$3,280Sale Price|20% Off
Madleine Kay 14k Yellow Gold "Large Mouth Bass" pendant with garnet eye
By Madleine Kay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Madleine Kay 14k Yellow Gold "Large Mouth Bass" pendant with garnet eye Specifications: Stones: Garnet brand: custom metal: 14K yellow gold type: Pendant weight...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chocolate & White Diamond Large Cross Pendant White Gold & Black Rhodium
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This pendant showcases a large sparkling cross with rounded edges, emanating elegance and sophistication.
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Vintage Large Genie Lamp 14K Yellow Gold Red Ruby Kinetic Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large vintage 14 karat (14K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as three interlaced hoops suspending a kinetic genie lamp with a red ruby set in the spout. The ruby is estimated to...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Sapphire & Diamond pendant necklace 18KT fancy large pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fine sapphires paired with natural fine diamonds in luxurious design in 18KT white gold. Available to ship in a week after we complete a certificate of authenticity in your name. Pic...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rare Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Diamond Woman Repoussé Large Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Cut - Pave Set - White Color (1) Green Gemstone - Round Cut - Pave Set - Green Color Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Gold Wash Wei...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Fine 18k Diamond Pendant for Necklace Solid Yellow Gold Custom Made Art
Located in Greer, SC
Large custom made pendant in 18k gold with round cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Large Cursive Script Diamond Pave Letter M Initial Pendant 0.82 Ct
Located in Jaipur, IN
At 0.82 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds tracing every stroke and loop of the letter's elaborate calligraphic form in 14K solid yellow gold, it is among the most impactful and ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K white gold Large 14.2mm Black Tahitian Pearl Enhancer Pendant Peacock color
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold enhancer pendant featuring a large 14.2mm black cultured Tahitian pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Extra Large Augis Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
An extra large French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalique Paris Le Baiser Love Kisses Gold Crystal and Diamond Large Pendant
By Lalique
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Lalique Paris "La Baiser Love Kisses" collection Pendant, measuring 2 X 1 3/4 inches, Intaglio Carved frosted Crystal center with a bezel set .05 Carat Diamond and a 14k Y...
Crystal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Large pearl and ruby pendant 14KT baroque pearl pendant cross
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Baroque natural pearl with ruby cross pendant, this piece is made with quality not glued but rather assembled all together to make a unique jewelry statement in 14Kt gold. Metal Typ...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Annamaria Cammilli "Sultana" Large Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From Annamaria Cammilli's Vision collection, large size Sultana pendant necklace handcrafted in 18 karat Black Lava, Natural Beige and White Ice gold. Three ruffles in white, beige a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamonds Albion Large Enhancer Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Height: 30 mm Width: 20 mm Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: DY 750 Total Weight: 15.7 Stone: Diamonds Condition: PreOwned Estimate...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Large French 18K Yellow Gold Lovebirds Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant depicting a pair of lovebirds on a branch in front of the setting sun. Set with a faceted emerald, ruby and diamond, a cabochon ruby and s...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Diamond Greek Coin Pendant Necklace on Rope Chain 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
One large medallion pendant featuring a Greek Roman Motif man surround by round brilliants weighing 0.68 carats, in 18 karat yellow gold. 14.5" and can be lengthened Pendant: 1 7/1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Pavé Diamond Open Teardrop Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sparkling pave diamond open teardrop pendant necklace with delicate feminine details. Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond: .95 carats Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Diamond co...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Large Vintage Seahorse Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Eye Fine Ocean Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Seahorse pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1960s) Small estimated 0.03 carat diamond is set into the eye (estimated at I-J color and SI1-2 clarity). ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina Large Pearl Pendant with Natural Diamond
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Marina Pendant features a lustrous natural freshwater pearl set with natural diamond (.06 carat) and 14k gold. Pendant fits on most chains, consider adding on a delicate chain or om...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Estate 18k White Gold Diamond Starfish w/ Large South Sea Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Genuine South Sea Pearl - Round Shape - White Color w/ Nice Luster - 12.08mm (approx.) (21) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G-I Color - S...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Large South Sea Pearl Pendant with Diamond in 18K White Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Discover the elegance of our handmade South Sea pearl pendant, beautifully set in 18K white gold and adorned with shimmering diamonds. This exquisite piece showcases a unique pearl t...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Large Cursive Script 0.58 Ct Diamond Pavé Letter K Initial Pendant Gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
Commanding, Brilliant, Unmistakably Yours — Large Cursive Script Diamond Pavé Letter K Pendant in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1747-BIG Material - 14K Solid Yel...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,080Sale Price|22% Off
Darling Phantom: Extra Large Ruby & Pink Baroque Pearl Ghost 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Freshwater Cultured White Baroque Pearl: 46.32ct Approximately 28.94mm x 20.89mm x 14.58mm 2 Brilliant Round Cut Rubies: 0.112ct 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 1.06g Total Weight: 9.95...
