5.25tcw 14K Teardrop Emerald Georgian Styled Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is an hourglass natural emerald Georgian styled solitaire pendant in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous piece carries two emeralds in a prong setting. Black rhodium highlights ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Solitaire Enhancer Pendant - 14k Oval 6.50ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 6.50ct Cut: Oval Total Carats: 6.50ct Style: Solitaire Enhancer Measurements Tall (from stationary b...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Swiss Blue Topaz Solitaire Pendant - 14k 3.50ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Swiss Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 3.50ct Total Carats: 3.50ct Style: Solitaire Measurements Tall...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bold Solitaire 18K Gold 3.05ct Amethyst Oval Vintage Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage solitaire pendant crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, centered with a richly saturated oval amethyst weighing approximately 3.05 carats. The gemstone shows excellent...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Goshenite Solitaire Pendant #22350
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Goshenite Pendant JAGi Certified- Add a touch of elegance to your jewelry collection with this luminous goshenite (17.3 x 13.6) pendant. Set in 14K yellow gold,...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant 14k Round Brilliant .50ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: L Clarity: SI2 Total Carats: .50ct Style: Solitaire Measurements Tal...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified solitaire Natural Diamond ruby peridot kyanite sterling silver pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
It consists of: Gemstone- Ruby, Peridot, Kyanite and solitaire diamond Gemstone type- All real natural earth mined Gemstone weight- Ruby- 2.25cts Peridot-5.0cts Kyanite- 0.70cts Dia...
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Heart Solitaire Flush Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted in high-polish 14K yellow gold, this necklace features a minimalist and modern heart solitaire pendant.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Heart Solitaire Flush Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted in high-polish 14K white gold, this necklace features a minimalist and modern heart solitaire pendant.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Solitaire Enhancer Pendant - 14k Pear 5.00ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 5.00ct Cut: Pear Color: Brownish Yellow Total Carats: 5.00ct Style: Solitaire Enhanc...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.11 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Pendant Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.05 carat solitaire diamond (1.11 carat total) and platinum pendant with 12 karat rose gold chain; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collec...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold Swiss Blue Topaz Oval Cut Solitaire Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
This necklace features a stunning oval-cut Swiss Blue Topaz as its singular focal point.
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Swiss Blue Topaz Oval Cut Solitaire Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
This necklace features a stunning oval-cut Swiss Blue Topaz as its singular focal point.
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Solitaire Slide Pendant 14k Round .70ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 0.70ct Cut: Round Total Carats: .70ct Style: Solitaire Slide Measurements Tall (from stationary bail):...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Solitaire Pendant 18k Rough 15.30ct Organic
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): 15.30ct Cut: Rough Total Carats: 15.30ct Style: Solitaire Theme: Organic, Raw Measur...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Blue Topaz Solitaire Brilliance Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
This necklace features a stunning round-cut Swiss Blue Topaz that serves as a vibrant focal point.
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Blue Topaz Solitaire Brilliance Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
This necklace features a stunning round-cut Swiss Blue Topaz that serves as a vibrant focal point.
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.65 Carat Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive diamond solitaire pendant necklace in white gold is supplied with an independent diamond grading report certificate.
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.62ct Brilliant cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.62ct Brilliant cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Pendant Product Details Xupes Ref: J971 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Diamond Solitaire Pendant Type: Pendant Accompanied...
Diamond, Platinum
$80,000Sale Price|20% Off
TIFFANY & CO. 2.69 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite Tiffany & Co. solitaire pendant necklace featuring a stunning 2.69 carat round brilliant cut diamond of G color and VS1 clarity, displaying exceptional fire and bril...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$17,920Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co 0.95ct G VVS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Solitaire Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A quintessential Tiffany solitaire, this necklace is a sophisticated expression of modern luxury and enduring style—ideal as a signature jewel, a romantic gift, or a distinguished ad...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Solitaire Pendant - 10k Oval Cabochon .70ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opal Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Total Carats: .70ct Style: Solitaire Measurements Tall (from station...
