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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1920s
Egyptian Revival Beige Faience Scarab Pendant with 14K Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
During the early 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced and introduced what is referred to as "Egyptian Revival Jewelry." The first Egyptian Revival...
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1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Egyptian Revival Faience Turquoise and Brown Scarab Pendant with 14K Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
During the early 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced and introduced what is referred to as "Egyptian Revival Jewelry." The first Egyptian Revival...
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1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Egyptian Revival Small Turquoise Faience Scarab Pendant with 14K Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
During the early 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced and introduced what is referred to as "Egyptian Revival Jewelry." The first Egyptian Revival...
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1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Antique Circa 1920s Masonic Two Headed Eagle Pendant 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
The two headed eagle symbolises both power and justice, like the square and compasses symbol, it is synonymous with Scottish Rite Freemasonry. Crafted in 18 carat yellow and white g...
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1920s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Atocha Yellow Gold Silver Coin Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Atocha Two Tone Coin Pendant. The pendant measures 28mm x 43mm (including bail). The coin shows quite a bit of wear, the markings on the coin are not readable and there are no markin...
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1660s Spanish British Colonial Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Art Deco 18K Gold 0.60ctw Diamond Flower Cluster Pendant w/ Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine & Old European Cut - Bezel Set - 0.50-0.60ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.50-0.60 (approx.) Material: 18k Solid White Gold ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1925s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark. This elegant Art Deco pendant features an openwork pear-shaped motif adorned with antique-cut d...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Very Rare to find these necklaces in yellow gold! Most were made in white and platinum. The yellow gold and black onyx combined with the masterful Art Deco Workmanship is truly somet...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Carved Jadeite Lavalieré Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The central natural jadeite jade in this delightful drop necklace boasts a vibrant, mottled green color in an undulating oval carving. The piercings allowed their Chinese owners to s...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique European Pendant Dimeter Miniature Painting Silver Gold Paste /1.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant with a miniature painting 16mm x 8 mm of the ancient Greek Goddess of harvest and fertility Demeter. The painting is concealed within a miniature frame made of gilt S...
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1780s French Greek Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Ancient Parthian Kings Coin 123-88 BCE Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace with a 123 BC ancient coin from the Parthian Kingdom. Gorgeous coin necklace, mounted with a genuine silver coin from the Parthian Kingdom. The coin is a silver Drachm of 1...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Modernist Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

A Renaissance Diamond And Enamel Necklace 16th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The pendant with an interlaced rose-cut diamond frame between white and black enamel, suspending box-shaped bezel set with a single table-cut diamond with black and white enamel deco...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Citrine Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
Crafted in the opulent style of Art Deco, this exquisite citrine necklace exudes timeless elegance. The centerpiece features a stunning portrait-cut citrine, meticulously carved to c...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian seal fob pendant, Depeche Vous, 9k gold and Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something special and quite simply mesmerising about antique seal fobs. This fine French Georgian intaglio seal fob is crafted in 9ct ...
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18th Century European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Roman Bronze Trajan Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Roman Bronze Coin Pendant of Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, the Roman Emperor from 98 AD to 117 AD, set in a 22k Gold Bezel . Pendant measures approximately 1.75" long by 1 & 9...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

A Roman Silver Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Roman Silver Severus Alexander Antoninianus Coin (Roman Emperor from 222 - 235 AD), set in a 22k Gold Bezel. On the reverse side, a Winged Victory with shield at feet. T...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Silver

Roman Coin & Pyrite Necklace (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Roman Coin, Moesis, Nikipolis, Septimus Serverus AE (193 - 211 AD), Obverse (front) is Bust of Septimus Serverus with Basket of Fruit on Reverse, set in a 22k Gold Bezel...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

