Augis Qu'hier Que Demain Ruby and Diamond Medallion Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
The pendant is inscribed with the words "QU'HIER QUE DEMAIN" which translates to "More than yesterday, less than tomorrow" adding an element of intrigue and sentiment.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Extra Large Augis Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
The rest of the pendant is original and tests as 18 karat gold. This giant plus qu'hier pendant is the largest available size of the Augis More Than Yesterday range, and is a very ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French Plus Qu’hier 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken from the ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Augis Plus Qu’Hier Scroll 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken from the ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Authentic Augis - Plus qu'hier et moins que demain - French love 18k solid gold
By A. Augis
Located in Antwerp, BE
He was a famous jeweller from Lyon who started making these types of love medallions. "Plus qu'hier et moins que demain" - "More than yesterday, less than tomorrow" A sentence...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis Plus Qu’Hier 18K Yellow White Gold Enamel Ruby Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold and synthetic ruby love charm pendant with radiating ground and a black enamel rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("Mor...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18k Gold Augis Heart Medal – “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain”
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
Charming two-tone 18k gold heart-shaped Augis medal featuring the iconic inscription “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain,” inspired by Rosemonde Gérard’s famous love poem.
Gold, 18k Gold
Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby square love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow")...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French Plus Qu'Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a li...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Augis Plus Qu’Hier 18K Yellow White Gold Enamel Ruby Love Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold and ruby love charm pendant with radiant ground, ridged frame and a black enamel rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("M...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Plus qu'hier et moins que demain - Augis charm - 18k solid gold - I love you
By A. Augis
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this "Plus qu'hier et moins que demain" love token. This love medallion of all love medallions was first created by the famous Lyon jeweller Alphonse Augis.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Heart Ruby 18K Yellow White Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold, enamel and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Authentic Augis - Plus qu'hier et moins que demain - French love 18k solid gold
By A. Augis
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this cute "Plus qu'hier et moins que demain" love token. This love medallion of all love medallions was first created by the famous Lyon jeweller Alphonse Augis.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Authentic Augis - Plus qu'hier et moins que demain - French love 18k solid gold
By A. Augis
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this cute "Plus qu'hier et moins que demain" love token. This love medallion of all love medallions was first created by the famous Lyon jeweller Alphonse Augis.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis Plus Qu’Hier 18K Yellow White Gold Enamel Lab Created Ruby Love Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold and lab created ruby love charm pendant with matt and studded ground and a black enamel rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que dema...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Large Augis Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Halo 18K Yellow Gold Love Medal Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A. Augis 18 Karat Gold “Plus Qu'hier” Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Together with the words they mark the line from the poem: "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow").
Gold, 18k Gold
Large Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond Halo 18K Yellow Gold Love Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A large French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a li...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Authentic Augis - Plus qu'hier et moins que demain - French love 18k solid gold
By A. Augis
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this "Plus qu'hier et moins que demain" love token. This love medallion of all love medallions was first created by the famous Lyon jeweller Alphonse Augis.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French Plus Qu’Hier More Than Yesterday 18K Yellow Gold Love Medal Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken from the ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French Plus Qu’Hier More Than Yesterday 18K Yellow Gold Love Medal Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken from the ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Augis Plus Qu’Hier Heart Halo 18K Yellow Gold Love Medal Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage 18k Gold “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain” Pendant by Augis – French
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
Rare and authentic vintage 18k yellow gold pendant signed Augis, featuring the celebrated inscription “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain” (“More than yesterday, less than tomorrow”).
