Natural Pink Diamond Butterfly Floating Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Pink Diamond Butterfly Motif Pave Cluster Pendant Necklace, gracefully nestled in 18K Solid Rose Gold. Fixed on a strong integrated cable chain and lobster closure. The clust...
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.83ctw Floating Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 14k White Gold 18.75" Box Chain
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Total Carats - 0.40ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H - I Clarity - I1 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.43ctw Cut - Round Brilliant C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.15ct Round Cut Diamond Floating Geometric Bar Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 18.00 inches Width: 0.77 mm Weight: 2.67 grams Ladies 14K yellow gold single strand princess, diamond necklace. The metal was ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Moving Boy Clown Large Pendant 0.65ctw Floating Round Diamonds
Located in Montclair, NJ
The pendant features movable legs, head, & 4 bezel set floating diamonds at the center of the design.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Chopard Initial Letter Diamond Pendant - Yellow Gold 18k Floating DH HD Monogram
By Chopard
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Chopard Collection: Initial Letter Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Cut: Single Style: Floating Pendant Theme: Monogram ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.76 CTTW Green Diamond Floating Platinum Pendant 18k Gold Wheat Chain Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This floating pendant features a green diamond center stone.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Angara Natural Floating Blue Sapphire Tulip Pendant with Diamonds 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This floating sapphire pendant will make a splendid addition to your jewelry collection.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21.13 Carat Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Floating Pendant Necklace in 14K/18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Floating Pendant Necklace in 14K/18K Gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Floating Oval Amethyst and Diamond Pendant Necklace Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite oval amethyst and diamond pendant, delicately set in 14 karat white gold, exudes elegance and grace. The oval amethyst appears to float at the center of the pendant, s...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$698Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Cluster Diamond Necklace Floating Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cluster Diamond Necklace made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold:- Rose Gold / White Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural genuine round cut diamond each diamond is hand sel...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$784Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Cluster Diamond Necklace Floating Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cluster Diamond Necklace made of 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold:- Rose Gold / White Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural genuine round cut diamond each diamond is hand sel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Floating Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut = .55cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches in length Weight: 9.32 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Baguette Diamond Floating Heart Necklace
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamonds Approx. Total Carat Weight: 1.00cttw Diamond Clarity: SI1/SI2 Diamond Cut: Baguette Metal Choice: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 23mm x 21mm Ch...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floating Diamond Heart Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamonds Approx. Total Carat Weight: .85cttw Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI1 Stone Cut: Round Metal Choice: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 27mm x...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$582Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Trio Diamond Necklace Three Diamond Floating Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Trio Diamond Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold. Three brilliant round cut set diamond sits at the center of a ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$656Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Trio Diamond Necklace Three Diamond Floating Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Trio Diamond Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold. Three brilliant round cut set diamond sits at the center of a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Yellow Gold Tsavorite Butterfly Charm Floating Pendant Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting a Natural Green Tsavorite and Diamond Butterfly Motif Pendant, gracefully made in 14K Solid Yellow Gold. This necklace features a round-cut natural green tsavorite and ro...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floating Tahitian Diamond Basket Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.6 Grams Diamond Count: 46 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Carat Weight...
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
【Lustre Arc】Floating Pearl and Diamond Cascade Necklace
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A design where geometry becomes grace — this necklace balances softness and precision, as cascading pearls trace the shape of movement itself. It whispers rather than shouts, structu...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Heart Necklace with Floating Diamonds 18K White Gold
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Custom Made Large Heart Diamond 18K Gold Pendant/Necklace Description / Condition: Mint. All jewelry has been professionally scrutinized and cleaned prior to being offered for sale...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Amethyst Floating Diamond Halo Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 27 round cut = 0.40cttw Length: necklace measures 16-18 inches in length Weight: 5.53 grams
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Na Hoku Floating Plumeria Diamond Necklace 14k Rose Gold
By NA HOKU
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Na Hoku Metal: 14K Rose Gold Diamond Count: 15 Diamond Color: G-I Diamond Clarity: SI1-I1 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.25 carats Chain Length: 18" Total...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Floating Gem Cross Necklace with Antique Diamond and Blue Sapphire
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Floating Gem Cross is an exquisite jewelry piece, featuring 1.28 carats old european cut diamonds, and .58 carat blue sapphires, set in 14k gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Chopard 18K White Gold Happy Spirit Floating Diamond Necklace
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with this Chopard 18K White Gold Diamond Pendant—a radiant masterpiece resembling a clover-shaped bloom of exceptional beauty. The pendant, adorned with exquisi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Floating White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold Necklace suspending 2 drilled Round cut White Diamonds weighing 0.28 carats in total, G color, VS2 clarity. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Floating Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold necklace suspending a 0,26 carat round cut black diamond. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their spec...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Floating White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold Necklace suspending 2 drilled Baguette cut White Diamonds weighing 0.16 carats in total, G color, VS2 clarit...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Blue and White Diamond Cluster Floating Butterfly 14K Chain Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Featuring a wonderfully hand-set cluster of natural blue and white diamonds. Lobster closure. Item Details: - Type: Floating Pendant Necklace - Metal: 14K White Gold - Weight: 3.84 ...
