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 historically rich example of fine estate jewelry from the Victorian era.
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 LAGERFELD PARIS and his profile at the front and engraved KL on reverse.
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 intaglio stone, meticulously carved with the initials "RLM."
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 carved in solid natural Citrine stone.
Citrine, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980's Chanel Gold "31 Rue Cambon" Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
The substantial 32 inch rich gold tone chain features a secure spring-ring and lobster claw clasp, supporting a double-sided wax seal style pendant.Item HighlightsHistorical Signific...
Gold Plate
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 inches X 2 inches Length: 15 2/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - Hu...
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 silver chain 30" smokey quartz at the nape of the neck, antique clasp.
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 castle and a ship on the sea, and is engraved on light brown/grey quartz crystal.
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Antique 14 Carat Sardonyx Wax Seal
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
This beautiful example of Victoriana is in perfect condition. Composed of 14ct Yellow Gold it is 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
Written for love ones at the turn of the century- love tokens were typically engraved on dimes or nickels and given to either a lover, parent or friend. This Canadian dime was beauti...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
Written for love ones at the turn of the century- love tokens were typically engraved on dimes or nickels and given to either a lover, parent or friend. This US dime was beautifully ...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
Written for love ones at the turn of the century- love tokens were typically engraved on dimes or nickels and given to either a lover, parent or friend. This US dime was beautifully ...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver "ELLA"
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
Written for love ones at the turn of the century- love tokens were typically engraved on dimes or nickels and given to either a lover, parent or friend. This dime was beautifully han...
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 and his trusted dog beautifully detailed in 14K yellow gold.
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
This exceptional estate Victorian tri-tone 14-karat yellow, green, and rose gold intaglio citrine fob seal is a masterwork of nineteenth-century goldsmithing, combining heraldic symb...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Chased Fob 14k Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Horse
Located in Torrance, CA
Today watch fobs are great worn as a pendant on a necklace. The underside of the fob is set with a carnelian wax seal intaglio depicting a horse motif with the inscription 'Toujours ...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Citrine Forget-Me-Not Flower Wax Seal Fob Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
In addition to their practical use, fobs were considered status symbols, commonly attached to a gentleman's pocket watch chain or worn as decorative pendants. Over time, as the neces...
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 condition and ready to wear. The carved carnelian seal depicts dragon rampant and a mon...
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.
Topaz, 14k Gold
Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
Written for love ones at the turn of the century- love tokens were typically engraved on dimes or nickels and given to either a lover, parent or friend. This US dime was beautifully ...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver "Will"
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
Written for loved ones at the turn of the century- love tokens were typically engraved on dimes or nickels and given to either a lover, parent or friend. This US dime was beautifully...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver "FHH"
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
Written for loved ones at the turn of the century- love tokens were typically engraved on dimes or nickels and given to either a lover, parent or friend. This US dime was beautifully...
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Engraved Bloodstone and Carnelian Wax Seal Fob
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This unique antique quality 18ct Yellow Gold spinning fob pendant is set with engraved Bloodstone (for wax seal) and Carnelian dating from the Victorian era with clear hallmarks on t...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Cameo High Karat Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, 2nd – 3rd century A.D. This massive solid gold ring with broad shoulders is of a very fine workmanship. The ring is crafted in high karat gold (about 24K). It is cente...
Gold
$1,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
Stunning 9.54Ct Natural Blue Sapphire Triple Row Wide Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious wide band ring features 9.54 carats of natural oval-cut blue sapphires, elegantly arranged in a triple-row design. Expertly handcrafted in 14K yellow gold, the sapphir...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,324Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Emilio Jewelry Certified Burma No Heat Ruby Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a breathtaking Royal Ruby center. Origin: Burma Color: vibrant Red color Clarity: Eye ...
Ruby
Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Sinuous Snake Ring
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Scarce 18K yellow gold Angela Cummings snake ring 1986 The snake motif is one of the most loved in jewelry design, symbolizing everlasting love, royalty, wisdom, transformation, reb...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Antique Ring Watch 18 Karat Diamonds Circa early 1900's working watch ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Estimate from the Georgian era over 100 years old ! real 18k gold and real rose cut diamonds Natural Diamonds. Working Watch. the movement was replaced for a new and working (swiss m...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Rare King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch C1937
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Cartier. A Rare and Highly Important King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch, C1937. Dial: The plain silver dial signed Cartier with black Roman numerals and outer minute track wi...
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Midcentury Italian Gold Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet-12 Assorted Color Charms
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful vintage 18K Yellow Gold bracelet with both smooth and textured 11/32 inch wide links sporting 12 beautiful, Italian gold Estruscan Revival charms. One of the charms is a ...
Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, T...
Antique 9ct Gold Victorian Ornate Box Link Chain Extender with Swivel Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Chain Extender Circa 1880 9ct stamped Add a touch of versatile elegance to your jewellery collection with this exquisite 9ct gold ornate link extender chain. This be...
Gold, 9k Gold
Citrine Bird Carrying Mail Fob Seal Pendant "Depeche Vous" "Hurry Up" Victorian
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT AND RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CARVED CITRINE FOB PENDANT WITH AN IMAGE OF A BIRD CARRYING A MAIL ENVELOPE AND THE MOTTO "DEPECHE VOUS" OR "HURRY UP" IN FRENCH. TH...
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exquisite antique Victorian 9ct gold curb chain bracelet from the 19th century featuring nine unique fobs, five of which are in the form of watch keys. Seven fobs can be rotated a...
Agate, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold
$989Sale Price|20% Off
W 1 in D 0.8 in L 1.25 in
Antique Georgian 9k gold seal fob pendant, Carnelian, Heraldic
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something extra special and quite simply mesmerising about antique Heraldic seal fobs. This fine Georgian intaglio seal fob is crafted in 9ct gold with an openwork scrollin...
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,600
D 1.97 in L 17.52 in
Antique German Necklace natural 25ctw. Amethyst Pearls Gilt Silver/44.5cm/11.5gr
Located in SE
Beautiful arrangement of 15 oval and round cut of natural Amethyst stones and 7 Seed Pearls framed into chained clusters of solid Gilt Silver. Likely German necklace, hand -made ca....
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Silver
$15,000
W 1.38 in L 2.07 in
Magnificent Antique Georgian 6TCW Rose Cut Diamond 26.3 TCW Amethyst Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, magnificent large antique Georgian rose cut 6 TCW diamond and 26.3 TCW royal purple amethyst pendant Early 19th Century The scale and quality of this spectacular piec...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k 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.
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