Pendant Rubies And Seed Pearls Vintage
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
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1990s French Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1960s Chain Necklaces
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
20th Century French Artist Vanity Items
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s German More Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Fashion Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
1990s French More Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise
Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Vintage 1950s Charm Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You
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.
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