London Blue Topaz Solitaire Pendant in Solid 14K Gold - Pear, 6x4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A 0.48ct london blue topaz pear pendant set in solid 14K yellow gold. London blue topaz is prized for its deep, inky blue. The topaz is irradiated and heated to its blue, a stable an...
Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
26982 Tiffany Co Platinum 0.30ct H VS1 Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant 17"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany necklace weighs 2.46g Round cut diamond weighs 0.30ct Diamond laser inscription ''T&Co.J05030200'' Diamond H color VS1 clarity Necklace is 17" long Stamped ''24384462'' Stam...
Diamond, Platinum
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 Black Sapphire Solitaire Pendant - 10k Pear 2.50ct Knot
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 2.50ct Cut: Pear Color: Black Total Carats: 2.50ct Style: Solitaire Theme: Knot Mea...
Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beauvince GIA HVVS1 Certified 1.00 Ct Round Solitaire Diamond Pendant
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Solitaire Pendant is a signature everyday piece of jewelry. It is a classic and a statement simultaneously. With a oversized 1 carat center, this jewel is a forever piece. D...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Princess Solitaire Diamond Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold (1.81 CTW)
By Gemma By WPD
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold 4 Prong Solitaire Pendant, Princess, E, I1, 1.81, on a Chain PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 115252 Listing Title: 14K Yellow Gold 4 Prong Solitaire Pendant, Princess, E, I1, 1...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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
$1,056Sale Price|20% Off
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
White Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant - 14k Round Brilliant .50ct Bezel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: I2 Total Carats: .50ct Style: Solitaire Features: Bezel Set...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.0ct 14K Natural Colombian Emerald Elongated Emerald Cut Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
A remarkable solitaire emerald pendant. What makes this piece, is clearly the gemstone. The emerald carries two carats, of pure Colombian emerald beauty that showcases a ravishing vi...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 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
Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold, 1.8ct V-Bale Pear-Shaped
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: This 14k solid gold classic solitaire garnet pendant looks elegant in its minimalistic design.
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Beauvince GIA HVVS2 Certified 1.00 Ct Round Solitaire Diamond Pendant
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Solitaire Pendant is a signature everyday piece of jewelry. It is a classic and a statement simultaneously. With a 1 carat center, this jewel is a forever piece. Diamonds Sh...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Peridot Solitaire Pendant - 14k Round 1.70ct Teardrop Twist
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Peridot Carat(s): 1.70ct Cut: Round Color: Green Total Carats: 1.70ct Style: Solitaire Theme: Teardrop Twist Measurement...
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pendant White Gold Carved Translucent Jade, Solitaire and Black Diamond
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Pendant White Gold Carved Translucent Jade, Solitaire and Black Diamonds. The Live Tradition of Jadeite in a Contemporary Unique Italian Design. Tradition in Carved Jadeite...
Diamond, Jade, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 1.80ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k gold classic solitaire garnet pendant looks elegant in its minimalistic design. Linked to a shiny v-bale, the magnificent pear-shaped garnet captivates with its intense red ...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold
3ct 14K Bezel Set Emerald-Emerald Cut Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
A beautiful 3ct emerald, bezel-set, slider pendant in 14K yellow gold. A clean gold bezel wraps itself around the gemstone, making sure it is 100% protected on its edges. A wide wind...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
16.57cts 14K Colombian Emerald-Cabochon Pear Cut Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a stunning, pear cabochon large Colombian emerald pendant in fine 14K yellow gold. Displayed is a deep-green emerald prong-set in a prong setting. The earth mined, g...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edward Elise 1.59 Carat GIA Heart Shape Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Pendant
Located in Tampa, FL
This new and finely made solitaire pendant necklace features a 1.59 carat G color VVS2 clarity heart brilliant cut natural diamond accompanied by an original GIA report.
