Old Mine Cut Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, this vintage-inspired diamond cross pendant exudes timeless elegance and heirloom charm.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 5.10 Ct Old Mine Diamonds Rare Religious Cross 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Quite impressive rare Victorian Diamond cross dating 1880/90 ca Beautiful designed in a simple yet effective claw setting, typical of the era, solid 18 KT gold Rare Diamond content c...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
Round faceted old mine cut diamonds pervade the remainder of the piece; each of which is white in colour and individually mounted in a cut-collet setting, contributing to the pendant...
Diamond, Silver
Victorian Silver Cross Pendant with Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A dramatic Victorian-era diamond cross pendant, handcrafted in silver with beautifully aged patina and exceptional old-world detailing.
Diamond, Silver
Antique Platinum Old Cut Diamond Cross Pendant w/ Long Open Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut & Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.13ctw (approx.) Material: Solid .900+ Platinum Cross &...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Belle Epoque Old Mine Diamond Freshwater Pearl Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MUSEUM QUALITY NATURAL MINED OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND AND EUROPEAN CUT DIAMOND AND BAROQUE FRESHWATER PEARL PENDANT NECKLACE IN SILVER TOPPED 14 KARAT GOLD.
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Pendant and necklace with old mine cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with a silver cross pendant set with old mine-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 2.00 ct – G/H – SI – 40 cm long Detailed description The necklace is 40 c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 1.50 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
The pendant has then been adorned with a series of chunky old mine cut diamonds, each meticulously collet-set set to enhance their radiance.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian diamond cross pendant, circa 1880.
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond cross pendant. Set with eleven cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back grain settings with an approximate combined weight of 4.95 carats, to an impressive cros...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 3.70CT-TW Old European Cuts
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian-era cross pendant set in platinum with a mix of old European and mine cut diamonds, centered by a larger bezel-set stone.
Diamond, Platinum
Ladies Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Old Cuts Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Sterling Silver & 18K White Gold Length: 18.00 Inches PENDANT Length: 2.75 Inches Width: 45 mm Weight: 10.60 grams Ladies handmade filigreed sil...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Cross Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
These striking gems are beautifully complemented by a surrounding array of bright white old mine cut diamonds, creating a stunning visual contrast.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Old Cut Rose Diamond Cross St. Andrews Cross Pendant Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful and original silver cross was handcrafted in the second half of the 18th century, in the 1770's. The jewel is set with old mine rose diamonds in closed settings. From ...
Diamond, Silver
Victorian 18kt yellow Gold Pendant Cross with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This beautiful Victorian era cross pendant is expertly crafted in 18kt yellow gold and features a sparkling center old mine natural diamond of approximately 0.40 carats (VS2 clarity,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Enamel Mourning Cross Pendant - 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
The cross is set with 11 old mine cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat, displaying near-colorless appearance with VS clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Natural polki diamond cross pendant 925 sterling silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond cross pendant 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Ring A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx time is about 6 - 10 busi...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Cross and Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous Victorian necklace featuring a striking cross pendant. The pendant is adorned with shimmering rose cut diamonds at the centre and chunky old cut diamonds arou...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Diamonds cross pendant by George Lambert, Switzerland
By George Lambert 1
Located in Genève, GE
White gold 18 carat Central diamond GIA JSI1 Old mine cut 0,89ct, 5 diamants Old cut total 0,57carat, 14 diamants brillant cut 0,17carat. Total Weight diamonds 1,64 ct. By George ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Old Large Byzantine Cross 4 inch Roman Style Cross Sterling Silver and 18k Large
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very Large Old Bronze Cross set in modern silver Jewelry Hand Made In Italy set in Sterling Silver 925 a little bit of real 18k Gold and a center brown Diamond (3mm) Cross and Style ...
Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver
Georgian 18kt yellow Gold Pendant Cross with 1.85 CTS in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
A rare and elegant relic of the Georgian era, this antique cross pendant (circa 1714–1830) is expertly crafted in 18kt yellow gold and set with six old mine-cut diamonds totaling app...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 3.35 carat diamond 18k rose gold silver cross pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ornate Victorian pendant from the early 1900s showcases an approximately 0.80 carat old mine cut diamond at its center, glowing with warmth and antique charm. Surrounding it are...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold and silver diamond cross pendant. The cross is composed of 11 claw and grain set old cushion and lozenge shaped diamonds, with small rose cut diamonds...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Cross with Diamonds
Located in Bethesda, MD
At its heart, a remarkable Old Mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.35 carats and eight smaller rose-cut diamonds, adding an extra 0.12 carats of sparkle.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Cross Pendant Necklace in Platinum & 18kt Gold with 3.60 CTW in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Adorning the pendant are 43 Old Mine Diamonds, collectively weighing approximately 3.60 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Large cross in open work style centered with 5 old mine cut diaminds and a natural pearl estimate diamond weight of 0.50 carats cross is in open work style and detailed workm...
