$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 3 in W 2.25 in
Georgian Child Flower Locket Pendant Gold Portrait Miniature Necklace
Located in New York, NY
hand painted portrait miniature of a child in a field of grass with a bouquet of roses and in a 10-12
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.25 in W 2.5 in
Hand Painted Madonna and Child Portrait Miniature Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Antique Pendant Necklace with an extraordinary hand painted portrait miniature
Sterling Silver
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.25 in W 1.9 in
Georgian Child Dove Bird Locket Pendant Portrait Miniature Necklace Hand Painted
Located in New York, NY
hand painted portrait miniature of a child with a dove bird. The portrait miniature is of the highest
Gilt Metal
Antique 20K Gold Portrait Miniature Pendant on 27 Inch Chain
Located in Miami, FL
Museum-quality antique portrait miniature necklace crafted in exceptionally high-karat ~20K gold
Gold
Antique Victorian Hand Painted Miniature Portrait Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
wide. Pendant is 1.75" x 1 3/8". Featuring a hand painted miniature portrait and surrounding enamel
Antique Portrait Miniature Pendant and 14k Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
portrait miniature pendant and a 14k gold chain necklace. The pendant is a fine example of the portrait
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Diamond and Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful antique Georgian (1714 to ca. 1830-1837) 14 karat gold miniature portrait pendant
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant, Circa 1870
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 9k yellow gold hand painted miniature portrait pendant
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1876 Victorian 9ct Gold Portrait Miniature Pendant and Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
oval porcelain plaque hand-painted with a miniature portrait. The reverse of the plaque is signed by
Gold
Miniature Mourning Portrait Painting 14K Solid Gold Frame American
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Marked 1803, mourning portrait American work Marked 1803, mourning portrait American work, 14
Gold
14K Gold Victorian Enamel Miniature Portrait Medallion with 14K Gold Chain
Located in Venice, CA
A lovely Victorian enamel painted miniature portrait of a lady in a medallion, surrounded by tiny
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$2,400
W 1.13 in D 0.13 in L 2 in
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Hand Painted Miniature Portrait Locket Pendant
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Gorgeous antique Victorian 14kt gold , hand painted girls miniature portrait pendant/ locket
Gold
$1,941
Dm 1.19 in L 1.38 in
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Lady Miniature Portrait Signed Round Pendant Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
detailed miniature portrait of a charming lady. It is hand painted and inserted into chalcedony. There is a
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,065
H 0.25 in Dm 1 in L 18 in
Victorian 2.32 Carat Diamond and 12k Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, silver set hand painted miniature portrait pendant; part of our diverse antique portrait jewellery
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
$5,382
W 1.05 in L 7.09 in
Antique 1.28 Carat Diamond and Enamel Miniature Portrait Pendant in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique hand painted enamel and 1.28Ct diamond platinum miniature portrait
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.5 in W 2.5 in
18th-19th Century Hand Painted Portrait Miniature Painting Queen Crown Jewels
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE 18TH - 19TH CENTURY HAND PAINTED PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A LADY, A ROYAL
Gilt Metal
$2,900
W 1.43 in D 0.2 in L 1.68 in
Victorian Style Miniature Portrait Painting 18K Two Tone Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Tustin, CA
Lovely oval shaped pendant or brooch has a hand painted miniature painting of a beautiful young
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.6 in W 2.6 in
Georgian Child Parrot Bird Portrait Miniature 14 Karat Gold Hand Painted Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a very early and rare Museum Quality Georgian hand painted portrait miniature of a girl
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$353Sale Price / item|40% Off
Dm 0.87 in
Personalized Art Pendant- custom any photo or picture pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Personalized Art-Inspired Pendant Necklace. Favorite art miniature pendant. Portrait Pendant
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 1.7 in W 0.95 in
Victorian Charming Painted Portrait Miniature 14 Karat Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
images of someone loved was possible only with artistry made hand painted miniature depicting portraits
14k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.1 in Dm 1.3 in
Georgian Original Military Portrait Miniature of a Young Officer, circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
Fine Georgian original military portrait miniature. A most attractive and well-executed Georgian
14k Gold
Fine Georgian Original Military Portrait Miniature of a Young Officer circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
a most attractive and well executed Georgian portrait miniature of a young army officer Painted in
Pinchbeck
Unavailable
H 0.2 in W 16.54 in D 1.58 in
19th Century Indian Portrait Miniatures Set in a Gold Necklace
Located in Godalming, GB
Fine Indian gold necklace comprising nine painted oval portrait miniatures, including Maharaja
Gold
18 Karat Gold Hand Painted Portrait Miniature
Located in Towson, MD
18kt yellow gold hand painted portrait miniature of a Botticelli painting- Simonetta Vespucci 1453
Gold, Enamel
Victorian Miniature Portrait in a Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Banbury, GB
reveal an intricate and very well executed miniature portrait of a very distinguished-looking young
Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant - Antique Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian hand painted miniature portrait pendant in 18 karat yellow
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Hand Engraved Locket Portrait Miniature Watch Key
Located in Towson, MD
and by the 1850's, photography had almost completely replaced hand painted portrait miniatures. This
14k Gold
Victorian Portrait Miniature Pendant, Locket, Hairwork, 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A very fine antique portrait miniature in gold with a pendant fitting. It is a large piece with a
Yellow Gold
Antique Portrait Miniature of 'Justinian Saunders Bentley Nutt'
