A BEAUTIFUL LAVENDER, CREAM, GREEN AND BLUE PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL PANSY FLOWER AND LEAVES IN THE CENTER OF A HEART.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Two Colored Heart Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue/Yellow Enamel Diamonds 2.02 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped two colored pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, dark blue, yellow vitreous enamel, 2 diamonds, total 2.02 ct, G VS, measurements app. 11.8 mm x 13.0 mm About...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.
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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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.