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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Link Bracelets
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-17th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Platinum
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18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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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.
- Is Red Coral valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Red coral is the most valuable of all precious coral and is frequently harvested for jewelry. It is a species from the Mediterranean and Pacific Ocean and famous for its intensely red color.
- What is red coral jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Red coral jewelry is the term for decorative accessories like necklaces and bracelets that feature a red stone sourced from natural coral. Usually, the coral comes from the Mediterranean sea. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of red coral jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are several different methods available to test if your red coral is authentic. Red coral beads should be smooth to the touch, not rough, even when examined up close. Another easy test is to drop them in a glass of milk and see if the milk changes to a red color. If the milk turns red, then your red coral is the real deal. Since imitation red coral is often made of glass, you can also give it a tap and see if it feels like glass. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted red coral jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021To identify if the red coral is real, put your stone in a glass of milk. If the milk changes color, your stone is a real one. Additionally, you can view it through a magnifying glass. If you observe a texture, your red coral is genuine — a fake one will generally be smooth with no texture. Find red coral jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tibetan red coral comes from the Mediterranean sea. Although the name implies that it is red, many examples of the coral are a dark salmon or bright orange color. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Tibetan red coral jewelry and decorative objects.
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