1920s Art Nouveau Garnet and Yellow Gold Coin Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Nouveau 0.06 carat garnet and 18k yellow gold coin pendant; part of diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique coin pendant...
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1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Widow's Mite Coin Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Roman Bronze Widow's Mite Coin, 100 BC to 200 AD, set in a 22k Gold Bezel. Pendant measures approximately 1" tall (including bale) and 9/16" wide.
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Ancient Egyptian Taweret Pendant solid 18K / 7.3gr
Located in SE
Ancient ,at least 2000 years old (or much older) original pendant of Taweret - protective ancient Egyptian goddess of childbirth and fertility later mounted in solid 18K gold frame....
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Silver Target Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Diamond Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Silver Target Pendant. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat, graded K color, I1 clarity. Accented by one...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Greek 4th Century BC Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek Coin of Alexander Tetradrachm, 336 - 323 BC, set in a 22k Gold Bezel.
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Alexander The Great Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek (Macedonian) Alexander the Great Tetradrachm Coin, 336 - 323 BC, set in a 22k Gold Bezel and Bail with an Emerald St...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Ancient Chalcedony Seal Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An ancient chalcedony uncarved seal from the middle east, B.C. This ancient uncut seal pendant is on a custom brushed 22k solid gold pendant with 22k gold bail. This pendant features...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Greek Bronze Coin 4th C. Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek Bronze Coin, circa 350 - 300 BC, obverse (front) is a bee with a kneeling stag on reverse, set in a 22k gold squared bezel. The co...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

48.34Ct Aquamarine and 0.70Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large 48.34 carat aquamarine and 0.70cttw diamond, platinum and 18 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse aquamarine jewelry collections. T...
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1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 4.50 Ct Natural Garnet 3.50 Ct Diamond Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This captivating late Art Deco period pendant is 1925 circa Skillfully hand crafted as unique of solid 18 Kt white gold Ravishing openwork sparkling with abandon for an effective imp...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

14K Filigree Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace with Cast Link Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold necklace featuring a large beautiful frosted and reverse carved rock crystal quartz panel. The large oval crystal measures about 30mm x 22mm, and is accented ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 17th ct. Cross Crucifix Diamonds 19K Yellow Gold / 9 gr
Located in SE
Very rare ca. early 17th century likely Italian or Spanish 19K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with 24 Diamonds, all of table cut about 2 ctw. Hand - engraved decorations on the back side....
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Late 17th Century European Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Masonic Orb Ball Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Masonic Orb Ball Pendant very cool opening up pendant with detailed illustrations The item comes without the box in the photos bu...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

Natural Transparent Green Emerald 1.50 Carat Pear Cut Loose Gemstone from Swat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 1.50 Carats Dimension: 8.6x7.1x5 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Mine Shape: Pear Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand . Wearing an emera...
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Mid-17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald

Gorgeous Color 9.90 Carat Natural Loose Mint Seafoam Tourmaline Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 9.90 Carats Dimensions : 11.6x11.5x9.9 Mm Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Cushion Color: Mint Seafoam Certificate: On Demand...
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Early 17th Century Afghan Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Floral Lavaliere Pendant - 10k Vintage Buttercup
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .03ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Style: Lavaliere ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Necklace Helena Holy Water 700 AD
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Museum Quality Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross dating to circa the eighth century AD. The extremely fine bronze cross depicts Helena holding holy water in her right hand, the reverse side is inscribed with a line of inscriptions. The ancient cross...
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15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Late Victorian Era Silver and Gold pentant with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredible luscious Emerald forward pendant. This piece dates back to the late victorian period and features a large round emerald at the center surrounded by 6 smaller square emeral...
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Late 18th Century English Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Natural 26.15 CT Orange Pink Coral Pendant in 18k Gold Certified
Located in Warren, NJ
Enhance your jewelry collection with this stunning LaFrancee pendant. The 14k yellow gold pendant features a natural certified angel skin coral stone in a beautiful orange-pink color...
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16th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Art Deco Lavaliere Solitaire Pendant - 14k Round Vintage Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .06ct Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Style: Lavaliere ...
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1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 71.50Ct Aquamarine 0.10Ct Diamond and Platinum Pendant Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large antique 71.50 carat cushion cut aquamarine and 0.10 carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our diverse antique aquamarine jewelry collections...
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1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Bohemian Garnet Necklace solid 18K Gold Silver /43cm / 9.1gr
Located in SE
Austrian or Czechoslovakian Bohemian ca. 1920 - 1930s Garnet Necklace with pendants in Gilt Silver and chain in solid 18K Yellow Gold. No markings on pendant. Chain hallmarked 18K....
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1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

Early Art Deco 9.81 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cross pendant with fanning terminals and centering an old European cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.53 carat total - M color with I2 clarity - bead set Bead set w...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Georgian Garnet Witches Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming pendant dating back to the mid-Georgian era. This classically styled pendant has been crafted from 9ct gold into the shape of a witches heart...
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18th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold

