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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s English Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Belgian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s French Artisan Wrist Watches
PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
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2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Hearts on Fire is a privately held diamond jewelry design brand and manufacturer. The company was founded in 1996 and is known for the specific way that its artisans cut diamonds, which results in a very sparkly stone.