Skip to main content

Victorian Horseshoe Pendants

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Victorian Seed Pearl Horseshoe Pendant with Riding Crop
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Victorian Seed Pearl Horseshoe Pendant with Riding Crop

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Victorian Seed Pearl Horseshoe Pendant with Riding Crop

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Horseshoe Pendant 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian horseshoe pendant is a true testament to the beauty and elegance of vintage jewellery.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.50 Carat Garnet Victorian 1900's Rose Gold Antique Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
2.50 Carat Garnet Victorian 1900's Rose Gold Antique Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

2.50 Carat Garnet Victorian 1900's Rose Gold Antique Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Step into the romance of the early 1900s with this exquisite 2.50 carat garnet Victorian horseshoe pendant necklace, beautifully crafted in warm 14k rose gold. 18.25 inch link chain.

Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

9ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond, Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace, Circa 1880
9ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond, Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace, Circa 1880

9ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond, Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace, Circa 1880

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Horseshoe Necklace 9ct Gold Circa 1880 Victorian horseshoe pendant in 9ct yellow gold, set with thirteen rose-cut diamonds and a central round-cut sapphire weighing appro...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian 14K Gold with Silver Front Diamond Horseshoe Charm or Pendant
Victorian 14K Gold with Silver Front Diamond Horseshoe Charm or Pendant

Victorian 14K Gold with Silver Front Diamond Horseshoe Charm or Pendant

Located in Venice, CA

Circa the 1890’s, the pendant is rendered in 14k gold and has a silver front, as is often seen in Victorian era jewelry.

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

18ct RoseGold Victorian Bohemian Garnet Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
18ct RoseGold Victorian Bohemian Garnet Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

18ct RoseGold Victorian Bohemian Garnet Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Horseshoe Necklace 18ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1870s This exquisite Victorian horseshoe necklace is a true masterpiece crafted in 18ct rose gold.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1880s Victorian 14K Rose Gold Horseshoe Locket Pendant Diamonds & Cultured Pearl
1880s Victorian 14K Rose Gold Horseshoe Locket Pendant Diamonds & Cultured Pearl

1880s Victorian 14K Rose Gold Horseshoe Locket Pendant Diamonds & Cultured Pearl

Located in Miami, FL

A finely crafted Victorian locket pendant, circa 1880s, modeled as a lucky horseshoe in warm 14K rose gold.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold

Victorian Enamel Pansy Clover Flower OMC Diamond Pendant Necklace Horseshoe Gold
Victorian Enamel Pansy Clover Flower OMC Diamond Pendant Necklace Horseshoe Gold

Victorian Enamel Pansy Clover Flower OMC Diamond Pendant Necklace Horseshoe Gold

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT NECKLACE IN THE FORM OF A HORSESHOE ADORNED THROUGHOUT WITH PINK AND PURPLE ENAMEL PANSY FLOWERS, THREE AND FOUR LEAF CLOVERS, AND ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique 1.00 GH SI Oldmine Cut Diamond Horseshoe Pendant
Antique 1.00 GH SI Oldmine Cut Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Antique 1.00 GH SI Oldmine Cut Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Located in EINDHOVEN, NB

Antique 1.00 GH SI Oldmine Cut Diamond Horseshoe Pendant An elegant and finely crafted early 20th century diamond horseshoe pendant, dating to circa 1900.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18ct White Gold and Platinum Victorian Opal, Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Necklace
18ct White Gold and Platinum Victorian Opal, Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Necklace

18ct White Gold and Platinum Victorian Opal, Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Necklace

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Horseshoe Necklace 18ct White Gold Tested Circa 1880 This stunning Victorian-era horseshoe pendant is a true testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the period.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique French Edwardian Mellerio dits Meller Horseshoe Lucky Charm Pendant 800
Antique French Edwardian Mellerio dits Meller Horseshoe Lucky Charm Pendant 800

Antique French Edwardian Mellerio dits Meller Horseshoe Lucky Charm Pendant 800

By Mellerio

Located in PARIS, FR

Mellerio Horseshoe lucky charm pendant in silver. Lucky charm pendant in the shape of a horseshoe on a hoof, entirely made of blackened silver. This piece of jewelry is signed Meller...

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Recent Sales

Antique Victorian Gold and Pearl Horseshoe Pendant
Antique Victorian Gold and Pearl Horseshoe Pendant

Antique Victorian Gold and Pearl Horseshoe Pendant

Located in San Francisco, CA

This 14k gold antique Victorian pearl horseshoe pendant, circa 1900, is set with freshwater pearls.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A fantastic horseshoe pendant necklace from the Victorian (ca1899) era!

