New 14K White Gold Rectangular Cut Prong Blue Zircon Solitaire Pendant & Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Blue Zircon - Rectangular Step Cut - Prong Set - Deep Blue Color - 2.09ct (exact) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Total Weight: 2.84 Grams Chain Type: 1mm C...
Blue Zircon, Zircon, White Gold
0.40 CT Natural Diamonds Solitaire bezel Pendant In 14K Yellow Gold Necklace18"
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Pendant: 9 mm Chain: 0.6 mm Size: 18 Inches Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 2.7 Grams Stone Type: 0.40 CT Diamond Color...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.05T.C.W Infinity Diamond Solitaire Pendant 14K White Gold by Gem Jewelers Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing our stunning Infinity Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold! This pendant is designed to turn heads and leave a lasting impression. It features a .75 round-cut di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.68ct 18K Rich Green Oval Cut Emerald Bezel Set Solitaire Unisex Pendant Neckla
Located in Jupiter, FL
A bold 2.65-carat natural oval emerald solitaire, bezel pendant. This is quite an alluring piece with an incredible emerald as the center of attention. The center gemstone is a good ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural V-Bale Round 1.7 ct Citrine Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: The round citrine linked to a V bale captivates the senses with its golden-yellow brilliance. This citrine solitaire pendant is prong set in 14K Solid Gold and h...
Citrine, Gold
Beauvince Solitaire 1.00 Ct Pear Shape IVS2 GIA Diamond Pendant in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A classic Solitaire Pear Shape Diamond Pendant in a white gold setting with chain. This lovely diamond measures larger than its size to give you that extra bang for your buck. Cente...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural V-Bale Round 1.15 ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: The round opal linked to a V bale captivates the senses with its mesmerizing play of colors. This opal solitaire pendant is prong set in 14K Solid Gold and has a...
Opal, Gold
Angara Natural V-Bale Round 1.1 ct Morganite Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is prong set in 14K Solid Gold and has a refined elegance about it. This morganite solitaire pendant makes a beautiful staple accessory and suits every style.
Morganite, Gold
New 14k Gold GIA 0.84ct Pear Tear Drop Diamond Solitaire Slide Pendant on Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Cut - Prong Set - I Color - VS1 Clarity - 0.84ct (exact - certified) *See Certification Details Below* Total Carat Weight: 0.84 (exac...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Solitaire Pendant 2.01 Carat F/VS1 GIA Certified
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An exquisite Tiffany & Co. platinum diamond pendant. The pendant features a single round brilliant cut diamond in a 4 claw setting with a weight of 2.01ct, F colour and VS1 clarity. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Solid White Gold .25ct Round Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant on 15" Unique Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.25ct (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.25 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White G...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bezel-Set Round 1.15 ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold (Size-8mm)
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The mesmerizing round opal appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a 14k yellow gold bezel setting. This simple yet alluring opal pendant is designed to make an elegant...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$3,220Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.47 Carats Oval Shape Deep Blue Sapphire Solitaire Pendant in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut sapphire that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represent love and promises...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Angara Natural Bezel-Set Round 2.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a 14k solid gold bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an eleg...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Claw-Set 1.24 ct Fire Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Bezel-Set Round 1.15 ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Opal, Gold
Angara Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 1.15ct Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gol
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Ruby, Gold
18ct White Gold 0.05ct Solitaire Diamond Heart Pendent, On 18ct white Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
This is a perfect gift for the one you love, the 18ct white gold pendant in a heart shape with 0.05ct diamond is suspended on 18ct white gold 18'' chain with trigger clasp. Can be wo...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Colombian Emerald Pear-Cut Gold Link Necklace GIA Certificated
Located in Studio City, CA
Emerald: 12.60 CT Weight Gemstone: Natural emerald Color: Green Shape: Pear Cut: Brilliant and modified brilliant cut Setting: Bezel setting Metal: Yellow metal, reported as yellow g...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Circlet Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The cool, durable platinum setting enhances the diamonds' bright white sparkle, while the halo detailing adds a touch of extra brilliance to the classic solitaire silhouette. This ne...
