Vintage Cartier Carved Figural Coral Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Boston, MA
hues of orange, tan, and off white. Signed Cartier, 18K. Numbered on the pendant bail with Cartier's
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Augis Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Religious Medal Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
to the pendant bail with a single-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.05 carats. Signed A.Augis
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.85 Carat Pink Topaz Chrysoberyl 14k Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified Antique authentic circa 1800 to 1840 brooch pendant with a removable bail and
Chrysoberyl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Clover Cluster Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
inches, there are extra loops on the chain) Pendant length: 11.9 mm without bail, 17.8 mm with bail
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Theo Fennell Black and White Diamond Heart Pendant 2.62 Carat
By Theo Fennell
Located in Mayfair, London, London
pendant features a loop bail with black and white round brilliant cut diamonds in a pave setting. The
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Natural Carved Blended Green Jadeite Jade Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural fully carved and pierced Jadeite Jade pendant with 14k gold top and bail. Translucent with
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Memento Half Mother of Pearl - Half Diamond Sun Charm Pendant Large
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
. Large Pendant Height without bail: 15 mm. Also available in the regular size with pendant height without
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Pendant 0.90 I/VS1
Located in Mayfair, London, London
setting with a weight a of 0.90ct, I in colour and VS1 clarity. The pendant features a loop bail with a
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Chandelier 2.30ct Genuine Natural Tanzanite Pendant w/Diamonds '#C3757'
Located in Big Bend, WI
round diamonds set above the tanzanite and in the bail. The diamonds each measure 1mm. The pendant
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
3.53 Carat Kokoro Pendant 18k Mercury Free Yellow Gold on Gold Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
quiet power and complexity of the ant, the muse behind the Kokoro collection. The pendant’s sleek bail
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold...
.45 Carat Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Revival Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
. Attached with a diamond bail, the pendant can be removed for a simple chain look. 18 inch chain with round
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1.50ct Australia Green Blue Natural Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
displays the fine colour to best effect. Very bright and sparkly. Measures 8x6mm. The pendant bail is set
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
Jack Kelege Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in Platinum & Gold
By Jack Kelege
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
vintage charm, showcasing intricate attention to detail. The pendant's bail is adorned with a smaller
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sebastian Bernards 3.51 Ct, 18 Kt Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Cross Pendant
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Gorgeous Cross Pendant with a hidden Bail is made in 18K White Gold with 5 perfectly matched
Diamond, 18k Gold
14k White Gold Genuine Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire Tassel Pendant '#J4682'
Located in Big Bend, WI
measures 2 1/2" long with bail. The pendant is hanging from a diamond and sapphire chain measuring 25 1/2
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Antique 12 Rock Crystals Gilt Bronze Caged Ring MedievalStyle Amuletic Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
pendants were fashionable. Like kinetic chandelier crystals, the pendant bail with jump-ring enables
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
6.05ct Vivid Yellow Heliodor Golden Beryl Oval 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
fine 18k white gold solitaire pendant with split bail. The pendant is brand new and never worn
Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Pendant natural Citrine Filigree solid 18K Gold + 18K chain 44cm / 4gr
Located in SE
Antique 18K Gold Pendant with nice filigree work, engraved bail + natural Citrine stone cushion
Citrine, 18k Gold
Solitaire 1.02 Ct Round Diamond Pendant Illusion Set for 5 Ct. Look in 18K Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
polish finish. The pendant is equipped with a bail to accomodate the 18" adjustable chain in 14K white
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 6.43 carat Round Irai Vibrant Orange Citrine with 18" Platinum Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
. The pendant measures 3/4" long with bail and includes a new 18" platinum chain. The necklace weighs
Citrine, Platinum
Armory Collection for Men Armory Tag Sterling Silver with Black Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver Dimension 31.5 X 15.5mm With Bail 39.5mm Pendant weight 9.5gr Condition New, never worn
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique 18K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with Rope Edge & Double Bails
Located in Miami, FL
dual bails for horizontal wear as a pendant. A rotating C-clasp allows traditional brooch functionality
18k Gold
18k enhancer, carved Tanzanite, with Diamond bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 Karat one of a kind hand carved Tanzanite flower design pendant with diamond bail. Beautiful
Diamond
14K Yellow and White Gold Cluster Diamond Pendant with Halo and Diamond Bail
Located in Addison, TX
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Cluster Diamond Pendant with Halo and Diamond Bail. The feminine
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Pendant With 14 Karat Yellow gold Bail
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 10K / 14k yellow gold Dimensions: pendant measures approximately
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k, horse pendant enhancer, reverse crystal, hand painted, sapphire bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18k hand painted chestnut colored horse, painted on mother of pearl, with reverse crystal pendant
Piaget Limelight Geart Diamond Necklace 18k White Gold
By Piaget
Located in Guangzhou, CN
, Design Features: An asymmetrical, heart pendant with a diamond-set bail.
