$9,008Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.57 in W 0.51 in
Natural Myanmar Vivid Green Jade Pea Pod Pendant in 18K White Gold & Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
-carved into a pea pod. There are three peas in a pod carved to look like a green bean, symbolizing luck
Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold
$74,600
H 0.46 in W 0.71 in L 2.25 in
"Lucky Green Pea" High End Imperial Jadeite Baikalla Jewelry Signature Pendant
Located in Portland, OR
artisans. It's a significant gift for your love or yourself. The "Green Pea" symbol has been recognized as
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$3,600
Dm 0.32 in L 26 in
Fine Chinese Intense Lavender A-Grade Natural Jadeite 8.5mm Beaded Necklace 26"
Located in Richmond, CA
This vintage Chinese natural lavender jadeite beaded necklace is a striking piece of jewelry that showcases the exquisite beauty and rarity of lavender jadeite. The jadeite beads exh...
Jade, Gold-filled
Vintage Apple Green Color Jadeite Jade Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Apple Green Color Jadeite Burmese Jade and Diamond Choker Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold. This stunning piece of jewelry exudes elegance and sophis...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Heart Jadeite Jade Bird Feeding Motif Pendant Necklace in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Discover a symbol of love and elegance with this Jadeite Jade pendant necklace. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, this exquisite piece showcases a heart-shaped carved green jade pendant, d...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$180,000Sale Price|20% Off
Important Certified Natural Jade Diamond Drop Pendant, Imperial Green Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. BEST O...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.1 in D 0.27 in L 1.95 in
Jade Pendant Carved Translucent Lavender Squash Blossom Pendant Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
The true beauty of this carved jadeite jade pendant is difficult to capture in photographs; more difficult still to describe in words. Carved by hand in the form of an entangled squa...
Jade, 14k Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Natural 5.29 Carat Jade & Diamond in Ornate 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Jade & Diamond in 18K White Gold Ring. This ring features a natural, bright green grade "A" jade, shaped into a saddle-top/curved plaque form. The jade is secured using a pr...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Yellow Gold Carved Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural untreated jadeite jade oval carved flower pendant. GIA certified A grade oval carved and pierced mottled jade with a 19 inch yellow gold chain. 1 oval pierced carved mottle...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lavender and Green Jadeite Jade Buddha, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This all natural lavender and green jadeite jade carved happy buddha is set in 18K white gold. The jadeite jade buddha measures 1.87 inches (47.6mm) x 1.95 inches (49.6mm) with th...
Jade, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified 8.00 Carat No Heat Emerald Cut Ruby Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Showcasing the most spectacular Emerald cut ruby center just over 6.15ct...
Ruby
Jade Pendant Apple Green Certified Untreated European
Located in Northampton, MA
This 14K yellow gold pendant features an apple-green natural antique jade carving. The carving depicts what I believe to be a blossom; when held sideways. You see, there is a small h...
Jade, 14k Gold
$2,336Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.83 in D 0.32 in L 1.27 in
Carved Jade Pendant Midcentury Certified Untreated Omphacite Jade
Located in Northampton, MA
A gorgeous natural and untreated omphacite jade pendant from the midcentury -circa 1950. Created in Hong Kong, the jade has been carved and pierced into a floral motif. The tone of t...
Jade, 14k Gold
$4,792Sale Price|20% Off
W 6.3 in D 1.19 in L 20.08 in
Art Deco Jadeite Melons Relief Pendant With Diamonds
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
On both sides, the pendant features a relief with melons surrounded by blooming flowers and vines. In the relief, a group of melons hangs on a vine, with leaves in between the melo...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Imperial White Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
This Magnificent Necklace is composed of eight pieces of high quality translucent white jadeite cabochon and nine pieces of small imperial green cabochon, decorated with diamonds wei...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Imperial Jade Pendant with Diamonds Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
This delightful and one-of-a-kind pendant is rather like a tassel made of 18K white gold and imperial jade; the elongated free-form cabochons of glassy green jade dangle freely, as d...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
Spectra Fine Jewelry Conch Pearl Diamond Double-Strand Necklace
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This stunning double-strand necklace is a celebration of natural beauty and exquisite craftsmanship. Adorned with approximately 400 carats of radiant conch pearls, the necklace showc...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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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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