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant - 14k Round Brilliant .26ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .26ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: VS2 Total Carats: .26ct Style: Solitaire Measurements Ta...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant - 14k Round Brilliant .50ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: K Clarity: I1 Total Carats: .50ct Style: Solitaire Measurements Tal...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold 0.85tcw Old European Diamond Solitaire Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k white gold pendant necklace showcases a stunning 0.85tcw old mine cut diamond with SI1 clarity and an S–T color grade. The diamond’s antique faceting creates a capti...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Bloodstone Botanical Solitaire Pendant - 14k Oval Cabochon Leaves
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Bloodstone Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Green/Red Style: Solitaire Theme: Botanical, Leaves Measurements Tall (from stationary bail...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
925 Sterling Silver Moissanite Solitaire Pendant Beautiful Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Moissanite Solitaire Pendant Beautiful Gift For Women. Material: 925 Sterling Silver Main Stone Moissanite
Silver, Sterling Silver
14k White Gold Approx. 0.75ctw Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold Approx. 0.75ctw Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace Pendant Design: Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Pendant Diamond Details: The Diamond is 0...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold (1.66 CTW)
By Gemma By WPD
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold 4 Prong Solitaire Pendant, Round, F, I1, 1.66 on a Chain PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 123967 Listing Title: 18K Yellow Gold 4 Prong Solitaire Pendant, Round, F, I1, 1.66 on ...
Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Swiss Blue Topaz Solitaire Pendant - 14k Oval 19.90ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Swiss Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 19.9ct Cut: Oval Color: Swiss Blue Total Carats: 19.90ct Style: Solitair...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Yellow and White Gold 0.65ct Diamond Solitaire Pendant
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Italian Yellow and White Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant is a stunning expression of refined elegance, crafted in luxurious 18kt gold. The design features a harmonious combinatio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.02ct 14K Emerald Georgian Styled 6-Prong Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a natural emerald Georgian styled solitaire pendant in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire pendant carries an earth-mined emerald in a prong setting. Fully faceted,...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Solitaire Enhancer Pendant - 14k Round 21.50ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Smoky Quartz Carat(s): 21.50ct Cut: Round Total Carats: 21.50ct Style: Solitaire Enhancer Measurements Tall (from stati...
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant - 14k Round Brilliant .23ct Geometric
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .23ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: I2 Total Carats: .23ct Style: Solitaire Theme: Geometric ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant - 14k Round Brilliant .50ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: SI2 Total Carats: .50ct Style: Solitaire Measurements Tall...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Four-Prong Solitaire Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
A classic solitaire silhouette that highlights the natural beauty and fire of the central diamond. The diamond is set in white metal prongs to maintain a colorless, bright appearance...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.41 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant in 14K White Gold
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
0.41 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant in 14K White Gold Specifications: - Metal: 14 Karat White Gold - 1 Round 0.41 Carat Diamond, H-I Color, VS Clarity - Chain: 16 inch Made in New...
Diamond, White Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Solitaire Pendant - 18k Round Cabochon .20ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opal Carat(s): .20ct Cut: Round Cabochon Total Carats: .20ct Style: Solitaire Measurements Tall (from statio...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Solitaire Pendant - 14k Oval Cabochon 31.05ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 31.05ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australia Total Carats: 31.05ct Style: Solitaire Measurements Tall (fro...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Rutilated Quartz Solitaire Pendant - 14k Oval Cabochon 11.90ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rutilated Quartz Carat(s): 11.90ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Total Carats: 11.90ct Style: Solitaire Features: Rope-Textured Bord...
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
0.70 Carat Platinum Women's Heart Shaped Diamond Solitaire Floating Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Floating Style Platinum handcrafted Women's solitaire pendant showcases a Heart Shaped diamond carried on a delicate 16" cable link necklace.
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Solitaire Enhancer Pendant - 14k Square 7.90ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Smoky Quartz Carat(s): 7.9CT Cut: Square Color: Brown Total Carats: 7.90ct Style: Solitaire Enhancer Measurements Tall (from st...
