Cross Chain Necklace Aquamarine Heart Mercury Venus Mars Pluto
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cross Chain Necklace Aquamarine Heart Mercury Venus Mars Pluto Designer: J DAUPHIN The Cross Necklace is a cross in gold plated brass set with an aquamarine heart at the center, e...
Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
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.
Cross Pendant Necklace Silver Crucifix Celestial Pluto Mercury Mars Venus
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cross Necklace Ruby Crucifix Silver Celestial 28 Inch J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN The Celestial Cross Necklace is a sterling silver crucifix pendant set with four natural rubies,...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Hermes Mercury God Blue Jasper Cameo Intaglio Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning antique Victorian Blue Jasper Cameo Intaglio Pendant or Charm with an image of the God Hermes or Mercury with his fabulous winged helmet and noble face. The ant...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Tommaso Rossi on Egyptian Jasper. Set in a 925 silver frame, the design highlights...
Jasper, Silver
3.53 Carat Kokoro Pendant 18k Mercury Free Yellow Gold on Gold Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A statement of strength and sculptural elegance, the Kokoro Pendant is a celebration of resilience and refined artistry. Handcrafted in luminous, mercury-free 18K yellow gold, the pe...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold...
Antique Victorian Amethyst Mercury Cameo Pendant 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
Metal & Weight: 14k yellow gold; 8.3 grams Dimensions: approx. 1.00" wide × 0.84" high (excluding bail) Gemstone: Carved amethyst cameo of Mercury (Hermes) Era: Mid-Victorian, c. 185...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mercury and Prow. Roman Republic.Rome, 217-215 BC. Æ Semuncia
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent bronze coin diameter about 22mm, weight 7.42g. This listing is made to order, meaning I will make the pendant and ship within three weeks. The first two pictures are of th...
Silver
Circa 1880 14KT Yellow Gold Intaglio Hardstone Locket of Mercury with Chain
Located in Wheaton, IL
This is an exceptional antique piece, crafted with extraordinary attention to detail and in outstanding condition, dating back to the late 19th century, around 1880. It comprises a s...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Ancient God Mercury Hermes Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The flying Mercury is the Roman messenger of the ancient gods and patron of commerce and trading, winged Mercury speeds through the skies carrying the caduceus that symbolizes both i...
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
A rare and wonderful antique Belle Epoque, Victorian locket pendant with a beautiful Intaglio of a Roman Warrior God with a winged helmet, Mercury or Hermes, in Black Onyx. The wond...
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
WELLENDORFF necklace with Hermes / Mercury pendant
By Wellendorff
Located in Stuttgart, BW
L: approx. 42 cm, oval pendant approx. 42x33 mm. WELLENDORFF necklace with Hermes/Mercury pendant Engraved rock crystal, brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.6 ct RW-WHITE (G-H...
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
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Sights Beautiful example of Victorian period Essex Crystal reverse intaglio ring depicting birds into natural scene like a window on Eden garden, beautiful carving highly detail...
Crystal, 18k Gold
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
$7,571 / item
Chushev Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
By Chushev
Located in Canoga Park, CA
This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto rich carnelian gemstone and features a majestic lion motif. The stone is set in an 18K gold signet ring. Production time for thi...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, 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
$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
Georgian Diamond Brooch, circa 1770
Located in London, GB
Georgian diamond brooch/pendant. Centrally set with one cushion shape old mine diamond in a closed back cutdown setting with a weight of 1.10 carats, further highlighted by nine roun...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
1890 Victorian Diamond and Pearl Black Onyx Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a spectacular 1890 Victorian Black Onyx, Diamond, and Pearl Locket! This locket features 10 lovely rose-cut diamonds that surround one of the pearls in a lovely petal-like pa...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Goddess Maiden Woman Locket Necklace Gorgeous
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique gold filled Victorian - Art Nouveau locket pendant necklace which features a beautiful goddess maiden woman with extraordinary flowing hair. This is one o...
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
$895
H 0.79 in W 0.71 in D 0.16 in
Neptune Arising from the Sea with Horses Cameo Pendant Necklace Gold VIctorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning antique Victorian Cameo Pendant with an image of the God Neptune or Poseidon rising out of the sea with a maiden on horseback set in 12-14 Karat gold. Leading ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet Enamel Snake Flower Pendant Necklace Antique Gold 1860
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a very rare antique Victorian Snake Pendant depicting a snake or serpent wrapped around a flower with a Bohemian Garnet center and lovely enamel adornment. The snake pend...
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
Egyptian Revival Earrings Enamel Malachite 18 Karat Gold Scarab Lotus Horus
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary pair of antique Egyptian Revival Earrings in 18 Karat Gold adorned with Malachite gems and with magnificent enamel work depicting images of winged Scarab bee...
Malachite, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
$1,595
H 1.75 in W 1.1 in
Victorian Butterfly Insect Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Belle Epoque - Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant with a fabulous Butterfly Insect motif on the front. The butterfly insect has garnet set wings with a past...
Garnet, Gilt Metal
Madeleine Albright's Scarab Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold Lapis With Book
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a piece of American History with Madeleine Albright's extraordinary monumental Egyptian Revival Scarab Insect Pendant Necklace with Egyptian Hieroglyphics in solid 18 Kara...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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.
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