$700
W 0.91 in D 0.32 in L 1.38 in
Antique Miniature Painting Pendant Brooch Seed Pearls Silver / 5.7 gr
Located in SE
Old European pendant/brooch dating from ca. late 19th century with miniature hand-painted
Pearl, Silver
$1,082
H 1.34 in W 1.11 in
Antique Landscape Miniature I Painting Watercolour Silver Frame Pendant Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming miniature watercolour of a landscape in impressionist taste has been mounted in a
Silver
$785
W 0.6 in D 0.32 in L 1.23 in
Antique European Pendant Dimeter Miniature Painting Silver Gold Paste /1.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant with a miniature painting 16mm x 8 mm of the ancient Greek Goddess of harvest and
Gold, Silver
$2,900
W 1.43 in D 0.2 in L 1.68 in
Victorian Style Miniature Portrait Painting 18K Two Tone Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Tustin, CA
Lovely oval shaped pendant or brooch has a hand painted miniature painting of a beautiful young
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Miniature Mourning Portrait Painting 14K Solid Gold Frame American
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marked 1803, mourning portrait American work Marked 1803, mourning portrait American work, 14 karat gold frame, 16.7 gram, hanging 3 inches and 2 inch wide detailed work Attributed ...
Gold
$1,295
H 3.5 in W 2.5 in
18th-19th Century Hand Painted Portrait Miniature Painting Queen Crown Jewels
Located in New York, NY
true masterpiece. The work is by a superb 19th century master of miniatures. The painting is housed
Gilt Metal
14 Karat Rose Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0702
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Rose Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant. The miniature painting is
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Butterflies Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0870
Located in Palm Desert, CA
painting miniatures in the 15th century. These rare art pendants were skillfully executed miniature works
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Unicorn Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0722
Located in Palm Desert, CA
fine art of painting miniatures in the 15th century. These rare art pendants were skillfully executed
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Unicorn Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0672
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Unicorn Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant. The miniature painting is
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Peacocks Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0712
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Peacocks Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant. The miniature painting is
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Peacock Masterpiece Hand Painted Mop Pendant #0837
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Peacock Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant. The miniature painting is
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Butterflies Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0845
Located in Palm Desert, CA
artist began the fine art of painting miniatures in the 15th century. These rare art pendants were
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Pink Roses Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0646
Located in Palm Desert, CA
began the fine art of painting miniatures in the 15th century. These rare art pendants were skillfully
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Rose Planter Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0782
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Planter Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant. The miniature painting
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold White Cats Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0842
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Two White Cats Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant. The miniature
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Forest Masterpiece Hand Painted Mother-of-Pearl Pendant #0729
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Forest Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant. The miniature painting is
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Creek Masterpiece Hand Painted Mother-of-Pearl Pendant #0802
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Master artist began the fine art of painting miniatures in the 15th century. These rare art pendants were
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Unicorn Masterpiece Hand Painted Mother-of-Pearl Pendant #0770
Located in Palm Desert, CA
the fine art of painting miniatures in the 15th century. These rare art pendants were skillfully
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Miniature Hand Painting Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian 14k gold pendant locket, decorated with hand painted miniature painting
Custom Sculpted Miniature Dog, Horse Charm, Bangle and Oil Miniature Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
portraits and is an expert on the old master style of miniature painting. Bespoke pendants for Beth de
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, 9k ...