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Luca Carati 18K Yellow Gold White & Brown Diamond Pendant Large Necklace 6.82
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent diamond pendant with lavish white and brown diamonds create a look that will make you feel truly luxurious and elegant. Presented in fine 18k yellow gold with a blac...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold
Large Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a li...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Green Jadeite Jade Bi-Disc Pendant 14K Yellow Gold with Multicolored Jade
Located in beverly hills, CA
This stunning pendant features a 54 mm jadeite jade disc set in 14K gold wirework, with a floral design at center featuring pear shaped cabochon of various shades of jadeite, includi...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Large Vintage Bird Home Sweet Home 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Jade Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large vintage 14 karat (14K) yellow gold 'Home Sweet Home' charm pendant designed as a house and ruby diamond tree with a jade and diamond bird singing on a fence. Marked 14K for 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Augis Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Halo 18K Yellow Gold Love Medal Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Inlaid Gemstone w/ Diamond & Pearl Large Circle Star Of David Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Gemstones - Mosaic Custom Cut - Inlaid Set - Green, Blue, White, Gray & Brown Color (9) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Cut - Flush Set - White Color...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Pavé Diamond Open Heart Swirl 20" Long Pendant Necklace in White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat (chain) and 18 Karat (pendant) White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.35 carats Diamond Color: F - G Diamond Clarity: VS Nec...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 5ctw Diamond Puffed Heart Charm Pendant w/ Large Enhancer Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - H-J Color - VS1-I1 Clarity - 5.0ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 22.36 Grams ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold 7.02ctw GIA Pear Center Large Marquise Round Diamonds Station Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.87 Grams Chain Type: Station By The Yard Cable Link Chain Length: Adjustable at 16.25, 17.25 & 18.75 Inches Clasp: Lobster Claw Clasp P...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 1.25 Carat Large Pendant in 14 Karat Gold with Rope Chain
Located in New York, NY
Looking for a stunning piece of jewelry to add to your collection? Look no further than this natural diamond pendant, which boasts over 1.25 carats of white natural diamonds. Each di...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Large 14k Gold Pink and Blue Sapphire Intertwined Heart Disc Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
"Love" this vintage heart charm! Two hearts intertwine within a large open brush gold disc. Each heart is set with blue or pink prong set sapphires. A pear sits at the bottom. Wear...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
18K TT Gold Inlaid Black Onyx & .75ct Diamond Large Square Open Enhancer Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Black Onyx - Custom Cut - Inlaid Set - Black Color (23) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - VS2-I1 Clarity - H-J Color -...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia B Large Pavé Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in warm 14 karat rose gold, this Sonia B. open heart pendant necklace features a soft, romantic silhouette adorned with pavé set diamonds. The heart curves gently, with one s...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18k White Gold 1.92ctw Large Diamond Open Slide Heart Pendant on 16" Bead Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - VS2-I1 Clarity - I-K Color Total Carat Weight: 1.92 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Pendant ...
Diamond, White Gold
Large 3 5/8" Angel Wing Pendant 7.25ct Diamonds 14k White Gold 37.2g Mens Custom
Located in Northbrook, IL
This exquisite one-of-a-kind pendant necklace is a captivating piece for any jewelry enthusiast. Crafted from 14k white gold, the pendant is designed in the shape of an angel wing, e...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rosario Navia Mara Large Folded Link Pendant in 18K Gold, Platinum, and Diamonds
By Rosario Navia
Located in New York, NY
A 27mm small folded link pendant perfect to wear alone or layered. It is meticulously handcrafted with 18K solid gold with varying round, oval, and pear natural diamonds set in plati...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Lion Pendant Large Head Diamond Eyes 18 Karat Yellow Gold Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Lion head pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s). Six single cut diamonds total an estimated 0.03 carats (estimated at G-H color and VS2...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Edwardian Reproduction Pendant Pin Brooch Large Circle with Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pendant/Brooch pin Vintage Edwardian Style Impressive Large Circle Can be used either way 18k White Gold approx 16 grams Natural Diamonds approx 3.0 carat Diameter size approx 1.5...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Large Puffy Heart with Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Super sweet vintage 14K yellow gold large puffy heart diamond pendant necklace! The puffy heart is textured in a silk pattern. The diamond measures 3.2mm, and is roughly .12...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Large Gold and Gem Set "Eye" Pendant in the Manner of Salvador Dali
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Necklace Pendant in the Manner of Salvador Dali, this handmade piece measures 2 inches in length X 1 1/8 inch. Brilliantly made in hand formed and textured 14K Yellow Gol...
