Antique French Gold Pearl and Malachite Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Ruffled oval brooch, which can form a collar watch holder, in 18kt yellow gold centered with a cameo on malachite depicting Cupid in profile, his head turned, holding his loose bow, ...
Malachite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Red Malachite Cameo Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
Hand Carved Red Malachite Horse Pendant. The pendant is a detailed rectangular cameo made of red malachite, 60mm x 40mm.
Malachite, Jasper
Garnet Hessonite Necklace with Red Malachite Cameo
Located in Chesterland, OH
No thermal or other mechanical treatments were used. The pendant is a detailed round cameo made of red malachite, 2 1/4 inches (5 cm) in diameter.
Garnet, Malachite, Hessonite
Malachite Cameo Pear Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Lady Cameo Brooch Pendant in Malachite and Pearls in Gold
Malachite, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Victorian Malachite Cameo Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fascinating pictorial creation magnificently carved out of multi colored malachite. Before cameras the only way to capture a still photo was by paintings and sculptures. Antique ca...
Malachite, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Malachite Cameo Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fascinating pictorial creation magnificently carved out of multi colored malachite. Before cameras the only way to capture a still photo was by paintings and sculptures. Antique ca...
Malachite, 18k Gold
Lisner Gold Tone Cameo Style Brooch with Faux Pearl and Turquoise Accents
Located in Milford, DE
Lisner Gold Tone Cameo Style Brooch with Faux Pearl and Turquoise Accents, Mid-20th Century This signed Lisner brooch features an oval cameo-style centerpiece depicting a classical ...
$5,322
H 1.75 in W 1.3 in
Antique 14ct Gold, Early Victorian Enamel, Pearl, Diamond Venus & Cupid Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Venus & Cupid Brooch 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1860s Introducing an exquisite early Victorian 14ct gold stamped cherub portrait brooch, featuring a beautifully hand-painted...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$3,771
W 1.58 in L 2.17 in
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Right Facing Lady Chalcedony Cameo Large Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian large oval pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1880. The piece features a chalcedony cameo depicting a right facing lady. The frame is adorned with seed pearl...
Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, Enamel
14k Yellow Gold Antique Brooch with Carved Green Jade and Pearls
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This oval brooch features an intricately carved green jade centerpiece, surrounded by a border of small pearls. The setting is crafted from 14k yellow gold. Total Weight - 7.95g
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,995
H 0.67 in W 1.39 in L 1.71 in
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Agate Cameo Pearl Framed Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A finely carved agate cameo gives this antique Victorian brooch a graceful classical presence, depicting a female profile in creamy relief against a warm translucent ground. The port...
Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Gold Brooch-Pendant with Agate Cameo
Located in Paris, FR
Cameo on blue-gray agate featuring a young woman looking toward the right. The artist intricately sculpted the white vein of the agate to bring the delicate profile to life. The youn...
Agate, Gold
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian hardstone cameo brooch pendant with blue enamel and pearl surround, the hardstone cameo depicting a female face in the Roman style surrounded by a scalloped edge of blue ...
Pearl, Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Gold Brooch with Agate Cameo and Pearls, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Cameo on blue-gray agate featuring a young woman looking toward the left. The artist intricately sculpted the white vein of the agate to bring the delicate profile to life. The young...
Agate, Gold
“Antique 1880s 14k Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Emerald and Diamond”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1880s large rare engraved shell cameo 14k gold brooch decorated with natural green emerald estimate 1 carat topped with 1 diamond brooch is made in Europe 1880s hall marked ...
$2,750
W 1.58 in D 0.75 in L 1.86 in
Carved French Maiden Cameo Agate Rubies Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Berkeley, CA
Four dazzling light pink rubies, eight fresh water pearls, hand carved agate with black enamel. Excellent craftsmanship as this is entirely carved of one piece of agate. Intricate de...
Agate, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Gold Natural Pearl and Agate Cameo Pendant/Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 19th century. Dimensions: 5.5 cm x 3 cm. Weight: 13.6 gr. A rose gold brooch and pendant, adorned with an oval cameo on agate representing a richly dressed woman, with...
Agate, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,800
W 0.99 in D 0.44 in L 1.19 in
Hand-Carved Onyx Cameo Brooch with Pearl Halo from Napoleon III in Yellow Gold
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Napoleon III hand carved onxy brooch has a profile portrait of woman wearing a pearl necklace and bandeau hairpiece. The intricate detail and the skill of the carver are profoun...