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Opal and Diamond Horseshoe
Victorian Opal and Diamond Horseshoe

Victorian Opal and Diamond Horseshoe

Unavailable

H 0.99 in W 0.95 in

Victorian Opal and Diamond Horseshoe

Located in Houston, TX

So hard to capture the true beauty of the opals in this gorgeous Victorian horseshoe!! It has all the vibrant colors of the rainbow and they flash a different hue with each turn!!!

Category

Antique 1880s English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Horseshoe Locket 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Horseshoe Locket 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Horseshoe Locket 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 1.11 in W 0.87 in D 0.24 in

Antique Victorian Horseshoe Locket 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A wonderful Antique Victorian locket modelled in 18ct Yellow Gold with swirling engraved patterning on both sides and a horseshoe in the centre. The Horseshoe has long been a symbo...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Horseshoe and Retractable Pencil Pendant
Victorian Diamond Horseshoe and Retractable Pencil Pendant

Victorian Diamond Horseshoe and Retractable Pencil Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

A rare and fabulous pendant fob from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This stunning piece is crafted in 14kt rose and is rather substantial in length, adorning a diamond lined horseshoe a...

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Horseshoe Brooch or Pendant
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Horseshoe Brooch or Pendant

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Horseshoe Brooch or Pendant

Located in London, GB

A Victorian brooch in the form of a horseshoe. Set with graduating natural Oriental black pearls, bordered by a row of old cut diamonds and mounted in 18ct yellow gold and silver.

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl

Victorian Gold and Banded Agate Horseshoe Shaped Pendant/Locket
Victorian Gold and Banded Agate Horseshoe Shaped Pendant/Locket

Victorian Gold and Banded Agate Horseshoe Shaped Pendant/Locket

Located in London, GB

The Gold Horseshoe with 7 simulated nails and the Banded Agate brilliantly chosen for the shape of the "frog" under the horses hoof, probably an unrepeatable creation. The hinged loc...

Category

Antique 1850s British Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket.

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Double Horseshoe Locket Pendant circa 1880
Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Double Horseshoe Locket Pendant circa 1880

Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Double Horseshoe Locket Pendant circa 1880

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a large circular pendant featuring two overlapping horseshoes Bead set with old mine and single cut diamonds, in a grooved recess, weighing approximately 2.30 carats tot...

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Horseshoe Pendant
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Horseshoe Pendant

Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Horseshoe Pendant

Located in London, GB

Here we have a 15ct yellow gold pendant dating back to the Victorian era. The pendant features a horseshoe design formed out of turquoise and pearl with a blue enamel border.

Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe and Nail Charm or Pendant
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe and Nail Charm or Pendant

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe and Nail Charm or Pendant

Located in McLeansville, NC

A Victorian 14 karat yellow gold horseshoe and nail charm / pendant.

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Horseshoe Charm of 15ct Gold
Victorian Horseshoe Charm of 15ct Gold

Victorian Horseshoe Charm of 15ct Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A timeless symbol of luck and protection, this antique horseshoe charm was originally crafted as a Victorian stickpin (circa 1880) and has been thoughtfully converted into a wearable...

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold

Victorian Enamel Forget Me Not Flower Pendant Necklace Horseshoe Wishbone Gold
Victorian Enamel Forget Me Not Flower Pendant Necklace Horseshoe Wishbone Gold

Victorian Enamel Forget Me Not Flower Pendant Necklace Horseshoe Wishbone Gold

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT NECKLACE IN THE FORM OF A WISHBONE OR HORSESHOE ADORNED WITH A GORGEOUS FORGET-ME-NOT FLOWER WITH STUNNING PINK, GREEN AND YELLOW E...

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Pendant, Split Pearl Horseshoe, 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Victorian Rock Crystal Pendant, Split Pearl Horseshoe, 9 Karat Yellow Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Pendant, Split Pearl Horseshoe, 9 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

A stunning rare Victorian rock crystal pendant. A beautiful high polished smooth rock crystal cabochon set into a 9 karat gold frame.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver French Horseshoe Locket
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver French Horseshoe Locket

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver French Horseshoe Locket

Located in Stamford, CT

May the luck of the horseshoe bring you hopes for good fortune that this French silver locket will bestow. The central part of the horseshoe is finely hammered while the remainder is...

Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Horseshoe Onyx Horse Cameo 18K Rose Gold Pendant Locket
Horseshoe Onyx Horse Cameo 18K Rose Gold Pendant Locket

Horseshoe Onyx Horse Cameo 18K Rose Gold Pendant Locket

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) rose gold pendant locket with rotating horseshoe design set to one side with an onyx plaque, to the other with an onyx cameo of a horse's head. Opening to reveal a ...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bi-Color Gold Horseshoe Locket
Bi-Color Gold Horseshoe Locket

Bi-Color Gold Horseshoe Locket

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat gold locket with a bi-color gold horseshoe and two glassed compartments, 19th century, France. weight: 14.17 gram. dimensions: 3.9 x 2.3 cm.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 14K Gold Horseshoe Jockey Locket
Antique 14K Gold Horseshoe Jockey Locket

Antique 14K Gold Horseshoe Jockey Locket

Sold

H 1.58 in D 0.4 in L 0.93 in

Antique 14K Gold Horseshoe Jockey Locket

Located in Henderson, NV

Early 20th Century pendant, crafted in 14k rose gold on the back and yellow gold on the front. The front features a jockey cap encircled by a horseshoe motif, detailed with a texture...

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.50 Carat Diamond Silver-Topped 18 Karat Gold Horseshoe Charm Pendant
Victorian 0.50 Carat Diamond Silver-Topped 18 Karat Gold Horseshoe Charm Pendant

Victorian 0.50 Carat Diamond Silver-Topped 18 Karat Gold Horseshoe Charm Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm is designed as a silver-topped horseshoe Comprised of prong set old mine cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 0.50 carat - quality consistent with age Tested as silv...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Russian Ruby Gold Horseshoe Pendant Gaspipe Necklace
Antique Victorian Russian Ruby Gold Horseshoe Pendant Gaspipe Necklace

Antique Victorian Russian Ruby Gold Horseshoe Pendant Gaspipe Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Original 14k gold gas pipe necklace suspending a locket with a ruby horseshoe made in Russia circa 1860. The Russian maker is Leopold Karlovich who was a Russian Court jeweler in th...

Category

Antique 1860s Russian Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Gold Horseshoe Convertible Pendant Brooch
Antique Diamond Gold Horseshoe Convertible Pendant Brooch

Antique Diamond Gold Horseshoe Convertible Pendant Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1890 This Victorian era horseshoe shaped pendant / brooch is crafted in matte 14K yellow gold.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique 7.25 Ctw. Sapphire & Diamond Horseshoe Pendant & Brooch by Cartier Paris
Antique 7.25 Ctw. Sapphire & Diamond Horseshoe Pendant & Brooch by Cartier Paris

Antique 7.25 Ctw. Sapphire & Diamond Horseshoe Pendant & Brooch by Cartier Paris

By Cartier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Superb French Victorian era 7.25 Ctw. Sapphire & 2.36 Ctw. Diamond Horseshoe Pendant Necklace & Brooch by Cartier Paris, composed of 18k light rosy yellow gold and silver.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 2ct Diamond Horseshoe Pendant 14k Gold Platinum Old Mine
Antique Victorian 2ct Diamond Horseshoe Pendant 14k Gold Platinum Old Mine

Antique Victorian 2ct Diamond Horseshoe Pendant 14k Gold Platinum Old Mine

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed antique Victorian horseshoe pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and platinum (circa 1880s to 1900s). 15 old mine cut diamonds graduate in size and total an appr...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Horseshoe Pendant
Victorian 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Horseshoe Pendant

Victorian 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Horseshoe Pendant

Located in Venice, CA

This 18k gold horseshoe pendant is sure to bring you luck! It is well rendered in 18k gold, detailed at the top and bottom with the three-dimensional elements of a true-to-life horse...

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Horseshoe Charm Pendant
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Horseshoe Charm Pendant

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Horseshoe Charm Pendant

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a Victorian horseshoe shape charm pendant crafted in 18K gold and adorned with silver.

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique gold plated horseshoe pendant
Antique gold plated horseshoe pendant

Antique gold plated horseshoe pendant

Located in NEWARK, GB

The sweetest antique Victorian era gold plated horseshoe pendant. It is a a lucky horseshoe, designed to bring the wearer good luck and provide protection from evil.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Red Coral Black Onyx Horseshoe Charm Pendant
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Red Coral Black Onyx Horseshoe Charm Pendant

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Red Coral Black Onyx Horseshoe Charm Pendant

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a beautiful Victorian horseshoe charm pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold.