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold
Diana M. 6.00 Carat Diamond Open Heart Large Size Pendant
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Large Size Open Heart Diamond Pendant Features 6.00 carats of diamonds, ideal cut brilliant cut diamonds. 24 stones in total each diamond approx 0.25 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Custom Large Bee Pendant on Honeycomb Diamond 3D Hive 14k Yellow 2" 22.5g
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a unique custom-made pendant necklace featuring a detailed bee motif on a honeycomb background. Crafted in solid 14k yellow gold, this piece is adorned with white diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,850Sale Price|30% Off
NWT $5, 500 Important 18KT Large Fancy Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important 18KT Italian White Gold Blue, Purple, Orange, Red, Green Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Tag Necklace. Necklace is co...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Givenchy Vintage Large Sapphire White Round Pearls Diamond Tear Drop Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Large Sapphire Navy Blue Crystals Diamond Tear Water Drop White Round Pearls Triangle Pendant Chunky Elegant Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condit...
Gold Plate
French 1960s Jade Rubies 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
A large round yellow gold pendant, its setting consists of openwork gold wires and is adorned in the center with a heart-shaped jade plaque held in place by prongs.
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. HardWear 18K Yellow Gold 0.74ct Diamond Large Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. HardWear Double Link necklace offers a timeless expression of strength. Crafted from 18K Yellow Gold, Diamonds with a total weight of 0.74 carats add sparkle t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy diamond sapphire cross 18KT white gold large cross
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant large diamond sapphire pendant necklace 18KT white gold. Sapphires totalling 1.23 carats, diamonds totalling 0.30ct made in elegant craftsmanship and 18" chain. ABOUT US We...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$32,900Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Large Topaz and Diamond Pendant on a Black Enamel Link Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special and rare pendant brooch necklace crafted by David Webb in 1980's. The exciting feature of this necklace is the fact that you can wear it as a brooch, as a lin...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 K Gold Necklace with Large Dropshaped Quartz Stone
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold neck-ring has a large drop shaped, transparent and peach colored quartz stone with dramatic inclusions. On top of the pendant drop is a large 18 karat bail and the...
Quartz, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. HardWear 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Large Link Necklace TI10-042926
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. HardWear Double Link necklace is meant to symbolize enduring resilience. The collections iconic gauge links come to life thanks to inset Ruby accents and lustr...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Edge Large Circle in 18K White & Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A captivating pendant necklace featuring 2.16 carats of round, white diamonds with VVS1 clarity and D color grade. The design is crafted with a combination of 18k gold, platinum, whi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Large Diamond Butterfly Charm
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Representing beauty, endurance, change and hope - Faye Kim's large butterfly charm is crafted in 18 karat gold with white diamond eyes. The 1.5mm cable chain is 16-18" adjustable. D...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Opal Large Whale Tale Rope Chain Necklace 14kt Gold 12513
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
opal inlay pendant 0.20ct natural diamonds g-color vs-2 clarity 14kt yellow gold pendant: 28 x 26mm 22 inch necklace 3mm 26 grams $6,000.00 appraisal to accompany
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Large Diamond By The Yard 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Elsa Peretti By The Yard Large Round Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Necklace. A beautiful 18k yellow gold pendant necklace set with a stunning round white diamond measuring 4.22mm with bez...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large mens diamond cross 18KT white gold over 2 carats of diamonds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a huge mens diamond pendant in 18KT white gold-it will take 1 business day before it ships, this is a heavy custom pendant totaling 14 grams of gold set with 2.25 carats of d...
Diamond, 18k 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.
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.