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold and Seed Pearls Agate Cameo Brooch, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautifully preserved Victorian cameo brooch, finely crafted in 9-karat gold and set with a hand-carved agate cameo depicting a classical lady in profile. The carving shows remarka...
Agate, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Gold Brooch with Agate Cameo and Pearls, Mid-19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Cameo on pink agate featuring a young woman looking toward the wright. The artist intricately sculpted the white vein of the agate to bring the delicate profile to life. The young wo...
Agate, Pearl, Gold
$2,688
H 0.4 in W 1.46 in Dm 1.61 in
Antique 63.20 Carat Malachite and 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 63.20 carat malachite and 18 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fin...
Malachite, Yellow Gold
$1,595
W 2.25 in L 3.5 in
Victorian Portuguese 19k Gold Silver Emerald Coral Cameo Bacchante Brooch/Pendan
Located in Towson, MD
One Victorian Portuguese 19 karat yellow gold topped in silver natural coral cameo brooch/pendant, stamped 19KY, measuring 3.5 x 2.25 inches overall and weighing 30.5 grams. The oval...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cellini Jewelers 18 Karat White Gold, 8.85 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cherry Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Made exclusively for Cellini Jewelers NYC .This lovely 18 karat white gold cherry brooch is meticulously set with round Rubies for the fruit & round Diamonds for the stem. The ch...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,400Sale Price|50% Off
Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique buttery 18K yellow gold ring. This gorgeous jewel dates from around...
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Regency Aquamarine Necklace with Old Mine Diamonds, circa 1815–1820
Located in Northampton, MA
This ravishing antique aquamarine necklace, dating to the Regency period (circa 1815–1820), is a crowning jewel of the era and a tour de force of early 19th-century jewelry design. A...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,295
Size: 46 / US 10
Vintage Missoni Spring 2004 SZ 46 2000s Fully Sequin Blue Y2K Knit Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Never worn early 2000s MISSONI fully sequined striped knit halter dress ! Features vibrant colors of blue, turquoise, navy blue and yellow throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn clear se...
Antique German Ring Diamonds Sapphires solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.25 US / 1.1gr
Located in SE
A German Ring, ca. 1920s- 1930s. Band in solid 14ct Yellow Gold with 4 claw set diamond cut Diamonds mixed with 4 diamond cut natural Blue Sapphires. Hallmarked 585. *Crown with...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl and Tourmaline 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 15ct gold band holds four pearls and two pink tourmaline stones. The shoulders has intricate detail. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1863. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Face Width...
Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Early Orchid Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Early Orchid Brooch from the late 1930's. Dimensional and large brooch with amazing design and signature square cut faux ruby stones used primarily by Bo...
Gilt Metal
Tiffany & Co. 14.24 Carat Demantoid Garnet Watch Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. watch pendant epitomizes the luxury of turn-of-the-century jewelry from this renowned maker. The distinctive bow design, crafted circa 1890, and the ...
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,500
W 1.5 in L 2.19 in
Sakura Cherry Blossom Diamond Carved Coral Enamel 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cherry blossoms in bloom are one of the most beautiful and delightful sights of spring. They symbolize romance, hope, new life, living in the moment and appreciating things as they a...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Rosior Diamond "Bow" Drop Earrings set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
"Bow" Earrings by Rosior set in White Gold with 457 different size certified natural diamonds (IGI certified), F color, VVS clarity, weighting 2,89 ct. Weight in 19.2K gold: 10.8 g. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Victorian 1.80 CT Diamond Natural Pearls Winged Heart Brooch/Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Angelic Love This outstanding Victorian period brooch pendant is 1880 ca Exquisitely hand crafted of solid 15 Kt gold with silver portion Symbol of love blessed by Angelic Wings is t...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
18k Gold Sapphire, Diamond and Emerald Flower Basket Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy, this 18k solid gold charm is highly detailed with intricate leaves and stems swirling out of the top of a woven bag. Flowers crafted of diamonds, rubies, emeralds and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,995
H 1.19 in W 1.04 in
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Peridot and Diamond 4 Leaf Clover Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 4 Leaf Clover Pendant 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 *THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY. This exquisite antique 18ct gold and platinum four-leaf clover pendant hails from th...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Cat Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Charming and full of personality, this antique figural cat ring features a finely detailed cat’s head with delicate whiskers and glittering rose cut diamond eyes, capturing the curio...
Diamond, 14k Gold
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.
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