Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Lavender Jade Foo Dog Carving Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant features a beautifully hand-carved lavender jade Foo Dog, symbolizing protection and prosperity, set in an elegant 14k yellow gold frame.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Buddha Pendant with Natural Jade, Unisex Design
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted round pendant in solid 14K yellow gold, showcasing a detailed Buddha figure holding a polished natural jade centerpiece.
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Pendant Necklace Donut Shaped 14K Yellow Gold 8.24G ~ .15CTW Diamonds
Located in Dallas, TX
Jade Donut Pendant Necklace – 14K Yellow Gold – 8.24g – ~.15 CTW Diamonds Elegant donut-shaped jade pendant set in 14K yellow gold, accented with approximately .15 carats total weig...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Hawaii Round Jade Phoenix Pendant 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Specifications: Gemstone: Jade Color: green Cut: round Jade Measurements: 2" x 2" Chain Length: 20" Stamped: "14K" Total...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giorgio Facchini Jade, Enamel, and Yellow Gold Pendant 2016
By Giorgio Facchini
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind jade, enamel, and 18 karat gold pendant, by Giorgio Facchini, 2016. This pendant measures 2.25" L x 1" W. Signed G. Facchini and stamped 750. Giorgio Facchini was...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
14k Yellow Gold Green and White Variegated Jadeite Jade Floral Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the setting brings warmth and richness that beautifully complement the jade and reinforce the pendant’s substantial vintage presence.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Jade Pendant by Scala Gioielli, 2019, 8g
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Do not hesitate to write to us, we will be happy to satisfy your every need. Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace Pendant weight 8 grams (the price is without chain)
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade 14K Yellow Gold Pendant by Scala Gioielli, Unisex, 7.8g
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Do not hesitate to write to us, we will be happy to satisfy your every need. Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace Pendant weight 7.80 grams (the price is without chain)
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our artisans assembled with diamonds and jade Necklace pendant weight 5.20 grams Chain length 43 cm
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Green Jade Orb Pendant with Openwork Cage Setting
Located in New York, NY
This pendant is a distinctive and highly appealing jade piece, centered by a green jade orb enclosed within an elegant openwork cage setting.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green and Yellow Jadeite Jade Lotus Flower Pendant
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved lotus flower pendant set on an 18K white gold bail. The carved lotus flower symbolizes purity and enlightenment. It measure...
Jade, 18k Gold
Jade Peridot Frog Pendant Necklace Brooch Pin Yellow Gold Vintage
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful antique Frog Pendant or Brooch Pin in 10 Karat Yellow Gold with a Jade belly and two Peridot eyes.
Jade, Peridot, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Jadeite Jade Lotus Leaf Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved lotus leaf pendant set on an 18K white gold bail. The carved lotus leaf symbolizes purity and enlightenment. It measures 1....
Jade, 18k Gold
Jade 14K Yellow Gold Pendant by Scala Gioielli, Italy, 14.6g
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Do not hesitate to write to us, we will be happy to satisfy your every need. Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace Pendant weight 14.60 grams (the price is without chain)
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Oval Cabochon Oval Faceted Ruby Yellow Sapphire 18 Kt Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Big Jade Oval Cabochon measuring 25x32 mm set as a Pendant in 18kt yellow gold bezel with in the center a oval faceted Ruby set in 18kt yell...
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Lavender Jade Buddha Pendant Necklacee
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing a beautifully crafted jade Buddha pendant, made from a mixed color of lavender and green jade and set in 14k yellow gold.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Standing Buddha Jadeite Jade Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved standing happy buddha and set on an 18K white gold bail. The carved standing happy buddha symbolizes happiness, compassion and ...
Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage Carved Green Jade Tiger 9K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 9 karat (9K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a carved green jade tiger.
Jade, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved Lavender Jade Dragon 14K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 14 karat (14K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a carved lavender jade dragon.
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Nephrite Jade Solitaire Pendant Necklace 21" - 14k Pear Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Date: May 5, 2026 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Nephrite Jade Cut: Pear Cabochon Color: Green Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Curb Necklace Style: Chain ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved Green Jade Rooster 9K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 9 karat (9K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a carved green jadeite jade rooster.
