Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Engraved Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece is beautifully engrav...
Gold, 18k Gold
Theo Fennell Large Diamond Key Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Theo Fennell
Located in Dallas, TX
Theo Fennell Large Diamond Key Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold. The key features black and white round pave set diamonds, on a Chimento chain that is 19.5 inches long.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Heart Key Pendant #20957
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K White Gold and Diamond Heart Key Pendant- Give her the key to your heart!
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
0.42 cts of Diamonds Key Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite key-shaped pendant radiates elegance and sophistication, making it a perfect addition to any jewelry collection.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.51 carats of Key shaped Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our captivating key-inspired pendant, meticulously crafted from elegant 18k white gold, weighing 1.9 grams.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.53 cts of Diamonds Key Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated unisex pendant features a striking key-shaped silhouette, crafted in luxurious 18k white gold and weighing 2.15 grams.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Crown Key Diamond Pendant Necklace 18kt White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Crown Key Pendant Necklace Style: Pendant Necklace Ref. number: GRP09001/60011306 Metal: 18kt White Gold Size: Pendant 1.5' inches / Chain 16' Inches Hallmark: ©...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18k White Gold Diamond Heart Key Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k Solid White Gold Pendant w/ .950 Platinum Chain - Stamped 750 & 950 Weight: 5.59 Grams Chain: 0.6mm (thickness) - 16" - Cable Link - Spring Ring Clasp Key Width: 12.3mm...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold White Agate Key Pendant Slide Necklace Modern Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This modern 14K yellow gold necklace features a white agate key pendant slide, offering a stylish and symbolic design.
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Skeleton Key Pendant 14k Three Leaf Clover Heart
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Skeleton Key, Three Leaf Clover Heart Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 1 3/32" (27.4mm) Wide: 7/16" (11.1mm) Top Width: 5/32" (3.7mm...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K White Gold Diamond Key Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K White Gold Diamond Key Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K white gold Weight: 5.70 grams Chain: 16" long Pendant: 2" long Diamond: 18 round brilliant diamonds,...
Diamond, White Gold
French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Key Seal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Three pendants featuring the same type of links hang from it, supporting two small gold medallions engraved with initials and a watch key, all intricately engraved.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 18K White Gold Diamond Knot Key Pendant Necklace Au750
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany & Co 18K White Gold Diamond Knot Key Pendant Necklace Au750 come with box.
White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Diamond Fluer De Lis Key Bar Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Diamond Fluer De Lis Key Bar Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 153676 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Rose Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Tiny Diamond Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and carved into a modern Greek Key design, symbolizing eternity and unity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Yellow Gold .11ct Diamond Crown Key Pendant 1.5"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Yellow Gold .11ct Diamond Crown Key Pendant 1.5" Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pendant: 1.5" Weight: 3.20 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .11 ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold .11ct Diamond Crown Key Pendant 1.5"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold .11ct Diamond Crown Key Pendant 1.5" Metal: 18K White Gold Pendant: 1.5" Weight: 3.30 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .1...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co Gold Heart Key Necklace Diamond Pendant Charm Chain 16''
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany & Co Material: White gold 750/18k Condition: Mint Diamonds: 0.06ctw Pendant dimension 24mm x 8.7mm With Bail 26.3mm Chain Length 16'' Long Weight 3.7gm Comes with Tiff...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$780Sale Price|33% Off
AENEA 18k White Gold White and Black Diamonds Key Pendant
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
This LOVE Key Pendant with White and black diamonds is handcrafted in white gold, sterling silver, rhodium on a cotton cord.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, White ...
Tiffany & Co. Pavé Diamond Key Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant Tiffany & Co. key pendant presents a delicate and romantic interpretation of a timeless symbol.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co Trefoil Key Pendant & Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed pre-owned Tiffany & Co Trefoil key pendant & necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Syna Yellow Gold and Oxidized Silver Key Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg & oxidized silver Diamonds 0.12 ct approx Limited edition Crafted from 18K yellow gold and oxidized silver, the Pendant is a limited edition piece boasting 0.12 car...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. 0.11ct Diamond Crown Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This sparkling diamond pendant comes from Tiffany & Co.’s Iconic key collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,650Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Key Style Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1.70 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Total lenght is chain 58 cm. Please contact for any qu...
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Victorian Gemstone Pendant Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Greek Key
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct antique Victorian Etruscan Revival pendant (circa 1860s to 1880s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18KT Florentine Engraved Key Pendant with Chain
Located in Lynchburg, VA
It is set in solid 18-karat yellow gold with white gold embellishments throughout the key's details.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Heart Key
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A dream of heart key is a very nice looking. The invisible ruby heart shape of pendant made in 18k White gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Diamond Key Pendant Necklace, 1 Carat Total Weight
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18k White Gold Diamond Key Necklace Unlock a world of elegance with this stunning 18k white gold diamond key pendant.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Heart Key
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A dream of heart key is a very nice looking. The invisible ruby heart shape of pendant made in 18k White gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Heart Key
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A dream of heart key is a very nice looking.The invisible ruby heart shape of pendant made in 18k White gold.We made in very neat detail and workmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Design Diamond Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and carved into a modern Greek Key design, symbolizing eternity and unity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant necklace is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and carved forming the Greek Key design, which is the symbol of eternity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer and chain is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and carved forming a Greek Key design, which is the symbol of eternity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer and chain is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and carved forming a Greek Key design, which is the symbol of eternity.
