ASKEW LONDON Gold Sea Life Multi-Stone Bib Necklace Drop Earring Parure Set
By Askew London
Located in Thiensville, WI
including agate and turquoise glass cabochon. Large oval agate cabochon pendant drops. Signed necklace
ASKEW LONDON Gold Sea Life Multi-Stone Bib Necklace Drop Earring Parure Set
By Askew London
Located in Thiensville, WI
including agate and turquoise glass cabochon. Large oval agate cabochon pendant drops. Signed necklace
Large 40 Carat Madeira Citrine Diamond Pendant Cabochon Vintage 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed large vintage Madeira citrine & diamond pendant (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval Navy Cabochon Openwork Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval Navy Blue Cabochon Openwork Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone
Gold Plate
NAPIER c.1980's Large Blue Cabochon Stone Gold Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Egyptian revival statement necklace. Large statement pendant has three gold tone open work metal crescents
JULIANA Delizza & Elster c.1970's Large Gold Pink Cabochon Owl Pendant Necklace
By Delizza & Elster
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage JULIANA Delizza & Elster c.1970's book piece large gold tone statement owl pendant necklace
Sold|$3,500
Large Natural Turquoise Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
rather large pendant is a brilliantly hued natural piece of polished turquoise, elegantly set with an 18k
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Sterling Silver Carnelian and Garnet Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Large Sterling Silver Carnelian And Garnet Pendant This is a beautiful large genuine carnelian and
Carnelian, Garnet, Sterling Silver
Mexico Large Sterling Silver Teardrop Blue Glass Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Mexican sterling silver and aquamarine colored glass teardrop pendant. This handcrafted artisan
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
Large Natural Amber Necklace or Pendant in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
intense color Of amber It has a bail for chain . No chain with the pendant. It has a large bail so one can
Amber, Sterling Silver
Large Sterling Silver Pilot Mountain Turquoise Rain Drop Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and pilot mountain turquoise large pendant. A large, beautifully matrixed pilot
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold & Opal Large Cross Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (17) Natural Genuine Opal - Round Cabochon - Pave Set - Natural Variation of White
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved large Oval Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Pendant
Located in Honolulu, HI
Large vintage Lapis Lazuli and diamond pendant in 14k white gold. This beautiful pendant has a
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst Etruscan Style Large Charm Vintage 14 Karat Gold Pendant Gemstone
Located in Torrance, CA
large in scale and ideal worn on a charm bracelet or on a chain as a pendant. The charm is in very good
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Natural Russian Amber Necklace or Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold + Chain
Located in New York, NY
This Large Natural Russian Amber Necklace or Pendant in 14Karat Yellow Gold + Chain is a beautiful
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold GIA Jade w/ Carved Natural Coral Fish & Diamond Large Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
): 83.60mm (3.29") Inside Bail Measurements: 11.1x2.8mm (approx.) Condition: LARGE vintage pendant. Comes w
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Large Vivid Opal Pendant Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Blue Green
Located in Torrance, CA
stylish pendant features a large opal framed with a yellow gold mount. The opal exhibits a strong color
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Large Evil Eye Pendant Charm
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
unmistakable warm yellow color & hammered finish, this evil eye pendant / charm talisman is thought to keep you
Pearl, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved Coral Pendant Devil Horns 14 Karat Yellow Gold Large Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage carved coral pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold. Carved coral measures
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Margo Manhattan Sterling Silver Moonstone Rocket Heart Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
, and a larger moonstone cabochon at the pendant's center. By Manhattan based designer, Margo. Bail
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Alexis Kirk Tiger Eye Statement Necklace
By Alexis Kirk
Located in New York, NY
Alexis Kirk Statement Necklace in Black resin with genuine tiger eye cabochons. Large circular
Tiger's Eye, Gilt Metal
Silver Large Filigree Lapis Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Silver Large Filigree Lapis Pendant Necklace- This stunning necklace features a lovely
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Sterling Silver Large Carnelian Pendant Snake Chain Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver carnelian pendant necklace on a snake chain. A substantial large oval carnelian
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Large one of a kind, handmade, statement necklace with Tibetan pendant.
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
From Lorraine’s Bijoux a large one of a kind ,handmade,statement necklace is on offer. A huge
Amber, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Futuristic Space Age Vintage Cabochon Plastron Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
ceramic cabochon pendant. Hook clasp closure. Unsigned piece. Stickers with references - runway piece
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Large Peridot Gold Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
large Peridot Cabochon pendant that measures 2.5" long and 1.5" wide.
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$850
Alexis Kirk Eygptian Collar
By Alexis Kirk
Located in New York, NY
Alexis Kirk's Eygptian Collar of gilt patterned metal plaques with large faux lapis cabochons. 16
Gilt Metal
Sold|$3,850
Cabochon Large Red Coral Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Esoteric large cabochon cut Red Coral in case in in an organic flowing tentacles frame. The
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Large Cadoro Cabochon Oval Medallion Necklace Pendant Brooch Gripoix
By Cadoro
Located in Sausalito, CA
Wonderful large statement necklace oval pendant that doubles as a brooch by the designer, Cadoro
Sold|$1,500
Large Enamel Gold Masonic Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Large round Masonic emblem pendant. 14K yellow gold, with black and white enamel; set with a
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Sold|$35,000
Elaborate Art Deco Mosaic Style Pendant
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Fabulous find. Elaborate and intricate Deco mosaic diamond and cabochon gemstone large pendant with
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Diamond Pink Tourmaline Gold Chain Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Lakewood, NJ
18k yellow gold and large cabochon pink tourmaline pendant surrounded by brilliant cut round
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Victorian Antique Large Cabochon Amethyst, Diamond and Pearl Pendant
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A fabulous cabochon cut amethyst is the stand out feature of this Victorian pendant. The amethyst
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Bohemian Garnet Silver Gilt Necklace
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This fabulous antique Bohemian Garnet Silver Gilt choker necklace features a two large cabochon
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
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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