Vintage Cross Pendant Gold And Ruby
Ruby and Diamond White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.15 carat ruby and 0.85 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold 'cross' pendant
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1990s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Sapphires and Ruby
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 9.5 grams
Ruby and Sapphire Details
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond, Glass Ruby Doublets and Green Glass Gold Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Exquisite Victorian-era Cross Brooch Pendant. Securely Hand set
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Large Ruby and Diamonds Cross and Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold large ruby and diamonds cross and chain, containing
Specifications:
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Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 14 karat Rose Gold Ruby German Cross
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Antique 14 karat Ruby German Cross is a captivating and historically rich religious pendant
Category
20th Century German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Dramatic Large Gem Set Vintage Cross Pendant, c 1981.
Located in Aspen, CO
Cross Pendant set with fine diamonds and gemstones. Seemingly at random in a juxtaposition
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Greek Cross with Ruby & Amethyst gemstones Sterling Silver 925
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Vintage Sterling Silver 925 & 18k Gold in black rhodium Cross
Hand made in India.
Approx 2
Category
Early 2000s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Necklace Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Necklace Pendant in 18K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Clarissa Bronfman Quartz Opal Diamond Rosary & Ruby Amethyst Cross Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
INCLUDED IN LISTING***
Pendant consists of:
- Vintage from before 2000
- Pendant width: 2 1/16 Inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...
1980s Chunky Pearl Choker With Ruby Glass Maltese Cross Pendant By Givenchy
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
" extender chain
- 3.75" x 2.25" Maltese cross style pendant
- Gold plated hardware
- Faux baroque pearls
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces
ANGARA Natural Vintage Style 1ct Ruby Pendant with Diamond Halo in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an elaborate style in 14ct rose gold, this ruby halo pendant is sure to fascinate.
Ruby is the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
ANGARA Natural Vintage Style 1ct Ruby Pendant with Diamond Halo in 14K WhiteGold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an elaborate style in 14ct white gold, this ruby halo pendant is sure to fascinate.
Ruby is the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
ANGARA Natural Vintage Style 1ct Ruby Pendant with Diamond Halo in 14K WhiteGold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an elaborate style in 14ct white gold, this ruby halo pendant is sure to fascinate.
Ruby is the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Grapevine pearl earrings 14Kt white gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Baroque natural pearl with ruby cross pendant, this piece is made with quality not glued but rather
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Templar Style Italian Vintage Gold Cross with Emeralds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
This vintage cross was created by the Italian goldsmith company Ikebana Preziosi from Arezzo. This pendant is in the Templar style, decorated with leaf motifs and in the center there...
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Antique 18K gold blue sapphire natural pearl flowers locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful 18K gold, Victorian-era locket pendant, which features a lovely bouquet of flowers meticulously crafted from natural seed pearls and radiant blue sapphires on it...
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Antique Victorian Scottish agate cross pendant, 9k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
We love this unusual antique, early Victorian era Scottish agate conversion pendany.
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Antique 18th Century Emerald 18K Gold Iberian Cross Pendant, Certified
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A magnificent antique 18th century gold and emerald Iberian pendant. This pendant is truly a piece of history and made in Cordoba, during the late 18th century. This gorgeous jewel e...
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Fabergé 18K Gold Diamond Guilloche Enamel Locket by Victor Mayer
By Fabergé
Located in Venice, CA
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.00 Carat Colombian Emerald 18k Gold Cross Pendant. The pendant measures 2”x1” and weights approx 4.5 grams 18k solid gold.
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Russian or European ca. early XX cent. Gold, Enamel and Diamonds Cross Pendant.
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A vintage Mid-Century ivory color silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial kimono. One of a kind hand crafted.
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Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond Cross Pendant in silver 925,
diamond (not tested) and colored stones.
Length: 6.50 centimeters.
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Located in Milano, IT
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Located in Houston, TX
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-- Solid 18k yellow gold
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Located in Naples, FL
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Located in New York, NY
This 18k gold and ruby cross pendant is truly sensational. Large and designed entirely of detailed
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Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
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Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Addison, TX
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Located in Washington Depot, CT
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Located in Hamilton, AU
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By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Located in London, GB
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Finely detailed vintage leopard pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s).
Four
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By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
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Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
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Intini Jewels Black Diamonds Cross Pendant 18 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
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Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Maltese Poured Glass Necklace by Robert Goossens
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Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
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- Maltese Cross pendant in gold tone accentuated with poured glass at the center.
- Long chain embellished
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Intini Jewels Black Diamonds Cross Pendant 18 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid and stunning delicate cross pendant made of more than 30 white diamonds and 10 black
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Vintage Cross Pendant Gold And Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage cross pendant gold and ruby you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, white gold and silver, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 7 antique edition and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vintage cross pendant gold and ruby from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a vintage cross pendant gold and ruby has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by ANGARA INC., Clarissa Bronfman and Givenchy are consistently popular. While most can agree that any vintage cross pendant gold and ruby from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a ruby version from the 6 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a vintage cross pendant gold and ruby, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Vintage Cross Pendant Gold And Ruby?
On average, a vintage cross pendant gold and ruby at 1stDibs sells for $2,784, while they’re typically $896 on the low end and $8,813 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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.
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