$48,000Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston 2.15 CT Heart Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless, this authentic vintage Harry Winston solitaire pendant necklace features a stunning 2.15 carat natural Heart Brilliant Cut diamond set in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
18Kt Yellow gold 1.00ct Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Bezel Pendant Necklace
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
An absolute icon of modern luxury, this solitaire pendant necklace showcases a timeless aesthetic.
GIA Certified 1.71 ct Pear Diamond Solitaire White Gold Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The look is timeless and versatile, perfect as a solitaire diamond necklace, bridal jewelry, or a meaningful gift.
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .10ct Mined Round Brilliant 14K White Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .10ct Mined Round Brilliant 14K White Gold Features a Genuine Mined Natural .10ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Classic 4 Prong Setting 100% Nat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .10ct Mined Round Brilliant 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .10ct Mined Round Brilliant 14K Yellow Gold Features a Genuine Mined Natural .10ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Classic 4 Prong Setting 100% Na...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Sunray Heart Solitaire Pendant Necklace - 14k Round Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .04ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: SI1 Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Cable Necklace Style: Cha...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Nephrite Jade Solitaire Pendant Necklace 21" - 14k Pear Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Date: May 5, 2026 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Nephrite Jade Cut: Pear Cabochon Color: Green Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Curb Necklace Style: Chain ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 0.47 Carat Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple solitaire pendant necklace, showcasing a bezel-set 0.47 carat round cut diamond with G color and VS clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace with 0.50ct G VS Diamond
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This refined 18K yellow gold necklace features a timeless, elegant pendant set with a round brilliant-cut diamond of approximately 0.50 carat, graded G color and VS clarity, offering...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold, 18 Inch
Located in New York, NY
This classic pendant necklace features a natural round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.10 carats, set in a refined solitaire design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.68 Carat Diamond Pear-Shape Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with refinement and rarity by wearing this GIA Certified 3.68Carat Diamond Pear-shape Solitaire Pendant Necklace. Expertly cut and polished to emit an illuminating spa...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Solitaire Moissanite Necklace 14k Yellow gold Anniversary Gift For Women .
Located in Chicago, IL
Solitaire Moissanite Necklace Anniversary Gift For Women .
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 17k White Gold 2.98ct Fracture Filled Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A timeless expression of elegance, this vintage solitaire pendant necklace is crafted in luminous 17k white gold and showcases a striking 2.98 carat diamond at its center.
Diamond, White Gold
Moissanite Solitaire Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Simple Style Necklace For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite Solitaire Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Simple Style Necklace For Women Material: 925 Sterling Silver Main Stone Moissanite
Silver, Sterling Silver
White Gold Tahitian Pearl Solitaire Pendant Necklace 19 3/4" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Tahitian Pearl Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Prince of Wales Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Mea...
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.67 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple solitaire pendant necklace, featuring a 0.67 carat pear shape diamond with L color and VS clarity, drilled and attached to an 18K white gold chain, 18 inches in length.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 20" - 14k Round Brilliant .25ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Clarity: I1 Total Carats: .25ct Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Curb N...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov, 0.06 Carat Round Diamond Bezel Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and versatile solitaire pendant necklace showcasing a single 0.06 carat round diamond in a 14 karat white gold bezel.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.58 Carat Star Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple solitaire pendant necklace, featuring a 0.58 carat eight-sided star diamond with D color and SI1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.09 Carat Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple solitaire pendant necklace, showcasing a 0.09 carat round cut diamond, bezel-set in 14K rose gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Roman Malakov 0.42 Carat Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple solitaire pendant necklace, showcasing a bezel-set 0.42 carat round cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,296Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Emerald Solitaire Chain Necklace for Women in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald Solitaire Chain Necklace with in 18K Gold studded with octagon cut emerald.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 10.43 Carats Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite solitaire pendant necklace, showcasing a 10.43 carats round brilliant cut diamond with I color and VS2 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
New Platinum 0.34ctw Old European Diamond Prong Solitaire Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a simple and classically styled diamond solitaire pendant necklace crafted in solid platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace, 14k Round Brilliant 1.01ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Treatment: Clarity Enhanced Carat: 1.01ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: K Clarity: I1 Pendant Style: Solitaire Chain ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
8.34 Carat Colombian Emerald Solitaire Pendant Necklace in 14K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
8.34-carat Colombian Emerald solitaire pendant set in 14k gold basket 4-prong mounting.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,536Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handcrafted Marquise-Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant necklace showcases a 0.63 carat marquise-cut diamond set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Emerald-Cut Solitaire Pendant Necklace Natural Red spinel Rose Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Gemstone Specifications Type: Natural Red Spinel Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Weight: 2.06 Carats Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm Shape: Step Cut Emerald Shape Clarity: Extraordinary / Eye-Clean ...