Diamond, Platinum
14k TT Gold 0.30ct Round Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant on 16" Snake Bead Link
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - SI2 Clarity - I Color Total Carat Weight: 0.30 (exact) Material: Solid 14K White Gold w/ Yellow Gold Ac...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal and Diamond Gold Vintage Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Opal and Diamond Gold Vintage Solitaire Drop Pendant Necklace. Centering a securely Hand set Opal, weighing approx. 2.70 Carat.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace- This lovely solitaire pendant features one round brilliant cut diamond set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your style with this exquisite 1 ct Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace, a timeless piece that radiates elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solitaire 1.02 Ct Round Diamond Pendant Illusion Set for 5 Ct. Look in 18K Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Designer Illusion set diamond pendant in 18k white gold on 14K white gold chain. This gorgeous diamond pendant features four marquise shape diamonds surrounding a princess cut diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Purple Amethyst 18k Rose Gold Sparkler Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Round Purple Amethyst 18k Rose Gold Solitaire 'Sparkler' Pendant Necklace. A beautiful and rare 18k rose gold necklace from the Tiffany 'Sparkler' collection with a stunning round c...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.25ct Colombian Emerald Drop Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This drop solitaire pendant necklace features a pear cut, medium green natural Colombian emerald weighing 2.25 carats.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green emerald soliatire drop pendant necklace 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Green emerald drop pendant necklace 18k white gold Gorgeous green emerald pear shaped gemstone mounted in 18k white gold art deco style solitaire pendant necklace in 18k white gold.
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.86 Carat Brazilian Alexandrite & Diamond Platinum Drop Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: GIA Certified Solitaire Drop Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum 900 (pendant) and Platinum 850 (ball chain) Total Weight: 3.63 grams Chain Style: Pla...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
0.80ct Diamond pendant necklace in 18k white gold 16 inches.
Located in London, GB
Diamond cushion shaped solitaire chunky pendant necklace in 18ct white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
22.51 Carat Oblong Cushion Cut Aquamarine Necklace in Platinum
Located in London, England
This necklace features a Solitaire Oblong Cushion cut Aquamarine weighing approximately 22.51 carats.
Aquamarine, Platinum
Natural 2.76ct Australian Opal Pear Cabochon 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Australian Cooper Pedy White Opal 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace. 2.76 Carat opal with beautiful play of colour and an excellent pear cabochon cut.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1ct Oval Diamond Flower Cluster Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This women’s diamond pendant is a beautiful choice for anyone searching for a natural diamond pendant, a gold diamond pendant necklace, or a solitaire diamond pendant look with a uni...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Dilys' Blooming Rose Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dilys' Blooming Rose Solitaire Diamond Necklace features the rose motif with a round collection-grade solitaire diamond as the centrestone (0.07ct).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.9 Princess Diamond Kite Set Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this pendant ❤️ to receive price updates** A sleek, modern diamond solitaire pendant necklace crafted in polished 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.32 Princess Diamond Kite Set White Gold Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this pendant ❤️ to receive price updates** A sleek, modern diamond solitaire pendant necklace crafted in polished 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
1.55ct Diamond drop pendant necklace flower chocker in 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
Hallmarked. Adjustable necklace. Box and valuation included. Elevate your jewellery collection with this stunning 1.55ct Diamond Solitaire Chunky Drop Dangle Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Gold
Pear-shaped blue sapphire and diamond pendant necklace 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Made in Great Britain, this 1.10ct Sapphire Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace from our fine jewellery range is a must-have for any discerning buyer.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Natural Bluish Green Round Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Set in a gleaming 14 karat white gold solitaire pendant, this necklace features an adjustable 16-18" cable chain for the perfect fit.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Necklace and pendant with brilliant cut diamond up to 1.01ct 14k gold 2.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with solitaire pendant set with brilliant-cut diamond 1.01ct - I/J - SI2 - 38 cm long detailed description: length of the necklace is 38 cm long by 0.8 mm w...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1.35ct Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14k White Gold, Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage diamond solitaire pendant necklace is hallmarked to the reverse of the bale with the 14k gold fineness mark 585.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 18 Carat Oval Patroke Kunzite and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Large Oval Patroke Kunzite and Diamond Solitaire Gold Pendant Necklace. Centering a Hand set securely nestled Oval Patroke Kunzite, weighing approx. 18 Carats, accented by Di...
