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Emerald Heart Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Heart Bronze Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Pendant 28" Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin The
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold-filled, Bronze

Tanzanite Heart Medal Necklace Virgin Mary Rosario Blue J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tanzanite Heart Set in Prong on Virgin Medal on Rosario Chain Blue stones Length 26" Designer: J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Bronze

Tanzanite Heart Medal Necklace Virgin Mary Rosario Blue J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tanzanite Heart Set in Prong on Virgin Medal on Rosario Chain Blue stones Length 26" Designer: J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Bronze

Heart Medal Necklace Virgin Mary Bead Chain Tanzanite J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart of Tanzanite Set in Prong on Virgin Medal on Rosario Chain Blue stones Length 26" Designer: J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Bronze

Ruby Heart Virgin Mary Medal Coin Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Virgin Mary Medal Coin Silver and Gold Filled Necklace Chain J Dauphin Exclusive piece
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Gold

Chain Necklace Medals Virgin Mary Heart Emerald Aquamarine J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace with two Medals The Round in Bronze has an Emerald and the Heart Silver Medal has an
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Emerald Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Heart Tanzanite Silver Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Heart Tanzanite Silver Bronze J Dauphin This Double Medal
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Heart Tanzanite Emerald Silver Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Double Medal Necklace with two Virgin Mary Medals hangs on a Gold Filled Chain. One of the
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Virgin Mary Medal Sacred Heart Chain Necklace Emerald Silver Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Virgin Mary Medal Gold Filled Chain Necklace with Emerald set in Gold Prong and Sapphire
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

14 Kt Yellow Gold Chain Necklace with Sacred Hearts of Jesus, Joseph and Mary
Located in Roma, RM
Chain choker necklace with 3 mobile pendants Chain length to be agreed. The 3 sacred hearts
Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Pearl Virgin Mary Mother Mary Medal Pendant Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Pearl Virgin Mary Mother Mary Medal Pendant Turquoise Gold Filled Necklace 16" J
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver

Black Diamond Pearl Necklace Virgin Mary Medal
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Virgin Mary Medal Coin Pendant White Pearl Labradorite Chain Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Labradorite, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver

Sapphire Virgin Mary White Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Virgin Mary White Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant and a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Bronze

Sapphire Virgin Mary White Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Virgin Mary White Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant and a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Bronze

Black Diamond Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Silver Exclusive piece with a Virgin Mary Medal in
Category

2010s American Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold-filled

Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Silver Emerald Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Oval Virgin Mary Silver Emerald Dauphin 22" Symbols or medals can become a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Silver

Emerald Opal Medal Necklace Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reality and create a sense of spiritual protection and remembrance to hold compassion in our hearts
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver

Emerald Heart Medal Necklace Chain Virgin del Carmen Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Heart Bronze Medal Necklace Chain Virgin del Carmen Pendant 28" Gold Filled Chain J
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal ChainNecklace Virgin Mary Sacred Heart Opal Pink Sapphire Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace with two Medals Virgin Mary in Silver and Sacred Heart in Bronze, set with
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

White Pearl Diamond Virgin Mary Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl Diamond Virgin Mary Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...

Emerald Virgin Mary Bronze White Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Virgin Mary Bronze White Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze

White Pearl Diamond Virgin Mary Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl Diamond Virgin Mary Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...

Virgin Mary Medal Silver Chain Necklace White Diamond Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal Silver Chain Necklace White Diamond J 18" Dauphin Exclusive piece with a Virgin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Opal Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Gem Opal Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace Opal Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Gem Opal Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Virgin Mary Ruby Opal Medal Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Opal Medal Virgin Mary Chain Necklace Designer: J Dauphin 14k Gold Plated Brass Medal and Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Ruby Opal Medal Virgin Mary Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Opal Medal Virgin Mary Chain Necklace Designer: J Dauphin 10k Gold Plated Brass Medal and Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Virgi Mary Ruby Opal Medal Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Opal Medal Virgin Mary Chain Necklace Designer: J Dauphin 14k Gold Plated Brass Medal and Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Emerald Virgin Mary Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 pcs of Emerald Virgin Mary Medal Chunky Chain Necklace Bronze Gold Filled J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace Ruby Opal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace Ruby Opal J Dauphin Gold Plated Medal and Gold Filled Chain 24
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Virgin Mary Medal Oval Pendant Emeralds Silver Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal Oval Pendant Emeralds Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin Symbols or medals can
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Silver

