Vintage Large Oral Onyx and Carnelian 9ct Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Vintage Large Oral Onyx and Carnelian 9ct Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Pendant beautiful spinning fob pendant The item comes without the box in the photos but will be presented in a ...
Carnelian, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9K Gold Carved Jade Spinning Watch Fob Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
This is a beautiful Victorian style spinning pocket watch fob pendant in 9K yellow gold.
Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Fob Spinner & 9ct Gold 20" Chain
Located in London, GB
Antique 9ct 375 Gold Spinning Fob Pendant & 9ct Gold 20" Chain Pendant : Antique dated between 1898 - 1903 By Goldsmiths DF & Co - Edward Durban & Co Assayed in Chester united Ki...
Antique Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant. Total height: approx. 2.80 centimeters.
Citrine, Gold
Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin! The gold work above the stones are ornate. Stone Dimensions: 18x15mm Height inc Loop: 27mm Weight: 6.1g
Carnelian, Gold
Art Deco Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin! The gold work above the stones are ornate. Stone Diameter: 18mm Height inc Loop: 34mm Weight: 8.1g
Carnelian, Gold
Art Deco Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin! The gold work above the stones are ornate. Hallmarked Birmingham 1908. Stone Diameter: 15mm Height inc Loop: 26...
Carnelian, Gold
Antique 9K Gold Bloodstone Chalcedony Spinning Fob, Chester Circa 1920
Located in Upland, CA
About This Fob: This cherished antique fob carries the gentle warmth of a rosy gold patina, earned through its century-long journey. Gracing its center is a bloodstone chalcedony, ri...
Chalcedony, 9k Gold
Large Citrine Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large yellow gold charm pendant designed as a spinning citrine fob engraved to one face with a monogram of LVM, to another face with the crest and motto ‘FAC et SPERAI’ (Do and Hop...
Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9 Carat Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant most beautiful citrine stone Measurements: Weight 10.41g, length 35mm, width 24mm Materials: 9ct gold and citrine Hallmarks:...
Citrine, Gold
Antique Carnelian and Bloodstone Spinning Fob Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a chic and stylish necklace dating back to the early stages of the 20th century. The pendant has been crafted from 9ct yellow gold into the shape of a spinning fob which...
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Chunky Starlink 9 Carat Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Chunky Starlink 9ct Gold Chain Necklace with Tbar and Spinning Fob Seal Pendant wonderful chunky star links chain on a sweet spinning fob!
Gold
Antique Carnelian and Bloodstone 9 Carat Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Carnelian and Bloodstone 9ct Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Pendant wonderful chunky spinning fob!
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Antique purple paste spinning fob, gold plated
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Edwardian era gold plated spinning fob pendant. It has a lovely twist design in a rich gold plate suspending a carved and smoothed purple glass spinning fob with ...
Gold Plate
HM B'ham 1906 Antique Carnelian and Bloodstone Spinning Wax Seal Fob 9 Karat
Located in Baltimore, MD
This 9K gold spinning fob pendant is set with Bloodstone and Carnelian dating from the late Victorian era with clear hallmarks on the side, for Birmingham, 1906.
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Antique 9k Gold Compass Pendant, Spinning Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique 9kt gold compass pendant or fob. It has a whimsical and mystical feel to it with the real working compass encased within the original glass.
9k Gold
Sold
W 0.77 in L 0.96 in
Antique Edwardian 9k Gold Swivel Fob, Spinning, Pendant, Bloodstone, Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique 9ct Rosey gold swivel or spinning fob. It has an attractive curb chain design top and an integral bale for ease of attaching to your favourite Albert chain or ...
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Spinning Fob 14k Yellow Gold Carnelian Charm Pendant Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Today watch fobs are great worn as a pendant on a necklace. The fob is set with carnelian (14mm x 10mm) and spins in 360 degree motion.
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9k gold Citrine spinning fob, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, late Victorian spinning fob. This seal fob has an elaborately engraved and ornate 9kt gold arch fitting which suspends a large lemony yellow faceted citrine sto...
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian stone which is backed with glossy gold! The frame is modelled as if it is twisted and knotted rope. Stone Dimensions: 21x16mm Weight: 9...
Carnelian, Gold
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H 1.5 in W 1.1 in
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Uncarved Agate Open Spinning Flip Fob Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Agate - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Uncarved -Brown & Black Colors - 20x15.2mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 11.42 Grams Overal...
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin! The gold work above the stones are ornate. Stone Diameter: 16mm Height From Loop: 28mm Weight: 7.3g
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 10 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 10ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin! The gold work above the stones are ornate and have pretty engraving. Stone Dimensions: 17x12mm Height From ...
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin! The gold work above the stones are ornate. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1886. Stone Diameter: 17mm Height inc Lo...
