Vintage VALENTINO GARAVANI Jewelled Rhino Gilt Mesh Choker Necklace
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage VALENTINO GARAVANI Jewelled Rhino Gilt Mesh Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.42 inches (3.6 cm) Wearable Length: 13.77 inches until 15.15 inches (35 cm until 38.5 cm)...
Faye Kim 18k Green Gold Rhino Charm Pendant with Diamond Eye, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The Rhino is a symbol of gentleness, unconventional behavior, peaceful personalities, steadiness, power, and agility. It symbolizes the drive in those who know what they want in life...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold and Sterling Silver Green Tsavorite Rhino Necklace
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The rhino also features blue sapphire eyes. This necklace is a bejewelled ode to the endangered black Rhinoceros of Africa.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, S...
Bibi van der Velden Rhino Brown Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold and Sterling Silver
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Jackson, WY
Inspired by the beauty of imperfection, Bibi van der Velden sculpts exotic materials into one-of-a-kind jewelry evoking her respect for our natural world. This necklace has a playfu...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Charging Rhino Pendant and Chain
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London This sterling silver rhino is powered up and ready to charge! With moveable legs and head this little guy has been oxidised to a perfect ...
Sterling Silver
Rhinoceros Pendant Diamond Tusk Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Rhino Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Rhinoceros diamond pendant (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated 0.03 carats (estimated at K-L color and I1 clarit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.15 in D 0.6 in L 0.91 in
Rhino Diamond 18 Kt Gold Tahiti Pearl Charm and Pendant Necklace Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Rhino Diamond 18 Kt Gold Tahiti Pearl Charm and Pendant Necklace Made in Italy A fantastically detailed Rhino animal pendant made from a magically rare and distinctive shape.
Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Rhino Diamond Gold Tahiti Pearl Pendant
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
A fantastically detailed Rhino animal pendant made from a magically rare and distinctive shape. I have added some particulars such as the ears, eyes, legs and a Rhino horn, so as to ...
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Green Gold Rhino Charm with Diamond Eye
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The Rhino is a symbol of gentleness, unconventional behavior, peaceful personalities, steadiness, power and agility. It symbolizes the drive in those who know what they want in life ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,325
H 7 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in Dm 5 in L 13.5 in
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Toned Choker Necklace, Enamel, France
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
CHRISTIAN LACROIX's rare, massive, ethnic tribal-inspired four-strand gold-toned choker necklace features links and rings. Both ends are made of deep red studded enamel embellished w...
Mixed Metal
Ciner swarovski Crystal Leopard Choker Necklace New, Never Worn 1990s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner Crystal Choker Leopard Necklace 9 Strands of gold tone and brown beading on the necklace. Measuring 17.75 inches long end to end. Clasp is a Enameled Leopard head. Matching Ea...
Gilt Metal
$448Sale Price|20% Off
W 3 in L 16 in
Oscar de la Renta Textured Metal and Crystal Hammered Collar Necklace 16" Long
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Striking and sophisticated, this Oscar de la Renta choker necklace is a true statement piece featuring sculptural openwork links in rich 22k gold plating. The handmade design sparkle...
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Mixed Metal
$450
W 0.62 in L 0.63 in
18K Pig - Vintage animal charm pendant - small and cute charm - good luck charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this vintage Pig charm pendant crafted in and tested for 18 karat yellow gold. This cute animal is light, trendy and can become your newest favourite charm pendant. Pe...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent dickey necklace by Yves Saint Laurent circa 1990
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1990 under the artistic direction of Yves Saint Laurent. Dark-silvery metal articulated dickey necklace ornamented with colorfu...
Gilt Metal
Chanel necklace by Karl Lagerfeld circa late 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A Collection circa late 1980s, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Short golden metal necklace with rhinestones and glass paste. Made in France. Condition: Ve...
Gilt Metal
Taurus Sunsign Zodiac Pendant with Pave Diamonds Made in 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:5.657g,D:0.23ct, 29X22 MM
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Tubula Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned choker necklace featuring hammered rigid tubular sections embellished with glass beads, turquoise chips and clear crystal rondelles. Hook clasp ...
Gilt Metal
$1,061Sale Price|20% Off
Gianni Versace 1990s gold stud and stone choker necklace
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
This beautiful gold tone Gianni Versace choker has a lovely stud shape feature which makes the necklace three dimensional. The necklace also has stones placed within the gold pyramid...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Rigid Textured Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold‑tone resin rigid choker necklace featuring a pearled texture, arabesques and a stylized heart at the center. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made ...
Feraud Golden Metal Necklace Ornamented with Rhinestones
By Louis Feraud
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Feraud - Golden metal necklace ornamented with multicolored rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 40 cm to 48 cm Seller Refer...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Resin Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage articulated gold tone and resin choker necklace featuring a CL monogram embellished with clear crystals. Lobster clasp closure. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX C...
Gilt Metal
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
D 1.75 in L 16 in
Kenneth Jay Lane Ornate Colorful Crystal Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Kaleidoscope necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane. Famous whimsical KJL designs linked together to form a dazzling statement necklace! Colorful dragonfly, butterfly, coral, seashell, monkey,...
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Mini Dog Tag Pendant, USA, New
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Versatile and easy to wear, the mini version of Faye's popular 18k gold diamond Dog Tag pendants is perfect for everyday. The pendant is matte-finished and can be paired with many of...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Chanel choker necklace by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1990
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A Collection circa 1990 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Golden metal choker necklace. Made in France. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: ...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Brutalist Enamel Rhinestones Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Brutalist Enamel Rhinestones Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 1 4/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Rigid choker in brutalist ...
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.
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