Antique Cross Pendant Necklace in Platinum & 18kt Gold with 3.60 CTW in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
The cross features 43 natural old mine-cut diamonds, together weighing approximately 3.60 carats (H–J color, SI1–SI2 clarity), offering brilliant sparkle and vintage charm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
FRENCH Antique 18kt yellow Gold Enamel Cross Pendant with 1.06 carats in Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
A refined example of early 20th-century French religious jewelry, this antique cross pendant, circa 1900, is beautifully crafted in 18kt yellow gold and adorned with eleven old mine-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Amethyst and diamond cross pendant, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Amethyst and diamond cross pendant. Set to centre with one round old cut natural amethyst in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.10 carats, flanked by four fanc...
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Antique Russian Diamond Cross Locket Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Rare antique russian locket pendant centered with old mine cut diamonds cross in 14k gold setting with total weight of 22.44 grams and total lenght of 5cm from bail locket was made i...
Silver & 14k Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
A Large Silver and 9k Gold Weight 18.9g Cross Pendant. Featuring Old Mine Diamond Approx. 8.0ct.
14k Gold, Silver
Art Deco 18kt White Gold Cross with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "Art Deco 18kt White Gold Cross with Diamonds" is a fine piece of jewelry that combines elements of the Art Deco style with high-quality materials and craftsmanship. The cross ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 4.00cttw. Old Mine Brilliant Alexandrite Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.1 grams Alexandrite Details: Weight: 4.00ct, total weight Cut: Old Mine Brilliant / Antique Cushion Color: Greenish-Bl...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond White Gold Cross
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 1950s 18k white gold cross pendant in open work style centered with old mine cut diamond flanked with brilliant cut black diamonds and white diamonds total diamond weight 0.7...
Platinum Edwardian Maltese Cross Diamond Encrusted with Central Black Pearl Neck
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the Edwardian era, this Maltese Cross is masterfully made in platinum and encrusted with 85 Old Mine and Old European Cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
Anique Cross Maltese pendant solid 18K Gold / 2gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
18k Gold
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gold and Platinum Amethyst and Diamond Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Behind the cross, a circular halo of old mine-cut diamonds provides contrast and luminosity.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Platinum
Antique Austrian Bohemian Cross Silver Turquoise Garnet Pearl Enamel Pendant/11g
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
14k Gold American Georgian era Natural Amethyst Diamond Cross Antique Chain
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14k Gold American Georgian era Natural Amethyst Diamond Cross Antique Chain Weighting 9.0 gram Cross measures from top of the loop to bottom 1.5 inch, it is 1 inch wide 19 pieces o...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 17th ct. Cross Crucifix Diamonds 19K Yellow Gold / 9 gr
Located in SE
Very rare ca. early 17th century likely Italian or Spanish 19K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with 24 Diamonds, all of table cut about 2 ctw.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch Pendant C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The cross is embellished with chunky old mine cut diamonds and could be worn as a brooch or pendant.
Diamond, 14k Gold
1908-17 Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 84 Silver / 5.9gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Enamel, Silver
Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4cm /1.9 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
14k Gold
1936 W.A. Bolin Cross Crucifix Black Enamel Solid Sterling Silver / 5 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Antique Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 56 14K Gold / 3.92 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
14k Gold, Enamel
Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 56 / 14K Gold / 4.45 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4cm /2 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
14k Gold
Antique Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /5cm /3.9 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
14k Gold
One of the finest examples of the Victorian era Etruscan Revival period (1830’s-
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The center portion displays a cross set with old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately .90cttw.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Holly Maria Pendant solid 14K Gold / 4.2 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique French Pendant Locket Micromosaic natural stones solid 18K Gold / 9.2 g
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
18k Gold
Edwardian 1905 Guilloche Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Platinum with 2.56 Ct Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice for a pop of color.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tested as silver, not marked; Lisbon control mark “old man’s head” for antique jewelry. Dimensions: 7.5 x 6.3cm (pendant); 5.1 x 3.8cm (each earring).
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Early Victorian Diamond and Ruby Cross
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian diamond and ruby cross, the eleven old European-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 6.25 carats in total, surrounded by a frame consisted of forty-four rectangular fac...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Emerald, Old Cut Diamond and Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant, circa 1800
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Cut – Square cut emerald with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds. Colour – The diamond are G to J.
Diamond, Emerald
Unavailable|$60,850
Gemolithos, Victorian, Early 19th Century Diamond Cross Brooch-Pendant
Located in Munich, DE
Gemolithos, Victorian, early 19th century diamond Cross brooch-pendant, silver and gold, est. Diamonds 7.5ct I-K/VS-SI. extremely light and fine quality. Measures 46x35mm weight: 12...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$19,995
6.00 Carat Diamond Black Enamel and Rose Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Naples, FL
This Classic Style 18K Rose Gold and Black Enamel Cross Has A Total Of 11 Old Mine Cut Diamonds Weighing A Total Carat Weight Of 6.00 Carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$17,480
Victorian Ruby Diamond Cross, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
An 18ct Cross with Rubies and Diamonds circa 1850 Single row of Calibré cut natural colour rubies framing a diamond set foliate central design. Single centre diamond approx 0.4ct. P...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.