Diamond, White Gold
Skinny Sapphire Cross Necklace .50cttw 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions of Pendant: 53mm x 25mm with enhanced bail Chain: 18" 14k Yellow Gold
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vergano Corp Enamel & Diamond Heart 18KT Necklace
By F Vergano
Located in Vero Beach, FL
enhancer heart Pendant. Heart measures 7/8 ” , with bail 1 1/4 ” x 7/8″ wide. Inside bail measures
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Diamond Dolphin Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Type: rolo chain Pendant Measurement With Bail: 1.25" x 0.90" Stamped: "14K" "Italy" Condition
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthere On A Black Ceramic Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
pendant's bail with radiance and brilliance. Measurements: 1.3 in (33mm) x 2.1in (55mm) pendant, Chain
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Locket Necklace Box Link Chain Necklace Attrib. Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Pendant with loop/bail measures: 1.82" Height x 1.50" Width/diameter.
Gold, 14k Gold
Ariel Enamel Necklace Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Necklace Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.5 Grams Pendant Length with Bail
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ariel Carved Red Coral Emerald Shell Necklace Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Necklace Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.7 Grams Pendant Length with
Coral, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1OZ 22K Fine Gold American Eagle Lady Liberty Medallion w. Diamond Halo
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Color: G/H Halo Setting Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 53mm x 40mm with bail **Pendant Only
Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold
24K Gold, Oxidized Silver, Aquaprase & Diamond Cross Necklace by Lika Behar
By Lika Behar
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
pendant adorned with a striking 22.12 cttw cabochon Aquaprase. This magnificent centerpiece is highlighted
Chalcedony, Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
18k enhancer, carved black onyx horse head, sapphire bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
black onyx hand carved horse head pendant with 18K mane and sapphire bail (chain not included)
Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k, L. Hand Painted Cheetah w Two Cubs Enhancer. Reverse Crystal, Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
large 18k pendant with sapphire bail. Hand painted Cheetah family, painted on mother of pearl, with
Lalaounis Gold Chocker Necklace with Minoan Genii Motif Rock Crystal Pendant
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
pendant, with a collapsible bail, which can be worn as a brooch. Signed by Ilias Lalaounis Necklace: 14 1
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
IGI Certified Yellow Gold Set Ring and Pendant with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
of the diamonds. The pendant is designed with a large bail, allowing it to be paired easily with a
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pincer-like Roman Artifact Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A truly unique ancient Roman artifact fashioned into a pendant with an 18 karat gold bail. The
18k Gold, Bronze
Hector Aguilar 990 Silver Brooch Pendant
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Queens, NY
Hector Aguilar Taxco 990 Silver Brooch Pendant, designed as a cornucopia motif incised and oxidized
Silver
18K Silver Obsidian Horse Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K hand carved silver obsidian horse pendant with .30ct detachable sapphire bail 28x22x5.6
18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant/Pin #22328
Located in Washington Depot, CT
gorgeous pendant. Size with bail: 44.5 mm x 30.7 mm X 6 mm Size without bail: 39 mm X 30.7 X 6 mm Weight
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Lace & Spray Pin Pendant
Located in Queens, NY
as pendant with hidden bail in rear of brooch. Pin and bail both made of steel, and added later
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro 14K White Gold Diamond Sunburst Pin Pendant
Located in Queens, NY
clutch or as a pendant with hidden bail. 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" approx.; depth: 9.0mm approx.; 37 diamonds
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2ct Princess Diamond Kite Set Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
. A sculpted V style slider bail connects seamlessly to the pendant and is finished with sparkling
Diamond, White Gold
French Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond cross pendant with tapered diamond-set bail, in platinum. Atw diamonds 1.26
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Era Antique 7 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1870 This antique stylized flower gold pendant is densely set with approximately 7 carats of
Diamond
Vintage 14k Two-Tone Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant & Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage suite features a leaf-inspired pendant and earrings crafted in 14k two-tone
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 7.25 Ctw. Sapphire & Diamond Horseshoe Pendant & Brooch by Cartier Paris
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier box. Wearable as a brooch or a pendant (with retractable hidden bail that can be oriented
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch Pendant 2.75 CTW Old Cut Diamonds Greek
Located in Derby, NY
includes a discreet convertible bail, allowing it to be worn both as a brooch or as an elegant pendant
Diamond, Platinum
Italian Mid-Century Coral, Diamond, 18K Gold and Platinum Bird Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
inches Weight: 10.10 grams Closure: Pin back with convertible pendant bail Condition: Excellent, with
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Carved Red Coral, Diamond, and Sapphire Budhha Pendant Brooch
Located in Delray Beach, FL
exceptional detail and quality workmanship. This exquisite pendant is equipped with a bail to hang on a chain
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Phyllis 1/20 12K Gold-Filled Pink and Clear Rhinestone Starburst Brooch Pendant
Located in Milford, DE
pendant with a hidden bail, allowing it to be worn as a statement necklace centerpiece. Its dimensional
Gold-filled
18 Carat White Gold Old Cut Diamond Coral Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
carats. Created to wear as both a brooch and a pendant, fitted with an 18ct gold bail and brooch pin
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Art Nouveau Sand-Cast Sterling Silver Woman Antique Brooch Pendant, 1910s
Located in North Attleboro, MA
integrated bail are securely attached, allowing you to wear it as a brooch or pendant with ease. A compact
Silver, Sterling 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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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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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