Stunning diamond cross 1ct diamonds VS-SI large cross pendant necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Large chunky cross pendant necklace made with lots of diamonds totaling 1 carat, 14KT white gold and excellent craftsmanship!
Diamond
Tiffany & Co. Marquise Cut Diamond Platinum Large Victoria Pendant
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Marquise cut Diamond Platinum Large Victoria Pendant Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ776 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Large Two Tone Diamond Cross Pendant 14/18k Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Large two tone diamond cross with a unique design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.40ct Diamond heart large pendant necklace 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
0.40ct Diamond heart shape pendant necklace in 18k white gold. Diamonds total weight 0.40ct F colour VVS1 clarity. Hallmarked. Chain adjustable. Beautiful diamond pendant heart s...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Diamond Sevillana Large 35mm Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Sevillana Large 35mm Pendant Necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Large Cat’s Eye Quartz Diamond Halo Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large impressive and rare natural quartz with a fantastic cat’s eye, known as chatoyancy in the trade. The cat’s eye effect is most seen with chrysoberyl but in more rare occasions...
Diamond, Quartz, Cat’s Eye, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Large Model Victoria Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Large Model Victoria Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 154166 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany white gold diamond large petal key pendant and chain.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
TIFFANY & CO, A DIAMOND PETALS KEY PENDANT NECKLACE Tiffany Keys are radiant symbols of a bright future. This dazzling pendant glows with diamonds, illuminating the face. Brilli...
Diamond, White Gold
Large Diamond Choker Pendant 18 Karat White Gold and Cluster Diamonds Adjustable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Super cluster settings - makes all the diamonds to look as one large one. pendant weight (without the chain) approx 2.0 grams 18k white Gold pendand size (in diameter) 11 mm Total Di...
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.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Chopard White Gold Happy Diamond Large Double Heart Floating Pendant
By Chopard
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 0.02ct (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 11.23 Grams Chai...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Large Daisy Flower Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Large Daisy Flower Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Theo Fennell Large Diamond Key Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Theo Fennell
Located in Dallas, TX
Theo Fennell Large Diamond Key Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Large C Heart White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Large C Heart Pendant Necklace by Cartier.
Diamond, White Gold
Large Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Cross Pendant 1880s
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s This large and exquisite Belle Époque cross pendant is superbly crafted in 14K gold with an airy openwork design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Chopard Happy Sun Diamond Large White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Happy Sun Diamond Large Pendant Necklace by Chopard. With Round Brilliant Diamonds = VS1 clarity, G color total weight 1.77ct This necklace comes with Chopard box.
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Amulette Diamond Ruby White Gold Large Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Ruby Large Amulette Pendant Necklace by Cartier.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Pavé Large Heart Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Heart Pendant Necklace by Cartier. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity E color total weight approx. 2ct Details: Weight: 11 grams Pendant Size:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Large Diamond Cross Pendant #21592
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This sparkling cross pendant features 116 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold. Approximate total diamond weight: 1.0 ct. Diamond clarity: I1-I2 Diamond colo...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Memento Half Onyx - Half Diamond Sun Charm Pendant Large
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey. Large Pendant Height without bail: 15 mm. Also available in the regular size with pen...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k yellow Gold Large "4 Clover" Pave' Diamond pendant
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k Yellow Gold "4 Clover" Diamond pendant with diamonds of a 4 clover. On a chain with options of 15 or 16 inches. containing 36 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,750Sale Price|25% Off
2ct Large solitaire bezel diamond pendant necklace 14KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
What a lovely piece! Large 2 carats diamonds in bezel setting almost naked feel to this piece, like the diamond is just floating on your neck! Made with SI1 clarity diamond Light Bro...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Large 3-D Natural Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18K White Gold 3D Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace – 8.40 Carats Total Radiant and romantic, this stunning heart-shaped pendant shimmers with exceptional brilliance. Crafted...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco 50.00 Ct Natural Turquoise Diamond Large Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
An impressive late Art Deco period large sized pendant. Hand crafted of solid Platinum and solid 18 Kt setting for the main stone, 1930.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian Opal Diamond Enamel Large Brooch Pendant 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare & Unique This impressive and colourful, large brooch pendant is Victorian period, 1875 ca.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
$26,240Sale Price|20% Off
Chopard Large Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace ‘Happy Diamonds’ 10CTTW in 18K Gold
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular Chopard ‘Happy Diamonds’ necklace featuring a large pavé-set diamond heart pendant with floating diamonds and a fine double link chain in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Diamonds Heart Pendant Necklace on 18 Karat Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Heart pendant in 18K yellow gold paved with 210 diamonds, for a total weight of 5 carats. The bail is hinged and opens with a safety eight. The pendant is held by an 18 kt yellow gol...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Large Abacus Diamond Pendant with Necklace
By TSE
Located in Macau, MO
Abacus pendant with moving beads, set with diamonds weighing 0.29 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, available in different colours (yellow gold, white gold and rose gold) Abacus, inv...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Large 28ct Ametrine Amethyst Diamond Pendant 9ct Yellow Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This stunning 9ct gold pendant features a large freeform natural ametrine with diamonds on the bail.
