$1,312Sale 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
Certified Red Jade & Yellow Gold Leaf Pendant Necklace. Good Fortune. XXL.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This pendant is certified to be natural jadeite jade. The pendant is set in 18k yellow gold and one diamond on the bale of the pendant.
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Nephrite Jade 4.61ct. Pendant in 14Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Nephrite Jade Pendant in 14Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14kt Yellow Gold 56.69 grams carved lucky Chinese green, jade large pendant
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Chinese carved jadeite jade pendant, referred to as a 'longevity lock' or 'lucky lock' due to its traditional shape and symbolic meaning. Crafted from natural variegated, jadeite jad...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Dragon with Green Jade Donut Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This striking vintage pendant is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features an intricately detailed dragon coiled within a green jade donut frame.
Coral, Jade, Opal, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,499Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Jade Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant has 1.80 Carats of Cabochon Cut Rubies. This Pendant has a 9.80 Carats Jade.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Large Carved Jadeite Jade Fei Cui Boy Turtle Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified large carved jadeite jade pendant in variegated green and white, featuring a detailed relief carving of a laughing boy holding a fish above a turtle, set in a yellow go...
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Carved Jade Pendant Necklace with Enamel Links and Jade Beads
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An elegant and culturally rich necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, featuring a detailed hand-carved green jade pendant suspended from a finely constructed chain of alternating ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold Genuine Nephrite Luxury Apple Green Jade Guanyin Pendant
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
DETAILS--- 14K Yellow Gold Genuine Nephrite Luxury Apple Green Jade Guanyin Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,910Sale Price|20% Off
35.69ct GIA Certified Untreated Jadeite Jade A Grade 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare investment piece. The jade is beautifully set in a fine bespoke made 18k yellow gold solitaire pendant.
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 14K Yellow Gold Multicolor Jade Pendant - VHK#474a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 14K Yellow Gold Multicolor Jade Pendant - VHK#474a Item Details: Year: 1980s Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 18.1g Measurement: Total Height: 5.7...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Diamond Buddha Pendant 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Jade Diamond Buddha Pendant 14K Gold Vintage This one of a kind estate pendant is finely crafted in solid 14K Gold and set with a genuine carved Jade, diamonds, and black onyx.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Type A Fei Cui Jadeite Jade Pierced Carving Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
The yellow metal bail at the top provides a simple, elegant suspension point that allows the pendant to be worn on any chain without detracting from the jade carving itself.
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Lavender Jade Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A custom designed 14K yellow gold pendant centered around an oval, double cabochon lavender jade.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Nephrite Jade Seal Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This inventive nephrite jade pendant crafted by famed jeweler Tiffany & Co. possesses the dual function as both a dazzling piece of jewelry and a seal.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Chinese Carved Green Jade Leaf Form Fu Symbol 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Estate Chinese carved green jade leaf form 14K yellow gold Fu / Good Fortune symbol pendant 20th Century Beautiful double sided carved green jade and 14K yellow gold leaf form and F...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Sailboat with Green Jade Donut Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming and unique, this vintage 14K yellow gold pendant features a beautifully crafted sailboat and tree motif set against a circular frame of light green jade.
Agate, Carnelian, Jade, Onyx, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Jade Carved Diamond Pendant 18kt .07ct*
Located in New York, NY
Jade Pendant Apple Green color. 14x 11mm .07ct Natural Round Diamonds Overall: 27 x 15mm 18kt / 3 grams
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Cross in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jade Gold Cross
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Jade Cross Set with 14k Yellow Gold overall weight 1.7 grams. Natural Jade that is color treated (treatment is common and popular). Size: 30 x 20 mm(1.25' inch high, 0.75' ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Jadeite Jade Lotus Flower and Fish Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved lotus leaf with goldfish pendant set on an 18K white gold bail. The carved lotus leaf and goldfish together symbolizes harmony,...
Jade, 18k Gold
Lavender Jade Pendant Amethyst Diamond Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Enhancer Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage lavender jade, amethyst & diamonds pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s).