Jade, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Riveted Yellow Gold Pearl and Jadeite Jade Carving Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique pendant necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a carved jadeite jade panel accented by pearls within an intricately constructed riveted frame.
Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold White & Brown Jade Large Carved Fruit Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The carving is framed by graceful 14K yellow gold scrollwork, lending an elegant, openwork silhouette that enhances the pendant’s presence without overwhelming the jade.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Orange Jade & Sapphire Pendant
By Buccellati
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent creation from the esteemed Italian house of Buccellati, this extraordinary pendant is exquisitely crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, embodying the maison’s legendary...
Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Midcentury Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's GIA certified jadeite Jade graduated bead necklace with curved oval clasp and 14k gold settings 1 pierced carving mottled grayish green jadeite jade, GIA Certificate # 21939...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Couture David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Jade Pin/Pendant
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant David Webb pendant features a triangular carved jadeite jade plaque, delicately framed by the designer’s signature hammered 18k yellow gold in a series of ornate, archit...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Superb Jade Carving (Chinese Sage) Vintage Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This gorgeous vintage pendant features a magnificent jade carving of top quality, of natural & quite distinctive apple green colour - finely carved in a shape of Chinese sage figu...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Bead Necklace with Jade, Yellow Gold and Diamond Pendant
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Amethyst Bead Necklace with Jade, 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace length 50cm / 19,68 inches Pendant length 5cm / 1,96 inches Ten diamonds of 0.06 ct each Rest of Bou...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved Fish Chinese Spinning Center Jade Pendant w/ Yellow Gold Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Bail Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 32.40 Grams Pendant Diameter: 57.2mm (2.2") (approx.)
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Jadeite Jade Beaded 14k Yellow Gold Necklace with Clover Pendant w/ CoA
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Beaded Jadeite and Gold Necklace Features Jadeite Beads (11 - 12 mm) Alternating with 14k Gold Textured Beads Features 14k Yellow Gold Clover Pendant with Teardrop J...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9k Yellow Gold Jade Star of David Pendant, Unisex, 28.29g, Cabochon
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a 9k Yellow Gold & Jade Pendant With a Gold Star Of David On The Front.
Jade, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Jade Carved Symbolic Pendant 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Jade Pendant Apple Green color. 36x 9mm 14kt / 2 grams
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carnelian Lapis Lazuli Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Title: 129.73 Carat Oval Shape 29.67 Carat Oval Shape Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace Style: Pendant Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 29.67 Carat JADE Number of Sto...
Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Triangular Nephrite Jade Large Freeform Textured Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Nephrite Jade - Triangular Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Green Color - 30x26.2mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 30.7 Grams Overall Hei...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Large Carved Pierced Jade Flower Basket & Bamboo Frame Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Carved & Pierced - Prong Set - Pale Marbled Green Color - 74.1 x 49.4mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 47.4 Grams Overal...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$396Sale Price|20% Off
Hand-Carved Pale Jade Figural Pendant with 14K Yellow Gold Bail
Located in New York, NY
Elegant free-form carved jade pendant measuring approximately 1.74" x 2.10" (roughly 44 × 53 mm).
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Honey Yellow Jadeite Jade Gold Nugget Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This all natural, untreated honey yellow jadeite jade carved into a round gold nugget and small icy round jadeite jade set on 18k white gold bail. The golden nugget carving represen...
Jade, Gold
IGI 15.50 CT Jade Omphacite Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold natural jade pendant necklace, accompanied by an IGI certificate.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Jade Carved Diamond Pendant 18kt*
Located in New York, NY
Jade Pendant Apple Green color. 15 x 9mm .06ct Natural Round Diamonds Overall: 26 x 14mm 18kt / 3 grams
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Jade Carved Diamond Pendant 18kt*
Located in New York, NY
Jade Pendant Apple Green color. 16 x 12mm .06ct Natural Round Diamonds Overall: 25 x 16mm 18kt / 3.4 grams
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Carved White Jade Floral Pendant, 2 Inch Length, 12.6g
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Elegant and artistic, this 14K yellow gold white jade pendant showcases the timeless beauty of carved gemstone craftsmanship.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Light Yellow Icy Jadeite Jade Dragon Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved dragon pendant set on an 18K white gold bail. The carved dragon symbolizes great power, good luck and strength. It measures...
