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TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 24mm Round Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 24mm Round Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 16
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 14mm Round Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 14mm Round Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 16
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 24mm Round Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 24mm Round Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 16
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 35mm Round Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 35mm Round Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K yellow gold Gold
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18Karat Gold Round Pendant Oval Link Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Round Pendant Oval Link Necklace Metal: 18K yellow gold
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 1.0 mm cable link chain suspending a pierced open heart pendant Sinuous with bead set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co Silver Chain & 18k on Silver Round Pendant
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co sterling silver chain & 18k yellow gold on silver pendant. Each piece
Category

Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, 18k Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 2000 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Heart Pendant
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a sinuous pierced open heart pendant With bead set round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .05ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .05ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Weight
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .20ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .20ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Weight
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Diamond 11mm Bean Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Diamond 11mm Bean Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K yellow gold
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Diamond 11mm Bean Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Diamond 11mm Bean Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K yellow gold
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum
Category

2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond and Platinum Cross Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Simply stunning modernized diamond cross pendant necklace designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .20ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .20ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K yellow gold
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Diamond 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Diamond 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond Starfish Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond Starfish Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold Elsa Peretti Diamond Letter R Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold Elsa Peretti Diamond Letter R Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K rose gold
Category

2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .38ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .38ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Elsa Peretti Diamonds By The Yard Single Diamond Pendant
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Elsa Peretti Diamonds By The Yard Single Diamond Pendant Brand Tiffany & Co
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Peretti 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Starfish Pendant 16" Cable Chain
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
") Pendant Width: 13.9mm (0.54") Thickness: 3.2mm Stamp: Tiffany & Co. PERETTI - Spain - 750 Condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 2 Diamond 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 2 Diamond 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti .20 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cross Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Simply stunning modernized diamond cross pendant necklace designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .38ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace New
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .38ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18 Karat Gold Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
signed for Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti, Spain Circa: 2000s; form the Open Heart Collection Pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Yellow Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Yellow Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 1 Diamond 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 1 Diamond 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Diamond Open Heart Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. With Round
Category

1990s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Diamond Heart Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
gold. The pendant depicts the iconic Elsa Peretti open heart design and is rubover set with 36
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Diamond Bean Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. ‘Bean’ diamond pendant set in 18k yellow gold
Category

2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Pave Diamond Open Heart Necklace in Platinum
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous pave diamond open heart pendant necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. absolutely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Open Heart Diamond Necklace in Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
gold. The pendant depicts the iconic Elsa Peretti open heart design and is set with 5 graduating round
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Elsa Peretti Color by the Yard Ruby Necklace #17225
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Color by the Yard 18K Yellow Gold and Ruby Necklace This elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Elsa Peretti 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum
Category

2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Elsa Peretti Diamond Sevillana Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Elsa Peretti Diamond Sevillana Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K yellow gold
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Platinum Sapphire Elsa Peretti Cross Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -Platinum -Dimension: 13x17mm -Sapphire: 11 round white brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Diamond By Yard Necklace #17056
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
necklace features five round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 18K yellow gold. By Elsa Peretti for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Diamond Pendant 0.5ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard pendant fully stamped and serial numbered. 1 round
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Pave Diamond & Platinum Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
A timeless Elsa Peretti design for Tiffany & Co. the pave diamond and platinum Open Heart pendant
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Pave Diamonds 0.95 Carat Open Heart Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co platinum with pavé diamonds heart shape pendant from Elsa Peretti collection. Open
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Large Open Heart Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Necklace 16" Platinum 950 Round .20ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $1750 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Designer: Elsa Peretti Collection: Diamonds by the Yard
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Round Diamond By The Yard 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti By The Yard Round Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Necklace. A beautiful
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Yellow Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Pearl, Lapis Lazuli & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti White Pearl, Lapis Lazuli & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard 0.37 ct Diamond Pendant Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
: Round Brilliant Diamond Color & Clarity: White, Eye Clean Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO PT950 ©PERETTI 34641862
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Open Heart Pendant 18k Yellow Gold 0.33cttw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti open heart diamond pendant. This design celebrates the spirit of love
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Platinum Pendant with Diamond and Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Open Heart Pendant by Elsa Peretti Platinum Heart w/ Five Pave Set Diamonds Total Carat
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Platinum Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
pendant crafted in platinum and set with round brilliant F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 2.0
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 22mm Platinum Open Heart Pendant, 7 Diamond 16'' Neck
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
. Stamped Tiffany & Co and signed Elsa Peretti PT 950 SPAIN. It weighs 10.5 grams. Chain length measures 16
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Diamonds by the Yard Single Diamond Pendant, 0.25ct
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This Tiffany & Co diamonds by the Yard Single diamond necklace is designed to hold the pendant at
Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold 0.8 CTW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold 0.8 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Open Heart Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold 1 CTW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Open Heart Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold 1 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stone: Pave Set Round Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: Approx. 2.00Ctw Metal: Platinum Length
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Tiffany & Co. Peretti Round Black Jade Pendant 18k Gold Mesh Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Peretti from her Round collection, the pendant is crafted from black jade in the style of a large concave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum .54 Carat Diamonds by the Yard Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
A single hand-polished diamond shines at the center of this delicate and refined platinum pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Cut Diamond Dragonfly Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Rome, IT
This is a 36-inch Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti® Color by the Yard® Sparkle necklace crafted from
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Open Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
& Co. Forming part of the Elsa Peretti collection, this iconic open heart design celebrates the spirit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Peretti Round Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact peretti round pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and platinum — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 74 vintage editions and 137 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a peretti round pendant from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing peretti round pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., Tiffany & Co. and Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A peretti round pendant of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 145, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a peretti round pendant, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Peretti Round Pendant?

The price for a peretti round pendant starts at $200 and tops out at $49,975 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,500.

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.