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, 14k Gold

15ct Gold Victorian Pearl Lucky Horseshoe Pendant on 9ct yellow gold  link chain
15ct Gold Victorian Pearl Lucky Horseshoe Pendant on 9ct yellow gold  link chain

15ct Gold Victorian Pearl Lucky Horseshoe Pendant on 9ct yellow gold link chain

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Horseshoe Necklace 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 This stunning Victorian seed pearl horseshoe pendant is a true testament to the beauty of antique jewellery.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9K Gold Horseshoe Pendant with Pearls and Diamonds
Antique 9K Gold Horseshoe Pendant with Pearls and Diamonds

Antique 9K Gold Horseshoe Pendant with Pearls and Diamonds

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This gorgeous antique pendant is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship and elegant design of the 19th century, crafted in 9 carat gold and created in the shape of a horseshoe. T...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold

Antique Gold Gilt Metal and Turquoise Horseshoe Pendant and Chain
Antique Gold Gilt Metal and Turquoise Horseshoe Pendant and Chain

Antique Gold Gilt Metal and Turquoise Horseshoe Pendant and Chain

Located in London, GB

Antique gold gilt metal and turquoise horseshoe pendant and chain. Measuring length 47.5 cm / 18.7 inches, and the pendant measures length 2.1 cm / .8 inch by 1.75 cm / .68 inch. The...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gilt Metal

Antique Horseshoe Swivel Fob, Pendant, 9k Gold, Bloodstone and Carnelian
Antique Horseshoe Swivel Fob, Pendant, 9k Gold, Bloodstone and Carnelian

Antique Horseshoe Swivel Fob, Pendant, 9k Gold, Bloodstone and Carnelian

Located in NEWARK, GB

A fine antique Victorian 9kt gold, Bloodstone and Carnelian seal fob. It has a 9kt yellow gold case featuring a lucky horseshoe at the top of the frame, it is a swivel fob with a pa...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Gold English Horseshoe Locket
A Gold English Horseshoe Locket

A Gold English Horseshoe Locket

Located in Stamford, CT

A treat of a locket with outstanding personality and punch, all packed into an inch of length. The textured gold is glistening with engraving that sparkles with any available light....

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Revival 14k Gold Indian Princess Dollar Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
Victorian Revival 14k Gold Indian Princess Dollar Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Victorian Revival 14k Gold Indian Princess Dollar Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Materials: 14k Gold Weight: 15.3 Grams Measurement: Pendant Diameter - 1 1/16" Chain - 14" ITEM DETAILS: This Victorian Revival 14k gold necklace centers an authentic Indian Pri...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

French 19th Century Gem-Set Horseshoe Locket
French 19th Century Gem-Set Horseshoe Locket

French 19th Century Gem-Set Horseshoe Locket

Located in London, GB

A French mid nineteenth century gold, ruby, emerald and diamond locket, the round satin-finish yellow gold locket set to the front with a motif of three interlocked horseshoes, one o...

Category

Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Moonstone Horseshoe Pendant
Victorian Moonstone Horseshoe Pendant

Victorian Moonstone Horseshoe Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An adorable Victorian horseshoe and arrow pendant, with original bail.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Silver, Gilt Metal

Victorian 14k Diamond Horseshoe Pendant
Victorian 14k Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Victorian 14k Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Sold

H 1.25 in W 1.25 in L 18 in

Victorian 14k Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely fantastic horseshoe pendant necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era!

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
Antique Victorian Diamond Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Antique Victorian Diamond Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An especially lovely antique horseshoe pendant set with 13 graduated old mine cut diamonds. The stones rest in silver mounts with a 15k gold back. STONES Old mine cut diamonds ME...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant
Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant

Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

Beautiful antique horseshoe pendant set with bright old cut diamonds and vivid rubies. It has been expertly hand crafted - circa 1880 - and modelled in 15 karat gold. Home to a parti...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold

Victorian era 18K gold diamond ruby horseshoe pendant
Victorian era 18K gold diamond ruby horseshoe pendant

Victorian era 18K gold diamond ruby horseshoe pendant

Located in Versailles, FR

For sale a beautiful 18K gold pendant featuring a swinging horse shoe inside of a horse stirrup. On the horse shoe, there are 3 diamonds in rose cut style and 4 rubies in vivid pinki...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Horseshoe and Buckle Locket
Victorian Horseshoe and Buckle Locket

Victorian Horseshoe and Buckle Locket

Located in New York, NY

A large and chunky 15k yellow gold horseshoe and buckle motif locket. Horseshoe symbolizes good luck, and buckle represents eternity, strength and protection/security. The details of...

