Nantucket Basket 14k Yellow & White Gold Pendant/American Scrimshaw
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Scrimshaw Chain is for illustration purposes only, it is NOT included in the sale. Basket marked '14k' and
14k Gold, White Gold
A.Jeschel Fossilized Scrimshaw Walrus pendant necklace
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Fossilized scrimshaw walrus, champagne Keshi Pearls, chocolate Pearls combined into a
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
A.Jeschel Colorful Ethnic Tibetan beads and Carved Buddha necklace
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind A remarkable contemporary necklace. Featuring stunning Bold pendant, Scrimshaw-Hand
Jade, Tiger's Eye, Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Mother of Pearl Scrimshaw Étrange Token Charm Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
upon finding this cache of scrimshaw étrange designs, this new pastiche has finally come to fruition
Vermeil, Rhodium
Modern Brooch/Pendant with Scrimshaw Bone and Jasper Set in Silver
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Contemporary Brooch/Pendant A unique brooch and pendant with a landscape jasper donut set in
Jasper, Silver
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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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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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.