Antique Amphora Shaped Jeweled Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
. Approximate total diamond weight is 0.80 ct. Total length of the pendant with bail is 70 mm (2 5/8 in
Blue Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
modern. Total length of the pendant with bail is 35 mm (1 3/8 in.)
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Fendi Italian Double Sided Coin Pendant Toggle Gold Plated Necklace
By Fendi
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
harsh chemicals, and to store it in a soft pouch when not in use. Dimensions: Pendant with bail 47.4 mm
Gold Plate
One of a Kind Montana Agate Mixed Metal Pendant Necklace, Dana Kellin 2023
Located in Dallas, TX
gold wire-wrapped oxidized sterling silver lobster clasp. Pendant with bail measures 1.75' in length
Agate, Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Ster...
17mm TAHITIAN PEARL Pendant with HEAVY 14k Gold Cap & Bail
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Tahitian Pearl Pendant Tahitian Pearl, 14k Gold This is special, one-of-a-kind 17mm Tahitian
Pearl, 14k Gold
Faye Kim Aquamarine 18 Karat Gold Pendant With Granulation Bail
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A refined expression of color and craftsmanship, Faye Kim's pendant features a luminous aquamarine
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s Carved Lapis Lazuli Pendant with 14 Karat Gold Enhancer Bail
Located in Towson, MD
One carved lapis lazuli pendant set with one 14-karat yellow gold enhancer bail. The pendant
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke 18K Gold Mabe Pearl Pendant / Brooch with Foldable Bail
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elizabeth Locke 18kt Gold Mabe Pearl Pendant / Brooch with Foldable Bail 2.25 Inches Long
Pearl, 18k Gold
Oval Emerald Halo Diamond Gold Pendant with Diamond Bail Layered Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
emerald hanging off a diamond bail gold layered necklace pendant is a type of jewelry that consists of a
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 22k Gold Woven Teardrop Granulation Pendant with Diamond Bail.
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 22k gold using the ancient art of granulation, the pendant is finished with a
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Pear Cluster Pendant with Diamond Bail
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: SI1 Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant = .23ct Color: I Clarity: SI2 Dimensions: pendant length
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black Onyx Shell Pendant with Diamonds and Diamond Bail with 14k White Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Sea Shell Pendant Black Onyx, Diamonds, 14k White Gold Carved black onyx shell (1” diameter) with
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Paraiba Tourmaline Pendant, 6.35 Carat Pear Shape Cabochon with Diamond Set Bail
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow gold chain. Pendant measures 1-1/8" in length from the top of the bail to the base of the
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Green Jade Heart with 9ct Hallmarked Bail
Located in London, GB
Dark Green Jade Heart Pendant with 9ct 375 Gold Bail Fully Hallmarked dated 1979
Jade, 9k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Cabochon Hinged Bail Pendant with Cable Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Cabochon Hinged Ball Pendant, with its striking blue hue, is
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Oval 8x6mm - 1ct Pink Tourmaline Pendant in 14K Solid Gold with Rabbit Bail
Located in Columbus, OH
Elegant yet full of personality, this 1 carat pink tourmaline solitaire pendant features a softly
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Lapis Flower Pendant with center Emerald and custom Emerald 14k Gold Bail
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
FLORA Pendant Lapis, Emeralds and 14k Gold A stunning carved lapis lazuli flower (35mm diameter
Emerald, 14k Gold
Oval Burma Red Ruby with Diamond Bail White and Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karat white gold necklace pendant measuring 16 inch Oval shape Burma red ruby weighing
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Pendant with a Vintage Red Iridescent Tiffany Glass Scarab Hand Bail
Located in New York, NY
The 18k Pink Gold Pendant with a Hand holding a red iridescent vintage Tiffany glass scarab is a
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Burma Red Ruby with Diamond Bail in White and Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karat white gold necklace pendant Pendant measuring 16 inches long Oval shape Burma red
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Lapis Flower Pendant with center Ruby and Custom Ruby Bail, all 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
FLORA Pendant Carved lapis flower (35mm diameter) with center oval 10x8mm ruby bezeled in 14k gold
Ruby, 14k Gold
Color-Change Red + Green Australian Opal Diamond Bail Gold Pendant Necklace
By Julie Romanenko
Located in Dallas, TX
dangles from a diamond-embedded 14k yellow gold bail, currently accompanied by a 18 inch + 20 inch 14k
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Green Jadeite Jade Dragon Necklace with Gold Bail
Located in Portland, OR
protect you. This Guan Yin pendant encourages the wearer to practice patience and kindness on a daily
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Green Jadeite Jade Dragon Necklace With VSI Diamond Gold Bail
Located in Portland, OR
protect you. This Guan Yin pendant encourages the wearer to practice patience and kindness on a daily
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Genuine Green Jadeite Jade Leaf Necklace with VSI Diamond Gold Bail
Located in Portland, OR
has vowed to save and protect you. This Guan Yin pendant encourages the wearer to practice patience
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
"Laughing Buddha" Burmese Jadeite Jade With 14k Yellow Gold VS1 Diamond Bail
Located in Portland, OR
Diamonds Bail. The person who wears a Buddha pendant around the neck attracts positive energy. They emit
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Laughing Buddha" Green Jadeite Jade Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Bail
Located in Portland, OR
body. Combined with a modern diamond bail. The piece is more than perfect for daily wear. Wearing items
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Laughing Buddha" Green Jadeite Jade Necklace With 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Bail
Located in Portland, OR
body. Combined with a modern diamond bail. The piece is more than perfect for daily wear. Wearing items
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Laughing Buddha" Green Jadeite Jade Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Bail
Located in Portland, OR
body. Combined with a modern diamond bail. The piece is more than perfect for daily wear. Wearing items
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Laughing Buddha" Rich Green Jadeite Jade Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Bail
Located in Portland, OR
body. Combined with a simplistic, modern bail. The piece is more than perfect for daily wear. Wearing
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Laughing Buddha" Green Jadeite Jade Necklace With 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bail
Located in Portland, OR
body. Combined with a modern diamond pave set bail. The piece is more than perfect for daily wear
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Laughing Buddha" Green Jadeite Jade Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Bail
Located in Portland, OR
body. Combined with a modern diamond bail. The piece is more than perfect for daily wear. Wearing items
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Goddess of Compassion" Jadeite Jade Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Bail
Located in Portland, OR
"goddess of compassion", the Guan Yin. The handcraft is stunning. Made with 14K yellow gold bail. This
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$8,900
Art Deco Onyx Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
ct length of the pendant (with bail) 42 mm (1 5/8 in.) length of the chain 46 cm (18 in.)