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold

Victorian "Horseshoe & Polo" Equestrian Locket
Victorian "Horseshoe & Polo" Equestrian Locket

Victorian "Horseshoe & Polo" Equestrian Locket

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This unusual antique locket features a banner-shaped equestrian themed front - with horseshoe and polo mallet motif. Modelled in rich 15ct yellow gold the piece is hinged at the top,...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold

Victorian 2.00 Total Carat Diamond Double Horseshoe and Nail Pendant Necklace
Victorian 2.00 Total Carat Diamond Double Horseshoe and Nail Pendant Necklace

Victorian 2.00 Total Carat Diamond Double Horseshoe and Nail Pendant Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely stunning diamond horseshoe pendant necklace from the early Victorian (ca1850s) era!

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Horseshoe Locket Pendant in 15 Carat Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Horseshoe Locket Pendant in 15 Carat Gold

Antique Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Horseshoe Locket Pendant in 15 Carat Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

This striking antique pendant features a double horseshoe motif in pearls and turquoise stones.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Convertible Turquoise Horseshoe Brooch and Pendant
Victorian Convertible Turquoise Horseshoe Brooch and Pendant

Victorian Convertible Turquoise Horseshoe Brooch and Pendant

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This ingenious piece of Victorian jewelry fashioned in the shape of a horseshoe is not just a brooch, but a brooch that seamlessly converts into a pendant.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 10k Gold

Victorian Gold Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
Victorian Gold Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Victorian Gold Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

A Lovely Victorian c.1880 18 Carat Gold and 7 Rose Cut Diamond Double Luck stick pin conversion pendant on later 9 Carat Gold Belcher chain. Drop 18mm. Length of the chain including ...

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Horseshoe Pendant
Horseshoe Pendant

Horseshoe Pendant

Located in Los Angeles, CA

0.60cttw old Mine cut diamonds set in a vintage yellow gold pendant. Circa 1910

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15kt Gold Quartz + Agate Horseshoe Locket Pendant
Victorian 15kt Gold Quartz + Agate Horseshoe Locket Pendant

Victorian 15kt Gold Quartz + Agate Horseshoe Locket Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

An unusual and gorgeous horseshoe locket pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era!

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, Quartz, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sterling Silver Hinged Horseshoe Pendant
Victorian Sterling Silver Hinged Horseshoe Pendant

Victorian Sterling Silver Hinged Horseshoe Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

A gorgeous horseshoe pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s) era!

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian 14k Horse & Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
Victorian 14k Horse & Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Victorian 14k Horse & Horseshoe Pendant Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely fantastic pendant necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era!

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Horseshoe Pendant
Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Horseshoe Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A sweet petite antique horseshoe pendant set with rubies and rose cut diamonds.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl Lucky Horseshoe Necklace
Victorian Pearl Lucky Horseshoe Necklace

Victorian Pearl Lucky Horseshoe Necklace

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A cool Victorian gold horseshoe pendant set with graduated pearls.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold

Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Horseshoe Oval Locket, Circa 1890
Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Horseshoe Oval Locket, Circa 1890

Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Horseshoe Oval Locket, Circa 1890

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A very pretty Victorian 9ct rose gold locket with a delightfully ornate, hand engraved detail depicting a central horseshoe motif dating from circa 1890. The twin sided locket has a ...

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

People Also Browsed

GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian
GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian

GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian

Located in Northampton, MA

Dating from around the 1830s, this magnificent Georgian pendant features a silver-over-gold "bow" set with 13 beautiful old rose-cut diamonds that total at least 1 carat. From this s...

Category

Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Silver

14 Carat Natural Turquoise Oval Tennis Bracelet 925 Silver for Women Bracelet
14 Carat Natural Turquoise Oval Tennis Bracelet 925 Silver for Women Bracelet

14 Carat Natural Turquoise Oval Tennis Bracelet 925 Silver for Women Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

14 Carat Natural Turquoise Oval Cut Tennis Bracelet in sterling silver showcases endlessly sparkling natural turquoise, weighing 14 carat. It measures 7 inches long in length. Turqu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pink, rose quartz cabochon ring
Pink, rose quartz cabochon ring

Pink, rose quartz cabochon ring

$465Sale Price / item|50% Off

Pink, rose quartz cabochon ring

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Ring with pink rose quartz cabochon. Rose quartz statement ring. Cocktail pink quartz ring. Birthstone ring. Metal stamp: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over Weight: 4 g depends fro...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Sterling Silver

Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...

