Unique Large Round Jade, Diamond, Emerald & Moonstone Panda Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Jade Colors: water jade and almost imperial jade Gemstones: black and white diamonds, moonstone, green emerald and green tsavorite Pendant Shape: Round W...
Jade, Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,946Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 1.06ct Fine Green Round Cut Emerald Diamond 18k Gold Halo Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vivid Green Natural Round Cut Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Pendant. 1.06 Total carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Pendant 0.71 CT Emerald Necklace 14k yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Emerald Gemstone Pendant Emerald shape 7 x 5mm 0.71 carat. Very Nice Color Grade. set in 14k yellow Gold 2.1 grams made several pictures to be able to see the inclusion. over...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,165 / item
14k gold Emerald Cross Pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald Cross Pendant. 14k solid Gold cross pendant with lab emeralds.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold Emerald Round Disk Circle Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald- Round Brilliant Cut - Star Pave Set - Rich Vibrant Green Color - 0.05ctw (exact) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.7 Grams Chain ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,500
W 0.63 in L 0.95 in
0.67 Carat Round Cut Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A Classic pendant necklace Set with a round green emerald center stone accented by 76 accent brilliant diamonds in an open work design.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Real Natural Round Cut Emerald Prong Set Crescent Moon Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning, and petite crescent moon emerald pendant. This lovely piece features seven dainty round-cut emeralds within the solid gold crescent moon setting.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oliver Smith Emerald Cut Amethyst and Round Diamond Trio Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Amethyst and Diamonds Amethyst Count: 1 Amethyst Total Carat Weight: 4.79 carats Amethyst Cut: Emerald Amethyst Color: Purple Diamond Count: 3 D...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Cut Zambian Emerald Bezel Set Evil Eye Real 14K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
A gorgeous and dainty evil eye emerald pendant. This beautiful piece features a petite natural round cut emerald in the very center of the eye.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,960
W 0.24 in L 0.76 in
18k Solid Gold Natural Colombian Emerald and 3 Round Diamonds on Top Pendant
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A two-tone masterpiece of symmetry and grace. Pendant comes with 1MM 14k solid white gold box chain necklace with spring ring closure. _______________________________________ Deta...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have an delightful Art Deco pendant showcasing a floral design. This piece focally features a captivating green emerald at its centre.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
A Cat Pendant with Emerald Eyes
Located in Stamford, CT
This frisky cat hangs from your neck with his emerald eyes gleaming. Its belly is waiting to be scratched. Those eyes glow in the dark as cats eyes do. If he were your pet cat it wou...
Emerald, 14k Gold
1.15 Carat Natural Solitaire Asscher Cut Emerald Bezel Set Round Pendant 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning solitaire emerald pendant. This lovely piece showcases a remarkable natural asscher-cut emerald of the origin of Colombia. The gemstone displays a remarkably vivid medium ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Marquise and Round Emerald Cross Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A series of marquise and round emeralds are prong set to give this pendant its elegant appeal.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
0.65 Carat Total Weight Emerald & Round Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
This pendant necklace features 0.65 carat total weight in emerald and round cut diamonds set in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.20tcw Men's Gold Emerald Religious Cross Pendant 14K Natural Emerald Cross
Located in Jupiter, FL
A token of faith, a symbolic emerald cross. This pendant features numerous, bluish-green emerald prong-set in a simple yet beautiful design.
Emerald, 14k Gold
$420 / item
W 0.75 in L 0.87 in
Pink Opal Oval Shape Cabochon 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Emerald Round Cab Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic Oval Shape Pink Opal pendant measuring 19mm x 22 mm set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold bezel and with a Round Shape Plain Emerald Cab in the center,set in a 14k yellow gold...
