Dubini Koban Ancient Japanese Coin Medallion Gold Diamond Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic rare gold koban coin minted circa 1860-1867 set in 18K yellow and white gold with rose cut diamonds. DE...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage Alva Museum Replicas Japanese Medallion Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
The medallion pendant is attached to a handsome rope chain and features a box closure.
Brass
Dubini Ancient Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin bracelet from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Roman Imperial bronze coin set in 18K yellow gold. ABOUT THE COIN Patina is that beautiful and brillia...
18k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Diamond and Sapphire Quadrato Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
This eye-catching Quadrato wristwatch was crafted by the high-end Italian jeweler Bulgari. An array of pavé-set white diamonds totaling approximately 4.51 carats adorn the watch, whi...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1999 Jean Paul Gaultier gown
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
1999 Jean Paul Gaultier gown pleating drop waist condition: Excellent 36" bust, 35" waist, 34" hips, 80" length sz M/ US 8 / IT44
MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Spectacular Mugler Teardrop Corset Top. The beautiful piece showcases Thierry Mugler's signature blend of bold structure and feminine elegance. Crafted in a delicate powder blue, the...
Vintage Japanese hand made peach floral silk over coat maxi robe gown kimono
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vintage Japanese kimono in 100% silk Handmade in Japan Floor length Pale peach with coloured print Comes with a blush pink silk ribbon that gives you the option to wear this open o...
Important Bvlgari Diamond Brooch & Earrings Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Diamond Brooch & Earrings Set Brooch: 1 Old European Cut diamond weighing 9.41 carat Set with 58 marquise cut and 38 round cut diamonds Earrings: 2 center Round diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gianni Versace Vintage Embellished Knit Black Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace Vintage Embellished Knit Black Top IT 40
$21,033Sale Price|20% Off
L 16.54 in
Crispy Sparkling Opal Round Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold
By Günther Weinz
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Exceptional Crispy Sparkling Opal Round Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold is totally handmade. Cutting as well as goldwork are made in German quality. The screw clasp is e...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro Ladies Platinum Patek Philippe 11 Carat Diamond Watch & Brooche circa 1950
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies Original Platinum Patek Philippe set with 11 Carats of Natural Diamonds, Circa 1950. (With Original Attachment Brooche). Total weight of watch and attachment brooche is 74 gra...
Diamond, Platinum
$279,300Sale Price|30% Off
GIA Certified 79.50 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Yellow & White Diamond in Two-Tone
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent collar necklace, showcasing mixed-cuts of fancy intense yellow and white diamonds. Fancy intense yellow pear shape diamonds weigh a total of 37.62 carats with VS-SI cla...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
251.76 Carat Rough Black Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This lustrous, huge rough black diamond mined in Canada weighs 251.76 carats. Black diamonds owe their opaque color to natural impurities in the crystal lattice and make beautiful co...
Black Diamond
$262,000 / set
L 63.5 in
Golden South Sea Pearl Natural Color Necklace Set Opera Length by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The golden South Sea pearl double opera length necklace is constituted by 2 individual strands. One strand features 59 pearls measuring from 16mm to 12mm in diameter, for a length o...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graduated Opal Necklace, 554.00 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Twenty-nine solid opal beads totaling an extraordinary 554.00 carats comprise this mesmerizing necklace. The graduated gems are an impressive size, measuring from 23.8mm to 13mm, wit...
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faberge Lilac Enamel and Yellow Gold Frame
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
An important Faberge gold and enamel frame, the frame comprising an oval glass photograph pane with yellow gold surround, within a rectangular frame exquisitely laid with a fine lila...
Yellow Gold
18k Gold Adler Genèva Sapphire & Diamond Necklace, Estate Sultan Oman, GRS cert.
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Gold Adler Genèva Royal Blue 15.7 Carat Sapphire & 20 Carat Diamondd Necklace, Estate Sultan Oman With GRS certificate Sapphire: Royal Blue Natural octagonal step cut, vivid ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Asscher-Cut Diamond Studs, 14.42 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Remarkably reflective and brilliant, these classic diamond studs feature two Asscher-cut diamonds weighing a combined 14.42 carats. Each gem is certified by the Gemological Institute...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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.
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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.
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