Antique French Gold Pearl and Malachite Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
cameo on malachite depicting Cupid in profile, his head turned, holding his loose bow, in closed setting
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, Jasper
Garnet Hessonite Necklace with Red Malachite Cameo
Located in Chesterland, OH
thermal or other mechanical treatments were used. The pendant is a detailed round cameo made of red
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
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
Malachite, 18k Gold
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
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
By Irene Scharaff
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and horsehair : Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, made this go...
Georgian Victorian Almandine Garnets Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Red Garnet Love Antique Georgian / Victorian period, 19th century, beautiful necklace made during the time of solid 9 Kt gold Comprising a riviere necklace with a centrepiece in the ...
Garnet, Gold
Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Swivel Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Greek, Archaic period, circa 500 B.C. An ancient gold swivel – signet ring with a finely carved rock crystal scarab (Scarabaeus beetle). In ancient jewelry, the scarab was a sy...
Rock Crystal
Vintage FLORENZA gold cameo pearl designer brooch pendant
By Florenza
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed FLORENZA • gold tone with pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 1.38" by 1.18" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤...
A Roman intaglio gold hardstone ring
Located in London, GB
A Roman intaglio gold hardstone ring, the oval shaped rose-quartz measuring 1.4 x 1.1cm, deep engraved with the profile of an Emperor wearing a laurel wreath, possibly Nero, Roman-se...
22k Gold
Victorian Cherub Angel Cupid Dove Bird Gold Pendant Necklace Hand Painted
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful Victorian pendant with a hand painted image of a Winged Cherub or Angel with a dove bird on a string set in a Greek Key motif setting in 9 Karat Ros...
Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver French, Victorian era 7 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Bracelet 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver French Hallmarked Circa 1870 Step into elegance with this stunning Victorian era bracelet, crafted in 18ct yellow gold and s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rare Georgian French Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th Century, Georgian French Paste Necklace. Heavy sterling mounts set with pastes, quartz and gilt metal etched applications. Likely French in origin, with bow drop center pen...
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Pink Flame Conch Pearl Platinum PT900 Bow Diamond Ring 6.25
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exquisite vintage ring, believed to be from the Edwardian era (circa 1910-1930), showcases a unique bow motif crafted in Platinum PT900 and adorned with 38 single-cut diamonds, ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
15ct Yellow Gold Georgian Rare Hessonite Garnet, Natural Seed Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Hessonite Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1825 Behold this exquisite 15ct gold Georgian-era ring, featuring a daisy cluster design. At its heart lies a rare hessonite ...
Garnet, Pearl, Hessonite, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Demantoid Garnet Watch Necklace, 14.24 carats
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 meti...
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 2.10 Ct Rose cut Diamond Rare Swallow Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Flying Swallow This graceful Victorian Swallow brooch is 1870 ca Depicted with wings spread in flight, epitome of grace and beauty Expertly rendered by the Victorian masters of solid...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,988Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.06 in D 0.31 in L 1.26 in
Art Nouveau 1900 Opalescent Enameled Orchid Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enamel Orchid pendant-brooch. An exceptional pendant-brooch in the shape of an orchid flower, created in America during the Art Nouveau period, back in the 1900. This...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Russian Gold Silver and Diamond Scarab Brooch 1830’s
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1830 – 1839 Provenance: Russia Length: 5 cm Weight: 22 gr The brooch, dated to the 1830s and attributable to Russian manufacture, depicts a scarab whose body, made of silve...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
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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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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