0.55ct Natural Ruby Cross Solid Gold Necklace
Located in Fatih, 34
The cross necklaces in the Hikari Collection symbolize faith, hope, and love, while the Fatima hands, known as Hamsa, offer protection and blessings. Both are adorned with high-quali...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby Diamond Cross Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Ruby & Diamond Stone Cut: Round Pendant Material: 14k White Gold Dimensions of Pendant: 24mm x 13mm Weight: 1 gram Chain: 18" 14k White Gold
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,890
W 2.05 in L 2.96 in
Blue Sapphire with Ruby Double Sided Cross Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.57 carat with Ruby 1.08 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 5.2 cm Length: 7.5 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our sto...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Cross Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 0.20ctw 18in New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Measuring 18 inches in length and weighing 1.14 grams, the necklace is secured with a spring ring clasp and is in new condition. 14kt yellow gold for a warm, polished finish 0.20ctw ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Round Red Ruby and White Diamond .83 Carat TW Rose Gold Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful ruby pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 14K Rose Gold setting with natural round cut red ruby complimented by natural round cut white diamond melee. This pendan...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
3.68 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Cross
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Ruby and Diamond Cross. Emerald Cut Rubies and Diamond set in this beautiful and bold Cross. 5 Emerald Cut Rubies weighing 3.13 Carats. 1 Diamond Weighing 0.55 Carats. Set in ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Bizanthyne Cross Hand MAde Sapphire Tourmaline Ruby Gold
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Magnificent cross in gold 18k sapphire tourmaline ruby and natural pearls, all made by hand with irregular edge. The cross come without the gold necklace that is upon request.
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold
Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Cross Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond, Ruby, & Sapphire Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .21cttw Diamond Cut: Round Material: 14k White Gold Weight: 1 gram Dimensions: 14mm x 10mm Ch...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Coral Cross Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning coral cross formed by tubular reddish-organge pieces of coral, capped with 14k gold mounts. Overlaid with an intricate silver filigree rosette embellished with turquoise, ...
Coral, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Cross Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 15 round brilliant cut = 0.15cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ruby: round cut = 0.13ct Length: necklace measures 16-inches in length Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Italian Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds, Sapphires and Rubies
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds, Sapphires, and Rubies is a breathtaking piece of jewelry that exudes luxury and sophistication. Crafted from 18kt gold, this cross showca...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Byzantine Multicolor Gemstone Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Cartier cross is made in 18k yellow gold and set with faceted rubies, sapphires, and emerald. Completed with an adjustable black silk cord. The Byzantine motif was d...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Marquise Ruby Cross with Diamond accents 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Ruby & Diamond Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Marquise Dimensions: 46MMX 24MM Weight: 2 grams Bail: Enhanced Chain: 18" 14k Yellow Gold Diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tapered Baguette Ruby and Diamond Center Cross Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.0 Grams Chain Length: 18" Diamond Count: 1 brilliant cut Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Diamond Color: H-J Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.55Ct Natural African Ruby and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Cross Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.55Ct Natural African Ruby and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Cross Necklace Amazing looking piece! Stamped: 750 (18K) Suggested Replacement Value: $6,000.00 Total Natural Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold .06 CTW Diamond and .07 CT Ruby Cross Necklace
Located in Stuart, FL
18k white gold .06 CTW diamond and .07 CT ruby cross necklace. All stones in this necklace are round, has a lobster clasp to open and close, the length of the necklace is 18 inches, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,585
H 1.7 in W 1.15 in
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby Emerald Byzantine Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Byzantine Style Cross is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and has Granulation work and a beautiful mat finish. It features a Diamond total weight of 0.07 Carats, a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,820
W 1.75 in L 2.95 in
Large Gemstone Cabochon Ruby Emerald Sapphire Cross 18KT Yellow Gold 28 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
One large cross featuring large Cabochon Emerald, Ruby and Sapphires crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, 28.5 grams. Chain not included.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,750
H 2.56 in W 1.66 in
17th Century Baroque Ruby, Carved Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver Topped Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Large, museum quality Spanish Baroque period ruby, rock crystal, gold and silver topped gold cross 17th Century A clear rock crystal crucifix, bevel cut and carved with a central cro...
Ruby, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
$31,298
W 1.82 in L 16.15 in
Georgian Cannetille Gold Snake Necklace with Amethyst and Emerald Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille snake necklace, with an amethyst and emerald cross pendant; with the snake chain worked in fine, flexible cannetille wire link work, with embossed snake heads a...
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
5.73 Carat Natural Ruby Fancy Color Yellow Green Diamond Cross 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Natural Round Rubies & Fancy Diamond Cross. .48ct. Brilliant Princess Cut Fancy Yellow Green Diamond Natural & Untreated Vs-2 clarity. Natural 5.25ct Rubies Brilliant rounds, fu...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Sword Cross Pendant with White & Black Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18.83 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Mixed Cut Cross Necklace in 18k Solid Gold
Located in Miami, FL
15.66 carat Ruby and 3.17 carat Diamond mixed cut cross pendant necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,869
H 2.13 in W 1.74 in Dm 1.74 in L 2.13 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Reversible 3-D Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This stunning cross pendant features on one side an oval-cut natural Emerald total weight of 0.28 Carat, with an oval-cut natural Ruby total weight of 0.32 Carat on the reverse side.
