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Victor Mayer Calima Locket Ring 18k Rose Gold with 68 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Calima Locket Ring 18k Rose Gold with 68 Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry
Category

2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by Victor Mayer, 18k Yellow Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant by VICTOR MAYER - 18k yellow gold - Hallmark Collection, 8 diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by Victor Mayer, 18k Rose Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by VICTOR MAYER - 18k Rose Gold - 8 Diamonds, total 0.16 ct, H VS for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victor Mayer Calima Locket Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold 155 Fancy Yellow Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Calima Collection, 155 fancy yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victor Mayer Locket Ring Light Grey Enamel 18k Rose Gold 40 Diamonds 0.50 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Peacock Light Grey Enamel Ring in 18k Rose Gold with Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine
Category

2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Rose Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Rose Gold, Hallmar Collection byVictor Mayer, measurements app
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold
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H 1.11 in W 0.91 in L 17.72 in
Oval Polished Locket Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold, Two Pictures
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Victor Mayer Cocktail Petrol Enamel Ring 18kYellow Gold/White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Petrol Enamel Ring 18k Yellow Gold/White Gold with Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is
Category

2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Oval Locket Pendant - 18k Rose Gold - 28mm x 23mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval Locket Pendant - 18k Rose Gold, Hallmark Collection by Victor Mayer, measurements app. 28.0 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victor Mayer Calima Ring 18k White Gold with 68 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Calima Ring 18k White Gold with 68 Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Round Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k White Gold - Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round customizable polished locket pendant necklace, 18k white gold, Hallmark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold White Gold Enamel 4 Diamonds 0.8ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold and white gold, Hallmark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold White Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold - Opalescent Blue Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly - 18k Rose Gold - Opalescent Pink Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k rose gold, Hallmark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Blue Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent White Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Customizable Round Polished Pendant Locket - 18k Rose Gold - Diameter 21 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable round polished pendant locket 18k rose gold, Hallmark Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Heart Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Robust Design - for Two Pictures
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer polished heart shaped locket pendant , 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly - 18k Rose Gold - Opalescent Pink Enamel Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k rose gold, Hallmark collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Customizable Round Polished Pendant Locket - 18k White Gold - Diameter 30 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable round polished pendant locket 18k white gold, Hallmark collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Customizable Round Polished Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Diameter 26.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable round polished pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Customizable Round Polished Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable round polished pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tonneau Shape - 18k White Gold - Pendant Locket Necklace with Rounded Corners
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer tonneau (oblong) shaped pendant locket necklace with rounded corners, 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace and Enamel Link Chain 18k Yellow Gold
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace [solid make] and enamel link chain, 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Yellow Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant necklace by VICTOR MAYER - 18k yellow gold - Hallmark Collection, 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Round Customizable Polished Pendant Locket - 18k White Gold - Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round customizable polished pendant locket, 18k white gold, Hallmark Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace - Hallmark Collection - 18k Rose Gold - 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Polished Victoria Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - 21 Diamonds 0.33ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval polished locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Red Guilloche Enamel Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, Paillons
Category

2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel - 1 Sapphire
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval locket pendant necklace, 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection by Victor Mayer, petrol blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round Locket Pendant Yellow Gold Red Vitreous Enamel over Scroll Engraving, Lobster Bail, Yellow
Category

2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fabergé 18K Gold Diamond Guilloche Enamel Locket by Victor Mayer
By Fabergé
Located in Venice, CA
This handmade 18k gold, diamond, and guilloche enamel locket was designed by VICTOR MAYER for
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Heart Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold White Gold Yellow Enamel 4 Diamonds 0.8 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant 18k yellow gold and white gold, Hallmark collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel Rubellite & Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, matt finish, Romance Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rubelite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Customizable Oval Polished Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Rose Gold 23.0*32.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval polished locket pendant necklace 18k rose gold, Hallmark collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Customizable Oval Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - 23.0 mm x 32.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, measurements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace White Gold Blue Guilloche Enamel 65 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval locket pendant necklace by VICTOR MAYER, Opera Collection, in 18kt white gold with electric
Category

2010s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Polished Heart Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - 6 Diamonds 0.09 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart-shaped locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tonneau Shape 18k White Gold Locket Pendant with Rounded Corners - Two Pictures
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer tonneau (oblong) shape locket pendant with rounded corners, 18k white gold, Hallmark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Customizable Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Rose Gold - 151 Diamonds 4.18 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace 18k rose gold, Calima Collection, 151
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Round Customizable Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round customizable pendant locket 18k yellow gold, emerald green vitreous enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Solid 18k White Gold 4 Diamonds 0.04ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval locket pendant, Hallmark Collection by VICTOR MAYER, 18k white gold, solid version, 4 diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Guilloche Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant locket 18k yellow gold with pale blue and dark blue vitreous guilloche
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold with pale blue and dark blue vitreous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Locket Necklace 18k White Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 1 Diamond
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant necklace in 18k white gold with royal blue vitreous enamel and 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Ornamented Pendant Locket Necklace 18k Rose Gold 2 Diamonds Pink Tourmaline
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval Art Nouveau pendant locket necklace 18k rose gold, 2 diamonds, total 0.04 ct, G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow/White Gold Purple Enamel 37 Diamonds Amethyst
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable round locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold and white gold, Opera
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 25 Diamonds 0.19 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, electric blue vitreous enamel, 25 diamonds, total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Round Locket Pendant Flower 18k Yellow Gold Green Vitreous Enamel Diamond 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant with flower 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, translucent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, peacock blue vitreous enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 3 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Tropicana Collection, electric blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Grey Guilloche Enamel 16 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Peacock collection, light grey guilloche
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, peacock blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Pink Vitreous Enamel 1 Diamond
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant necklace in 18k yellow gold with pink and burgundy red vitreous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Heart-Shape Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Pink & Red Enamel 6 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant, 18k yellow gold, pink and burgundy red vitreous enamel, 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Duskypink Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent dusky pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Green Vitreous Enamel Dia 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant necklace with flower 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Mayer Gold Locket For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the mayer gold locket you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 209 vintage editions and 169 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a mayer gold locket may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A mayer gold locket from Victor Mayer, Fabergé and Karen Sugarman Designs — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A mayer gold locket of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 176, is particularly popular. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a mayer gold locket, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Mayer Gold Locket?

Prices for a mayer gold locket can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $140 and can go as high as $32,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,611.

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.