14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Pendant- This sparkling graduated diamond pendant features three princess cut diamonds (.10 ct., .15 ct., .25 ct.) set in 14K white ...
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace- This sparkling pendant features 16 princess cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace #24462
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace- This sleek pendant necklace features 16 princess cut diamonds set in 14K yellow gold, creating a unified, shimmering surface.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace #23405
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace- This elegant 10K white gold pendant features a geometric double square design set with 13 sparkling princess cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in beverly hills, CA
A sleek gold frame borders a perfect square of radiant invisibly set princess cut diamonds in this chic and elegant 14 karat yellow gold pendant necklace.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Pendant #18212
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant This stunning pendant features a sparkling princess cut diamond set in 10K yellow gold!
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k African Ruby and Princess Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elevate any outfit with our stunning 18k African Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace. Crafted in 18k white gold, this necklace features a 17.5 inch chain and a dazzling 1.75 inch penda...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Radiant 0.36ct Princess-Cut Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
A pendant that embodies sleek sophistication. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, it features 3 princess-cut natural diamonds (0.36ct total, F color, VS clarity) arranged in a graceful verti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Pendant 0.90 I/VS1
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond pendant. The pendant comprises of a princess cut diamond in a four claw setting with a weight a of 0.90ct, I in colour and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,007Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Princess Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.8 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Total lenght is chain 41 cm. Please contact for any quest...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Geometric Princess-Cut Diamond Pendant in 18K Solid Yellow Gold Everyday Wear
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
At its center, a grid of meticulously set princess-cut diamonds totaling 0.79 carats creates a dazzling display of brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Amethyst and Princess Cut Diamond Pendant in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One Nelson Coleman Jewelers original design, 14 karat yellow gold pendant, set with one 16x12mm oval light purple amethyst and four princess cut diamonds, approximately .45 carat tot...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Art Deco Symmetrical Baguette and Princess Cut Diamond Pendant in 18k gold
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco style natural diamond pendant with a mix of princess and baguette cut diamonds mounted in a beautiful 18k gold setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 1.01 Carat Brilliant Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant H/VVS1 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
GIA 1.01ct. Solitaire princess cut diamond pendant. Report 15871535 H-color VVS1 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,556Sale Price|20% Off
0.99 Carat Princess Cut Floating Diamond Necklace 14 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This lovely Princess cut diamond pendant necklace is a classic piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.32 Princess Diamond Kite Set White Gold Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this GIA certified princess cut diamond pendant is an elegant everyday luxury piece and a timeless gift worthy diamond necklace.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.9 Princess Diamond Kite Set Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this GIA certified princess cut diamond pendant is an elegant everyday luxury piece and a timeless gift worthy diamond necklace.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Knight Sword - Boulder Opal & Princess Cut Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Knight Sword - Australian Boulder Opal Princess Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
Tsavorite, Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Knight Sword - Boulder Opal & Princess Cut Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Knight Sword - Australian Boulder Opal & Princess Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.74 Carat Princess Diamond Milgrain Halo White Gold Pendant
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this pendant ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York in polished 18K white gold, this elegant diamond pendant necklace features a GIA certified 1.74 carat prince...
Diamond, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Bezel Pendant Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Elegant and contemporary, this 14K yellow gold diamond pendant necklace showcases a striking princess-cut diamond in a sleek bezel setting.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$51,200Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Yellow Princess Cut Diamond GIA Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The diamond is beautifully fashioned in a crisp princess cut, offering remarkable brilliance and a modern, architectural presence.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.00 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Features a single princess cut natural diamond in a bezel setting with a weight of 1.00 carat, G color and SI2 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.50carat Princess Cut Diamonds Round Pendant 18karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.50tcw Princess Cut Diamonds Round Pendant 18k Gold. The diamonds were cut specifically to match the exact design of the pendant.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Heart Pendant #24958
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Heart Pendant- This stunning heart pendant features 32 princess cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,200 / item
Princess Cut Diamond Cross Necklace
Located in Fatih, 34
Princess Cut Diamond Cross Necklace This item is made by order, let us know your desired gold color and chain length Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt (18kt avai...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,200 / item
Princess Cut Diamond Cross Necklace
Located in Fatih, 34
Princess Cut Diamond Cross Necklace This item is made by order, let us know your desired gold color and chain length Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt (18kt avai...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Princess Cut Diamond Cross Pendant 1.07cttw 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: 1.07cttw Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS2 Diamond Cut: Princess Cut Number of Diamonds: 34 Metal: 14k Whi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diana M. Custom Diamond Princess Cut Pendant 18K White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold diamond pendant featuring 1.49 ct clarity enhanced princess cut diamond center with 0.50 cts tw of diamonds going around it
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 3.32 Carats Princess Cut Framed Diamond Pendant
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic pendant necklace, featuring three princess cut diamonds weighing 3.32 carats total, invisibly set together within a rectangular bezel made of 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace #23563
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Romantic and refined, this 18K white gold necklace features a heart shaped pendant sparkling with 30 princess cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace #23324
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace This sparkling pendant necklace features one princess cut diamond suspended from a 14K white gold cable chain.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 1.58 Carats Princess Cut Framed Diamond Pendant
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace, featuring three princess cut diamonds weighing 1.58 carats total, invisibly set together on a rectangular platinum bezel finished with double milgrain...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum Ring & Matching Necklace/Pendant, Princess cut Invisible Set Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Ring & matching Necklace/Pendant, Princess cut Invisible Set Diamonds Necklace: 18 kt.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
0.75ct Princess Cut & Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant Set in 14ct White Gold
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
0.75ct Princess Cut & Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant Set in 14ct White Gold with Yellow Gold Accent on a Pendant Loop.
