Vintage Qu'hier Que Demain Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A timeless expression of enduring affection, this 14k gold pendant (circa 1980) features the romantic French inscription “Qu’Hier Que Demain”, flanked by a plus and minus symbol.
14k Gold
Vintage Qu' Hier Que Demain Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This 1980s love token pendant features a plus, a minus, and the French inscription "Qu'hier Que Demain", which translates to "More than Yesterday, less than Tomorrow."
14k Gold
Sold|$2,025
Vintage Qu'hier Que Demain Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Vintage Love Poem Ring: This vintage ring (circa 1970) features a diamond plus, a ruby minus, and the French quote 'Qu'hier Que Demain' which translates to "More than Yesterday, less...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French Love Poem Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold "Qu'hier Que Demain"
Located in Fairfield, CT
French Love Poem Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold "Qu'hier Que Demain" This meaningful pendant necklace blends timeless elegance with deep symbolism.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco French Enamel Diamond Platinum Qu Hier Que Demain Love Poem Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm designed as a hexagonal tag with verso 'Qu Hier Que Demain' French to mean "more than yesterday, less than tomorrow" Inscribed in blue enamel exhibiting no loss Attributed to...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
French Augis Plus Qu’Hier Oval 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold love charm pendant designed as anoval with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a l...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Plus Qu'hier Moins Que Demain Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
This antique medal of round shape is engraved with the message " + qu'hier moins que demain " on bottom of amati gold and encircled of smooth gold.
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, 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
70s Qu'hier Que Demain Charm 14k Gold Diamond Love Token Attributed to Merrin
By Merrin
Located in Torrance, CA
Highly sought after and collectible, the large charm measures 29.5mm (1.16 inches). "Qu'Hier - Que Demain' translates to "Yesterday - Tomorrow" and symbolizes the romantic phrase "I ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k 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.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Plus qu'hier et moins que demain - Lovers charm - 18k solid gold - I love you
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
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.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Plus qu'hier et moins que demain - Small Augis charm - 18k solid gold - 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.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Plus qu'hier et moins que demain - Small Augis charm - 18k solid gold - love you
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.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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 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 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 radiating ground and a black enamel rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("M...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
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
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
Augis Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Forever Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love forever 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
Medal of Love Pendant by Alphonse Augis 18k Gold Qu’hier Que demain France
By A. Augis
Located in Mārupe, LV
It carries the famous inscription “+ Qu’hier - Que Demain” (“More than yesterday, less than tomorrow”), beautifully engraved, conveying a timeless message of love.
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 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
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, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Love Token Pendant Ruby Diamond Qu'Hier Que Demain 18 Karat Gold A. Augis
By A. Augis
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite antique Art Deco Love Token Pendant Inscribed "Qu'Hier Que Demain" with a Diamond set plus sign, and Channel-set Ruby minus sign with a Ruby halo meaning "more t...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage A. Augis 18k White Gold "Qu'hier Que Demain" Love Token Medallion
By A. Augis
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k Solid White Gold Weight: 3.59 Grams Overall Width: 19.47mm (0.76") Overall Height: 28.37mm (1.11") (including bail) Thickness: 1.13mm (approx. - across center) Bail D...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,302
Love Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A big 18 carat gold love pendant with the text "+ qu'hier - que demain" set with small diamonds and synthetic sapphires by A.
18k Gold
Sold|$887
Gold Love Charm Locket
By A. Augis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold charm and locket with the text "+ qu'hier - que demain" set with small diamonds and a synthetic ruby by A.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
An 18k Gold Love Pendant with Rubies and Diamonds
By A. Augis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold round love charm with a border of synthetic rubies and a plus sign in the middle with five 8-cut diamonds and the text "qu'hier, que demain", signed: A.A. for...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Augis French Plus Hier 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant engraved "Je T’aime aujourd’hui plus qu'hier et moins que demain" ("I love you today more than yesterday, les...
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
Large Augis French Plus Hier Ruby Diamond 18 Karat 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 18 Karat 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 Plus Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Token Ring
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love token ring with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Merrin 14 Karat Gold More Than Yesterday I Love You Charm
By Merrin
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat yellow gold love charm pendant with the poem spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken from the love poem wr...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Merrin More Than Yesterday Diamond Heart 14 Karat Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A 14 karat (14K) 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 love po...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A. Augis French 18k Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Round Rare Love Token Coin Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Baguette Cut - Red Color (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Cut - Pave Set - White Color Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 6.95 Grams Ri...
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 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
1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Augis Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
This yellow gold wedding band by Augis is embossed with the words "+ qu'hier - que demain" (more than yesterday - than tomorrow) all around, the back is chased and each border is dec...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,195
18 Carat Gold and Enamel Love Charm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold love charm with ivy leaves and the text: + que hier – que demain on dark blue translucent enamel, short for: ‘Car, vois-tu, chaque jour je t’aime davantage, aujourd’...
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Augis French More Than Yesterday 18 Karat 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
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Gem Love Charm
Located in New York, NY
The charm features the French saying, “plus qu’hier, moins que demain,” which translates to “more than yesterday, less than tomorrow.”
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French More Than Yesterday 18 Karat Yellow Gold Love Heart Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold heart shaped love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line ta...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French More Than Yesterday 18 Karat 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 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 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
1910 French A. Augis Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Love Poem Pendant Charm
By A. Augis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circular pendant charm features gemmed plus and minus motifs with the words 'QU'HIER QUE DEMAIN' Symbolic and French to mean "more than yesterday, less than tomorrow" In reference ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French More Than Yesterday Ruby 18K Yellow White Rose Gold Love Charm Pend
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) rose, yellow 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")...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French More Than Yesterday Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm 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 ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French More Than Yesterday Diamond Ruby 18 Karat 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
18 Carat Gold Ring More Than Yesterday Less Than Tomorrow Augis
By A. Augis
Located in Vannes, FR
This ring by Augis is an exceptional piece in 750 thousandth yellow gold, imbued with romance with the emblematic inscription "+ qu'hier - que demain." This message of eternal love i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,900
I Love You More Today Than Yesterday Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Remark: "Romance Parisian style…" Second Remark: "From a French poem by Rosemonde Gérard for her husband, Edmond Rostand, famously condensed onto jewelry charms as "Je t'aime plus ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.