Diamond, Kunzite
0.80ct Aquamarine and diamond halo pendant necklace in 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
Elevate your jewellery collection with this stunning 0.90ct Aquamarine diamond solitaire pendant necklace in 18ct white gold. The pendant shape is a necklace and features a round aqu...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Necklace, .33ct, Adjustable Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A beautifully classic 18K gold solitaire diamond necklace featuring a sparkling round rose cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.11 Carat Round Diamond X Basket White Gold Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this pendant ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York in polished 18K white gold, this timeless solitaire diamond pendant necklace features a GIA certified 1.11 c...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1 Carat Round Diamond X Basket Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this pendant ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York in polished 18K yellow gold, this timeless solitaire diamond pendant necklace features a GIA certified 1.00 ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Round Diamond X Basket Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this pendant ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York in polished 18K yellow gold, this timeless solitaire diamond pendant necklace features a GIA certified 2.01 ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Pendant Necklace 16" - 14k Oval Cabochon .80ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opal Carat(s): .80ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Total Carats: .80ct Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Flat Cable Necklace ...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.60ct diamond cross pendant necklace in 18k white gold 16 inches.
Located in London, GB
Large diamond solitaire pendant necklace, chain length 16 inches.
Diamond, White Gold
0.65ct Natural Sapphire Pendant 14K Gold Emerald Cut Deep Blue Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
This exquisite solitaire sapphire necklace features a 0.65-carat, emerald-cut sapphire set in an elegant east-west orientation within a secure four-prong setting.
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$2,236Sale Price|20% Off
14"-16" Natural Brown Diamond(0.58CT) Lozenge Choker Necklace in 14KY Gold
By Raja Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A modern take on a timeless solitaire, this choker necklace features a stunning 0.58ct natural brown lozenge shaped diamond seamlessly integrated into the chain for an elegant, strea...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
14"-16" Natural Brown Diamond(0.82CT) Bullet Choker Necklace in 14KW Gold
By Raja Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A modern take on a timeless solitaire, this choker necklace features a stunning 0.82ct natural brown bullet-shaped diamond seamlessly integrated into the chain for an elegant, stream...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.56ct Deep Green Oval Cut Emerald 18k Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Vivid Green Oval Cut Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace. Beautiful emerald with a deep green colour, set in a fine 18 karat yellow gold 4 claw solitaire pend...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace and pendant with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.30ct 14k gold 2.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with a solitaire pendant set with a brilliant-cut diamond total approx. 0.30ct - F/G - VS/SI – 45 cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Natural 5.47ct Australian Opal Oval Cabochon 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Australian Cooper Pedy White Opal 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace. 5.47 Carat opal with beautiful play of colour and an excellent oval cabochon cut.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.88 Carat Peridot Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold Rope Chain
Located in Miami, FL
6.88 Carat Peridot Solitaire Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold Rope Chain.
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.01ct Oval Diamond Flower Cluster Pendant Necklace in White Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This women’s diamond pendant is a beautiful choice for anyone searching for a natural diamond pendant, a gold diamond pendant necklace, or a solitaire diamond pendant look with a uni...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.05ct Round Diamond Cluster Halo Pendant Necklace in White Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This women’s diamond pendant delivers the most searched look online with added personality, a natural diamond pendant, a gold diamond pendant necklace, and a classic solitaire diamon...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.02ct Round Diamond Cluster Halo Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This women’s diamond pendant delivers the most searched look online with added personality, a natural diamond pendant, a gold diamond pendant necklace, and a classic solitaire diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
14"-16" Natural Brown Diamond(1.00CT) Lozenge Choker Necklace in 14K White Gold
By Raja Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A modern take on a timeless solitaire, this choker necklace features a stunning 1.00ct natural brown lozenge-shaped diamond seamlessly integrated into the chain for an elegant, strea...
Diamond, Brown 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.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
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.