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.69-Carat 14K Colombian Emerald Solitaire Pear Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Solitaire - Prong Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Gold Weight: 1.1 grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Pear Cut Approx Weight: 0.69-carats Color: Green Clarity: Semi-T...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Ribbed Oval Pendant 14k Round Brilliant
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .04ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: I1 Style: Solitaire Features: Bezel Set St...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emeralds Maravellous 5.75 Carat Oval Colombian Emerald Solitaire Pendant 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Vibrant 5.75 Carat Colombian Emerald Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold Elevate your collection with this magnificent solitaire drop pendant from Emeralds Maravellous, , ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant, 0.63ct Round, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The pendant is attached to a sleek 14K yellow gold herringbone chain, measuring 18 inches in length and 2 mm in width, providing a refined and understated backdrop for the solitaire....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Solitaire Pendant 14k Oval Cabochon 3.00ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ethiopian Opal Carat(s): 3.00ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Total Carats: 3.00ct Style: Solitaire Measurements Tall (from statio...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Cushion Cut Aquamarine Bezel Set Solitaire Pendant in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant showcases a 4.96 carat cushion cut aquamarine, handcrafted in 925 sterling silver. Designed in a sleek bezel set solitaire style, the soft blue aquamarine is fra...
Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Swiss Blue Topaz Solitaire Pendant - 14k Emerald 9.50ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Swiss Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 9.50ct Cut: Emerald Total Carats: 9.50ct Style: Solitaire Measu...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Black Opal Doublet Solitaire Pendant - 14k Oval Cabochon .86ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Date: May 5, 2026 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Black Opal Doublet Carat(s): .86ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australian Total Carats: .86ct Style: So...
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Minimalist Rose Quartz Solitaire Pendant Made in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This charming pendant showcases 3.34 carats of round rose quartz, measuring 10 mm, handcrafted in 925 sterling silver. Designed in a classic solitaire motif, the faceted round rose q...
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Green Colombian emerald round shaped solitaire pendant in 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pendant necklace features a stunning 0.65ct Colombian emerald, set in a classic solitaire style.
Emerald, White Gold
0.54 ct Oval Natural Diamond in 14k Rose Gold Solitaire Pendant
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A beautiful 14k rose gold necklace weighing 2.17 grams. This beautiful necklace is 100% unique and a luxury high-end necklace. Specifications: Main stone: 0.54ct oval cut F color VS...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Tanzanite and diamond Pendant. PT850 Platinum Dainty Oval Tanzanite Solitaire
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful Tanzanite and diamond set into Platinum Pendant Details: 6mm x 8mm Tanzanite Natural 1mm Diamond 850PT Platinum Setting
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Graff Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant 0.7ct VS1 18K White Gold
By Graff
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Gemstone: White Diamond Cut: Pear Metal Options: Platinum or 18k White Gold Design: A timeless solitaire setting designed to enhance the stone's streamlined silhouette.
Diamond, White Gold
White Gold Sapphire Solitaire Pendant - 14k Oval 1.00ct East-West
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Diffusion Carat(s): 1.00ct Cut: Oval Color: Blue Total Carats: 1.00ct Style: Solitaire Features: East-W...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
The polished metal rim encircles the diamond, making it appear larger while preventing the stone from snagging on clothing. Crafted in high-polish white gold or platinum, ensuring a ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50ct Diamond GIA Certified Solitaire Pendant 18ct Yellow Gold 16 inches
Located in London, GB
Classic solitaire round brilliant diamond pendant necklace in fine chain 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Duo Solitaire Pendant - 14k Round Brilliant Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .07ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: SI2 Style: Solitaire Theme: Heart Duo,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.70 Carat GIA E/VS1 Solitaire Diamond Pendant 14 Karat White Gold*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified: .70ct. Round diamond solitaire pendant. Full cut brilliant. Vs-1 Clarity. E-color. Report: 2155793922 14kt. white gold 1.1 grams. Pendant will accept a 2mm ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry 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.
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.