David Webb Zodiac Kingdom 18 Karat Yellow Gold Aries Ram Head Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Zodiac Kingdom 18K Yellow Gold Gold Aries Ram Head Pendant. 18k yellow gold fur pendant
Yellow Gold
$9,450Sale Price|30% Off
Belle Époque Platinum & Sardonyx Cameo Brooch/Pendant w/ Diamonds, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Extraordinary Belle Époque custom made hand carved sardonyx cameo brooch or pendant with
Agate, Diamond, Platinum
Marquise & Round Cut Diamond Open Heart Brooch / Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite open heart diamond brooch or pendant is a dazzling testament to timeless elegance
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,712Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Sardonyx Shell & Gold 'Erato' Cameo Brooch/Pendant - U.S.A., Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Extraordinary antique custom made goddess 'Erato' sardonyx shell cameo brooch or pendant with
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Florenza Starburst Brooch with Black Cabochon & Amber Rhinestones
Located in Milford, DE
& champagne rhinestones Convertible brooch/pendant with hidden bail Regal, Renaissance-inspired detailing
Crystal
Bulgari 18K Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Form Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in Queens, NY
with pinstem, joint and trombone catch, may be worn also as a pendant with hidden hook wire bail
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Brooch
Located in Queens, NY
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Brooch Pendant, featuring seven prong set rose cut and
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$6,400
Platinum Diamond Brooch
Located in Queens, NY
Platinum Diamond Brooch / Pin / Pendant, featuring 78 round brilliant cut diamonds, 16 channel set
Diamond, Platinum
14K Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in Queens, NY
catch, worn as pendant with double fixed bails, marked: "SJB 14K". Measuring approx. 1 5/8" x 1 3/8
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vibrant Yellowish Green Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Fine Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
pendant. Pendant styles: • Simple solitaire pendant with a diamond bail • Diamond halo pendant for
Tourmaline
Ritzy Couture DeLuxe Christmas Tree Charm Brooch 22K Gold Plated Statement Pin
Located in Santa Monica, CA
gold plated seasonal themed Ritzy Couture brooch with convertible pendant bail and dangling charm
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Marquise Amethyst Diamond Necklace and Earrings Matching Set 14k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Carat Weight: ~0.21 carats Chain Length: 18" Pendant Drops: 1.20" with bail Amethyst Count: 3
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Aquamarine and Sapphire Halo Ring. 1.20ct Oval Aquamarine Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
be transformed from a ring into a pendant. The pendant’s bail is accented with diamonds, ensuring
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Black Enamel and Diamond Bow Pin
Located in New Orleans, LA
later pendant bail and an updated pin stem and clasp. The beautiful old mine cut diamonds weigh
18KT White Gold Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond Circle Necklace
Located in New York, NY
colors, creating a captivating effect. The pendant is finished with a diamond bail, set with 0.08 carats
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Diamond Baguettes Cross Huggie Small
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
in a Large size ~16mm) Also available as pendant/ charms with bails - listed separately
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Diamond Baguettes Cross Huggie Large
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
in a smaller size ~11mm) Also available as pendant/ charms with bails - listed separately
Sapphire, 14k Gold
18K Two-Tone Gold Retro Choker Necklace, 5.5" Diameter, 17.2g
Located in Palm Desert, CA
clasp, this piece requires a pendant with an enhancer-style bail if you wish to add a charm or pendant
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 17th/18th Century Sequilé Diamond Demi-Parure Yellow Gold Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
fittings. The pendant/brooch is secured at the top with a pendant bail fitting and also includes a later
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
or as a pendant with the dual enhancer bails at the top. This antique piece is guaranteed to impress
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.8 Ct White Diamond Big Cross Pendant in 14 Kt Yellow Gold with Big Bail 21.5gm
Located in New York, NY
2.8 carats White Diamond Big Cross Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Big Bail This spectacular
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$600
Tiffany & Co. Charming Gold Bow Brooch and Pendant with Bail
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. This piece weighs 5.3grams. This pin has a bail allowing it to be worn as a pendant or a necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,250
Snakeskin Fossil Pendant with 14 Karat Gold Bail
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
This piece features a Wrasse fish fossil set in sterling silver with a 14k gold bail and solid gold
Gold
Unavailable|$1,500
14K Yellow Gold Round Peridot Pendant With Diamond Accented Bail
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This pendant features a bezel-set round peridot, a flush-set diamond in the bail and a magnetic
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Carved Yellow Jade Pendant with Two Dragons and Ruby Bail / 14 Karat
Located in Bellmore, NY
that holds a large round carved yellow jade pendant. Measurements: 3" (including bail) x 2.5" x 1/8
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$5,500 / item
Fabergé 18k Rose Gold Locket with Diamond Set Bail & Star Surprise, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
availability in your region. The Rose Gold Locket is set in 18 karat gold with a diamond set bail and contains
White Diamond, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$5,500 / item
Fabergé 18K Rose Gold Locket with Diamond Set Bail and Frog Surprise, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
The price and availability of this piece is for US clients only. Please inquire for pricing and availability in your region. The Essence collection celebrates Fabergé’s love for sur...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Kingman Turquoise 31ct Persephone Pendant with Holly Agate & Chrysoprase 18K
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
fitted with a double bail for balance. The Kingman Turquoise Persephone Pendant is 2.13" in length
Agate, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,160 / item
Studio Mullins Mary Initial Pendant
Located in Birmingham, AL
inform us which letter you require. stones: 0.10 ctw G SI natural diamonds size: 20 mm pendant with
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,395
