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Memento Half Onyx, Half Diamond Cloud with Pages Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Memento Half Gold, Half Diamond Cloud with Pages Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Memento Half Malachite, Half Diamond Cloud with Pages Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Memento Half Gold, Half Diamond Sun with Pages Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Memento Half Onyx, Half Diamond Sun with Pages Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Memento Half Mother of Pearl, Half Diamond Cloud with Pages Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Memento All Gold, Single Diamond on Top Sun with Pages Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Memento All Gold, Single Diamond on Top Heart with Pages Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Memento Half Mother of Pearl, Half Diamond Heart with pages Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Memento Half Mother of Pearl, Half Diamond Sun with Pages Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Memento All Gold, Single Diamond on Top Cloud with Pages Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
10K White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Snake Curved Pendant Necklace
$934Sale Price|20% Off
10K White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Snake Curved Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
karats white gold snake journey pendant features square mounts that are connected to the corners in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold
10k White Gold 1ct TDW Diamond Snake Curved Pendant Necklace 'H-I, I1-I2'
$934Sale Price|20% Off
10k White Gold 1ct TDW Diamond Snake Curved Pendant Necklace 'H-I, I1-I2'
Located in New York, NY
karats white gold snake journey pendant features square mounts that are connected to the corners in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold
AGS Certified 14K Yellow Gold 2.00 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
$3,456Sale Price / item|20% Off
AGS Certified 14K Yellow Gold 2.00 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Surprise her by gifting her this beautiful 2.00 cttw diamond journey pendant on any special
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Journey diamond pendant 14KT gold minimalist jewelry modern
Located in Jupiter, FL
Minimal diamond pendant necklace in 14KT gold. METAL: 14KT NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Clarity/Color: SI/F
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold Diamond Journey Cluster Pendant - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: .50ctw Style: Journey Cluster Measurements Tall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Journey Halo Pendant - 14k Princess 3.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: 3.00ctw Style: Three-Stone Journey with Accents Halo
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Big Journey Platinum 950
$4,575 / item
Big Journey Platinum 950
By Caps Brothers
Located in Liverpool, NY
FEATURES A single necklace representing the Inward & Outward journeys of life. The pendant is
Category
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Platinum
White Gold Diamond Graduated Journey Heart Pendant - 10k Single Cut .10ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: H - I Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: .10ctw Theme: Graduated Journey Heart, Love
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 0.45ctw Diamond Wavy Journey Slide Pendant on 16" Cable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 0.45ctw (approx.) Material: 14K Solid White Gold Weight: 2.2 Grams Pendant Width: Graduated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Leo Diamond Journey Necklace Pendant 0.61 Carat Set in 14 Karat White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
LEO DIAMONDS 7-STONES DIAMOND JOURNEY NECKLACE Serial Number: LEO 010046299 Metal: 14KT White
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Early 2000s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Journey Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
features a classic journey-style pendant set with seven round diamonds totaling 1.00 carat. The diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Karat White Gold Diamond Graduated Journey Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 10K white gold Diamond: 3 round brilliant cut = 0.25cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight: 1.59 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
14K Black and White Diamond Journey Necklace .38 Carat Contemporary
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Contemporary styled, Black and White colored channel set diamond necklace consisting of round-shaped black and white diamonds. The stones are placed in a modern design and attached t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Graduated Journey Necklace 18" 14k Round .50ctw Love Circle
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats: .50ctw Style: Graduated Journey Chain Style: Prince
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Le Vian Diamond Graduated Journey Necklace 23" - Yellow Gold 14k Rd .33ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
: .33ctw Style: Graduated Journey Chain Style: Cable Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Lobster Claw
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Journey Halo Necklace 14k Rnd & Baguette 1.50ctw Twist Adjust
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 1.50ctw Style: Journey Halo Chain Style: Cable Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Three-Stone Journey Necklace 18 1/4" - 14k Rd .25ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats: .25ctw Style: Three-Stone Journey Chain Style: Box
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kallati Diamond Three-Stone Journey Necklace 17 3/4" - Yellow Gold 9k Rnd .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 2.9mm, 3.2mm, & 3.9mm Pendant Style: Graduated Three-Stone Journey Chain Style: Cable Fastening Type
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Memento All Gold, Single Diamond on Top Butterfly Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Memento All Diamond Butterfly Charm Pendant Yellow Gold
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Yellow Gold
Memento All Diamond Butterfly Charm Pendant White Gold
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, White Gold
Memento Half Onyx - Half Diamond Sun Charm Pendant Large
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Memento Half Mother of Pearl - Half Diamond Sun Charm Pendant Large