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique portrait miniature of ' Justinian Saunders Bentley Nutt' as a boy by Penelope Carwardine
Antique Early 19th Century Portrait Miniature Marcasite Pendant
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This beautiful portrait miniature pendant was most likely created in France. Condition Report
Marcasite, Silver
Antique Georgian 18th Century French Enamel Miniature Portrait Paste Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This miniature portrait pendant is an exceptional and collectable piece of jewelry dating from the
Crystal, Base Metal, Enamel
Sold
H 3.25 in W 2.25 in
18th-19th Century Hand Painted Portrait Miniature Painting Coral Frame French
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 18TH - 19TH CENTURY HAND PAINTED PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A LADY
Coral, Gilt Metal
Sold
W 0.87 in L 2.25 in
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cherub Flute Miniature Portrait Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features miniature portrait depicting a cherub with flute. It is hand painted in enamel. Pendant is highly
Cultured Pearl, Gold, Enamel
19th Century Gold Portrait Miniature Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand painted miniature portrait of a young, pretty, blue eyed woman with brown curly hair wearing a
14k Gold
Miniature English Portrait Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th century English miniature portrait on ivory of Mrs. Earl Stephens', cousin. In its
Antique Georgian Diamond-Set Portrait Miniature Pendant Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A superb antique portrait miniature pendant depicting a lady wearing pearl earrings and a scarlet
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Sold
H 1.97 in W 1.7 in
Antique Georgian Miniature Oval Portrait Painting, Male Scholar Portrait Pendant
Located in Rottedam, NL
Antique Georgian Miniature Portrait Painting, Antique Oval Portrait Painting, Georgian Male
Brass
Victorian era 18K diamond miniature portrait pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a Victorian era 18K gold pendant. At its heart lies a captivating hand-painted miniature
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique French Enamel Portrait Miniature Mourning Pendant Pearls
Located in San Marcos, CA
about 1820. The halo or mat around the portrait is 18k yellow gold, as well. The portrait is not only
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian era enamel miniature portrait pendant with emeralds and garnets
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful Victorian era miniature portrait pendant, featuring a round enamel panel
Emerald, Garnet, Enamel
Sold
H 1.62 in W 1.19 in
Victorian era 18K gold natural pearl enamel miniature portrait locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale an extraordinary Victorian era enameled miniature portrait locket pendant, a true
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Sold
H 2.63 in W 4 in D 0.67 in
Miniature Water Color Portrait of John Milton, Poet & Defender of Freedom
Located in Chicago, IL
an original now in the possession of the Morgan Library. It is believed to be a portrait of the
Victorian era young girl with coral necklace miniature portrait brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a very sweet, Victorian era miniature portrait brooch. The brooch features a young girl
Pearl, Silver
Early Victorian Double Portrait Miniature 9 Carat Gold Pendant
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
mount with two portrait miniatures we believe are of a later date. An interesting piece with lovely
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Octagonal Miniature Ring "à l'amitié”
Located in Firenze, IT
Octagonal miniature depicting a putto under a tree and near a brazer with the inscription in French "à l'amitié" that underlines the sentimental value of such gift. The frame is in ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 1.5 in
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Portrait Locket Necklace 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality Antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Locket Pendant with exquisite Enamel Portrait decoration, set with a Rose Cut Diamond and the word "Memoria." The locket is...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Circa 1825 Gold Cannetille Portrait Miniature Mourning Bracelet
Located in Wheaton, IL
Rare Georgian Circa 1820 Gold Cannetille portrait miniature mourning flexible bracelet- centralized fine rendered portrait miniature under glass depicting a young gentleman in formal...
Gold, 18k Gold
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.25 in W 1 in
Victorian Flower Maiden Locket Enamel Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful Victorian Enamel Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Locket Pendant with an image of a woman carrying flowers. The romantic and charming image is done in enamel wit...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
$1,147
W 1.15 in L 1.38 in
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Lady Wearing Pearls Signed Miniature Portrait Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an exceptional Victorian pin brooch crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1850. The piece features a detailed miniature portrait of a lady wearing pearls. It is hand painted and covere...
Gold, 14k Gold
Early portrait miniature memorial ring, circa 1793.
Located in London, GB
Early portrait miniature memorial ring. Vertically set with an oval portrait miniature of a lady in late eighteenth century period dress wearing a floral hat on a blue ground, covere...
Yellow Gold
$5,530
H 2.05 in W 1.78 in D 0.4 in
Mid-19th Century Gold Pendant with Miniature, Sapphires and Rubies
Located in Paris, FR
An oval miniature on enamel featuring the portrait of an elegant gentleman. His hair is styled with curls on the side and a large ribbon, and he is wearing 18th century-styled clothi...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Georgian portrait pendant, Mourning locket, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
You will fall in love with this exceptional late Georgian, portrait miniature pendant, so rich in historical beauty and character. Housed in a rich 9ct yellow gold frame it has a fi...
9k Gold
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.75 in W 1.9 in
19th Century Double Miniature Still Life Pendant Necklace Geertje Pieters Dutch
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Pendant Necklace with two Continental School 19th Century Double Miniature Still Lifes. The two original works of great beauty are after Geertje Pieters (Dutch, ...
Pearl, Gilt Metal
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.
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