Emerald, Spinel, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 18" - 14k Round Brilliant .74ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .74ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J Clarity: SI2 Total Carats: .74ct Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov, 0.51 Carat Round Diamond Bezel Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and versatile solitaire pendant necklace showcasing a single round diamond in a 14 karat white gold bezel.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10Karat White Gold 0.44 Carat SI/H Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pure, timeless, and endlessly elegant — this round brilliant-cut natural diamond solitaire pendant necklace is the one fine jewelry piece every woman should have resting at her neckl...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Gold
0.40ct Diamond G SI2 solitaire pendant necklace in 18ct yellow gold
Located in London, GB
0.40ct Diamond solitaire pendant necklace in 18ct yellow gold Solitaire diamond chunky pendant necklace in 18k yellow gold Length chain 18 inches 6 claw setting in 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 18" - 18k Round Brilliant .16ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .16ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: VS2 Total Carats: .16ct Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Wheat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beauvince Queen 38.05 Ct Solitaire Diamond Necklace in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A jewel for generations, this stunning diamond necklace is designed to take your breath away. With minimal white gold showcasing fine solitaire diamonds with the largest being a 4 ct...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 20" - 14k Round Brilliant .50ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: VS1 Total Carats: .50ct Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Whea...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace - 14k Round .47ct GIA Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .47ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F Clarity: SI2 Certified by: GIA Report Number: 5222760123 Total Carats...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire 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 classic solitaire diamond pendant necklace features a GIA certified 1.2 ca...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Natural 5.02 Carat Pear Cut Diamond G/SI2 Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Solitaire Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K White Gold Total Weight: 1.31 grams (pendant) Drop Length: 21.7mm Chain: Fine chain included Setting: 3-Prong...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire 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 classic solitaire diamond pendant necklace features a GIA certified 1.2 car...
Diamond, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 18" - 18k Asscher 1.04ct IGI
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 1.04ct Cut: Asscher Color: I Clarity: I1 Certified by: IGI Report Number: 664404058 Total Carats: 1.04ct...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Allison Kaufman 14K White Gold 0.25 Carat Diamond Solitaire Bezel Set Necklace
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Allison Kaufman 14K white gold diamond solitaire bezel necklace with 0.25 carat diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 ct Round Cut SI1 Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this pendant ❤️ to receive price updates** timeless solitaire diamond pendant necklace handcrafted in New York, showcasing a GIA certified natural 2.01 carat round cut diamond...
Diamond, White Gold
Round Cut Moissanite Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Cut Moissanite Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire Halo Pendant Necklace Main Stone Moissanite Material 925 Sterling Silver, Gemstone Necklace Length :- 18" (16"+2" Adju...
Sterling Silver
1.50ct .925 Silver Solitaire Emerald Necklace Natural May Birthstone Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a 1.50-carat stunning, emerald necklace in fine sterling silver. Displayed in the center is a medium-light green emerald with very good eye clarity, accented by a si...
Emerald, Silver
3.17 Carat Oval Shape Blue Sapphire and Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Brunswick, ME
A unique solitaire pendant necklace showcasing a single oval shape natural royal blue sapphire weighing 2.85 carats, suspended on a 18 inch white gold chain accented with two round b...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1Ct Moissanite Solitaire Double Halo Pendant Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
1Ct Moissanite Solitaire Double Halo Pendant Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Gift.
Sterling Silver
14K White gold Round Cut Moissanite Pendant Solitaire Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
14k gold Round Cut Moissanite Pendant Solitaire Halo Pendant Necklace Main Stone :Moissanite Material : 14k Gold No Chain Included Only Pendant.
White Gold
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace Mined 1/4ct 18K Floating Vanishing Chain
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace Mined 1/4ct 18K Floating Vanishing Chain Classic Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Pendant 10lb Tested Fluorcarbon Line Vanishes Against the Body Am...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.55ct Diamond Drop Dangle Solitaire Pendant Necklace In 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
0.55ct Diamond Drop Dangle Solitaire Pendant Necklace In 18ct White Gold This beautiful pendant necklace features a stunning 0.55ct diamond drop dangle solitaire design, crafted in 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.00ct Blue Aquamarine Cushion Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Light Blue Cushion Cut Aquamarine Pendant Necklace. 5.00 Carat aquamarine with a beautiful light blue colour set in a fine 18k yellow gold four claw solitaire pendant.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50 Ct Moissanite Necklace Three Stone Solitaire Pendant 925 Sterling Silver.
Located in Chicago, IL
1.50 Ct Moissanite Necklace Three Stone Solitaire Pendant 925 Sterling Silver.
Sterling Silver
Allison Kaufman 14K White Gold 0.15 Ct Diamond Solitaire Bezel Pendant Necklace
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Allison Kaufman 14K white gold diamond solitaire bezel necklace with 0.15 carat diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$116,000Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander 8.43 Carats Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful classic diamond pendant necklace. Simple yet modern, high jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 8.43 carat round brilliant cut diamond. EGL certified J color grade and SI2 cl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.25ct Bezel Set Solitaire Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sometimes less is more, our dainty Bezel set diamond necklace is a must have piece. This dainty and delicate piece is a stunning addition for any occasion. Definitely easy to match a...
0.25ct Bezel Set Solitaire Diamond Necklace in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sometimes less is more, our dainty Bezel set diamond necklace is a must have piece. This dainty and delicate piece is a stunning addition for any occasion. Definitely easy to match a...
18.47cts Colombian Emerald & Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 14k Raw Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is our most unique, handcrafted yet so simple piece, made of a solid Colombian emerald stone and diamonds. A natural, emerald slab is encrusted by brilliant round diamonds,...
Emerald, 14k Gold
2.00 Carat Yellow Sapphire Untreated 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This drop solitaire pendant necklace features an oval cut, lemon yellow natural unheated sapphire weighing 2.00 carats. (9.4mm x 6.5mm).
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Round Diamond V Bail Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Brilliant Carat: 2.01 Color: H Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX DID: 7015-02 Pendant Necklace Det...
Diamond, White Gold
0.65ct Colombian Emerald Chunky Solitaire Pendant Necklace In 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
0.65ct Colombian Emerald Chunky Solitaire Pendant Necklace In 18ct White Gold This beautiful pendant necklace features a stunning 0.65ct Colombian emerald, set in a classic solitaire...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.62 Carat Pear Diamond Solitaire Drop Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
AGI Certified 5.62 carat pear-cut natural diamond pendant solitaire set in an 18K white gold franco style chain necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.