Cartier GIA Certified 250 carat Colombian Emerald Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
One-of-kind Art Deco Cartier with Makers Mark LAVABRE Sautoir Necklace. Featuring a magnificent GIA certified 250 carat Cabochon Colombian Emerald with Approximatly 559 Diamonds weig...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Platinum

Imperial Jade Pendant, Diamonds, Platinum, Art Deco, GIA Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
Created in the 1920s, this magnificent pendant features the very rarest of the rare: a GIA-certified natural and untreated jadeite jade that displays a rich, emerald green color and ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Platinum

LB offers a one of a kind, handmade, vintage marcasite and silver necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a one of a kind, handmade, Vintage Art Nouveau brooch with a vintage cowboy boot charm, necklace.The sterling and marcasite brooch...
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1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Labradorite, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

16th Century Agate Cameo Roman Charity Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Two-layered agate cameo, red and white, depicting Roman Charity on an amati background. Italy, 16th century H. 3.7 cm - L. 2.9 cm Gold setting, eagle's head hallmark, 19th century H....
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 1 Assayer Q Coin and Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Original antique Atocha Coin 8 Reale Grade 1 with the original Mel Fisher certificate. Grade 1 dictates that the coin was retrieved from the very middle ...
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Early 17th Century Peruvian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Art Deco GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl Necklace Diamond Watch Pendant
Located in Flushing, NY
Art Deco GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl Necklace Diamond Watch Fob Pendant Circa: 1920s - Art Deco Period A Fine Double Strand Natural Salt-Water Pearl Necklace mounted with Platinum & Diamond Stations, and Hanging Watch...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Muonionalusta Meteorite Guitar Pick Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Sweden This unique functional guitar pick fashioned from Muonionalusta meteorite can make a lovely necklace with the addition of a thin cord or silver chain. A fantastic gift for yo...
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15th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Pendant Necklaces

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Sailboat Charm Pendant Necklace, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Embark on a journey through time with this original Art Deco sailboat charm necklace. Crafted with utmost artistry, this nautical-themed charm necklace captures the essence of the op...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ancient Greek Dove Coin Pendant (pendant)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Sikyon, Peloponnesos, AR 1/4 stater coin (circa 360-330 BC), set in a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front side of this coin features Chimera standing with "SI" below. On the reverse side, a dove flying with a pellet behind. The dove side of this coin is the front side of the pendant...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

Dimos 22K Gold Filigree Bocola Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The Bocola pendant set in 22k yellow gold. The design is created with circles of filigree and granulations of different size all around. The hoop is simple and clean so the emphasis ...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

Russian Antique Cross Necklace Diamonds 12.50 Carats Circa 1700’s
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Diamond = 12.50 Carats (Cut: Round, Color: F-G, Clarity: VS) Circa 1700 Made in russia Metal = Gold, Silver Pendant Dimensions: 64 x 48 mm
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18th Century Russian Art Deco Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

Dimos 18k Gold Natural Turquoise Pendant with Enamel
Located in Athens, GR
18k yellow gold framing this natural turquoise cut in round cabochon shape and decorate with white enamel to created the ultimate summer look, color and vibe.
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Early 17th Century Greek Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Deco Chase Work Lady 14K Gold American Locket Necklace Signed
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique Art Deco era Chase work marked 14K Gold and maker’s emblem 40 mm just a touch over 1.5 inch in diameter Two old cut Stones test positive as Diamonds Weighting 18.3 gram G...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Georgian Pendant Gold Red Guilloché Enamal Sepia Painting Initials ME
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine quality Georgian pendant locket has been handcrafted out of 15 karat gold. Within a yellow gold double frame the front of the locket has been painted with bright red transl...
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1780s English George II Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Nautical Flag Charm Pendant Necklace, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the allure of this exceptional Art Deco charm, exuding a captivating nautical theme. Expertly crafted in platinum circa 1920, this charm showcases exquisite old European c...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Ancient Scaraboid & Roman Jewelry Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Sumerian agate scaraboid (circa 2000 BC) set into a custom 21 Kt gold pendant with dangling embellishment being that of a Roman gold earring with glass (c...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, 22k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Art Deco Lavaliere Pendant 10k & Gold Filled Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold (pendant) & 12k Gold Filled (bail) Stone Information Natural Diamond Cut: Single Stone Note: (one small accent) Na...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

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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