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
25.50tcw 14K Round Emerald Bezel Tennis Necklace 18.5" Medium Green Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in the breathtaking beauty of this emerald bezel tennis necklace, boasting over 25 carats of round-cut natural, rare emeralds sourced from the prominent mines of Zambia. The ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace
Located in Phoenix, AZ
We took a gorgeous reclaimed vintage emerald and diamond pendant and added a touch more sparkle!! Hanging from the striking pendant is a beautiful .44 carat pear diamond. All set in ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.17tcw 14K Petite Round Cut Emerald & Brilliant Round Diamond Accent Cross
Located in Jupiter, FL
A unique and bubbly emerald and diamond cross in 14K gold. A fine-quality Colombian emerald sits in the center of the cross and is surrounded by brilliant round diamonds. A small cha...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy .93 Carat Emerald Round Diamond Gold Dangle Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and round cut bezel set diamond dangle drop pendant necklace.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18ct Yellow Emerald & Diamond Pendant on 16" Chain
Located in London, GB
An elegant pendant featuring a vibrant oval emerald, accented by sparkling natural diamonds, all set in rich 18ct yellow gold. The pendant is gracefully suspended from an 18-inch mat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$8,204Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace Modern Design Certified Emerald Gemstone 1.95ct
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegant emerald and diamond pendant necklace in 14KT white gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 4.76gr GOLD: 14KT gold NATURAL EMERALD(S) Clarity/Color: Moderately Included/Green Carat:1.95ct NATURAL...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace Modern Design Certified Emerald Gemstone 14kt
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning elegant emerald pendant necklace in 14KT white gold with a gentle halo of diamonds on a 18” chain. GRAM WEIGHT: 2.33gr GOLD: 14KT gold NATURAL EMERALD(S) Clarity/Color: Sl...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Classic Natural Diamond Real Emerald solid 18K Gold Pendant starburst pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
This Stunner Pendant defines class. It completes your everyday look and will also attract special attention on special occasions. This piece of beauty comprises of Natural Zambian Em...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.15ct 14K Natural Asscher Emerald Bezel Set in Round Gold Gypsy Pendant Necklac
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning solitaire emerald pendant. This lovely piece showcases a remarkable natural asscher-cut emerald of the origin of Colombia. The gemstone displays a remarkable vivid medium ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Emerald and Pearl Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful locket pendant dating back to the Victorian era. This romantic piece has been crafted into the shape of love heart with a single round faceted emerald set a...
Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$420 / item
W 0.75 in L 0.87 in
Pink Opal Oval Shape Cabochon 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Emerald Round Cab Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic Oval Shape Pink Opal pendant measuring 19mm x 22 mm set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold bezel and with a Round Shape Plain Emerald Cab in the center,set in a 14k yellow gold...
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
SOL Pendant, Black Onyx with Center Round Emerald and Diamond Sun Rays, 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A stunning combo of: Carved Black Onyx sun with a center round stunning Emerald bezeled in 14k gold surrounded by twenty-four 1.5mm round diamond sun rays.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold
Art deco Diamond Real Oval Emerald solid 18K Gold Pendant starburst pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
This Stunner Pendant defines class. It completes your everyday look and will also attract special attention on special occasions. This piece of beauty comprises of Natural Zambian Em...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Green Emerald Cross Pendant Sterling Silver Cross
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New Cute Cross Pendant Sterling Silver 925 plated with Yellow Gold approx weight 2.8 grams Chain: 18' inch Size: approx 1' inch tall Center stone: Natural Emerald 2.0mm approx 0.04c...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. 0.30ct Emerald and Diamond Soleste Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
From Tiffany & Co. comes this beautiful pendant from their Soleste collection. An intense green emerald sits central to the piece surrounded by a halo of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum 0.08ct Diamond and Emerald Pendant Necklace MF08-041426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury necklace is incredibly charming. Set in Platinum, the 0.70 carat Emerald center stone is elevated by Diamond accents totaling 0.08 carats. The pendant measures 0.50 long ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$4,650
W 0.28 in L 0.36 in
Natural Emerald Pendant 14k yellow Gold 1.41 CT Pear Shape Emerald Necklace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Emerald Gemstone Pendant Pear shape 9 x 7mm 1.41 carat. Very Nice Color Grade. set in 14k yellow Gold 3.70 grams made several pictures to be able to see the inclusion. overal...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 0.36ct Diamond and Emerald Pendant Necklace MF17-041426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury necklace will add a touch of charm and sophistication to any ensemble. Set in Platinum, the vibrant 0.56 carat Emerald is surrounded by sparkling Diamonds totaling 0.36 c...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.85 Carat Round Cluster Emerald Pendant with 0.20 ct Diamond Halo in 18k ref632
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
This round pendant features a mosaic cluster center of bright green emeralds (approximate weight 0.85 carats), surrounded by a halo of round white diamonds (approximate weight 0.20 c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 0.16ct Diamond and Emerald Pendant Necklace MF256-041426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This classically elegant necklace will add a stylish pop of color to any ensemble. A 3.10 carat Emerald makes it instantly captivating, while Diamond accents totaling 0.16 carats fur...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Price Upon Request
