$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
$1,075
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 Santa Monica, 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
the fine art of painting miniatures in the 15th century. These rare art pendants were skillfully
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 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
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
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 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 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
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 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
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
$320Sale Price|36% Off
W 1.23 in L 1.54 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Brooch / Pendant, Courting Couple, Victorian, 1900s
Located in San Diego, CA
14kt Yellow Gold Vintage Brooch / Pendant, Courting Couple, Victorian, Early 1900, Good Condition, 39mm x 31 mm Oval, 11.1 grams, Stamp 14kt Beautiful colorful romantic courting cou...
Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 20.7 Carat Green Tourmaline Cabochon Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 15 x 20 mm Brazilian green tourmaline cabochon is set in a signature Steven Battelle "4 point with bun and jawan" high karat gold setting with two 1.7 mm VS1 diamonds fl...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 22k Gold
Antique Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1860
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Vivid and romantic, this ruby and diamond ring was created by thoughtfully upcycling antique stones from a damaged Victorian bracelet. At its center glows a 0.37ct cushion-cut ruby o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.95 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick
Located in GB
Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer For sale this stunning circa 1900 French or Italian Sterling silver Diamond & Enamel powder compact with lipstick A very good looking a...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Large Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Ring 2nd Century BC
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2nd century BC. This highly unusual and heavy ancient Greek ring of a complex design is crafted in high karat gold (approximately 21.34 Kt). It features a large cabochon cut r...
Carnelian, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Victorian Coral Cabochon Filigree Comb
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Coral Cabochon Filigree Comb from the 1880's. Hand made gilt wirework set with genuine coral cabochons. Set on a hinged comb base. Lovely size and design. 1880's Ita...
Coral, Gilt Metal
Scarce Medieval Gold Garnet Ring Antique 13th Century Talisman Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally rare late 13th century Medieval period gold ring, made either France or England, circa 1280! This Medieval high-karat gold ring is set with a large 11ct irregular-s...
Garnet, 22k Gold
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...
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Marquise Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 This Victorian marquise-shaped ring is a true beauty. Crafted from 18ct yellow gold, the ring features a row of ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Rare Vivienne Westwood red wool beret with gold leaf 'PAGAN KISS' and signature Orb logo. Made for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge in 1988. Pagan I, Spring-Summer 1988
Syna Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 7 carats approx. Diamonds 0.04 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Draw...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,120Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 40IT
Roberto Cavalli Sheer Gold Sequin Evening Gown Spring 2017 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Gold sequin evening gown with feathers. Beautiful deep V neckline, Leather Laces. Zips on the side. Spring/Summer 2017 Size 40IT
Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, Victorian Diamond Boat Shaped Ring, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Victorian boat-shaped cluster ring, c.1880. Set with twelve old cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.85cts in an 18ct gold mount. A...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Moonstone and Pearl Double Heart Pendant/Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
A brooch with a pendant loop allows this moonstone double heart and pearl jewel to be worn as you choose. On top of the hearts, like a crown is a pearl bow which sends the message "t...
Moonstone, Pearl, 15k Gold
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
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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