Vintage Lanvin Interchangeable Pendant Keira Knightley Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
inches X 2 1/8 inches Pendant Drop: 4 inches (with necklace bail) Chain: 18 6/8 inches This Vintage
Vintage Lanvin Interchangeable Pendant Keira Knightley Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
inches X 2 1/8 inches Pendant Drop: 4 inches (with necklace bail) Chain: 18 6/8 inches This Vintage
14 Karat Yellow Gold "San Francisco 49ers" Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: pendant is 35mm long with bail by
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Panthere Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
inch. Pendant Length with Bail: 1.5 inches. Chain Length: 16.5 inches. Weight: 30.00 grams. Comes with
Yellow Gold
Neiman Marcus Oversized Gold Heart Pendant and Chain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold braided chain with a huge oversized heart pendant with large bail, hand
18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthère Pendant Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
: 1 inch Pendant Length: 1.5 inch with bail Chain Length: 16.5 inches Gram weight: 30gr Pendant can
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin Cento Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds total weight approx. .80ct 2 rubies Details: Necklace: Length: 18" Pendant: 24mm with bail, 19mm
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chopard Happy Spirit Diamond Yellow Gold Large Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
; Pendant: 50mm with the bail, 42mm without bail. Stamped Hallmarks: Happy Spirit Chopard 750 2935603 79
Diamond, 18k Gold
Prong Set Oval Cut Amethyst Pendant Sterling Silver 925
Located in New York, NY
, crafted in 925 sterling silver. Pendant size with the bail: 0.8mm x 1.5mm. Total weight: 9.81 grams. No
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Handmade Diamond Mesh Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold Handmade Diamond Mesh Pendant Handcrafted 18K Gold Mesh Pendant with diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
Theo Fennell Diamond Pendant and Chain 18k Yellow Gold
By Theo Fennell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pendant features a loop bail with the correct Theo Fennell signed 18k yellow gold chain and accompanying
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
St. Christopher Pendant / Charm in 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A lovely St. Christopher pendant made of solid 9k yellow gold. The pendant measures 1.6
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
pendant connects with a bead detailed bail and hangs elegantly from a 16-inch trace chain. Due to its
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$4,770 / set
Faye Kim 18K Gold Triple Diamond Rainbow Moonstone Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
within its energy. The pearly iridescence of this 18k* Gold Round Moonstone Pendant with its diamond bail
Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Brushed Yellow Gold Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Heart Shaped Pendant
Located in Cape May, NJ
: VS1/2 Pendant width: 1.25" Pendant height: 1.25" (without bail) Pendant height: 1.5"
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet Cluster Pendant in Sterling Silver and Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One sterling silver and 10 karat yellow gold Victorian garnet cluster pendant measuring 1.75 inches
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1.00 Carat Diamond Heart Shaped Floating Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Towson, MD
matching H/I color and SI1 clarity. The pendant measures 1.5 inches long with bail.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 22K Gold Diamond Woven Circle Pendant and Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handwoven in 22k gold, Faye Kim's center ball granulation circle pendant with diamond bail is
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
Edwardian Old Mine Cut Diamond Twin Buttercup Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Towson, MD
. The pendant measures approximately 1.25 inches long with bail. The pendant weighs 1.3 grams total
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Old Mine Cut Diamond Twin Buttercup Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Towson, MD
. The pendant measures approximately 1.25 inches long with bail. The pendant weighs 1.3 grams total
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Round Brilliant 1.38cttw Diamond Circle Pendant, 15.20 Grams
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
mounted with a loop bail on the top allowing the pendant to freely slide on any necklace. The pendant
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Adler Diamond and Citrine Pendant 12 Carat Citrine 5.90 Carat Diamonds
By Adler
Located in Mayfair, London, London
approximately 5.90ct, G colour and VS+ clarity. The pendant features a loop bail with a push clasp for extra
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rhapsody AAAA Round Tanzanite & E-F VS Baguettes Diamonds 3.20ctw PL Pendant
Located in New York, NY
a brilliant halo Pendant Length: 18.40mm (with Bail); Outer diameter: 11.95mm Weight: 2.65 grams
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
KALEVALA KORU c.1960s Bronze Nordic Viking Artifact Finnish Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Kalevala Koru c.1960's bronze Nordic (Viking) equestrian motif Finnish pendant necklace
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Lapis Lazuli Openwork Pendant Bulgari Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sculpted bail that connects to the chain through a small gold ring, allowing the pendant to move freely
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 133.28 Carat Topaz Diamond Yellow White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified large 133.28 carat natural topaz modified pear shape pendant with a diamond bail
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14kt Yellow Gold Na Hoku Plumeria Diamond Pendant, Italian Box Chain
By NA HOKU
Located in San Diego, CA
bail and 4.8mm thick. Both pendant and chain weigh 5.3 grams; the chain is 16 inches, stamped 14kt
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Round Brilliant 1.38 Carat Diamond Circle Pendant, 15.20 Grams
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
mounted with a loop bail on the top allowing the pendant to freely slide on any necklace. The pendant
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and 0.25 Carat Diamond Petite Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: G Clarity: VS Dimensions: necklace is 16-inches long and cross pendant is 7x7mm with circular ring
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum White and Pink Diamond Floret .45cts Total Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
" long in a key motif design with bail. Pendant is fully hallmarked with logo and metal content. Pendant
Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Roman Republic Janus Denarius, 119 BC, Set in Custom 18k Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
-forged 18k yellow gold bezel Pendant Height (with bail): Approx. 32mm Coin Diameter: Approx. 19mm Finish
18k Gold
3.09 Carat Oval Cut Blue Zircon and 0.26 Carat Natural Diamond Pendant ref1816
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
grace this pendant, adorning the bail with their timeless charm, adding to a total weight of 0.26 carats
Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian GIA 3.70ctw Old Euro Old Mine & Pear Shaped DIAMOND Heart Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
gracefully, it suspended by pendant bail enhancer adorned with 3 large Pear shaped diamonds, each approx
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Boulder Opal Diamond Link Gold One-of-a-Kind Charm Pendant, Just Jules 2024
By Julie Romanenko
Located in Dallas, TX
Pendant length with bail - 1.45 inches About the Maker - Julie Romanenko grew up constantly wearing her
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Mixe...
