$2,095
W 1 in D 0.63 in L 1 in
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold "Festina Lente" Heraldic Crest Fob Wax Seal Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
This antique Victorian 14K yellow gold heraldic crest fob seal pendant is a distinguished and
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Carved Carnelian Monogram & Wreath FOB Wax Seal Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carnelian - Carved Custom Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Red Color - 19.22 x 16.95mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 13.50 Grams Ov...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Massive Gold Toned Wax Seal and Fan Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold toned fan brooch featuring a massive wax seal pendant embossed KARL
Antique Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Fob Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This striking antique Georgian fob wax sela pendant showcases a beautifully set oval carnelian
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Base Metal
Antique von Aminoff 3 Intaglio Fob wax Seal Citrine solid 18K Gold / 8.7gr
Located in SE
18th - 19th-century fob pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold mount with 3 intaglio seals skillfully
Citrine, 18k Gold
Vintage Huge KARL LAGERFELD Wax Seal Logo Coin Medallion Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Huge KARL LAGERFELD Wax Seal Logo Coin Medallion Necklace Measurements: Medallion: 2
Sterling Silver Wax Seal Pendant, Georgian, Lemon Quartz
By The Artemisian
Located in Marlton, NJ
Georgian revival wax seal set with a vintage cushion cut lemon quartz. 30" repurposed sterling
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Early Victorian Carved Wax Seal Fob
Located in New York, NY
A superb, extra-large silver and carved watch chain wax seal fob. The carved intaglio depicts a
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Antique 14 Carat Sardonyx Wax Seal
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
17mm X 13mm in size with a Sardonyx seal. The overall weight is 10.74 grams.
14k Gold
Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
with initials, a hand carved sterling setting representing a wax seal hold this little momento and
Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
front engraving "Leavey" and back reading "PLM", a hand carved sterling setting representing a wax seal
Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
front engraving "THW" and back reading "HWS", a hand carved sterling setting representing a wax seal
Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver "ELLA"
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
gothic style Ella, a hand carved sterling setting representing a wax seal hold this little momento and
Sterling Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hunter Watch Fob Wax Seal Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hunter Watch Fob Wax Seal Pendant- This stunning watch fob features a hunter
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.94 in D 1.13 in L 2 in
Victorian 14k Tri Tone Gold Intaglio Citrine Watch Fob Wax Seal Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
"I have declared." As is traditional for a functional wax seal, the engraving is cut in reverse so
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Chased Fob 14k Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Horse
Located in Torrance, CA
set with a carnelian wax seal intaglio depicting a horse motif with the inscription 'Toujours Fidelle
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Citrine Forget-Me-Not Flower Wax Seal Fob Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
worn as decorative pendants. Over time, as the necessity for wax seals waned, fobs evolved into more
Citrine, 10k Gold, Base Metal
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Dragon Carnelian Wax Seal Fob
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Dragon Carnelian Wax Seal Fob. The piece is in great antique estate
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique Smokey Topaz Intaglio Gold Wax Seal Fob Pendant
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique 14k gold fob pendant, set with smokey topaz intaglio wax seal. Pendant measures 38mm
Topaz, 14k Gold
Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
with a delicate N, a hand carved sterling setting representing a wax seal hold this little momento and
Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver "Will"
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
with a delicate "Will", a hand carved sterling setting representing a wax seal hold this little momento
Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver "FHH"
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
front reading "FHH". A hand carved sterling setting representing a wax seal hold this little momento and
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Engraved Bloodstone and Carnelian Wax Seal Fob
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
with engraved Bloodstone (for wax seal) and Carnelian dating from the Victorian era with clear
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold watch chain has a fabulous hollow link interwoven with tiny balls for an unusual variation of a curb link. The links are carved with a ribbed texture that give a matte ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 - 1900 14k Yellow Gold Crest Ring, the top measuring 5/8 x 1/2 inch and is set with a deep Red / Brown Carnelian with a deep engraved Crest. the ring features hand engravi...
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$21,500
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Important Certified Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Pendant, Excellent Play of Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! This is an important and substantial piece! 6 pieces of top gem quality opals make up this large pendant. Here is a natural Mexican fire opal and diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
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 ...
Turquoise, Other, Garnet, Coral, Citrine, Chrysophrase, Chalcedony, Carn...
Antique Austrian Necklace Amethyst Pearls Gilt Silver / 42cm/25gr
Located in SE
A Renaissance Revival styled Austrian / Hungarian Gilt Silver Necklace hand made on the territories of the former Austrian Hungarian Empire, ca. 1900 -1920s. Hallmarked 830S and Swed...
Pearl, Amethyst, Silver
Wonderful Victorian Antique Hardstone Gold Filled Watch Fob
Located in Wheaton, IL
The piece on display is an absolute marvel of craftsmanship that is bound to leave you in awe. It is a testament to the skilled artisans who created it, showcasing elaborate and deta...
Gold-filled
Victorian Banded Agate Locket Back Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A victorian banded agate 18 Kt signet ring with a white line straight across the center is a memento more as well. Why does this ring fire up emotions.? For me the white line is the ...
Agate, 18k Gold
Poodle Dog King Charles Spaniel Coral Pendant Charm Victorian Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Victorian - Art Deco Hand Carved Poodle or King Charles Spaniel Dog Coral Pendant or Charm in 10 Karat Yellow Gold. The head of the adorable dog is exqui...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
$1,350
H 1.07 in W 0.91 in D 0.16 in
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian carnelian and gold pendant or charm. With a carved intaglio of an ancient Roman soldier set in 14 karat gold. Simply a fine piece! Date: 19th Century Overal...
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Roman Agate Intaglio Ring 18 Karat Gold Symbol of Fortune and Good Luck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This 18 karat gold ring is set with a deep brown agate intaglio. The roman intaglio dates from the second / third century AC and depicts a hand holding a oar, a poppy and one other f...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold / 11 gr
Located in SE
Antique German Locket hand - made ca.1930s. Fine hand - engraved floral ornament on the frontal side. Internal bezels for images inside, one cover. All parts tested 18K Yellow Gold. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Etruscan Revival Styled 18k Blue Chalcedony Turquoise Watch Fob/Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This unique watch fob is a truly exquisite piece of jewelry that combines the historical influences of the Etruscan Revival movement with the elegance of precious gemstones. This sty...
Chalcedony, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Gold Filled Victorian Watch Fob with Carnelian Cabochon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian watch fob. Set with a carnelian cabochon as an unengraved seal. With ornate floral repousse work to the setting. Simply a wonderful fob! Date: Early to M...
Carnelian, Gold-filled
Large Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Blue Paste Etruscan Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an Etruscan pierced pendant set with four oval blue paste gems. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold and Italian manufac...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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