18K Gold Emerald Diamond Handmade Floral Pendant
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This feminine handmade pendant is made of 18K gold, 0.64ct vivid round emerald, high-quality diamonds, and pink sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Emerald & Diamond Pendant Set in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning pendant showcases a vibrant emerald, elegantly paired with 2 natural round brilliant cut diamonds, all beautifully set in rich 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two Tone Diamond and Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K Two Tone Diamond and Emerald Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Length: 16 inches, 2 inch pendant Markings: “750" Met...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Yellow Gold & Emerald Articulating Fish Charm, Pendant
Located in Upland, CA
About This Charm: A charming piece circa 1960s, this articulating fish pendant captures the warmth of vibrant yellow gold and emerald eyes. The bright, lustrous gold brings this litt...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
2.05ct 18K Asscher Cut Emerald Bezel Set in Round Gypsy 585 Gold Pendant Necklac
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning solitaire emerald pendant. This lovely piece showcases a remarkable natural asscher-cut emerald of the origin of Zambia. The gemstone displays a remarkable deep pine green...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 carats Emerald diamond gold pendant set three piece
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
8 carats Emerald diamond gold pendant set three piece 18k gold 18k gold 13.720 Diamond .40 carats Emerald 7.50 carats
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
4.92tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Accent Statement Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Captivate your eyes on this stunning, a rare emerald cut emerald and round diamond pendant. The large emerald has a full 4.55-carats of dark green color, very good luster, and transl...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Emerald Vintage Style Floral & Leaves Yellow Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The pendant displays a central feature round-cut emerald accented with smaller emerald set in an openwork floral and leaves motif frame.
Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Diamond and Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Diamond and Emerald Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Length: 17 inches, 0.80 inch pendant Markings: “750...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Vintage Style Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Emerald Color: Green Shape: Round Size: 4 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.15 Carat (approx.)
Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Rams Head Pendant With Ruby And Emeralds Pendant
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rams Head Pendant is made of a bovine material with heavy gold accents and with Ruby and Emeralds is a unique and stylish piece of fine jewelry. The square...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Diamonds Emeralds 18 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Its beautiful contrast with the deep green of the emeralds and the yellow gold makes this pendant instantly luxurious and unique.
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$896Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace 14kt Yellow Gold Dainty Pendant Christmas Gift
Located in Jupiter, FL
Small floral pendant in 14KT yellow gold with natural emeralds and diamond in the middle. Pendant comes with chain! GRAM WEIGHT: 0.90gr GOLD: 14KT yellow gold NATURAL EMERALD(S) Cl...
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.11tcw 14K Emerald Cut Emerald & Round Diamond Vintage White Gold Fancy Choker
Located in Jupiter, FL
This necklace is not for the faint of heart! Featured here is a stunning emerald and diamond necklace made in fine 14K white gold. Displayed is a rich, dark green emerald cut emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 White Gold Emerald Cts 0.07 Round Diamond Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Treat yourself or someone special to the luxury they deserve. Adorned with a stunning array of 18 emeralds from Zambia, each weighing 0.07 carats, surrounding 19 round diamonds tota...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$2,774 / item
Dm 0.6 in L 19.69 in
Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel Guiolloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer disc pendant necklace, 18k yellow gold, Discos Collection, emerald green vitreous & guilloche enamel with star-shpaed so-called paillon About the creator Victor Mayer V...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Green Emerald Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The center of this graceful pendant is highlighted with a small round green emerald.
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Length: 18 inches can be shortened to 16 inches, 1....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant Containing 1 Hand Carved Emerald
By Moshi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece of fine jewelry was designed and hand crafted by “Moshi” of New York, it was found in a vault from an estate sale and was never used. 18k yellow gold emerald and diamond ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Silver Diamond Emerald Rock Crystal Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Horse shaped pendant in 14kt white gold and silver composed of two emerald eyes, a face covered in diamonds and a rock crystal body. diamonds 0.72kt emeralds 0.05kt rock crystal 3.8g...
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
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.
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”
There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!
There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.
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.
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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.
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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.