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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: 1940s
Reclaimed Wood Sea Turtle Pendant with Diamond Eye in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1990s
Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold
Weight: 7 grams
Dimensions: 1.5 inch Length
Diamond Details:
Carat: 0.08 carats
Cut: Round
Color: G
Clarity: SI
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Turquoise and Diamond Drop Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1940
Metal Type: 18 karat white gold
Weight: 5.1g
Length: 1.5 inches
Diamond Details:
Carat: 0.35 carat total weight
Shape: Round
Color: J/K
Clarity: SI
Please note Chain n...
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
Dragonfly Brooch Pin Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold / Necklace Enamel Pin Brooch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
VINTAGE DRAGONFLY BROOCH PIN / NECKLACE
HAND MADE IN SPAIN WITH BRILLIANT COLORS OF ENAMEL
14K YELLOW GOLD 10.7 GRAMS
LARGE SIZE - 3' INCH WID...
Category
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Enamel, Yellow Gold
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Pearlized Coral Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Maison Gripoix for Chanel poured glass flower pendant-brooch with orange coral pearlized lacquer by Maison Gripoix. Super unusual flower design by Chanel.
Excellent Conditi...
Category
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Betony Vernon "Love Lock Necklace" Woman Necklace Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The "Love Lock Necklace" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1995 and has been manufactured in limited editions ever since in Sterling Silver 925 lost ...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Vintage Zodiac Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Cartier Vintage Zodiac Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
A fabulous vintage Cartier zodiac pendant, the pendant showcases all 12 zo...
Category
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Pearl Pendant Necklace Set in 9k White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful diamond and pearl pendant necklace set in 9k white gold.
The pendant is composed of simple circular drop set centrally with a lustrous cream saltwater cultured pearl. Th...
Category
1990s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
1940s Carved Ruby and Diamond Pendant in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1940
Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold
Weight: 2.2 grams
Length: 1.2 in
Diamond Details:
Carat: 0.07 carat total weight
Shape: Round
Color: H
Clarity: SI
Ruby Details:
Carat...
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1993 Chanel Long Chain Necklace Magnifying Glass
Located in Oakland, CA
Chanel chain necklace with large magnifying glass loupe pendant.
High gloss gold-tone gilt metal with considerable weight.
Long interlinked chain.
Lar...
Category
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
18 Karat Gold Open Heart Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Heart Pendant. A simple yet elegant design that celebrates the spirit of love. Stamped on the back of the pendant is 18KT...
Category
1990s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles Krypell 18KT Gold 6.17 Carat Ruby, 2.67 Carat Diamond Pendant /Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charles Krypell Jewelry is a New York Based fine jewelry brand that became internationally known for its exquisite use of color, novel designs, and outstanding craftsmanship.
This 18 karat yellow gold heart pendant / brooch is the perfect example of the companies craftsmanship and the use of mixing stone cuts that show visual beauty. This yellow gold heart is set baguette cut rubies and baguette and round brilliant diamonds. The heart has a hinged bale set with baguettes that attaches onto the ruby and diamond bar brooch...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Sapphire Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend Gold Charm
Located in New York, NY
A playful and charming charm: A figural hand, with a diamond set on the finger and wearing a sapphire bracelet, is applied in the center. Around the border is engraved "DIAMONDS AR...
Category
1940s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Italian Trevi Fountain Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Trevi Fountain Pendant. The pendant features Oceanus, the Greek Titan of the oceans, and a seahorse and triton at each side...
Category
1990s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Garrard 18 Carat Yellow Gold Citrine Earrings and Pendant Set
Located in London, GB
This impressive citrine set was designed by The House of Garrard, the longest serving jeweller in the world.
The pendant features a beautiful golden ...
Category
1990s English Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ornate Sterling Silver Medallion Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Bold Sterling Silver Medallion Pendant with hand applied scroll work over oxidized Sterling Silver to highlight the attractive detail and craftsmanshi...
Category
1990s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Handcraft Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items. Th...
Category
1990s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Gold GIA Emerald Cut Diamond and Trillion Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent diamond and sapphire pendant that was crafted from solid 14k white gold. It features a gorgeous GIA certified emerald cut diamond weighing exactly 1.02 car...
Category
1990s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fabulous pendant necklace created by Tiffany & Co. in the 1990s. Delicate, feminine and wearable, The necklace is a great addition to your jewelry collection.
The pendant features a...
Category
1990s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Carrera y Carrera 18kt Yellow Gold 0.64ct. Diamond Double Horse Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow g...
Category
1990s Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond and Pearl Necklace in 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Antique diamond and pearl necklace in 14k gold.