Amethyst, 14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (4) kite shaped amethysts, 12.60 cts. tw., set in an 14k yellow cross pendant, 43 (53
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$595
Coral Heart, 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
yellow gold pendant mounting, 28 (with bail) X 19 mm, Gross Weight: 4.35 grams.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$655
Fire Agate Nugget Pendant with 22 Karat Bail
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
gold, the Fire Agate Nugget Pendant is 1" in length including the bail, 1/2" wide and 1/8" deep. Shown
Agate, 22k Gold
Dolores Ortega Contemporary Sterling Silver Tulip Pendant Necklace
By Dolores Ortega
Located in Pigüé, AR
: Pendant width with leaf: 1.5 cm Pendant total length with bail: 4.5 cm Chain length: 45 cm, with a 5 cm
Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$1,610
1.00 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
traditional bulkier solitaire pendants with rabbit bails and separate chains, this diamond is set on a custom
Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,610
The Eternal Pendant - Featuring 1 Carats of Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Diamond Pendant in White Gold A carefully crafted diamond pendant featuring a brilliant
White Gold
Unavailable|$1,800
Vintage 1950s French Large Emerald-Cut Smoky Quartz Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury French large emerald-cut smoky quartz pendant with 18K gold bail and surround
Quartz, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$316
The Eternal Floating Pendant - Featuring .25 Carats of Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
solitaire pendants with rabbit bails and separate chains, this diamond is set on a custom made 14K white
White Gold
Unavailable|$661
The Eternal Floating Pendant - Featuring .5 Carats of Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
solitaire pendants with rabbit bails and separate chains, this diamond is set on a custom made 14K white
White Gold
Unavailable|$2,250
14 Karat Yellow Gold Painted Corgi Dog Portrait Diamond Pendant
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 14k yellow gold hand painted Corgi dog portrait pendant with diamond bail. Pendant is
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$1,080
18 Karat Yellow Gold Fire Opal Diamond Pendant Enhancer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Oval fire opal and diamond pendant with enhancer bail in 18-karat yellow gold. Polished metal
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,200
Diamond Cluster Ruby Lavaliere Pendant Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pendant and bail are encrusted with small diamonds and floral motifs. The bail has a hinged security arm
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$10,945
26.5 Carat Oval Cabochon Mauve Star Sapphire 9k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Cambridge, NZ
Introducing this glorious star sapphire pendant with rich tones of stong violet blue with flecks of
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 18k Rose & White Gold Diamond Puff Link Pendant Necklace 1.00 tcw, 17"
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful In the Style of Gucci Marina Puff Link Pendant with a Diamond Accented Bail in 18k Rose
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
12.50 Carat Diamond Skull Horoscope Pendant in Oxidized Sterling Silver 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
of the charm has all 12 horoscopes. It is one of a kind pendant with a diamond bail on top. Each ruby
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Debra Navarro Colored Diamonds and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tusk Pendant Necklace
By Debra Navarro
Located in Wichita, KS
); and 14 round champagne accent diamonds. The pendant is finished with enhancer bail. Supplied with an
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Debra Navarro Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Circle Pendant Necklace Eternity Round
By Debra Navarro
Located in Wichita, KS
. Pendant is finished with an enhancer bail. Supplied with a signature 18-karat yelllow gold cable chain
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Debra Navarro Pink Spinel and Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Hexagon Pendant Necklace
By Debra Navarro
Located in Wichita, KS
sapphires; and five round champagne accent diamonds. This Debra pendant is finished with a hidden bail, and
Spinel, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
AGS Certified 1 Carat 6 Prong Diamond Solitaire Pendant In 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
traditional bulkier solitaire pendants with rabbit bails and separate chains, this diamond is set on a custom
White Gold
Unavailable
Enamel Gold Fish Bone Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in New York , NY
weight approximately - 145 grams. Chain length - 28" Pendant length - 4 1/4" (with a bail). Pendant
18k Gold
Unavailable|$900
Blackened and Rose Gold Plated Silver Snail Brooch/Pendant
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
South Sea Pearl. This brooch is also a pendant with a fold down loop bail. Plated in blackened Silver
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver
1884 Collection Ancient Roman Coin Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant and Choker
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold and diamond small pendant with diamond bail and original "Constantino I, Period 306
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Carousel Pendant with Bail, 3-D Moveable Spins
Located in San Diego, CA
14kt Yellow and Rose Gold Carousel Pendant with Bail, 3-D Moveable Spins, 2 Grams, Lovely Detail
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$150
Bronze Teardrop Shaped Pearl Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
14 karat yellow gold pendant featuring a bronze, teardrop shaped cultured pearl. Pendant with bail
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise-Shaped Glass Pendant with Loose Diamonds on Very Long Silver Chain
Located in Nantucket, MA
the pendant with bail measures 1.75 inches x .75 inches. Chain is 36 inches.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage Ornate Gilded Floral Locket Pendant Necklace by Miriam Haskell, 1950s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 20" long chain - Locket pendant with bail measures 2.25" tall - Hand painted
Sold|$1,295
Victorian Hard Stone Cameo Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
yellow gold with a sprinkling of spring flowers. The Pendant with bail measures 1.75" long and 0.75 of
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Black and White Cubic Zirconia Large Cross Pendant #22583
Located in Washington Depot, CT
pendant with bail features a bold ribbon style design encrusted with black & white cubic zirconia. Size
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.
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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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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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.