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Jade Pendant - 14k Donut/Pi/Disc Chinese Fu Good Luck Treated
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Jade Cut: Donut/Pi/Disc Color: Light Purple Theme: Chinese Fu Good Luck Measurements Tall (from stationary bails): 1 1/1...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Second hand Nephrite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chinese Character Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. A second-hand pendant featuring a diamond-shaped nephrite jade plate with Chinese symbols in the center, different on each side, framed in yellow gold.
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,744Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Vintage Carved Natural Jadeite Jade Diamond Pendant in 22K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our stunning Vintage Carved Natural Jadeite Jade and Diamond Pendant Necklace, crafted in yellow gold.
Jade, Yellow Gold
Vintage Green Jade Pendant Amethyst Baroque Pearls Quartz Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Plain Amethyst spheres of 16 mm, Engraved Amethyst spheres of 12 mm, Faceted and Engraved Quartz beads, 14 kt Yellow ...
Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Crown Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's Jade, sapphire and diamond crown pendant necklace.
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$798Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage GIA Carved Apple Green Jade Pendant w/ 14k Yellow Gold Swivel Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Pierced Carving - Apple Green Color ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Bail Weight: 4.5...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970's Carved Pastel Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Dragon Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a carved plaque of jade - pastel very light green to lavender in color Measuring 33.5 x 54.0 mm - carved to depict a stylized dragon With swirling body, crosshatched scales...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Carved Nephrite Jade Elephant Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This exquisite 14 Karat Yellow Gold pendant necklace is a remarkable testament to the artistry of fine jewelry, inspired by the grace and symbolism of the elephant.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Cross in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Jade Gold Cross
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Jade Cross Set with 14k Yellow Gold overall weight 1.7 grams. Natural Jade that is color treated (treatment is common and popular). Size: 30 x 20 mm(1.25' inch high, 0.75' ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Carved Jade Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special piece featuring a massive piece of carved jade of a mighty dragon in the skies. It is set in a 14k yellow gold custom made frame which has been hand made to look like the c...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Green Apple Jade Circle Pendant Necklace with VS1 Diamonds
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
* INTRODUCTION----- This pendant is made with very high-quality genuine nephrite luxury apple green jade. It looks so luxurious and exquisite. The green jade looks so clean and smoot...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blooming Serenity Icy Honey Yellow Jade Lotus Pendant for Peace & Renewal
Located in Kowloon, HK
Please check with your country's customs office to determine additional costs before purchasing. ............................................. ABOUT YELLOW JADEITE Yellow Jade is as...
Jade
$20,240Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Myanmar Icy Honey Yellow Carved Horse Jadeite Pendant Jade Piece
Located in Kowloon, HK
Experience the true beauty and luxury of this stunning jade pendant, hand-carved from 100% natural, untreated, and undyed Type-A Myanmar jadeite jade.
Jade
Lot of 4 Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Green & Red Jade Carved Floral Fruit Pendants
Located in New York, NY
Each pendant is carved from jade, showcasing detailed motifs and organic forms, adorned with 14k yellow gold bails, adding a touch of elegance.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jade Pearl Diamond Fu Symbol Pendant and Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully coordinated vintage jewelry set crafted in 14k yellow gold, featuring a jade pendant and matching drop earrings.
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Rare Mings Carved Nephrite Jade Pendant and Cord in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Specifications: Gemstone: Nephrite Jade Color: Green and red Cut: Carved, Slightly pierced Gemstone Measurements: 2" x 1.8"...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Honey Jade Pendant Opaque Drop Gift Mens Nephrite Yellow Flower Natural
Located in Berlin, DE
A vintage jewelry piece from a private collection of a geologist: Natural honey Jade pendant on a cord stone measurements - 0.39 x 0.83 x 1.97 in / 10 х 21 х 50 mm pendant weight - 2...
Jade
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
Natural Myanmar Honey Yellow Icy Type Jade Dragon Pendant, Loose Stone
Located in Kowloon, HK
Unleash your inner strength with our Natural Myanmar Honey Yellow Icy Jade Dragon Pendant. This striking piece is expertly carved from high-quality jadeite, showcasing a double-sided...