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Pendant, Enhancer, Set with 1.1 Carat Diamond Solitaire
Located in Berlin, DE
Modern white gold pendant with 1.1 carat diamond solitaire. Carat: approx.1.1 Color: G Cut: very good. Clarity: SI Including certificate of authenticity.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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
Pearl Beaded Solitaire Framed Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Versatile Stack NK6412
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely pearl necklace has a gold beaded frame around it. It also matches a ring and earring set that we have listed here on 1stDibs. The necklace is stunning with a genuine cu...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Cut Natural Red Garnet Solitaire Prong Set 18k White Gold Teardrop Pendant
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
This solitaire pendant, crafted in 18K white gold, showcases a deep red pear-cut garnet set in prongs. The faceted teardrop stone has a rich wine-red color with a glassy sparkle, whi...
Garnet, White Gold
Pendant White Gold Carved Translucent Jade, Solitaire Diamond, Red Coral
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Pendant White Gold Creola Carved Black Translucent Jade, Round Solitaire Diamond And Oval Coral from Mediterrenean Sea. The Live Tradition of Jadeite in a Contemporary Ital...
Diamond, Jade, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut 2.93 Carat Natural Pink Morganite Bezel Set Solitaire 18k Gold Pendant
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
This solitaire pendant, crafted in 18K white gold, showcases a soft peach-pink oval-cut morganite set in a smooth, polished bezel. The faceted stone has a warm blush glow and bright ...
Morganite, 18k Gold
GIA 1.01 Carat Brilliant Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant H/VVS1 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA 1.01ct. Solitaire princess cut diamond pendant. Report 15871535 H-color VVS1 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro 1.04 Ct Diamond Solitaire Pendant plus 18 KT Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
This gorgeous bezel set Diamond Solitaire pendant floating from a chain is the perfect one to have always with you Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold comes with a classy 18 KT chain f...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.16ct Vivid Green Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Emerald Cut Solitaire Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Vivid Green Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace. 1.16 Carat sapphire with a fine vivid green colour and good clarity. A clean stone with only some small...
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Floral Solitaire Lavaliere Pendant 10k Single
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .02ct Cut: Single Color: I Clarity: SI2 Style: Solitaire Lavaliere Theme: Floral Features...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Oval Cabochon Blue Topaz Solitaire Bezel Set Pendant in 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
This pendant, crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcases a bold oval cabochon blue topaz center stone secured in a smooth bezel setting. The polished, domed surface of the topaz glows in ...
Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
Love Lock with Pave Brilliant Cut Diamonds and Baguette Diamond Solitaire
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Set in 18k white gold on a matching chain, the pendant necklace features a baguette diamond solitaire surrounded by pave brilliant cut diamonds.
Vintage Platinum 0.92ct Round Diamond Solitaire Squared Pendant w/Cable Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Cut - Prong Set - I Color - SI1 Clarity - 6.5x6.42x3.38mm (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.92 (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum Pen...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Solitaire Akoya Pearl Diamond Pendant Set 18" 14k YG 8.02 mm Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Fine Quality Japanese Solitaire Akoya Pearl and Diamond Necklace Set 18" 14k YG 8.02 mm Certified $1,090 310567 Made in Italy This is one of Kind Unique Custom Made Glamo...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA Premium Size 1.91ct Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Slide Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Premium Size - Excellent Cut - Prong Set - J Color - SI1 Clarity - 1.91ct (exact - certified) **See Certification De...
Diamond, Platinum
18k Blue TOPAZ Pendant. High quality solitaire oval pendant with Daisy Diamonds.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful Solitaire topaz pendant with Daisy Diamond Accents Details: 6mm by 8mm topaz 0.07ct diamonds
Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant & Stud Earrings TDW = 3.48 carat Nice S
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
NOTE: Appraisal for Necklace Only. Earrings: Each Diamond Solitaire is Approximately 1.25 ct (Together, both are 2.5 ct) w/ I1-I2 clarity TDW of Set = Approximately 3.48 ct (does not...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handcrafted Natural Pear-Cut Blue Sapphire Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire pendant showcases a 0.7 carat natural pear-cut blue sapphire, set in 14K yellow gold.
