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Black Diamond Pearl Necklace Virgin Mary Medal
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Virgin Mary Medal Coin Pendant White Pearl Labradorite Chain Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Labradorite, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver

Sapphire Virgin Mary White Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Virgin Mary White Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant and a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Bronze

Sapphire Virgin Mary White Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Virgin Mary White Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant and a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Bronze

Opal Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Aquamarine Bronze Choker
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Egyptian Opal Bead Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Aquamarine Bronze Choker 16" Long, Findings are
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Virgin Montserrat Gold and Enamel Medal
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Gold medal Virgin of Montserrat, with fire enamel technique. Measures: 3,2 cm long (including ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Necklace Enhancers

Gold Medal and Enamel Virgin Montserrat
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Gold Medal of the Virgin of Montserrat, with fire enamel technique. 18kt Yellow Gold 1x Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Necklace Enhancers

Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Silver Emerald Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Oval Virgin Mary Silver Emerald Dauphin 22" Symbols or medals can become a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Silver

Emerald Medal Necklace Virgin Mary Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Medal Necklace Virgin Mary Chain Designer: J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace 28" Made in Los
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Bronze

Black Diamond Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Silver Exclusive piece with a Virgin Mary Medal in
Category

2010s American Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold-filled

Virgin Mary Medal Choker Chain Necklace Crystal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal Choker Chain Necklace Crystal J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace "Stuck in Rome" 14k
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Emerald Opal Medal Necklace Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald and Opal set in Gold Prongs on two different French Saint Medals, Chain Is Silver and can be worn in different lengths - longest 28" Symbols or medals can become a powerful...
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Medal Pearl Necklace Virgin Mary Opal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Pearl Silver Medal Necklace Virgin Mary Designer: J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace 24" Made in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Silver

White Pearl Diamond Virgin Mary Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl Diamond Virgin Mary Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...

Emerald Virgin Mary Bronze White Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Virgin Mary Bronze White Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze

White Pearl Diamond Virgin Mary Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl Diamond Virgin Mary Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...

Miraculous Virgin Mary Necklace Blue Sapphire Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miraculous Virgin Mary Necklace Blue Sapphire Silver J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace "Searching my
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Virgin Mary Medal Silver Chain Necklace White Diamond Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal Silver Chain Necklace White Diamond J 18" Dauphin Exclusive piece with a Virgin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Miraculous Virgin Mary Necklace Blue Sapphire Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miraculous Virgin Mary Necklace Blue Sapphire Silver J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace "Searching my
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver

Virgin Mary Ruby Opal Medal Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Opal Medal Virgin Mary Chain Necklace Designer: J Dauphin 14k Gold Plated Brass Medal and Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Ruby Opal Medal Virgin Mary Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Opal Medal Virgin Mary Chain Necklace Designer: J Dauphin 10k Gold Plated Brass Medal and Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Opal Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Gem Opal Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace Opal Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Gem Opal Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Emerald Virgin Mary Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 pcs of Emerald Virgin Mary Medal Chunky Chain Necklace Bronze Gold Filled J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace Ruby Opal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace Ruby Opal J Dauphin Gold Plated Medal and Gold Filled Chain 24
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Emerald Virgin Mary Silver Choker Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Virgin Mary Silver Choker Gold Plated Chain Necklace 16" Designer: J Dauphin J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass

Virgin Mary Medal Oval Pendant Emeralds Silver Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal Oval Pendant Emeralds Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin Symbols or medals can
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Silver

Medal Choker Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Pink Rhinestone J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Choker Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Pink Rhinestone J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace "Stuck in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Virgin Mary Opal Medal Necklace Chunky Chain Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze Medal Necklace on a Gold Filled Chunky Chain Virgin Mary with 3 Opals set around the pendant
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Choker Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Pink Rhinestone J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Choker Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Pink Rhinestone J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace "Stuck in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, 10k Gold

White Diamond Pendant Virgin Mary Sterling Silver Chain Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace France Sterling Silver Virgin Mary 16" Designer: J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass

White Diamond Pendant Virgin Mary Sterling Silver Chain Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace France Sterling Silver Virgin Mary 16" Designer: J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass

Diamond Virgin Mary Medal Coin Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Virgin Mary Medal Coin Pendant Chain Necklace 24" J Dauphin Bronze of the Medal is fair
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Bronze

Egyptian Opal Bead Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Aquamarine Bronze Choker
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Egyptian Opal Bead Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Aquamarine Bronze Choker 16" Long, Findings are
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Chain Necklace Miraculous Virgin Mary Emerald Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Miraculous Virgin Mary Emerald Silver J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sterling Silver, Silver

Egyptian Opal Aquamarine Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Egyptian Opal Aquamarine Choker Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Bronze J Dauphin 16" Long, Findings are
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Emerald Medal Chain Necklace Silver Miraculous Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 pcs of Emerald Medal Chain Necklace in solid Silver Miraculous Virgin Mary J Dauphin J DAUPHIN
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Emerald Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Choker Necklace Silver Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Opal and Blue Sapphire Choker Necklace Silver Chain J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Ste...