Aquamarine Heart Medal Chain Necklace Virgin del Carmen Gold Filled J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Heart Set on a Medal with Virgin del Carmen on Chain Necklace that is Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Bronze, Gold-filled

White Diamond Virgin Mary Necklace Chunky Chain Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Virgin Mary Necklace Chunky Chain Pendant J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in Prongs
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Gold-filled, Silver

White Diamond Pendant Virgin Mary Sterling Silver Chain Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace France Sterling Silver Virgin Mary 16" Designer: J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass

White Diamond Pendant Virgin Mary Sterling Silver Chain Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace France Sterling Silver Virgin Mary 16" Designer: J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass

Ruby Heart Virgin del Carmen Medal Coin Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Virgin del Carmen Medal Coin Silver and Gold Filled Necklace Chain J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Opal Pink Sapphire J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace with two Medals Virgin Mary in Silver and Sacred Heart in Bronze, set with
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

White Diamond Black Pearl Bead Necklace Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Black Pearl Bead Necklace Virgin Mary Medal Pendant J Dauphin Exclusive piece with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Ster...

Emerald Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Choker Necklace Silver Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Opal and Blue Sapphire Choker Necklace Silver Chain J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Ste...

Crystal Virgin Mary Medal Black Pearl Necklace Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light Blue Crystal Virgin Mary Medal Black Pearl Necklace Choker J Dauphin 16" Symbols or medals
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Black Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

White Medal Virgin Mary Oval Medal Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Medal Virgin Mary Oval Medal Chain Necklace J Dauphin Designer: J Dauphin 10k Gold Plated
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Bronze, Gold Plate, Brass, 10k Gold

White Diamond Virgin Mary Medal Pearl Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary White Diamond Oval Medal Pearl Chain Necklace J Dauphin 24" Long can be made shorter
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Chain Necklace Miraculous Virgin Mary Ruby Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Miraculous Virgin Mary Ruby Silver J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace "Searching my
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sacred Heart Jesus and Mary Pendant in 24K Yellow Gold and Mixed Metals
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The sacred heart of Jesus and Mary is perfect to show your faith. The Christian pendant has Jesus
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Mixed Metal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary 14k Gold Religious Necklace Symbols or medals can
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary 14k Gold Religious Necklace Symbols or medals can
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary 14k Gold Religious Necklace Symbols or medals can
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Virgin Mary Medal Coin Pendant Labradorite Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Virgin Mary Medal Coin Pendant Labradorite Chain Necklace 18" J Dauphin Exclusive piece
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver

Gold-Filled Virgin Mary Opal Prong Set Necklace Black Pearl Bead
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Medal Necklace Virgin Mary Black Pearl Long Chain Bronze Gold Filled 24" Designer: J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Black Pearl Long Chain J dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Medal Necklace Virgin Mary Black Pearl Long Chain Bronze Gold Filled 24" J Dauphin This
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Black Pearl Long Chain J dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Medal Necklace Virgin Mary Black Pearl Long Chain Bronze Gold Filled 24" J Dauphin Made in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Chain Necklace White Diamond Virgin Mary Chunky Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace White Diamond Virgin Mary Chunky Chain J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

White Diamond Medal Chain Necklace Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Medal Chain Necklace Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Medal Chain Necklace White Diamond Virgin Mary Chunky Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace White Diamond Virgin Mary Chunky Chain J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Pendant Virgin Mary White Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Pendant Virgin Mary White Diamond J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Vermeil, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Ster...

Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Pendant Virgin Mary White Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Pendant Virgin Mary White Diamond J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

Medal Coin Necklace White Diamond Chain Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Coin Necklace White Diamond Chain Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Medal Chain Necklace Emerald Virgin Mary Sterling Silver Chunky J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Emerald Virgin Mary Sterling Silver Chunky J Dauphin Exclusive piece with a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, Silver

Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Opal Round Coin Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary 3 Opal Round Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Virgin Mary Necklace Bead Silver Pendant Pearl Turquoise J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Virgin Mary Necklace Bead Silver Pendant Pearl Turquoise J Dauphin Exclusive piece with a
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Silver

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Mary Heart Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact mary heart necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, bronze and 14k gold. Finding an appealing mary heart necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but J DAUPHIN each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A mary heart necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring emerald, from our inventory of 5, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes heart cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a mary heart necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Mary Heart Necklace?

Prices for a mary heart necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $723 and can go as high as $7,782, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,000.

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.