Category

2010s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Stunning Early 1990s Custom All Over Sequin + Crystals Pink Vintage Mermaid Gown
Stunning Early 1990s Custom All Over Sequin + Crystals Pink Vintage Mermaid Gown

Stunning Early 1990s Custom All Over Sequin + Crystals Pink Vintage Mermaid Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Exquisite early 90s sequin gown! Features thousands of pale pink micro sequins throughout the dress, with crystal embellishments at sleeves, bust, and back. Beautiful mermaid silhoue...

Category

1990s Evening Gowns

Victorian Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Pendant Brooch
Victorian Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Pendant Brooch

Victorian Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This lovely piece can be either a pendant or a brooch. It has the 9ct gold stamp on the back of it and is set with sweet seed pearls. Height including loop: 3.2cm Starburst Diamete...

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Valentino 2000s Size 6 Black Silk Lace Cut-Out Sequin Evening Gown Dress
Valentino 2000s Size 6 Black Silk Lace Cut-Out Sequin Evening Gown Dress

Valentino 2000s Size 6 Black Silk Lace Cut-Out Sequin Evening Gown Dress

By Valentino

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy, yet classic early 2000s VALENTINO black silk and lace cut-out evening gown ! Features a tailored bodice with black lace sequin cut-out detail with rhinestone encrusted buckle a...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Cartier Diabolo Ladies Round Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
Cartier Diabolo Ladies Round Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds

Cartier Diabolo Ladies Round Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Exceptional 1920's Czech Egyptian Revival Jeweled Mesh Purse
Exceptional 1920's Czech Egyptian Revival Jeweled Mesh Purse

Exceptional 1920's Czech Egyptian Revival Jeweled Mesh Purse

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful, large 1920's Czech Jeweled Mesh Purse of the largest scale and finest quality relined by famed, Art Bag of Madison Ave. NY. Jeweled frame with faux lapis pate de verre mol...

Category

1920s Czech Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gianni Versace Backless Silk Dress with Leather Trim
Gianni Versace Backless Silk Dress with Leather Trim

Gianni Versace Backless Silk Dress with Leather Trim

By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous full length black silk gown from Gianni Versace Couture. It has a front scoop neck, a deep cut out back and fabulous tan leather shoulders. It is semi fitted though the ...

Category

1990s Italian Maxi Dress

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

$53,325

W 1.58 in L 5.71 in

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

Located in London, GB

A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...

Category

Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Aquamarine & Pearl Floral Pendulum Pendant
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Aquamarine & Pearl Floral Pendulum Pendant

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Aquamarine & Pearl Floral Pendulum Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Aquamarine Pendant 9ct Gold Circa 1910 Step into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this stunning 9ct yellow gold pendant necklace, beautifully showcasing a captivatin...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Havane Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 50cm Retourne
Hermès Havane Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 50cm Retourne

Hermès Havane Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 50cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Havane Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 50cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1486 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 50cm Type: Tote Serial Number: [P] Age: 2012 Accomp...

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

9ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst, Peridot & Seed Pearl Suffragette Pendent Necklace
9ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst, Peridot & Seed Pearl Suffragette Pendent Necklace

9ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst, Peridot & Seed Pearl Suffragette Pendent Necklace

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Suffragette Pendant Necklace 9ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 This exquisite 9ct gold pendant necklace harks back to the Edwardian era and is a stunning representation of suffra...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace and Earring Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace and Earring Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace and Earring Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An immaculate diamond and yellow gold necklace and earring set by Van Cleef & Arpels. This beautiful set by Van Cleef & Arpels consists of three intricate and matching motifs encrust...

Category

20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k gold ring with opal cabochon: Crescent Moon Ring
14k gold ring with opal cabochon: Crescent Moon Ring

14k gold ring with opal cabochon: Crescent Moon Ring

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Crescent Moon Ring Opal. Half moon opal ring. 14 kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon. Multicolor opal ring. Pearl and opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Victorian Horseshoe Pendants", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Victorian Horseshoe Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of victorian horseshoe pendants available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of victorian horseshoe pendants bearing Victorian or Georgian hallmarks are very popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 7, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for old mine cut victorian horseshoe pendants and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of victorian horseshoe pendants, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Victorian Horseshoe Pendants?

On average, victorian horseshoe pendants at 1stDibs sell for $3,358, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $29,279 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs. 

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Pendant-necklaces for You

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.