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin! The gold work above the stones are ornate. Fully hallmarked birmingham 1891. Stone Diameter: 15mm Height From L...
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin! The gold work above the stones are ornate and have pretty engraving. Stone Diameter: 13mm Height From Loop: 3...
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin! The gold work above the stones are ornate and resembles chain links. Stone Diameter: 18mm Height From Loop: 3...
Carnelian, Gold
Vintage Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin! The gold work above the stones are ornate and resembles chain links. Fully hallmarked birmingham 1921. Stone Di...
Carnelian, Gold
Edwardian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin! The gold work above the stones are ornate and resembles chain links. Fully hallmarked Chester 1900. Stone Diame...
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Rose Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct rose gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin! The gold work above the stones are ornate and resembles chain links. Stone Dimensions: 16x20mm Height From...
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian Onyx, Bloodstone and Onyx Spinning Fob 9 Carat Gold Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stunning pendant on this necklace is a spinning fob. The stones set in this are carnelian, onyx and bloodstone.
Onyx, Gold
Antique Victorian Engraved Bloodstone and Carnelian Wax Seal Fob
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This unique antique quality 18ct Yellow Gold spinning fob pendant is set with engraved Bloodstone (for wax seal) and Carnelian dating from the Victorian era with clear hallmarks on t...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Smokey Quartz Spinning Fob in 9ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
An original Victorian Smokey Quartz fob pendant. This great quality and crisp triple sided, faceted Smokey Quartz gemstone is mounted in decorative 9ct Yellow Gold. The Gold setting ...
Quartz, Yellow Gold
Antique Swivel Seal Pendant/Charm Carnelian & Blood-Stone British Hallmarked
Located in London, GB
Antique swivel seal pendant set with Carnelian and Blood-Stone set in 9-carat rose gold, British Hallmarked Birmingham 1900, Sponsor mark "M&M". Could be able to wear it as a pen...
Carnelian, 9k Gold
$825
H 21.25 in W 0.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 17 in L 21.25 in
Vintage Gold Tone Necklace with Dangling Edwardian Fob Circa 1910s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Tone Necklace with Dangling Edwardian Fob Circa 1910. The Fob features a smooth, marble-like stone at its base. The fob is 1.75" L x .1.25" W. The chain is from a la...
Mixed Metal
$2,088Sale Price|40% Off
H 1.93 in W 0.91 in D 0.51 in L 1.22 in
Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Pendant Cabochon Gemstone Pure Clear Quartz Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
A solid piece of quartz, cut smooth but left wild inside. This large cabochon-cut rock crystal holds golden rutile needles - thin, luminous lines frozen inside the stone like light c...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,908Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.87 in L 2.29 in
Jade, Diamond Pendant Substantial, Eccentric, Spectacular & Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
Featuring an 18.5 x 13.3 x 5.5 double cabochon of highly translucent, bright apple green natural and untreated jadeite jade from Burma, this 14K yellow gold, jade and diamond pendant...
Diamond, Jade
Antique Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Swivel Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous swivel fob holds a yellow citrine stone and the frame and loop is modelled out of 9ct gold. Height including Loop: 26mm Stone Width: 22mm Weight: 10.7g
Citrine, Gold
Antique Large Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Swivel Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous swivel fob holds a yellow citrine stone and the frame and loop is modelled out of 9ct gold. The frame has a snake like feel to it and twists and turns. Height includi...
Citrine, Gold
Antique Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Swivel Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous swivel fob holds a yellow citrine stone and the frame and loop is modelled out of 9ct gold. The frame has a chain feel to it and twists and turns. Fully hallmarked Birm...
Citrine, Gold
$9,200
H 33 in L 33 in
European 18 Karat Gold Citrine And Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace With Chain Link
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautifully well made European necklace is comprised of an antique cushion shaped maderia citrine cabochon pendant that is faceted of 16.08 carat and 60 full cut diamonds on the...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Victorian Gold Locket and Chain
Located in Wheaton, IL
Indulge in the exquisite beauty of this Victorian locket, meticulously crafted from dazzling 14-karat yellow gold. This timeless piece is accompanied by a stunning 14-karat yellow go...
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Jade and Diamonds Pendant Necklace 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Jade and Diamonds Pendant Necklace 18k Gold. Impressive design through the entire piece starting with the pendant for center of attention and accompanied by the fancy link ne...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Filled Chain and Opening Locket Necklace circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Gold filled chain necklace with a beautiful opening engraved locket. The chain is marked 'double' for gold filled. The necklace may be German. Chain length 45.3 cm / 17.8 inches, an...
Gold-filled
Large Italian 18k Gold Aventurine Etruscan Revival Watch Fob Pendant Charm
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This vintage 18k gold Italian charm is encrusted with vivid green aventurine set among Etruscan Revival wirework and granulation. The ornate vintage piece was most likely first purc...
Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$368Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in L 1.97 in
Edwardian Glass Reliquary Pocket Watch Style Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exquisite turn-of-the-century (circa 1890s–1910s) Late Victorian to Edwardian double-sided glass reliquary locket pendant. Crafted in warm gold-filled metal, this antique oval lo...
Gold Plate
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.89 in W 0.67 in D 0.43 in
Georgian Gilt Bloodstone Carnelian Double Sided Watch Key Fob Circa 1820
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exceptional and rare large-scale antique British Georgian double-sided pocket watch key fob pendant, sourced from the United Kingdom and dating to circa 1820-1830. Weighing a high...
Carnelian, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
$349
W 0.45 in L 0.8 in
Miniature Antique Victorian Fob Pendant with Citrine Glass – Sourced in London
Located in Honolulu, HI
A truly unique and diminutive treasure, this antique Victorian fob (19th century) was sourced from a specialized collection in London, UK. It concentrates the ornate artistry of the ...
Citrine, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
22k Gold Citrine Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
22k gold citrine pendant, hand carved, hand textured one of a kind. Part of the Power Collection which signifies a woman beauty, uniqueness and power. Sold with an 18k gold 16″ paper...
Citrine, Gold, 22k Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Fob Watch Chain
Located in New York, NY
A victorian 14K gold watch chain worn with a watch on one end, carrying a fob on the other. Of gold round and two sizes of rectangular links, ribbed and etched in an aesthetic taste....
14k Gold
Antique Victorian Graduated Curblink Necklace 9k Gold Tassel Watch Fob
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian curb link chain necklace crafted in 9k rose gold (circa 1880s to 1900s). The hefty curb link necklace weighs 34.7 grams and features ...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, antique 9 karat yellow gold Albert chain; part of our diverse antique gold chain collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique chain has been cra...
Yellow Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Longuard Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Longuard chains are so versatile and can be worn in so many ways! This chain is modelled in 9ct gold and there is also a dog clip. Length: 147cm Width: 2.5mm Weight: 32.9g
Gold
Unworn Rolex Rainbow Daytona 116595RBOW
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This impressive Daytona variant was first released in rose gold at Baselworld 2018 after Rolex had discontinued the yellow and white gold models. On the black lacquer dial, 11 sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
Vintage Bloodstone and Carnelian Silver Double Albert
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This chunky glossy silver chain holds a swivel fob that has a bloodstone and carnelian set into it and is held with a chain detailed loop. The whole design of this double Albert is c...
Carnelian, Silver
Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Art Deco masterpiece by Cartier was inspired by the exotic gemstone combinations and design motifs of the Far East. Long sautoirs were all the rage and complimented the so...
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
Gold Ring With Hare Pinkish Agate Roman Cameo 1st-Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1st century Ring size: 7 ¾ Dimensions (cameo): 1,9 x 1,4 cm Weight: 5,27 gr This delightful pink agate cameo of Roman production dates back to the 1st century and is set in...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Midcentury Italian Gold Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet-12 Assorted Color Charms
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful vintage 18K Yellow Gold bracelet with both smooth and textured 11/32 inch wide links sporting 12 beautiful, Italian gold Estruscan Revival charms. One of the charms is a ...
Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, T...
Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Absolutely iconic Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Spine Lace Dress. Exuding an enigmatic allure that's both cutting-edge and timeless, the Laser Cut Black Leather Lace Dress fro...
Rare Japan Shakudo Snake Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian Samurai circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare ring depicting a snake traveling through the grass in the historic Japanese art form of Shakudo, in 14 Karat Gold. The Shakudo pieces originated in the Samurai ...
14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold, Shakudo
Edwardian Rolled Gold Albert Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This simple yet beautiful rolled gold Albert is fastened using two dog clips and there is a t-bar on a loop. The chain is rolled gold which means it is coated in a fine layer of 18 c...
Gold
Antique 14K Gold & Silver No Heat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring Circa 1870-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 14K Gold & Silver No Heat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring Circa 1870-1890. Ceylon sapphire 11.57 carats Old mine cut diamonds approximately 8 ct tw Accompanied by AG...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage Triple-Strand Emerald Bead Necklace with Diamond Floral Clasp
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A breathtaking vintage triple-strand necklace composed of richly hued natural emerald beads, elegantly graduated in size for a flowing, layered silhouette. The necklace is strung on ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Bulgari Vintage Large Pink Tourmaline and Sapphire 18K Gold Curb-Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional Bulgari curb-link necklace features a large pink tourmaline centerpiece with a sapphire accent and is set in luminous 18 karat yellow gold. This vintage creation from ico...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exquisite antique Victorian 9ct gold curb chain bracelet from the 19th century featuring nine unique fobs, five of which are in the form of watch keys. Seven fobs can be rotated a...
Agate, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, 9k 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.