Mid-Century Suffolk Watch Co. Movement Pendant with Pearl Enhancer Bail
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold Suffolk Co. watch movement pendant with a pearl enhancer bail. The dial
14k Gold
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Encrusted Pin or Pendant with Removable Bail
Located in Narberth, PA
and enables you to easily wear as a pin or pendant by simply removing the diamond encrusted bail at a
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
"Laughing Buddha" 14k Yellow Gold Nephrite Apple Green Jade with VS1 Diamonds
Located in Portland, OR
SI Diamonds Bail. The person who wears a Buddha pendant around the neck attracts positive energy
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Emerald and a Diamond Bail
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karats white gold necklace pendant with emerald-shaped emerald Necklace measuring 16 inches long
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Gold Carved Crystal Pendant with Ruby and Diamond Insect and Bail
Located in New York, NY
An antique carved crystal pear-shaped drop pendant centering on a ruby and diamond insect, topped
Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$9,850
Mamie Eisenhower's Gold Locket
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Eisenhower. Complete with a pendant bail, this locket offers a rare connection to one of the most pivotal
14k Gold
Sterling Silver and 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Flower Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
cut= 1.00cttw Dimensions: necklace is 18-inches long, pendant is 1 ½-long with bail and it is 28.59mm
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.12ct Diamond and Blue Topaz Necklace PD4-16273WBT
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
. The necklace is crafted in 14K white gold and has a spring ring clasp. It holds a blue topaz pendant
Diamond, Topaz, White Gold
Sold|$2,200
Bvlgari Yellow Gold Cross on Chain 18 Karat
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pendant Length: with bail 1 inch Brand Bvlgari Condition New Material Yellow Gold Metal Purity Length 1
18k Gold
Sold|$1,550
Carnelian, Emerald and Gold Necklace
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
pendant (30x26mm, exclusive of bail) with a stunning center oval 8x5mm emerald bezeled in 14k gold. The
Carnelian, Emerald, Gold
IGR Certified Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Mayfair, London, London
cut emeralds on the pendant bail with a weight of 0.12ct, well matched in colour and clarity. The
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Banded Agate Gold Pendant with Locket Back
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold and banded agate oval pendant with a gold border and bail studded with small banded
Agate, 18k Gold
Sold|$9,445
Diamond Halo Pendant
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Halo style diamond pendant with a nice diamond bail. EGL certified. Excellent condition, no repairs
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$6,724
Antique Opal Heart Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
a silver-upon-gold, open work mount, with dropping pendant bail and detachable brooch fitting. In a
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Sold|$3,200
Elizabeth Locke Antique Coin Gold Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Bethesda, MD
19 Karat yellow gold Elizabeth Locke antique coin pendant with snap bail.
Gold
Pink Sapphire Aquamarine Pendant Pandora Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
married to a generous aquamarine pendant with a hand-woven bail accented with a little flower of pink
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
14 Karat Yellow Gold Inlay Heart Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: pendant is 22.11mm long with bail by
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Amethyst Diamond White Gold Enhancer Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
. 0.75cttw, H-I color, VS1-VS2 clarity, bezel set. This sparkling pendant comes with a large opening bail
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Siberian Amethyst Demantoid Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made between 1908 and 1917 An antique Russian gold pendant is designed in Art Nouveau taste as a
Amethyst
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Malachite Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
. Measurements: 34.25" (87cm) lengthMeasurements: 1.02" (26mm) pendant, 1.33" (34mm) with bail, 34.25" (87cm
Malachite, 18k 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
Midcentury Diamond Platinum Circular Wreath Bow Brooch-Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pendant with a bail on the back of the piece. Brooch Length: 1.80 inches Brooch Width: 1.55 inches
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Asian Style Writing Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: pendant is 23.15mm long with bail by
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Jade Asian Style Writing Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: pendant is 27.66mm long with bail by
14k Gold, Yellow 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.
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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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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.