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Blue & White Diamond Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents a bold Greek Key Diamond Pendant, handmade from 18 Karat Yellow Gold in Athens, Greece.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Greek Key Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds shaping the Greek Key design symbolizing eternity.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue topaz & sapphire key 18KT white gold pendant necklace LARGE size
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Super long key pendant made with quality in mind, Swiss topaz totalling 2 carats with vibrant blue color made with 0.50 carats of natural blue sapphires in 18KT white gold.
Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,500
Gucci Gold Key Ring
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Gucci 1 1/2 x 1 inch
18k Gold
14kt Gold Key Charm Necklace*
Located in New York, NY
14 karat yellow gold key necklace 9 g total weight 45 x 18mm key 24 inch
14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 14k Yellow Gold 0.40ctw Diamond Heart Shaped Skeleton Key Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (Numerous) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G-I Color - SI2-I3 Clarity - 0.40ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.55 Grams Ov...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel, Fancy Victorian Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian pocket watch key and chain is a rare and stunning find. Crafted from 15ct yellow gold and tested for ...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Company 18K Two Tone Gold Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Tiffany & Co. key pendant from the Tiffany Keys collection, features a diamond-pavé key shape with a scrolled bow, and a colorful central butterfly motif accented with rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Key Holder Charm Enhancer Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in beverly hills, CA
Vintage rare find Tiffany & Co. key holder charm is crafted in 14k yellow gold. Although the key itself is not included, the charm retains its timeless appeal. Featuring a charm...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern White Gold 0.75 CARAT Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Key Shaped Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 14K white gold natural diamond key pendant necklace set with 42 colorless round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.75 CARAT.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Rose Gold Natural Diamond Key To My Heart Pendant Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Thin, light, and dainty natural diamond and solid gold "key to my heart" motif pendant. With a heart on the top that drops into a key motif.
Diamond, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Natural Diamond Key To My Heart Pendant Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Thin, light, and dainty natural diamond and solid gold "key to my heart" motif pendant. With a heart on the top that drops into a key motif.
Diamond, White Gold
Georgian 18Kt Gold Turquoise 'Key to My Heart' Pendant Brooch, 1810
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian Symbol of Love Georgian period ‘Key to my Heart’ pendant, 1810 ca Rare love token from the period, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, lovely padlock enhanced by natural Turqu...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Diamond & Ruby Large Detailed Floral Key Pendant Wheat Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.47ctw (exact) (5) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cut - Pave Set - Red...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Barbara Bixby Sterling Silver 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Signature Key Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and 18K yellow gold with diamonds key pendant enhancer by Barbara Bixby.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold and Diamond Trefoil Clover Key Pendant #24500
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold and Diamond Trefoil Clover Key Pendant- This elegant Tiffany key pendant is topped with a trefoil clover design, long associated with luck, protecti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Key Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Indulge in the exquisite luxury of our classic diamond pendant, showcasing a breathtaking and one-of-a-kind orange-pink padparadscha sapphire. Expertly handcrafted with meticulous at...
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co 18K White Gold Diamond Trefoil Clover Key Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany & Co 18K White Gold Diamond Trefoil Clover Key Pendant Necklace Box
Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Stylised Key Pendant Necklace in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This wonderful pendant necklace is crafted in warm 18 carat yellow gold and shaped as an elegant, stylised key, a distinctive piece for any fine jewellery collection.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, G...
Tiffany & Co. Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Victoria Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized skeleton style key with a pierced quatrefoil motif head Accented by fancy yellow round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set in gold Bead set with additional F/G co...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond, Sapphire & Emerald Abstract Key Drop Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
Crafted in polished 18 carat white gold, this distinctive pendant takes the form of a stylised, abstract key.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone...
$2,600Sale Price|21% Off
Authentic Ancient Roman Bronze Key and Gold Pendant on Coral Bead Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Ancient Roman bronze key (3rd-4th century AD) and 22k yellow gold pendant on a coral and 18k yellow gold beaded necklace.
Coral, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
14k White Gold 0.20ctw Pave Diamond Matte Finish Key Heart Enhancer Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Channel Set - White Color - 0.20ctw (approx.) Material: 14k Solid White Gold Weight: 3.43 Grams Key Wi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Ruby Set Engraved Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece is beautifully engrav...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold Mini Heart Key Pendant / Charm w/ Diamond Accents
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Elegant and timeless Tiffany & Co. heart key pendant crafted in solid 18K white gold. The top of the key features a delicate open-heart design set with sparkling diamonds, making it ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Ruby Set Engraved Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key 18ct Gold Circa 1900 * The gold chain is sold separately Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. Thi...
Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.
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.