Certified Icy Jade 12.80 Cts & Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace, Lucky Jade
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The pendant is set in 18k white gold and one new rose cut diamond 0.145 cts.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Natural Icy Red Jade, Diamonds, Apple Green Jade Pendant Drop Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a nice Jade pendant made with an eye catching "red" color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Apple Green Jadeite Jade Diamond Cross Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This Apple Green Jadeite Jade Cross Pendant showcases the fresh, luminous beauty of genuine Apple Green jadeite.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lavender Jade with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lavender Jade 37.19 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.0 cm Length: 3.3 cm Total Weight: 11.36 grams "We firs...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Austrian .10 Carat Diamond Agate Jade Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover elegance with our 1960's Australian diamond, agate, jade and onyx 14k white gold pendant necklace. This exquisite piece is a symphony of natural beauty and timeless craftsma...
Agate, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,380Sale Price|20% Off
Freeform Emerald Green Jadeite Jade Diamond Geometric Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Whether chosen as a personal signature or given as a meaningful gift, it delivers vivid jadeite color, modern design, and quiet confidence in one distinctive form. ---------- Parall...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$708Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Green Jadeite Jade Hand-Carved Dragon 18K White Gold Pendant (Certified)
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Natural Green Jadeite Jade Dimensions: Approximately 40mm x 12.33mm x 8.85mm Metal: 18K White Gold Stamped: Au750 Total Weight: 10.31g Pendant Length: 1.89 in / 4.8cm * Complimentar...
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green/White Jadeite Jade Peapod and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved peapod pendant set on an 18K white gold and diamond bail.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
$1,380Sale Price|20% Off
Ice Green Jadeite Jade Laughing Buddha Pendant in 18K White Gold (Certified)
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
The pendant is elegantly finished with a lustrous 18K white gold bail that complements the jade's natural beauty while ensuring secure and comfortable wear.
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Longevity Monkey with Peach Certified Jadeite Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
The polished 18K white gold bail adds a contemporary accent, securely mounting the pendant and providing a sophisticated contrast to the jade’s rich natural colors.
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,198Sale Price|20% Off
ORIENTALISM Carved White-Green Jade Pendant Mounted In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage round pendant with carved white-green Jade. This is a beautiful round pendant created in Asia with orientalism patterns.
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Carved Jade with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 21.71 carats with Diamond 0.10 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.2 cm Length: 4.1 cm Total Weight: 6.53 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Charming 1.04ct Natural Diamond and Carved Green Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luck meets high-fashion luxury in this spicy 18K white gold pendant that serves pure, persuasive charm.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,720Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Myanmar Imperial Green Jade Cabochon Pendant, 18K White Gold & Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
Type C Jadeite – Dyed coloring Typically, type C jadeite has undergone all type B treatments, and dyed colouring is added to the polymer resin to produce an enhanced or additional co...
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold
Polychrome Jade Pendant on Rubber Gift Brown White Smoke Pattern Drop Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Handcrafted Drop-Shaped Pendant with Natural Polychrome Brown-White Jade on Leather Rubber Cord This pendant features a large, drop-shaped natural Jade stone in calming brown and whi...
Jade
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Green & Amber Jadeite Jade Smiling Buddha Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Discover a spiritual masterpiece in this Certified Green & Amber Jadeite Jade Smiling Buddha Pendant, set in luxurious 18K white gold.
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Jade with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 19.27 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 6.0 cm Total Weight: 6.04 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tutti Frutti Jade Giardinetto Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Ideal for those who appreciate elegance and versatility, this necklace is a luxurious addition to any fine jewelry collection. Details: Metal: 14K White Gold Gemstone: Carved Jade,...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,180Sale Price|20% Off
Golden Pearl & Jadeite Jade Pavé Diamond Necklace Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
It's an exceptional addition to your own collection or a meaningful gift that celebrates both classic luxury and bold design. 1 x Golden Pearl: 13.17mm Oval Cut Cabochon Jadeite Jad...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Jade, G...
Natural Myanmar Intense Green Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ GEMSTONE: Type A Natural Jadeite ◆ ORIGIN: Myanmar. 100% handmade carving ◆ COLOR: Intense Green ◆ SHAPE: Rectangular ◆ HEIGHT OF PENDANT: 24.6 mm ◆ WIDTH OF PENDANT: 13.2 mm ◆...