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Memento Half Mother of Pearl- Half Diamond Butterfly Charm Pendant Yellow Gold
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Yellow Gold
10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
$1,508Sale Price / item|20% Off
10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
slight inclusions that narrate the stone's authentic journey. The pendant dangles gracefully from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
$360Sale Price / item|20% Off
10K White Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
slight inclusions that narrate the stone's authentic journey. The pendant dangles gracefully from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
$1,505Sale Price / item|20% Off
10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
slight inclusions that narrate the stone's authentic journey. The pendant dangles gracefully from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Rose Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
$1,505Sale Price / item|20% Off
10K Rose Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
slight inclusions that narrate the stone's authentic journey. The pendant dangles gracefully from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/3 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
$816Sale Price / item|20% Off
10K Yellow Gold 1/3 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
slight inclusions that narrate the stone's authentic journey. The pendant dangles gracefully from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Rose Gold 1/5 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
$529Sale Price / item|20% Off
10K Rose Gold 1/5 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
slight inclusions that narrate the stone's authentic journey. The pendant dangles gracefully from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
10K Rose Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
$374Sale Price / item|20% Off
10K Rose Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
slight inclusions that narrate the stone's authentic journey. The pendant dangles gracefully from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
$374Sale Price / item|20% Off
10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
slight inclusions that narrate the stone's authentic journey. The pendant dangles gracefully from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/3 Cttw Brilliant-Cut Diamond Modern Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
slight inclusions that narrate the stone's authentic journey. The pendant dangles gracefully from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Rose Gold 1/2 Cttw Brilliant-Cut Diamond Modern Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
slight inclusions that narrate the stone's authentic journey. The pendant dangles gracefully from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
10K Rose Gold 1/5 Carat Brilliant-Cut Diamond Modern Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
slight inclusions that narrate the stone's authentic journey. The pendant dangles gracefully from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Brilliant-Cut Diamond Modern Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
slight inclusions that narrate the stone's authentic journey. The pendant dangles gracefully from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Cttw Brilliant-Cut Diamond Modern Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
slight inclusions that narrate the stone's authentic journey. The pendant dangles gracefully from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Necklace with Antique Indian Silver Hanuman Amulet Turquoise
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
rich materials. At its center is an antique silver amulet pendant from India, featuring a stamped image
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise Matrix, Silver
1.00 Carat Diamond Seven-Stone Journey Gold Pendant Necklace
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Journey Necklace The pendant & chain are 14K White Gold There are 7 Graduating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Memento Half Diamond, Half Mother of Pearl Butterfly Ring Yellow Gold
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Memento All Diamond Butterfly Ring White Gold
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Memento All Diamond Butterfly Ring Yellow Gold
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
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2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Memento Half Diamond, Half Lapis Butterfly Ring White Gold
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
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2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Memento Half Diamond, Half Mother of Pearl Butterfly Ring White Gold
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
individuality. Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
10K Rose Gold 1/3 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
$816Sale Price|20% Off
10K Rose Gold 1/3 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
slight inclusions that narrate the stone's authentic journey. The pendant dangles gracefully from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
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Journey Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of journey pendants available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 2 vintage versions or 37 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of journey pendants bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. Sovereign Stones, Five Star Jewelry and Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many round cut and brilliant cut journey pendants for sale. Most of our journey pendants for sale are for women, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much are Journey Pendants?
Prices for journey pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $349 and can go as high as $56,345, while journey pendants, on average, fetch $3,950.
Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
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.
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.
Questions About Journey Pendants
- What is a journey pendant?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A journey pendant is a piece of diamond jewelry that represents the ups and downs of life. The diamond's hardness and durability represent a person who has gone on a journey and has grown strong.
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