Victorian Moonstone Ruby Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold Museum Quality Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The combination of moonstone, ruby and rose gold in the pendant design is exquisite.
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Bucket Of Champagne Charm 14K Gold Circa 1960s American Gem set Ruby
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Bucket Of Champagne Charm 14K Gold Circa 1960s American Gem set Ruby Weighting 12.3 gram Hanging 1.25 inch Bucket 1/2 inch on bottom 3/4 inch on top Marked "14K" In good co...
Ruby, 14k Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Fabergé Imperial Silver Gilt Teddy Bear Pendant, Workmaster August Holmström
By August Wilhem Holmström
Located in Chesterland, OH
A very rare Imperial Russian blackened silver pendant finely modeled as a teddy bear set with two ruby cabochons as eyes.
Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
John Bonnor a Superb Arts & Crafts Gold, Black Opal and Ruby Necklace
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 15...
Opal, Ruby
$550Sale Price|36% Off
New 24k YGold PL Sterling 35.4 Carat Pink Ruby & Diamond Cut Garnet Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a gorgeous necklace! The stone is an oval Ruby Cabochon and is 35.4 carats. It is 24 x 16 x 9.5 mm and is in a gorgeous 24k Yellow Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sett...
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$19,500Sale Price|34% Off
IGI Certified 30.86ct Emerald 23.65 Rubies 1.52ct Diamonds and Pearls Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Experience true magnificence with this extraordinary 50cm necklace, set in an 18K pink and yellow gold masterpiece. A 16-carats rectangular intense bluish-green emerald takes centre ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Gems Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Multi Gems cabochon, Mother of Pearl and small diamond on Gold Pendant chain Necklace.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Pearl,...
$121,600Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Dragon Cat's Eye Pendant Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This one is very special: centered with a round cat's eye apatite cabochon, hoisted by a dragon with a body of emerald and diamond studded beads with cabochons, a cabochon ruby tail ...
Emerald, Ruby, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$396Sale Price|30% Off
Black Ethiopian Opal Pendant with Peridots & Tsavorite Garnet in Silver Setting
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Black Ethiopian Opal Pendant surrounded by Peridots and Tsavorite Garnet in 925 Sterling Silver, Handmade!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Opal, Peridot, Tsavorite Garnet ⚖️ PENDANT WEI...
Ruby, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Tsavorite, Sterling Silver, Silver
Dubini Pietas Goddess Ancient Roman Silver Coin Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Roman denarius silver coin dating circa 74 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold with peridot and citrine cabochon...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Movable Carousel Pendant with Assorted Colored Stones
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This charming 14K yellow gold carousel charm pendant, made sometime during the midpoint of the twentieth century, is adorned with assorted coral, turquoise, emeralds and rubies in ad...
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christopher Walling Modernist Gold & Gemstone 'Traffic Light' Pendant Necklace
By Christopher Walling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In 14k and 18k gold. With bezel-set oval ruby, emerald, and sapphire cabochon gemstones.
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
ART DECO 1940 Italian Antique Ford T-Model Car Pendant Charm In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Period: Late art-deco, 1940. Rubies: Mount in bezel settings, with 2 round cabochons cut of natural pink rubies, with a combined weight of about 0.20 carats.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
23.77 Carat Cats-Eye Moonstone Multi-Colored Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Encircling the moonstone are cabochon-cut star rubies, adding a striking red contrast.
Chrysoberyl, Moonstone, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Icy Jade 16mm x 13.8mm & Diamond Pendant. Musical Lute!
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. THIS J...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Charm Easter Bunny in Egg Basket Pendant Platinum Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era charm crafted in 900 platinum (circa 1920s to 1930s). Lapis, coral and turquoise are set into the charm (4mm x 3mm). One estimated 0.01 carat ...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, Platinum
20th Century Jade Fine and Precious Stones Metal 18 Karat Gold Birds Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pendant consists of a large oval jade plate, held in place by a gold-plated and 18-karat gold bail. On the front, the plate is decorated with a gold-plated metal floral and plan...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Garnet, Jade, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow G...
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Turquoise Pendant Pin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and colorful vintage pin crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcasing a vibrant arrangement of 8 richly hued cabochon rubies and 2 bright blue turquoise stones.
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Koi Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The 18K rose gold koi fish has two ruby cabochon eyes. Pendant Length: 2 inches Weight: 21.4 grams
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Antique gemset heart locket
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold heart locket set with cabochon ruby, emerald, and sapphire trefoil motif, in 15k. 1" height
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
$8,640Sale Price|20% Off
Cabochon Zambian Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Zambian Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold Emerald - 7.36 carats ( Natural ) Ruby - 0.94 Carat Diamond : 0.67 Carat Custom Services Available in Differe...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$40,597
Salamander-shaped pinjante.
Located in MADRID, ES
The shoulders of the reptile are embellished with oval cabochon-cut rubies, further enhancing the sophistication of the design.
Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold
Antique Gemstone Giardinetti Flower Basket Conversion Necklace
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Over the centuries, some elements have been subtly renewed: one pink glass cabochon has been replaced with a tiny ruby, and one green glass stone with an emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 18Kt Gold Emeralds Rubies Sapphires Napoletana Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Vintage necklace in 18 kt yellow gold, made entirely by hand by Neapolitan master goldsmiths between the 1950s and 1960s, an authentic example of Italian craftsmanship excellence and...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Wise Owl Diamond Ruby Lapis MOP Cabochon Amethyst Pin Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A whimsical “wise owl” brooch beautifully done in 18K yellow and white gold set with lapis, mother of pearl, .30cttw in G-I color Vs diamonds throughout as well as rubies for the eye...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Ruby Sapphire Vintage Pendant 18k Round Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Tiger's Eye Cut: Round Cabochon Simulated Ruby Treatment: Heating Cut: Round Cabochon Simulated Sapphire Tr...
Ruby, Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Green Enamel Coral Cabochon Ruby Diamond Large Frog Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A whimsical designer inspired pendant converted from what was once a brooch. It has been crafted in 18K yellow gold and layered in beautiful green enamel and set with approximately ....
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Ruby with Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Brooch/ Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.88 carats with Cabochon Emerald 0.12 carat and Diamond 0.11 carat Brooch/ Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.5 cm Length: 3.3 cm Total Weig...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby, Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Pendant/Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 13.06 carats, Diamond 0.92 carat and Cabochon Emerald 0.07 carat Pendant/Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.9 cm Length: 5.0 cm Total Weight: 3...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Intaglio Cameo Pendant Necklace 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Ruby Intaglio Cameo Pendant Necklace 14K Gold This gorgeous necklace is finely crafted by Italian jewelry maker in solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 37.30 Carats Round Ruby Cabochons, No Heat, Mozambique Origin
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ideal for crafting exquisite jewelry pieces such as rings, earrings, or pendants, these ruby cabochons are versatile and captivating.
Ruby
Religious Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Cabochon Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace with a religious motive features cabochon quartz (about 1 cm) enclosed in a sculptural gold structure. It belongs to the Monotheistic Colle...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmal...
Cultured Pearl Necklace with an Emerald and Ruby Cabochon, and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A Cultured Pearl Necklace with an Oval Emerald Cabochon, a Pear-Shape Ruby Cabochon, and Diamonds on the pendant and on the clasp as well.
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby
David Webb 26ct Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Few rubies have external surface imperfections. The brooch measures 2.25" x 2"., the piece has a hidden collapsible bale to be worn as a pendant.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Cuban Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A unique piece of jewelry showcasing a pendant with a cabochon ruby, sapphire, and emerald, creating a stunning trinity design.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Tutti frutti emerald ruby sapphire diamond 18k white gold brooch pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The design features 27 carved and cabochon emeralds, rubies, and sapphires weighing approximately 17.50 carats total.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Pendant with Opal, Diamonds, and Rubies
Located in Berlin, BE
A beautiful 14K Art Nouveau yellow gold pendant/brooch with chain, this exquisite piece features a stunning opalescent white opal of approximately 5 carats. According to the laborato...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Large Intaglio Glass Ruby & Pearl Twisted Wire Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Orange Glass - Carved - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - Orange Color - 40.1x29.3mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Deep Red Color - 3.7...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Byzantine Style Emerald and Ruby Filagree Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dramatic 18k yellow gold filagree bow brooch pendant featuring a leaf and scroll design accented with cabochon emerald and man made faceted rubies.
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Ruby Turtle Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 16x14.3mm (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - H/I Col...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Drop Pendant Necklace with Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop Pendant Necklace showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a quartz gemstone in a drop cut. The piece is adorned with a natural ruby, weighing ...
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Kirkpatrick Co 18K Gold Platinum Opal Diamond Ruby Pin Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Kirkpatrick Co 18K Gold Platinum Opal Diamond Ruby Pin Pendant. This incredible Edwardian Kirkpatrick Co diamond opal and ruby pendant and pin is crafted ...
White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier Retro hand mirror pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold fan-shaped hand mirror with engraved design and twisted borders, set with a cabochon ruby, in 18k. Cartier, #795. Original silk fitted case. The perimeter of the mirror...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Important Pink Sapphire and Ruby Flower Necklace
Located in Bethesda, MD
Featuring 187 pink sapphires (70 carats) and 29 cabochon rubies, the detachable pendant adds 33 more pink sapphires, rubies, and sparkling diamonds.
Ruby, Pink Sapphire
Charles Boutet de Monvel Art Nouveau Peacock Pendant
Located in London, GB
A beautiful documented Art Nouveau Peacock pendant by Charles Boutet de Monvel. The mirrored image of the bird creating a heat shaped pendant. Gilded silver, pique-à-jour enamel, rub...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
18 Karat Yellow gold Crown Brooch / Pendant with Precious Stones and Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt Yellow gold Crown Brooch / Pendant with Precious Stones Beautiful 18 kt gold crown Brooch/Pendant set with brilliant cut diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies and Huge citrin...
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Opal Cluster Rubie 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold drop earrings, suspending a beautiful cluster of pink opals weighing 34.85 carats, set with 0.13 carats of ru...
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Religious Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Round Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace with a religious motive features quartz (radius: 1 cm) enclosed in a sculptural gold structure with diamonds and white sapphire in the cent...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Qua...
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.
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This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories 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.
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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.