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 9.59ctw Oval Aquamarine & Diamond Large Pendant Necklace Bead Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Rich Medium Blue Color - 8.13ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette & Round Brilliant...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Estate Diamond Large Amethyst Art Deco Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Vintage Estate Diamond Large Amethyst Art Deco Pendant Necklace This vintage estate platinum necklace exudes Art Deco elegance.
Diamond, Amethyst, Platinum
Certified Red Jade & Diamond Pendant. Lucky Jade. Large Statement Piece.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. This o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Large Square Sugar Pendant Necklace with Natural Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Large Square Sugar Pendant Necklace with Natural Diamonds Bold yet refined, this 18K gold pendant necklace showcases a large square “sugar-cut” design with radiant sparkle.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Large Abacus Diamond Pendant with Necklace
By TSE
Located in Macau, MO
Abacus pendant with moving beads, set with diamonds weighing 0.29 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, available in different colours (yellow gold, white gold and rose gold) Abacus, inv...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Lock 18K White Gold Diamond Large Lock Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Crafted from 18K White Gold, the minimalist pendant is elevated by sparkling Diamonds. This pieces Size Large pendant measures 1.13 long by 0.88 wide and is suspended from a delicate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Large Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Large Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant features a GIA certified center Triangular-shaped Tanzanite with Bluish Violet col...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Art Nouveau Portrait Floral 18k Gold Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
The locket is likely American made which is why there are no hallmarks. The locket is large—measuring 1 5/8", and weighs in at 19.6 grams.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Florida map diamond map pendant large size 10KT gold 0.50ct
Located in Jupiter, FL
Florida map pendant made in 10KT gold with natural diamonds totaling 0.50 carats. Pendant is 1.5 inches long. WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewelers, located in the hea...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Chopard Double Happy Heart Diamond Large White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Double Happy Heart Diamond Large Pendant Necklace by Chopard. With 46 Round Brilliant Diamonds = VS1 clarity, G color total weight 1.00ct Details: Measurements: Len...
Diamond, White Gold
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Jade 18K White Gold Large 1.50 Carat Diamond Pendant
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant vintage pendant showcases a hand-carved jade plaque set in luxurious 18K white gold. The rich green jade features intricate floral and foliate motifs, evoking timeless a...
Diamond, Jade, White 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
18K Large Oval Articulating Multisectioned Diamond Pendant Double Chain Necklace
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegant and well-made, contemporary pendant crafted in 18K white gold (chain is 14k) incredibly well set with perfectly matched round diamonds as well as princess cut and pear sha...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Large Blue Enamel Initial J Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rose Gold Diamond Large Blue Enamel Initial J Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: X150129 Listing Title: Rose Gold Diamond Large Blue Enamel Initial J Pendant Condition Description: In exc...
Rose Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.13ct Round Diamond Large Polished Open Heart Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 0.13ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.1 Grams Pendant...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Large Early Victorian Opal & Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Heart Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1870 *The chain is sold separately Step into a realm of timeless elegance with this remarkable early Victorian pendant, a true museum-worth...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Large pearl diamond cross pendant in platinum and 18 karat gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Large pearl diamond cross pendant in platinum and 18 karat gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Large Amethyst & Diamond Pendant Brooch c.1940s
Located in New York, NY
14K yellow gold pendant brooch from the Retro period, circa 1940s, centering a large emerald-cut amethyst measuring approximately 23.6mm x 19.4mm x 12mm and weighing approximately 35...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow & White Gold Large Oval Amethyst Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Medium Purple Color - 16.0 x 12.04mm (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - White ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Large Emerald Amethyst w/ Tanzanite & Diamond Pendant 20" Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Large Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Dark Rich Purple Color - 19.6x13.2mm - 14ct (approx
Amethyst, Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large PT900 Diamond and Pink accent Pendant. Platinum Pt900 rolo necklace.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
An amazing addition to your collection. Rare Diamond Necklace Large Center diamond with a smaller Pink Diamond accent. Both diamonds are natural earthmined. PT900 Platinum setting ...
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Large Modern Open Heart Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant This stunning open heart pendant features 80 round brilliant cut diamond set in classic 14K white gold. Approximate total diamond ...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Intarsio Diamond Onyx Large Pendant White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Black Onyx Intarsio Large Pendant Necklace by Bulgari.
Diamond, Onyx, White 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
Large 3.80CTW Diamond Cross Pendant made in 14k White Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Intricate diamond encrusted cross pendant made in 14k white gold. Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approximately 3.80CTW Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Color: F-H Diamond Cla...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.20ctw Diamond Large Grooved Ribbed Slide Heart Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (9) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Single Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.20ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold with White Gold...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Diamond Koi Fish Large Amazing 18 KT Pendant Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
This magnificent estate Diamond pendant is 1970 circa Extremely well crafted by incredible workmanship unique piece of jewellery, no other one like this in the entire world, art piec...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Pave Diamond Rubellite Rose Gold Large Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond Rubellite Large Serpenti Pendant Necklace by Bulgari.
Diamond, Rubelite, Rose 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.