Necklace Mercury Classic Necklace in White Gold 1.39 ct Diamonds MN5775/WG/RD1.4
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite necklace from Mercury’s “Classic” collection is crafted from 18k white gold
Necklace Mercury Classic Necklace in White Gold 1.39 ct Diamonds MN5775/WG/RD1.4
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite necklace from Mercury’s “Classic” collection is crafted from 18k white gold
Coral & Morgan Dollar Necklace with Coral & Mercury Dime Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Coral necklace with a silver dollar centerpiece by Navajo silversmith Paul Livingston. The 3 ¼” x 3
$1,495
H 1.1 in W 0.75 in
Hermes Mercury God Blue Jasper Cameo Intaglio Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
of the God Hermes or Mercury with his fabulous winged helmet and noble face. The antique intaglio
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Diamond Green Jasper Intaglio Pendant Depicting Mercury 17th century
Located in Firenze, IT
. The caduceus is an attribute of Mercury, deity of Roman mythology where he was considered protector of
Diamond, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
GOD MERCURY Hand-Painted on Egyptian Jasper 925 Silver Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
This pendant features a hand-painted image of the Roman god Mercury, expertly painted by the artist
Jasper, Silver
3.53 Carat Kokoro Pendant 18k Mercury Free Yellow Gold on Gold Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and refined artistry. Handcrafted in luminous, mercury-free 18K yellow gold, the pendant features a
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold...
Antique Victorian Amethyst Mercury Cameo Pendant 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
bail) Gemstone: Carved amethyst cameo of Mercury (Hermes) Era: Mid-Victorian, c. 1850–1870 Condition
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mercury and Prow. Roman Republic.Rome, 217-215 BC. Æ Semuncia
Located in Chicago, IL
Mercury, wearing winged petasus Reverse: Prow Visit this page to see all custom order options. Comes
Silver
Circa 1880 14KT Yellow Gold Intaglio Hardstone Locket of Mercury with Chain
Located in Wheaton, IL
gold intaglio hardstone locket of Mercury. It features a finely engraved intaglio of a full-body
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Ancient God Mercury Hermes Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An 18 karat yellow gold Mercury (Hermès to the Greeks) charm pendant. This charm is a design based
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.25 in W 0.75 in D 0.5 in
Intaglio Locket Pendant Hermes Mercury Roman God Gold Black Onyx, Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Roman Warrior God with a winged helmet, Mercury or Hermes, in Black Onyx. The wonderful locket is 10
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
WELLENDORFF necklace with Hermes / Mercury pendant
By Wellendorff
Located in Stuttgart, BW
. WELLENDORFF necklace with Hermes/Mercury pendant Engraved rock crystal, brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx
Rock Crystal, Gold
Antique Gemstone Giardinetti Flower Basket Conversion Necklace
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This remarkable giardinetti or “little garden” pendant (circa 1820–1850) exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of the Georgian to early Victorian era. The jewel depicts an urn over...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
$2,500
H 2.25 in W 1.75 in
Taurus Bull Europa Goddess Zeus Dog Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare large antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand carved image of the bull, Taurus, or the Goddess Europa being abducted by Zeus in th...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
17th Century Venice Lion of St Mark Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "Ducato" coin depicting the Venetian Lion of St Mark is set within a "spiral wire and jawan" artisan crafted 18K gold setting with 4 accent 1.8mm VS1 diamonds sur...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Enamel Serpent Snake Bracelet Silver Green Yellow Enamel Armband Bangle
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Enamel Snake Serpent Bracelet in Silver. The design is stunning with the long snake coiling around the wrist or arm. The bracelet is a large dramatic se...
Silver, Enamel
Roman Nicolo Intaglio Of A Cupid Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: I-II century A.D. Top size: 16 mm x 13 mm (intaglio: 14 mm x 10 mm) Ring size: 7 Weight: 12 gr The ring is characterized by a nicolo from the Roman era, dating back to the ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Epoque Amethyst Festoon Necklace Sterling Silver Antique Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A RARE MUSEUM QUALITY ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL OVAL AND ROUND SHAPE AMETHYST GEMS SET IN A GORGEOUS SCROLL AND BEADED NEC...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Dubini Ancient Egyptian Scarab Black Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI ring features an ancient Egyptian scarab circa 1085-713 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold. A black stone scarab with an oval body and a gently rounded upper side detailing the...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$18,085
Large 19th Century Agate Cameo Memento Mori Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Exceptional antique gold ring, with an agate cameo depicting a skull and a snake. The work is probably Italian and dates from the first half of the 19th century. Top size: 35mm Fin...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Lapis-Lazuli Cameo Of Cupid Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 1,3 x 1,0 cm Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 5.44gr. This delightful 2nd century Roman cameo is made of lapislazuli and is inserted in a 18 carat contemporary ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Amethyst Cabochon Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This oval amethyst cabochon is set in an elegant Art Nouveau ring. The ring shoulders are embellished with diamonds and granulation.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Castellani GIA 20.64ct Sapphire Hand Carved Intaglio 18kt Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Castellani® commissioned to have this 20.64ct sapphire be hand carved as an intaglio of the mythical character Neptune /Poseidon. Neptune was to the Ancient Romans the god that contr...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio of a Gryllos Sileno and Eagle
Located in Firenze, IT
The Roman intaglio of the I-III century is made of carnelian and is inserted in an ancient gold frame with side braids. In the center, instead, is carved a gryllos, therefore, a doub...
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
$1,975
W 3 in L 2.75 in
Antique Victorian Krementz Amethyst Pearl Pendant Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian amethyst & seed pearl pendant/brooch (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold by Krementz. Oval faceted amethyst measures 21mm x 11m...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Silver Coloured Paste Hair Comb Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine hair comb has been handcrafted in the 1830's. It is made out of silver and in the centre decorated with a beautifully sculpted large cental flower. The Flower is surrounded...
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Small Ancient Roman Medusa Carved Cameo Gold Ring 2nd Century Gem Carving
Located in London, GB
A scarce and small ancient Roman gold Medusa cameo ring, circa 2nd to 3rd century AD. The carved layered onyx gemstone is white in colour and depicts the bust of Medusa engraved wit...
Onyx, 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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