Jade, 18k Gold
Yellow Jadeite Jade Dragon and Phoenix Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved dragon pendant set on an 18K white gold bail. The carved dragon symbolizes great power, good luck and strength. The carved phoe...
Jade, 18k Gold
$4,788Sale Price|20% Off
ORIENTALISM Large Pendant With Organic Motifs In 14Kt Yellow Gold Jade
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage large pendant with carved green Jade. This is a gorgeous large pendant created in Asia with orientalism patterns.
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Green Jadeite Jade Charm Pendant Hallmarked Diamond Buddha
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14K Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade Sitting Buddha Charm Diamond Pendant Hangs: 1.75 inch Weight: 8.2 Gram Condition: No chips, no damage, in excellent preowned condition American ma...
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Large Oval Cut Rounded Prong Set Green Jade Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Oval Cabochon Cut - Unique Rounded Prong Set - Dark Green Color Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.24 Grams Overall Height: 49.1mm (...
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Circle Round Jade Carved Ducks 14k Yellow Gold Water Stream Scene Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Circle Ring- Green - 52.5mm (diameter) - 7mm (thickness) (2) Natural Genuine Jade - Carved Ducks - Prong Set - Green - 13.7x16.5mm & 13.1x17...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Jadeite Jade Buddha and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved buddha pendant set on an 18K white gold bail. It measures 1.16 inches (29.5 mm) x 1.08 inches (27.6 mm) with thickness of ...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Hamsa Hand Jade Pendant Necklace With 18" Cable Chain
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant and meaningful, this 14K Yellow Gold Hamsa Pendant Necklace features a delicate openwork Hamsa hand design accented with a beautiful green opal stone at the center. The Hams...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Jade Disk Chinese Symbol Textured Charm Pendant w/ Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 5.08 Grams Pendant Diameter: 25.7mm (1") Pendant Height (w/ Bail): 44.1mm (1.7") Thickness: 4mm (at the center) Bail Dimensions (inside): 5.1x...
Jade, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Honey Yellow Jadeite Jade Flower Pendant, GIA Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This all natural, untreated jadeite jade flower pendant piece can be worn on both sides. Front side of the jadeite jade pendant is carved into five flowers and set on an 18K rose go...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage Elephant Jade Pendant on a 10k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Elephant Jade Pendant on a 10k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace This stunning vintage Jade Pendant Gold Necklace is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Yellow Jadeite Jade Buddha and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved buddha set on an 18K white gold and diamond bail. It measures 1.41 inches (35.8 mm) x 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) with thickness of ...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Exquisite 30ct Ice Jade & 1.3ct Natural Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
A masterpiece of elegance and prestige, this Ice Jade pendant is meticulously crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a stunning 30ct natural Fei Cui (Jadeite Jade, Type A) in an oval ...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Jade Cross Pendant
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14K yellow gold and jade cross pendant. Gold endcaps on jade, gold jump ring, and gold "X" in center.
Jade, 14k Gold
Certified Jade & Diamond Courage Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold. Imperial Green. 24mm
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The glow on this transparent and bright green jade is exceptional. It GLOWS! The pendant is made in solid 18k yellow gold and 5 white round natural diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Jade Carved Pendant 14kt symbol
Located in New York, NY
Jade Pendant Apple Green color. 47 x 22mm 14kt / 15 grams
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Nephrite Jade, Diamond Accent Maori Fish Hook Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 3 round cut= 0.15cttw Color: G-I Clarity: VS1-VS2 Length: the necklace measures 17.0-inches in length Weight: 10.4 grams
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,318Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Natural Jade Onyx Pendant Necklace, Europe 1990
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handcrafted necklace made of 14 Karat yellow gold, mounted with jade spheres and onyx barrels that alternate with each other and support an engraved jade pendant.
Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
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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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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.