Jade
Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres , Faceted Quartz, Black Onyx 16 mm diameter, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which ha...
Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Jadeite Jade and diamond pendant. GIA certified Carved round natural color jade, no indications of impregnation, pendant with 3 round diamonds in a heart shaped 18k yellow gold frame...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nephrite Jade Heart 14 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A nephrite jade heart pendant set with a 14 karat gold bail. The jade has a mottled and marbled white and green color, the opaque jade stone is beautifully polished and of high quali...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Jade Drop Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres , Carved Quartz, Black Onyx 16 mm diameter, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which han...
Crystal, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
100 Ct Jade Pendant Necklace 14" to 18" adjustable Chain, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
100 Ct Jade Pendant Necklace 14" to 18" adjustable Chain, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jadelite Jade Natural Color , NOTE please note that while taking pictures i noticed a crack in the sto...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Large Vintage Bird Home Sweet Home 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Jade Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large vintage 14 karat (14K) yellow gold 'Home Sweet Home' charm pendant designed as a house and ruby diamond tree with a jade and diamond bird singing on a fence.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Honey Jade Pendant on Cord Yellow Oval Gift Vintage hand carved mascot talisman
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant with Natural Honey Jade on a Cord Hand Carved in Idar-Oberstein, Germany Circumference: 40 - 50 cm Stone Measurements: 0.24 x 0.79 x 1.42 in / 6 x 20 x 36 mm Pendant Weight: ...
Jade
Leaf Shaped Carved Jade Pendant With Pave Diamonds Butterfly In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.530g,D:0.91ct, Emer:0.61ct,Jade:22.65ct,Sapp:0.53ct, 66X30
Emerald, Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lavender Jade Link Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Jade Measurements: each jade cylinder is ~16 mm in length x 3.8 mm width Stone: Lavender Jade Chain Length: 15.5" Jade Width: 3.8 mm...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Icy Jadeite Jade Disc Carved Ruyi Pendant c. 1900 in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Whether collected for its historical significance, symbolic meaning, or natural beauty, it makes a meaningful addition to any jade collection or a thoughtful gift for someone who app...
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Triple Carved Crystal Necklace, with Diamonds & Sapphires in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Jade Jagger
Located in London, GB
From Jade Jagger’s Medicine Chest collection, this Triple Carved Crystal Necklace features three hand-engraved crystal pendants, each depicting a powerful botanical motif.
Crystal, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved Green Jadeite Jade, Diamond and Pearl Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Vintage Carved Green Jadeite Jade Diamond and Pearl Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold.
Jade, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Jade and Diamonds Pendant Necklace 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Jade and Diamonds Pendant Necklace 18k Gold. Impressive design through the entire piece starting with the pendant for center of attention and accompanied by the fancy link ne...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Hawaii Carved Nephrite Jade & Pearl Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold with Chain
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Specifications: Gemstone: Nephrite Jade Color: Light blue Cut: Carved Jade Measurements: 1.00" x 0.75" Pearls: Akoya Pea...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large "Grade A" Carved Jade Pendant with Report
Located in Big Bend, WI
Contemporary 14K yellow gold carved jade pendant with Mason Kay report stating natural jadeite grade A jade, not dyed.
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Vintage Carved Jadeite Jade Buddha Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Pendant Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold mounting.
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Large Carved Jadeite Jade Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Mid-Century Natural Jadeite Jade carved pendant with a simple 14k yellow gold pendant loop.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ana De Costa Jade Tsavorite 18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Drop Pendant
By Ana de Costa
Located in Folkestone, GB
18ct yellow gold and jade tassel pendant- set with a 0.20ct tsavorite.
Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Vintage carved jade 14k yellow gold sautoir necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 1970s sautoir necklace strings twenty-one carved jade ovals, each bezel-set in 14k yellow gold, into a long, fluid chain of rich green color and visible hand-carved texture.
Jade, Gold, 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.
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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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
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.