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 1.17ctw Round Diamond Solitaire Slide Pendant Adjustable Box Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Fiery and Brilliant - G Color - I1 Clarity - 1.02ct (exact) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brill...
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold 0.45ct Natural Round Emerald Solitaire Pendant by Angara
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire emerald pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The lush green emerald is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Classic Blue Topaz Pear Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Solitaire Drop Charm
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Crafted in 18K gold, this classic pendant features a pear-cut blue topaz set in a smooth bezel frame, totaling 4.76ct. A ribbed bail at the top allows the pendant to hang freely and ...
Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
0.60 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.00 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Lemon Quartz Solitaire Enhancer Pendant 18k PearMixed 18.96ct Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Lemon Quartz Carat(s): 18.96ct Cut: Pear Mixed Cut Total Carats: 18.96ct Style: Solitaire Enhancer Theme: Floral Measure...
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Plumeria Solitaire Pendant - 14k Round .16ct Flower Blossom
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .16ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS2 Total Carats: .16ct Style: Solitaire Theme: Plumeria, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$376Sale Price / item|20% Off
Tiny Heart Shaped Diamond Solitaire Pendant Charm in 14K Yellow Gold Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Its clean, minimalist design makes it a timeless piece for everyday wear or layering. Wear this solitaire pendant on a fine gold chain and layer it with a shorter diamond necklace fo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handcrafted Natural Marquise Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted solitaire pendant features 1 marquise-cut natural diamond totaling 0.32 carat, set in 18k yellow gold. The diamond measuring approximately 6.5 x 3.5 mm and expertly ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Solid White Gold Moissanite Solitaire Everyday Pendant for Anniversary Gift
Located in New York, NY
Moissanite Solitaire Everyday Pendant in 18k solid white gold. You shall need solitaire pendant to make a statement with your look. These solitaire pendant create a sparkling, luxuri...
Other, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Moissanite Solitaire Round Pendant for Women in 18k Solid White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Moissanite Solitaire Round Pendant in 18k solid white gold. You shall need solitaire pendant to make a statement with your look. These solitaire pendant create a sparkling, luxurious...
Other, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Moissanite Solitaire Everyday Pendant in 14k Solid White Gold Wedding Gift
Located in New York, NY
Moissanite Solitaire Everyday Pendant in 14k solid white gold. You shall need solitaire pendant to make a statement with your look. These solitaire pendant create a sparkling, luxuri...
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Everyday Moissanite Single Stone Solitaire Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Moissanite Single Stone Solitaire Pendant in 18k solid yellow gold. You shall need solitaire pendant to make a statement with your look. These solitaire pendant create a spa...
Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.5ct Solitaire Pendant with Star Ruby in Sterling Silver for Thanksgiving Gift
Located in New York, NY
This classic 12.53 carat star ruby pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver. The oval gemstone measures 10x12 mm and is welll set in a classic four prong setting, allowing the rich ...
Ruby, Star Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
0.75 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant 14K White Gold Classic & Elegant
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural V-Bale Round Peridot Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Crafted in 14K Solid Gold, this classic solitaire peridot pendant showcases captivating beauty.
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
1.25ct Solitaire Citrine Pendant in Solid 14K Yellow Gold RD 7mm Rabbit Bail
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful solitaire pendant features an oval 1.25ct citrine set in solid 14K yellow gold. This citrine pendant can be a beautiful November birthstone gift for your loved ones! *...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Black Opal Doublet Diamond Solitaire Slide Pendant - 14k Oval 2.77ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Date: May 5, 2026 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Black Opal Doublet Carat(s): 2.77ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australian Diamonds Cut: Round Brilliant...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural 2.3ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lustrous diamond on top of the sea blue gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant with a polished v-bale is artfully designed in 14K Solid Gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k 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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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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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
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.