Diamond, White Gold
3.41 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Title: 3.41 Carat Princess Cut G-J-H SI1-VS2-VS1 Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace Style: Pendant Metal: Platinum 14 Karat Gold Gemstone 1: 0.7 Carat Diamond Number of ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Amwaj Jewellery 18k White Gold Pendant with Princess Cut Diamond
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
This truly enduring 18 karat gold pendant set with a princess cut diamond demonstrates the exceptional quality and refinement which makes it perfect for both daywear and eveningwear.
Diamond, White Gold
Princess Cut Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Minimalist Tag Pendant Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Two-Tone Composition: Crafted with a polished 14k yellow gold main body and bail, paired with a white gold face. Composite Diamond Center: The center field is tightly packed with a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Princess Cut 0.35ct Diamond Pendant with Chain in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct White Gold Rectangular Princess Cut 0.35ct Diamond Pendant, On 18ct Chain This beautiful diamond pendant is made from 18ct white gold and has a rectangular princess cut diamond...
Diamond, White Gold
Natural Princess Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace 24.5x11mm
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Princess Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier 1.75 Carat Princess Cut Diamond and Platinum Cross Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Princess cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.75 carat, G color, VS1 clarity. Signed by Cartier Circa 1990s 2 x 1/2 inch + 1/4 inch bail
Diamond, Platinum
Necklace and pendant with princess cut diamond up to 3.00ct platinum 14.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum necklace with a pendant set with a princess cut diamond up to 3.00 ct - O/P VS - 40 cm long Detailed description: The necklace is 40 cm long and 1.6 mm wide.
Diamond, Platinum
Natural 2.33 Carat Princess Cut Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Halo Cross Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating 14k yellow gold cross pendant features a mesmerizing 2.33 carats total of princess cut yellow sapphires, encompassed by a white diamond halo.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Incogem Floating Diamond Pendant, 14K White Gold, Princess-cut Pave 1.20 ctw
By Incogem
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Incogem Floating Princess-Cut Diamond Pavé Pendant: 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace VVS
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 1.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace 3.53g
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 1.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Channel Set Princess and Round Cut Diamond Slide Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 16 round brilliant cut = 0.16cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 24 princess cut = 0.72cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimension...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.80 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold "Star" Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
"Star" design Pendant adorned by roughly ~0.80 Carats of Princess-Cut and Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds and set in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.80 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold "Star" Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
"Star" design Pendant adorned by roughly ~0.80 Carats of Princess-Cut and Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds and set in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
New 14k White Gold 0.59ctw Princess Cut Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
The princess cut diamond on this pendant is neatly bezel set in a simple high polished finish setting and weighs exactly 0.59 carats, displaying non-stop brilliance with super fiery ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond E Color Pendant Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite pendant, accompanied by an adjustable 16-18-inch chain, features a captivating Natural Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond at its center.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Princess-Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant necklace showcases a 0.58 carat princess-cut diamond set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k yellow gold pendant with topaz and princess cut diamonds 1.30ct 6.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold pendant set with topaz 9.50ct, and princess cut diamonds 1.30 ct – 6.6 grams Detailed description The pendant measures 2.6 cm high by 2.0 cm wide.
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 2 Cttw Princess and Baguette Cut Diamond Ribbon Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Girly meets glamorous! A sprinkling of princess and baguette cut diamonds beautifully dot this radiant, ribbon-shaped pendant, which is set in 14 karat white gold to let her embrace ...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2 1/3 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Block Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This radiant block pendant is adorned with over two carats of princess cut diamonds for truly brilliant style.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
$997Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Halo Necklace Princess Cut Necklace Diamond Pendant
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Princess Cut Halo Round Pendant Necklace in 18k Rose Gold / White Gold / Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$909Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Diamond Halo Necklace Princess Cut Necklace Diamond Pendant
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Princess Cut Halo Round Pendant Necklace is made of 14k solid gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
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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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
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.