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
$2,186
H 0.91 in W 0.91 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.91 in L 0.91 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Gold cross pendant necklace and chain is handmade with microscopically decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and is finished with a unique velv...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
$1,951
H 1.07 in W 1.07 in D 0.08 in Dm 1.07 in L 1.07 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Gold Rhombus shaped cross pendant necklace and chain is handmade with microscopically decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and is finished wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
$2,135
H 1.11 in W 0.83 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.83 in L 1.11 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat yellow Gold and black Rhodium cross pendant necklace and chain are handmade with microscopically decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and a un...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
$2,752
H 1.42 in W 1.07 in D 0.08 in Dm 1.07 in L 1.42 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold cross pendant necklace and chain is handmade with microscopically decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and is finished with a uniq...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
$2,210
H 1.34 in W 0.95 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.95 in L 1.34 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Long Cross Pendant with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Gold marquise-shaped long cross necklace and chain is handmade with microscopically decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and is finished with ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
An 18k Gold Cartier Chain and Cross
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k gold cross pendant set with sapphire, ruby and emeralds, signed numbered and dated: Cartier, model Byzantine on a woven Cartier chain weight: 16 g dimensions 3 cm length chain...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamond Cross Brooch Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond cross brooch features a central South Sea pearl of 16mm, 2 pear shape faceted emeralds (2.43 carats), 2 pear shape faceted Thai rubies (2.95 carats) 4 pear shape faceted ...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...
$2,853
H 1.3 in W 1.03 in D 0.08 in Dm 1.03 in L 1.3 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Necklace with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold cross pendant necklace and chain is handmade with microscopically decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and is finished with a uniq...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
$2,332
H 0.99 in W 0.83 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.83 in L 0.99 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Necklace with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold cross pendant necklace and chain is handmade with microscopically decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and is finished with a uniq...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
$1,290
H 1.41 in L 1.41 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Geometric Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold geometric Cross Pendant is handmade with microscopically decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and finished with a unique velvet backg...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yellow D...
$1,565
H 0.99 in W 0.67 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.67 in L 0.99 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Cross with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Cross pendant is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with granulation work all the way around. The gorgeous and unique piece...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Grapevine pearl earrings 14Kt white gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Baroque natural pearl with ruby cross pendant, this piece is made with quality not glued but rather assembled all together to make a unique jewelry statement in 14Kt gold.
Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,883Sale Price / item|20% Off
Customize Cross Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Cross White Gold 14 K (Available also Tsavorite / Blue Sapphire / Cognac Diamonds) Diamond 1-Round 57-0,03-4/6A Diamond 8-Round 57-0,03-4/6A Ruby 8-Round-0,06 (4)/3C Pink Sapphire 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold
$12,240
H 2.32 in W 2.32 in
Contemporary Natural Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Maltese Cross Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Period: 21st Century / Contemporary Style: Byzantine / Maltese Heraldic Cross High Jewelry Design Special Feature: Convertible Design (Dual-use Brooch and Pendant Necklace) Metal:...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.80ct Ruby And Diamond Baguette Cross In 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant 4.1g.
Located in London, GB
0.80ct Ruby And Diamond Baguette Cross In 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant 4.1g.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$3,988
W 2.25 in L 2.25 in
Chanel Vintage 2001 Gripoix Ruby Citrine Sapphire Logo CC Cross Pendant Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 2001 01 A Unisex Gripoix Cross Abnormal Candy Clear Ruby Citrine Sapphire Red Yellow Blue Pink Brown Grey Cabochon Logo CC Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Pendant B...
Gold Plate
Chain Cuff Bracelet Ruby Cross Gold Plated Brass J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: J Dauphin Materials: 14k Gold-Plated Brass Gemstone: Natural Ruby (Set in Cross Pendant) Design: Sculptural Articulated Chain Cuff Detail: Hanging Cross Charm Fit: Ope...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
17th Century Cross Table-Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Iberian Peninsula 17th Century Silver Cross Table Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald and Burma Ruby Pendant H 7.28 cm x W 5.27 cm / H 2.86 in. x W 2.1 14.75 grams Ribbon included 18th ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Early Victorian Diamond and Ruby Cross
Located in London, GB
This exquisite early Victorian diamond and ruby cross dates to the mid-nineteenth century. This cross pendant features a frame of magnificently vivid and bright rubies surrounding el...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Archaeological Revival Gold Cross Brooch/pendant
Located in London, GB
An archaeological revival gold cross brooch/pendant, consisted of five square panels, each with a concave rosette, the central one set with a square-cut ruby, the other four set with...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Ruby Cross Pendant and Chain Solid 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.8 Grams Chain Length: 20" Pendant Diameter: 1.5" x 1.0" Stamped: "750" "Italy" Gemstones: sapphires and...
Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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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.
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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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
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.