The details are as follows:
Diamond weight : 0.40 carat ( SI clarity and H color )
Metal : 14K gold
Pendant measurements : 1 inch ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
5 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Circa: 1990s
Metal Type: 18 karat white gold
Weight: 15 grams
Size: 2 in height including bail x 1 in width
Diamond Details:
Carat: 5 Carat Total
Color: G
Clarity: VS
...
Category
1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Onyx Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond, Ruby, Onyx Necklace by Cartier. Part of the Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Collection.
With 153 round brilliant diamonds, E color, VVS1 clarity total weigh appr...
Category
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold
Stefan Hafner 18KT YG Diamond .62CT Ruby .19CT. Pendant Gift Box Charm Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace. The sweet gift box is designed with a diamond bow and diamond flower motifs. The hinged box opens to a single hanging bezel set heart...
Category
1990s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Choker Medium" Necklace Silver 925 in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Choker Medium" is part of the collection Sado-Chic, the term Betony Vernon coined to name her first fine erotic jewelry designs in 1992. T...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Estate 17.25 Diamond 18K White Gold Oval Drop Pendant Link Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Elegance and unique design on this Oval Shaped Dangle Drop Diamond Necklace,
From the 1990s, this exquisite piece has 2 Trillion-cut Genuine diamonds, Weighing approx. 1.50 carat...
Category
1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.15 carat ruby and 0.85 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold 'cross' pendant; part of our diverse ruby jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive vintage pendant has been crafted in 18k white gold.
The pendant has been modelled in the form of a Latin cross.
The center of the cross is ornamented with a feature 0.15Ct modern brilliant round cut ruby, four claw set in place.
The intersecting crossbars are embellished with a total of ten individually four claw set modern brilliant round cut diamonds, with a total carat weight of 0.85Cts
The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k white gold 18" fine curb chain via a flared ring loop attachment to the upper border of the design.
The chain secures with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening.
This vintage ruby and diamond cross pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold.
The pendant is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Condition
This impressive vintage gemstone cross...
Category
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Tri-Gold Dolphin Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Tri-Gold Dolphin Pendant. The pendant features a yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold dolphin connected to create a circle. The pendant meas...
Category
1990s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Lavender Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
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...
Category
1990s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold & Garnet Sweet 16 Charm
Located in New York, NY
Large "Sweet 16" charm. Wide embossed border, with a cut-out "16" in the center. Set with four faceted hessionite garnets and cut-out flower petals in relie...
Category
1940s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Boucheron Vintage Diamond Gold Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Boucheron diamond pendant necklace featuring 3 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace is accompanied with a rope necklace by Boucheron.
Neck...
Category
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
Necklace and Pendant with Diamonds of circa 1.39 Carat., 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- 18 carat white gold
- Italy, 20th century
- hallmarked with the fineness "750", "ITALY" and one more hallmark
- Diamonds of together approx. 1.39 ct.
- Good colour and purity
- Total weight: approx. 7.95 g
- Pendant length: approx. 6 cm
- chain length: approx. 43 cm
- Good condition
- Elegant, diamond set and movable pendant...
Category
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rock Cristal Diamond and Pearl Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Rock Cristal round cut Diamond and black Pearl Pendant Chain Necklace.
Pendant Diameter: 3.50 centimeters.
Thickness: 1.00 centimeter.
Gross weight: 16.03 grams including the chain.
Category
1990s Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal
Yellow Gold Bismark Amethyst Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Bismark Amethyst Necklace. The flat 9.3mm necklace features three oval bezel-set Amethyst cabochons. The cabochons measure 17.2 x 13.9 x 18.2mm, 14.3 x 13.2 x 18mm, and 14.7...
Category
1990s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Turquoise Heart 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
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...
Category
1990s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact
By Boucheron
Located in University City, MO
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco sterling, gold & ruby jeweled compact - necklace
The exquisite Boucheron compact is designed with a beautiful gold pie...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
Pomellato 27 Carat Garnet Cross Yellow Gold Pendant
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Pomellato cross pendant showcasing 5 cabochon cut Garnet stones weighing 27ct in 18k yellow gold. The pendant measures 2.51" in length by 1....
Category
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Yellow Gold
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Cross 1992 Autumn/Winter
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance cross pendant brooch from 1992 Autumn/Winter. Of ruby and emerald poured glass enamel round and rectangular cabochons. Set in gilded bronze with handmade baroque nacre Maison Gripoix pearls.
Worn in a ruby color way by Linda Evangelista in the CHANEL 1992...
Category
1990s French Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Pierre Cardin Silver Metal Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Cardin silver brushed metal necklace with abstract pendant.
Made In Italy.