Jade, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver
$159Sale Price|20% Off
Adorable White Jade Bunny Necklace: Gold-Plated Silver Rabbit Pendant
Located in Suwanee, GA
Adorable White Jade Bunny Necklace: Gold-Plated Silver. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one of the m...
Jade, Gold Plate, Silver
GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Pendant with Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Item #9079 GIA Certified 18K Ladies Jadeite Jade Pendant 1.33 carat Diamond Set in a white and pink metal pendant and bail with three green round single cuts and numerous pink and n...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Reddish Orange 紅翡 Carved Phoenix Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Whether chosen for its cultural symbolism, rare coloration, or artistic carving, this pendant makes a remarkable addition to any jade collection or a meaningful gift representing str...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold AGL Carved Grayish Green Jadeite Jade VS F 2.1ctw Diamond Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful jadeite and diamond pendant crafted from solid 18k white gold. The pendant features a free-form carved, natural, pale grayish green jadeite jade prong set at...
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
GIA Certified Imperial Jade and Diamond Pendant
Located in Lynchburg, VA
Set in 18-karat white gold, the pendant features one natural piece of Imperial Jade measuring 2.29 carats as assumed from the stamp found on the backside.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Teal Green Jade Fish Pendant in 18K White Gold with Diamond Bail
Located in Kowloon, HK
Embrace the elegance of our teal green jade pendant, expertly crafted from 100% natural, untreated Type-A Myanmar jadeite.
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
Natural Myanmar Twin Bats Imperial Green Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Radiating sophistication, the pendant is elegantly set in luxurious 18K white gold and adorned with sparkling diamonds
Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold
Russian Imperial Gold-Mounted White Jade Egg Pendant by Michael Perkhin
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are pleased to present an exceptional and rare miniature egg pendant from the Russian Imperial era. Crafted in the St. Petersburg workshop of the legendary master jeweler Michael ...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Myanmar Icy Jade Cabochon Pendant in 18K White Gold Colored Sapphires
Located in Kowloon, HK
The unique conditions in Burma make this colour exceptionally scarce, adding to the pendant's allure and value. ◆ GEMSTONE: Type A Natural Myanmar Jadeite, blue and yellow sapphires...
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Icy White and Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Gourd Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved gourd and diamond pendant set on an 18K white gold and diamond bail.
Jade, 18k Gold
【Jādora】Jade Wreath South Sea Pearl Pendant
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Elegant in its restraint, this pendant captures the quiet rhythm of symmetry and light. A radiant South Sea pearl anchors the piece, surrounded by a seamless halo of vivid jadeite ma...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Jade, White Gold
$1,380Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Red Jadeite Jade Peace Pendant with Diamond Bail in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
These diamonds are expertly set in 18K white gold, creating striking contrast against the warm jade while adding contemporary sophistication to the traditional peace pendant design.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Natural Jadeite Jade Guanyin Diamond Pendant Necklace, 18K White Gold
Located in Pasadena, CA
- Item Type: Pendant Necklace - Style: Art Deco Style - Metal: 18K white Gold - Gemstones: Jadeite Jade, Green - Other Materials: Diamonds - Dimensions: 42.87 mm x 21.65 mm - Wei...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Natural Myanmar Icy Texture Blusih Green Ruyi Jade Pendant, with 18K White Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Discover our Natural Myanmar Icy Texture Bluish Green Ruyi Jade Pendant, elegantly designed with an 18K white gold bail.
Jade, White Gold
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 0.2ct Diamond Light Green Jadeite Jade Bean Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This is more than jewelry – it's a talisman of good fortune wrapped in timeless elegance. Light Green Jadeite Jade Dimensions: Approximately 37mm x 14.04mm x 3.8mm 1 x Round Brillia...
Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Myanmar Vivid Green Double Faced Lotus Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Presenting our Natural Myanmar Vivid Green Jade Carved Lotus Pendant, a stunning double-faced jade piece that beautifully showcases the intricate artistry of jade carving.
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
Handcraft Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Jade with Diamond 0.10 carat Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 21.71 carats with Diamond 0.10 carat Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.3 cm Length: 4.4 cm Total Weight: 6.53 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jade Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The choice of this stone is not only for its beauty but also for its cultural significance, often associated with purity and protection. The setting of the pendant utilizes an elega...