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
.68 Carat Ruby and Diamond Floating Halo Necklace in White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully vivid, richly colored .68 carat red ruby sits center stage in this pretty 18k white gold pendant. This classic gem is striking on its own, and encircled by a sparkling ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.99 Cttw. Pave' Diamond Floating Heart Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Heart jewelry is one of the most meaningful kinds of jewelry, and choosing heart jewelry allows you to express yourself in the best possible way. Express yourself with this lovely me...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds Icon 18 Karat White Gold Floating Circle Disc Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Baltimore, MD
Chopard Happy Diamonds Icon 18 Karat White Gold Floating Circle Disc Pendant Necklace Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 11.31 grams Pendant: 13mm Length: 16 inches Diamond: 1 round natu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pave Necklace with Floating Halo in 18k Yellow Gold, .42 Carats Total
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The floating halo surrounding the center gems is set as an eternity band with "never ending" diamonds that give the pendant an even more luxurious look and feel.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,556Sale Price|20% Off
0.99 Carat Princess Cut Floating Diamond Necklace 14 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This lovely Princess cut diamond pendant necklace is a classic piece of jewelry. It is set in 14 karat yellow gold and the center stone has some color, approximately J/K in color. T...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy 18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.19 Cttw. Pave' Diamond Floating Heart Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Heart jewelry is one of the most meaningful kinds of jewelry, and choosing heart jewelry allows you to express yourself in the best possible way. Express yourself with this lovely me...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 2.79 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 14-Karat Floating Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural 2.79 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 14-Karat Floating Necklace This lovely round brilliant cut diamond floating necklace is a classic piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.99 Cttw. Pave' Diamond Floating Heart Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Heart jewelry is one of the most meaningful kinds of jewelry, and choosing heart jewelry allows you to express yourself in the best possible way. Express yourself with this lovely me...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Natural 0.90 Carat Pear Shape Diamond 18-Karat Floating Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18k Yellow Gold Natural 0.90 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Floating Necklace Product: Natural Pear Shape Diamond Bezel Set Floating Necklace Material: 18k Yellow Gold Chain & Bezel ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.75 Cttw. Pave' Floating Heart Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Heart jewelry is one of the most meaningful kinds of jewelry, and choosing heart jewelry allows you to express yourself in the best possible way. Express yourself with this lovely sm...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$26,240Sale Price|20% Off
Chopard Large Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace ‘Happy Diamonds’ 10CTTW in 18K Gold
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular Chopard ‘Happy Diamonds’ necklace featuring a large pavé-set diamond heart pendant with floating diamonds and a fine double link chain in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.10 Carat No Heat Ceylon Pink Sapphire East West Floating Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Item type: Floating pendant necklace ✔ Metal: 18k yellow gold ✔ Weight: 4.89 grams ✔ Setting: bezel, prong ✔ Length: 18 Inches Stone Details: ✔ Gemstone: Sapphire ✔ Car...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.66 Carat Vivid Green Minor Oil Muzo Mine Colombian Emerald Floating Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 2.66 Carat Minor Oil Vivid Green Muzo Mine Colombian Origin Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Floating Pendant Necklace. The emerald is accompanied with 2 certificates...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
Chopard Happy Diamond Square Pendant 18k White Gold 16.5" Chain
By Chopard
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a stunning Chopard Happy diamond floating square pendant necklace featuring a round white diamond set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Neil Lane 14K White Gold Diamond Halo Pear Teardrop Pendant Charm Estate
By Neil Lane
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: Neil Lane Metal: 14K White Gold Purity: 14K Weight: 3.0g Hallmarks: Neil Lane, 14K Style: Pendant Charm Design: Teardrop Floating Halo Pendant Total Diamond Weight...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,192Sale Price|20% Off
1.00 Carat Diamond Pave Heart Pendant 14 Karat Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Floating Heart Diamond Pendant 1.00 Carat Diamond Pave set in a durable 14 Kt Gold setting Large heart with open setting consists of diamonds with a total weight of estimated 1.00 c...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$956Sale Price|20% Off
.Yellow Gold Heart Pendant 35 Carat Dangle Diamond VS Quality
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Floating Heart Diamond Pendant showcases a heart-shaped diamond!
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Retro 1.04 Ct Diamond Solitaire Pendant plus 18 KT Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
This gorgeous bezel set Diamond Solitaire pendant floating from a chain is the perfect one to have always with you Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold comes with a classy 18 KT chain f...
Diamond, 18k Gold
2.40tcw Oval Emerald Eternity Necklace May Birthstone 14K Gold Floating Circle
Located in Jupiter, FL
A modern natural emerald and diamond floating cushion white gold pendant 14K. Hand crafted in solid white gold, this unique piece is sure to make a statement.
Emerald, 14k Gold
Chopard Happy Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold With Pouch/Paper
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Happy Diamond floating diamond heart-shaped pendant necklace in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,640Sale Price / item|20% Off
Floating South Sea Pearls and Golden Pearl Pendant
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold South sea Pearls 11mm Golden Pearls 15mm
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Circle Diamond Floating Pendant with Chain
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful circle pendant is made of 45 round VS2, G color diamonds totaling 0.58 carats of beautiful shining diamonds. They are set in 1.2 grams of 18 karat white gold. This cla...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K Two Tone Gold 1/6 Carat Diamond Floating Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Delight your sweetheart with this glinting 10 karat white and pink gold Diamond Heart Pendant hangs askew at a slant. This charming pendant showcases a small pink gold heart over the...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold
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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
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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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
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.