-Measurements-
Necklace: 10.5"
Pendant: 2" wide X 2" Long
Good Vin...
Category
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
French Sapphire and Emerald Ruby and Yellow Gold Gemstone Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 13.48 carat yellow sapphire, 4.83 carat blue sapphire, 1.68 carat emerald, 3.54 carat ruby, and 18 karat yellow necklace; part of our vintage jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage gemstone necklace...
Category
1940s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Citrine 27 Carat Citrine Cross Yellow Gold Pendant
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Pomellato cross pendant showcasing 5 cabochon cut citrine stones weighing 27ct in 18k yellow gold. The pendant measures 2.51" in length by 1...
Category
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Gold Teardrop Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.93 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold 'teardrop' pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive ...
Category
1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Adler Panther Diamond Sapphire Gold Pendant Necklace
By Adler
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic diamond panther pendant by Adler showcasing round brilliant cut diamonds, square sapphires, and emerald eyes in 18k yellow gold.
The pendant measures .53" wide by 1.59" in le...
Category
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Art Deco Diamonds Platinum Pendant
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Art Deco Diamonds Platinum Pendant
Old amazing pendant from 1940 in France.
Set with quality baguette and round cut diamonds G VS1 of 7.25 carat
Comes with a certificate
Total weight...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Gold Lion Charm, MGM Grand Hotel Vegas, Barbra Streisand 12-31-93 Performance
Located in Austin, TX
MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas hosts many performances over the years and one that they were extremely proud of was the Barbra Streisand performance on 12-31-93. She only performed fo...
Category
1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold
Enamel Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Heart pendant, finely crafted in platinum with an enamel in the middle, weighing approximately a total of 1.00 carats and diamonds around, weighing approximately a total of 1.30 carats.
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Choker" Medium Necklace 18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Choker" is part of the collection Sado-Chic, the term Betony Vernon coined to name her first fine erotic jewelry designs in 1992. The time...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver
18KT Gold Petite Purse Necklace with 1.50 Carat Diamonds & 1.50 Carat Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat white gold 33" pendant necklace is designed with the most elegant petite purse. Round brilliant diamonds and blue sapphires are set in the front of the purse. The clasp...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sal Praschnik 18 Karat Diamond Golf Ball Tee Pendant Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This is a perfect gift for any golfer in your life! You will for sure get noticed on and off the course.
Sal Praschnick Designer
18 karat yellow gold bale and golf tee...
Category
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Set of 14 Karat Gold, Ruby and Diamonds Pendant with Chain and Earrings
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A Set of 14k Gold, Ruby and Diamonds Pendant with Chain and Earrings
Gorgeous Yellow gold earrings and pendant with chain, each is set with Cabochon Ruby. The ruby is a pure transpar...
Category
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Slave Choker" Necklace Silver 925 in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The timeless "O-Ring" signature pieces from Betony Vernon's collection have been appreciated by collectors since 1992 for their symbolic and aesthetic appeal. This bold version of th...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Garnet Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's garnet and seed pearl brooch pendant necklace set in 14k yellow gold, with dangle pears. 16 inch chain.
1 oval garnet approx. weight: 2.45cts
180 seed pearls
5 rou...
Category
1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Yellow and White Gold Semi-Precious Stone Puffed Heart Brooch with Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This lovely puffed heart diamond brooch by Cellini Jewelers NYC, is made of green peridot, purple amethyst and orange citrine, a quite unique and...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Pink Coral, 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Drop Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Category
1990s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Rodney Rayner 18 Karat Gold Bead Necklace with Rhodolite Hearts and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Rodney Rayner is known for his unique styling and use of beautiful color combinations. This 18 karat yellow gold necklace is a perfect example of his work.
This necklace is designed...
Category
1990s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Vintage Diamond Gold Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Boucheron diamond pendant necklace featuring 3 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace is accompanied with a rope necklace by Boucheron.
Neck...
Category
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
Chalcedony and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sputnik Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Weight: 5 grams
Size: 3/4 inch diameter
Features several beautiful green Chalcedony cabochon gemstone. Each gemstone is prong-set with a sharp 'U' ...
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Snowflake Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful sparkling figural "snowflake" charm/pendant. 14K white gold, set with bight faceted diamonds. 0.80" in diameter. Festive and cheerful.
Alice Kwartler has sold the finest...
Category
1940s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Pearl and Rubies Bumblebee Necklace in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Diamond pearl and rubies bumblebee necklace beautifully handcrafted in platinum.
Diamond weight: 0.40 carat
Ruby weight : 0.25 carat
metal : platinum
measurements: 1 1/4 by 1 inch
Category
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Pendant Necklaces
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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