Part of An Antique Snuff Bottle Carved Opal Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary pendant centered on a monumental carved opal in matrix, intricately depicting a scene of five wise men—an homage to classical Eastern philosophical traditions—alongs...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 57 Carat Jade Perfume Bottle Pendant, Snuff Bottle, Functional
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Photos do not do this pendant justice. This would be a great gift for that special someone.
Jade
Certified Jade Perfume Bottle Pendant, Snuff Bottle, Functional. 22mm x 18mm
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Photos do not do this pendant justice. This would be a great gift for that special someone.
Jade
Gray Agate Snuff Bottle Pendant On A Three Strand Coral Bead Necklace, 1850's
Located in Kenilworth, US
Gray and white Chinese flat top and flat footed base snuff bottle in thumbprint patterned agate, fitted with a domed coral stopper and attached original bone spoon. The bottle is mou...
Agate, Coral, White Gold
Victorian Rose Gold Snuff Bottle Horne Pendant Locket
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Rare Victorian c.1870s Rose Gold Horn shaped snuff bottle pendant. Can be used as a locket to keep small objects.
Rose Gold
Circa 1960s Hattie Carnegie Asian Motif Pendant Necklace
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1960s Hattie Carnegie black cord necklace with a molded faux-snuff bottle pendant and embellished with molded Asian character and floral beads in pale green and ivory colors.
Unavailable
Miriam Haskell Snuff Bottle Pendant Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Bozeman, MT
Miriam Haskell pendant necklace of double double-linked chain includes disc spacers, faux jade beads, and painted glass beads, with a hand-painted Chinese snuff bottle pendant.
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Locket and Compact Snuff Box Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Locket / Compact Snuff Box Pendant with Engine Turned Design circa 1900 - 1910 Front cover has monogram engraved LFC - this could be removed if requested 1...
Gold
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W 1.26 in D 0.5 in L 1.78 in
Pendant Snuff Box 18 Karat Gold with Emeralds and Diamonds, by Heinz Wipperfeld
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting, heavy pendant, 18 Karat gold, with emeralds and diamonds, as a small (snuff) box (little jar) for e.g.
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pill Box Charm Pendant 9 Karat Rose Gold Etched Snuff Keepsake Old
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian (circa 1880s to 1900s) pill box crafted in 9 karat rose gold. The pill box features a side positioned bale that allows for wear as a pendant. The ...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
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H 0.99 in W 1.263 in L 1.446 in
Natural Zambian Emerald Snuff Box Cum Pendant Encased with 22K Gold
Located in Bangkok,, TH
This Mughal art piece is an artefact and can also be used as pendant when needed since the hook is provided for the admirer to keep it close to their heart.
Emerald, 22k Gold
Important Certified Natural Jade Diamond Drop Pendant, Imperial Green Color
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. BEST O...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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