White Diamond Virgin Mary Necklace Chunky Chain Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Virgin Mary Necklace Chunky Chain Pendant J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in Prongs
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

White Diamond Black Pearl Bead Necklace Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Black Pearl Bead Necklace Virgin Mary Medal Pendant J Dauphin Exclusive piece with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Ster...

Iolite Medal Chain Necklace Miraculous Virgin Mary Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 pcs Iolite Medal Chain Necklace Miraculous Virgin Mary Silver J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Sterling Silver, Silver

Opal Blue Tourmaline Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Blue Tourmaline Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Designer: J Dauphin Medal Gold Plated and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Tourmaline, Gold Plate

Emerald White Pearl Bead Chain Necklace Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Pearl Medal Necklace Virgin Mary Beaded Chain with Pearls Designer: J Dauphin J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Emerald, Silver

White Medal Virgin Mary Oval Medal Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Medal Virgin Mary Oval Medal Chain Necklace J Dauphin Designer: J Dauphin 10k Gold Plated
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass, 10k Gold, Bronze

White Diamond Virgin Mary Medal Pearl Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary White Diamond Oval Medal Pearl Chain Necklace J Dauphin 24" Long can be made shorter
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Opal Pink Sapphire J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace with two Medals Virgin Mary in Silver and Sacred Heart in Bronze, set with
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Medal Chain Necklace Miraculous Virgin Mary Ruby Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Miraculous Virgin Mary Ruby Silver J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace "Searching my
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Crystal Virgin Mary Medal Black Pearl Necklace Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light Blue Crystal Virgin Mary Medal Black Pearl Necklace Choker J Dauphin 16" Symbols or medals
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Crystal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Aquamarine Medal Chain Bead Necklace Virgin Mary Labradorite J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Medal Chain Bead Necklace Virgin Mary Labradorite J Dauphin J Dauphin jewelry is hand
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Labradorite, Bronze

Emerald Heart Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Heart Bronze Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Pendant 28" Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin The
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold-filled, Bronze

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary 14k Gold Religious Necklace Symbols or medals can
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary 14k Gold Religious Necklace Symbols or medals can
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary 14k Gold Religious Necklace Symbols or medals can
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite Heart Medal Necklace Virgin Mary Rosario Blue J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tanzanite Heart Set in Prong on Virgin Medal on Rosario Chain Blue stones Length 26" Designer: J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Bronze

Tanzanite Heart Medal Necklace Virgin Mary Rosario Blue J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tanzanite Heart Set in Prong on Virgin Medal on Rosario Chain Blue stones Length 26" Designer: J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Bronze

Heart Medal Necklace Virgin Mary Bead Chain Tanzanite J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart of Tanzanite Set in Prong on Virgin Medal on Rosario Chain Blue stones Length 26" Designer: J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Bronze

White Diamond Virgin Mary Figurine Coral Bead Choker Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Virgin Mary Figurine Coral Bead Choker Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Chain Necklace Medals Virgin Mary Heart Emerald Aquamarine J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace with two Medals The Round in Bronze has an Emerald and the Heart Silver Medal has an
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Sapphire Black Pearl Virgin del Carmen Medal Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Virgin del Carmen Black Pearl Medal Coin Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin This necklace
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-fille...

Sapphire Black Pearl Virgin del Carmen Medal Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Virgin del Carmen Medal Necklace Coin Pendant Chain Black Pearl J Dauphin This necklace
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-fille...

Gold-Filled Virgin Mary Opal Prong Set Necklace Black Pearl Bead
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Medal Necklace Virgin Mary Black Pearl Long Chain Bronze Gold Filled 24" Designer: J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

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Virgin Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact virgin necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Silver and Gold-filled — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 34 antique edition and 91 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a virgin necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing virgin necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but J DAUPHIN each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A virgin necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Pearl rings, from our inventory of 34, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and square cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a virgin necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Virgin Necklace?

On average, a virgin necklace at 1stDibs sells for $877, while they’re typically $249 on the low end and $3,816 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.