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unique Large Round Jade and Diamond Cat Lovers Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Pendant comes on a 15" black adjustable cord. Item Specifications: Jade Colors: water jade and apple jade Gemstones: black, white and yellow diamonds Pendant Shape: Round Weigh...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,580Sale Price|20% Off
Goldfish in Pond Honey Amber Certified Jadeite Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Transparency: Translucent to Semi-Translucent Color: White and Honey Amber with natural variation 18K White Gold Total Weight: 4.83g Jade Dimensions: A...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Icy White Jadeite Jade Gold Coin and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved gold coin and diamond pendant set on an 18K rose gold and diamond bail. The carved gold coin symbolizes wealth and prosperity. ...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Natural Myanmar Vivid Green Jade Pendant with 18K White Gold and Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
Elevate your jewelry collection with our exquisite Natural Myanmar Buddha Guan Yin Green Jade Pendant. This stunning piece features: ◆ GEMSTONE: Type A Natural Jadeite ◆ ORIGIN: Mya...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Jade Buddha Pendant w/ 0.15ctw Diamond Bale 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This unique necklace features a natural jade buddha pendant set on a 14 karat white gold 18" cable chain with 0.15 carat total weight in round diamonds on the bale.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
$668Sale Price|20% Off
Apple Green & Honey Red Jadeite Jade Apple Pendant in White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
It works as a personal signature for everyday wear or as a thoughtful gift, especially for someone drawn to jade’s cultural meaning and natural colour. 4 x Apple Green Jadeite Jade ...
Jade, Gold Plate, White Gold, Palladium, Silver, Copper
$8,672Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Jade Butterfly Pendant Cum Brooch With Black & White Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:19.696g,D:2.37ct, Jade:13.15ct, 48X42 MM
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$16,500 / item
【Jādora】Royal Green Jade South Sea Pearl Pendant
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
From the Jādora collection, this pendant captures the harmony of jade and pearl — a timeless dialogue between Eastern elegance and luminous rarity.
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Natural Myanmar Imperial Green Lotus Leaf Jade Pendant, set with 18K White Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ GEMSTONE: Type A Natural Jadeite, Diamond ◆ ORIGIN: Myanmar. 100% handmade carving ◆ COLOR: Imperial green ◆ SHAPE: Handcrafted lotus leaf ◆ PRECIOUS METAL: 18K White Gold ◆ SIZ...
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
$508Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1970s Hetian Jasper Guanyin Goddess 碧玉 Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Whether chosen for its cultural symbolism, historical jade origin, or refined craftsmanship, this pendant makes a meaningful addition to a jade collection or a thoughtful gift for so...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,040Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Multi Color Jade Gourds & Diamond Pendant Necklace. Substantial!
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The pendant is set in 18k white gold and natural diamonds totaling 1.14cts.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jade, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire Pendant/ Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 45.08 carats, Pink Sapphire 0.09 carat, Tsavorite 0.02 carat, Yellow Sapphire 1.29 carats and Blue Sapphire 0.21 carat Pendant/ Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain...
Jade, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
Light Apple Green Ice Green Jadeite Jade Tapered Peace Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Light Apple Green Jadeite Jade Dimensions: Approximately 45mm x 15.30 mm x 8.13 mm Metal: 18K White Gold Total Weight: 12.58 g Stamped: Au750 Pendant Length: Approximately 2.08 inche...
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
$318Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Apple Green Burmese Jadeite Jade Spider on a Leaf 8K White Gold Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Presenting our exquisite Vintage Apple Green Burmese Jadeite Jade Spider on a Leaf 8K White Gold Pendant, an enchanting piece that combines the allure of Burmese jadeite jade with vi...
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,280Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Bi-Color Green Jadeite Jade Kwan Yin Buddha Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Discover a spiritual masterpiece in this Certified Bi-Color Green Jadeite Jade Kwan Yin Buddha Pendant, set in luxurious 18K white gold.
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Icy Black Jade & Diamond Penguin Pendant Necklace, Specialty Cut
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An 18k white gold chain is included in this sale. This jade pendant is simple and beautiful.
Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,008Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Myanmar Vivid Green Jade Pea Pod Pendant in 18K White Gold & Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ GEMSTONE: Type A Natural Jadeite, Diamond ◆ ORIGIN: Myanmar. 100% handmade carving ◆ COLOR: Vivid green ◆ SHAPE: Pea Pod ◆ Metal: 18K White Gold ◆ HEIGHT OF PENDANT: 39.7 mm ◆...
Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Imperial Jade Peapod & Diamond Pendant Necklace. Substantial Piece.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The pendant is about 4.5 cm long and 1.3 cm wide. The pendant is set in 18k white gold, and white round brilliant diamonds (estimated 0.31cts) .
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.