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx
Dallas Prince Designs Blue Topaz and Blue Diamond Cross Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
bail. Pendant has 18 blue diamonds (0.36 ct.) in the center and at cross tips and features 70 blue
Blue Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
Sold|$36,354
Jadeite Jade Peas Pendant with Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
in a white metal pendant and bail with numerous near colorless round brilliants. Colored Precious
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Sold|$12,500
Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
zolotnik gold standard and maker's initials ' Г И' Size of the pendant with bail 57 x 32 mm (2 1/4 x 1
Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace with External Halo
Located in Webster, NY
Yellow Gold Pendant Pendant Length: 1" with bail Necklace Length: 18” Long Weight: 11 Grams
Diamond, 14k Gold
Jadeite Jade Pendant with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in LA, CA
Item #9071 GIA Certified 18K Ladies Jade Pendant .98ct Diamond Set in a white metal pendant and
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Sold|$9,000 / set
Artisan 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Fish Pendant with Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fun and unique vintage artisan Fish pendant made of 18k yellow gold (tested) and enamel. Featuring
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Faye Kim Pistachio South Sea Pearl Pendant with Diamond Granulation
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
desirable! Pistachio South Sea Pearl Pendant with Diamond Granulation 18K Gold* Bail. Pearl 17.5 x 12 mm
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
8.19ct Australian Opal Carved Lady with Diamond Halo Convertible Pendant Brooch
Located in Osprey, FL
+ R4650 ♥ It can be used as a brooch or a pendant with a bail that can be folded in (when used as a
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
"Laughing Buddha" 18k Yellow Gold Nephrite Green Jade with Diamonds Pendant
Located in Portland, OR
Diamonds Bail. The person who wears a Buddha pendant around the neck attracts positive energy. They emit
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Huge 31 Carat Australian Andamooka Opal Pendant in Platinum with Pink Diamonds
Located in Tustin, CA
high x 15mm wide x 6.04mm deep. The entire pendant height with the bail is approximately 61.98mm high
Pink Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Evil Eye Coin Moonstone Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in gold and in stock
Located in London, GB
Experience the enchanting allure of history with this one of a kind Eye Coin Talisman Pendant
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Evil Eye Coin Moonstone Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in gold and in stock
Located in London, GB
Experience the enchanting allure of history with this one of a kind Eye Coin Talisman Pendant
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,037
Versace Diamond Medusa Medallion Pendant
By Versace
Located in London, GB
before the pendant is finished with a wide bail atop. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 13.0 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,810
Vintage 18K Gold Bar Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
polished surface is engraved with "FINE GOLD 750.0". The pendant is completed with a sturdy bail for secure
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,295
Multi-Colored Diamond Vine Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
H-I/I1-I2 white Diamond Vine Pendant. (This pendant hangs vertically with a hidden bail at the top
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal Inlay Fish Pendant 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
" Inlay: Opal Pendant Length: 1.0" (with bail) x 0.75" Condition: Preowned, excellent
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Dodo Pomellato Sterling Silver Starfish Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver Starfish pendant by Dodo Pomellato. Large starfish pendant with large oval bail by
Sterling Silver
1970s Sterling Silver Textured Cross Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
One sterling silver (stamped JERUSALEM 925) textured cross pendant measuring 2.5 inches long with
Sterling Silver
Sold|$5,300
18 Karat Rose Gold and Aquamarine Pendant
Located in Zurich, CH
Loosli. Inner diameter of the bail: 1.5 cm / 0.59 in Dimensions of the pendant (without bail): 3 x 3 cm
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14K Large 100 Dollar Bill Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
engravings and detailed motifs. The pendant includes a decorative bail with scrollwork. Measurements: 48.0
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Fiocco De Neve Diamond Snowflake Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
weight of 0.62ct. The pendant features a loop bail with a length of 1.40cm, height of 1.50cm and gross
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Webster, NY
Invisible set diamond cross pendant necklace with .98ctw of Princess cut diamonds. Diamond Carat
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Theo Fennell Diamond Crosses Pendant 1.28 Carat
By Theo Fennell
Located in Mayfair, London, London
loop bail with a clasp to open and close for easy removal of the chain. The pendant has a gross weight
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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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.