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Augis French Plus Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a li...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French Plus Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a li...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French More Than Yesterday 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken from the ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French More Than Yesterday 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold concave love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken f...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Merrin More Than Yesterday Diamond Heart 14K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By Merrin
Located in London, GB
A 14 karat (14K) yellow gold love charm pendant with a textured background and the words "Je t'aime plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("I love you more than yesterday, less than tomorr...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French More Than Yesterday 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken from the ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French More Than Yesterday 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken f...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French More Than Yesterday Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Medal Pendan
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and diamond love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line tak...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis More Than Yesterday Heart 18K Yellow White Gold Ruby Love Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, enamel and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a lin...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage French 18Kt Heart Love Pendant by Augis
By A. Augis
Located in Stamford, CT
Inscribed in French "Plus Qu hier Que Demain" the heart is set with a tiny diamond and a ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Augis French More Than Yesterday Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) rose and white gold and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a lin...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
Augis More Than Yesterday 18K Yellow White Gold Enamel Ruby Love Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold and ruby love charm pendant with a black enamel rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tom...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Augis French More Than Yesterday Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a li...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French More Than Yesterday Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a li...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French More Than Yesterday Ruby 18K Yellow White Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold and ruby love charm pendant with a black enamel rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tom...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
I love you more each day Love Token 14k
Located in Litchfield, CT
Remark: "From a French poem by Rosemonde Gérard for her husband, Edmond Rostand, famously condensed onto jewelry charms as "Je t'aime plus qu'hier et moins que demain" -- (I love you...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold “Médaille d’Amour” Pendant by Augis
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
Charming vintage 18k yellow gold Médaille d’Amour pendant signed Augis, bearing the iconic inscription “+ qu’hier – que demain” — a poetic declaration of love inspired by Rosemonde G...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Four-Leaf Clover “Médaille d’Amour” Pendant by Augis
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
Charming vintage 18k yellow gold Médaille d’Amour pendant by Augis, shaped as a four-leaf clover and engraved with the iconic words “+ qu’hier – que demain”, a declaration of endurin...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold “Médaille d’Amour” Pendant by Augis
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
Authentic vintage 18k yellow gold Médaille d’Amour pendant signed Augis, featuring the beloved inscription “+ qu’hier – que demain” — a declaration of love drawn from Rosemonde Gérar...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold “Médaille d’Amour” Pendant by Augis
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
Elegant vintage 18k yellow gold Médaille d’Amour pendant signed Augis, featuring the famous inscription “+ qu’hier – que demain”, symbolizing eternal and ever-growing love.
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage French Augis 18-Karat Gold Heart Love Token Medal Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
The front of the medal features the complete iconic sentiment, elegantly displaying '+ Qu’hier' above and '- Que Demain' below, translating to 'More than Yesterday, Less than Tomorro...
Gold, 18k Gold
Large Augis More Than Yesterday Diamond Blue Spinel 18K Gold Love Medal Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and lab created blue spinel love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorro...
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Augis 18-Karat Two-Tone Gold Heart Love Token Medal Guilloche
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
This small but significant medal (1.01g) perfectly encapsulates the legendary poem by Rosemonde Gérard, '+ Qu’hier - Que Demain' (More than yesterday, less than tomorrow).
Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage 18k Gold Augis "Lettre d'Amour" Medal - Postal Envelope Design
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
It features the iconic "Plus qu’hier moins que demain" sentiment, with the "plus" sign elegantly embossed and the "minus" sign set with two vibrant calibré-cut synthetic rubies.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Augis 18k Gold "Love Book" Poem Pendant Ruby French Treasure
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
The cover is adorned with the iconic "Plus qu’hier moins que demain" sentiment, featuring two vibrant calibré-cut rubies set into the minus sign.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Augis 18k Gold Médaille d'Amour Oval Love Token Pendant Diamond Rubies
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
This elegant oval-shaped pendant is crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold and features the iconic poetic sentiment "+ qu'hier - que demain" (More than yesterday, less than tomorrow).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Grand Monumental Augis 18k Gold Love Token Medal Diamonds and Rubies 27mm
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
Crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, this "Grand Modèle" masterpiece features the evocative "Plus qu’hier moins que demain" sentiment. The "plus" sign is brilliantly pavé-set with five r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage French Augis 18K Gold Médaille d'Amour Dated 1963
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
Centered on the medallion is the famous excerpt from Rosemonde Gérard's poem to her husband, Edmond Rostand: "+ qu'hier - que demain" (more than yesterday, less than tomorrow).
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage French Augis 18k Gold Large Love Token
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
This touching phrase is translated into precious metal and gems on the reverse: the complete message '+ Qu’hier - Que Demain' is featured, with the symbolic plus sign rendered in 18k...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Augis 18k Gold Heart Halo Love Token Medal Ruby Diamond 24mm
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
Inspired by the famous 19th-century poem by Rosemonde Gérard, the central medallion carries the poetic "Plus qu'hier moins que demain" sentiment, elegantly rendered with a sparkling ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,900
French Qu'hier Que Demain 18 Karat Gold Charm Ring
Located in QLD , AU
Once a lovely French Qu'hier charm, now converted to a very wearable ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,360
Augis halo ruby ring in 18k gold, more than yesterday less than tomorrow
By A. Augis
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by these two lovers, Alphonse Augis used these lines in his "Médailles d'amour", condensing them into "+ qu'hier - que demain". International Buyers: Please be aware of yo...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Qu’ Hier Que Demain Round Engraved Pendant #15012
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Qu’ Hier Que Demain Round Engraved Pendant Gorgeous 18K yellow gold pendant engraved with "QU'HIER QUE DEMAIN" with beautiful detailing!
Gold, 18k 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.