Georgian Pendant with Lapis, Pearls and Miniature Hand-Painted Cherub Painting
Located in Seattle, WA
Circa 1790. This fantastic fancy link 18KT gold swag necklace features a round pendant measuring
Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 1.1 in W 1.1 in
Antique Guilloche Enamel Miniature Painting Pendent, 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Antique English miniature painting of fox hunt pendant in 9k yellow gold. c.1920-1940 unmarked
9k Gold
Miniature painting in enamel set in gold
Located in Milano, MI
Brooch and pendant set in 18ct gold with miniature hand made painting on enamel, on the back with
Gold, Enamel
18k Yellow Gold And Silver Pearl Diamond and Enamel Mourning Pendant
Located in Victoria, BC
miniature paintings or engravings of the deceased. Lockets: Many mourning pendants were designed as lockets
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Diamond and Fine Miniature Painting Brooch/Pendant Jacques & Marcus
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique brooch centering a finely detailed oil painting, in superb condition, surrounded by 23 old
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Sold
H 3.25 in W 2.25 in
18th-19th Century Hand Painted Portrait Miniature Painting Coral Frame French
Located in New York, NY
CONDITION IS A TRUE MASTERPIECE. This is a superb museum quality portrait miniature. The painting is
Coral, Gilt Metal
14 Karat White Cat Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0313
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold White Cat Hand Painted on Mother of Pearl Pendant. The miniature painting is
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.45 in W 0.82 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Queen of Hearts Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #800
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Master artist began the fine art of painting miniatures in the 15th century. These rare art pendants were
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 'Lover's Eye' Miniature Painting Pendant / Pin
Located in New York, NY
An absolutely magnificent example of Georgian "Lover's Eye" miniature jewelry. According to legend
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.97 in W 1.7 in
Antique Georgian Miniature Oval Portrait Painting, Male Scholar Portrait Pendant
Located in Rottedam, NL
Antique Georgian Miniature Portrait Painting, Antique Oval Portrait Painting, Georgian Male
Brass
Sold
W 1.97 in L 3.08 in
Antique Georgian Allegory of Love Miniature Pendant 1800s Polychrome Painting
Located in Rottedam, NL
An extremely well-preserved Georgian era miniature portrait. This unique ring dates circa 1810's
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.58 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in
Art Nouveau Brooch in Gold and Silver with Rubies and Central Miniature Painting
Located in Bosco Marengo, IT
. In the centre a portrait of a young miniature woman painted by hand with a brush tip. Extremely
Ruby
$16,834
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
$165,000
Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An INCREDIBLE necklace with Fine Persian Turquoise. 102 carats of Persian Turquoise 59.95 carats of white pear, round and marquise cut diamonds. Set in platinum 18 inch leng...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
$38,498
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Runway Coat ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Crafted from multiple panels of red-dyed sheepskin with a leather backing, this coat exudes luxurious ...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
Ancient Roman Cameo High Karat Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, 2nd – 3rd century A.D. This massive solid gold ring with broad shoulders is of a very fine workmanship. The ring is crafted in high karat gold (about 24K). It is cente...
Gold
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 2007 "Witches" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Evening Gown Color(s): Shades of black, red Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Cont...
Edwardian 18k Moonstone and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite moonstone and diamond ring from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Crafted in 18k white gold with a yellow gold bezel, the silvery-grey moonstone cabochon is surrounded by a h...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
$1,803 / item
Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with heart natural garnets. Heart garnet eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. January birthstone ring. Heart Garnet gold ring. Love ring....
Garnet, 14k Gold
Roberto Cavalli Blue & White Ming Gown Dress with Fur Trim Wrap S/S 2005 Sz 42IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Blue & White Ming Gown Dress with Fur Trim Wrap S/S 2005 Sz 42IT. This dress is marked a 42IT. Measurements not stretched reflect a small but has a lot of s...
$425Sale Price|38% Off
Superb 1980s Vicky Tiel Couture "Sara" Metallic Gold Lame Dress with Bolero (38)
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Outstanding piece in excellent condition. The dress is boned to the waist and has a an inset bra. The permanent pleats of the skirt complement the gathers to be found at the bust and...
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivienne Westwood Corset SS 1992 Runway Worn Rare Collectors black lace ICONIC
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
HOLY GRAIL Extremely rare original Vivienne Westwood corset. Spring Summer Collection 1992. Worn on the runway as well as seen on Susie Cave. Black lace mesh corset with signature A...
Alexander McQueen Sequin 'Joan' Evening Coat, fw 1998
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Alexander McQueen Sequin Evening Coat ▪ Creative Director: Alexander McQueen ▪ Joan Collection, Fall-Winter 1998 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Sequins printed with the 1845 image of t...
$42,650
W 3 in L 2.75 in
Masriera 18KT Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch/ Pendant 2.94Ct Diamond 1.69Ct Ruby
By Luis Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive work...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Belle Epoque Paste Drop Pendant Necklace, Sterling Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning Antique Edwardian era, Belle Epoque sterling silver paste pendant necklace. It has a large pretty lavalier style pendant drop suspended from a small length of chain set w...
Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$30,061
Size: XS
1 of 1 Atelier Versace S/S 2005 Gold Oroton and Blue Swarovski Chainmail Top
By Atelier Versace
Located in Rome, IT
1 of 1 Atelier Versace Metal Mesh Low cut Top from Spring/Summer 2005. Double Gold Oroton and Blue Swarovski Chainmail with internal nude corset. Iconic gold Medusa logo plaques on...
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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