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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: Early 1900s
Edwardian Pearl and Opal 9 Carat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet pendant holds seed pearls and colourful opals. The pendant and chain is modelled in 9carat gold.
Drop from loop: 30mm
Pendant Width: 35mm
Chain length: 46cm
Weight: 3.8g
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Opal, Gold
1904 Art Nouveau Nordic Locket Pendant Sapphire Pearls solid 18KGold / 5.3gr
Located in SE
120-year-old Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with two Sapphires Ø 2.75 mm / 0.08 ct each and inlaid with 4 paved natural oriental Pearls Ø 1.6 mm each.
The locket is 3.8 cm long suspended including the hanger x 2.1 cm wide x 5 mm deep.
There are two internal compartments with original Glass covers and bezels lined with blue silk or paper. I did not try to remove the bezels and Glass covers . Note that finding old lockets...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 0.55 carat diamond, pearl and enamel, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique antique pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold and silver.
The pierced decorated pendant has a central floriated design, embellished with hand painted enamel decoration; a single pearl ornaments...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
Art Nouveau Hydrangea Plique a Jour Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Hydrangea Plique a Jour Pendant set in silver with hand painted hard enamel florals and plique a jour leaves. Realistically modeled silver branch with a enamel bloom belo...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 15.8 grams.
Totally is diamond about 2.80 carat.
The diamond is has G-H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Totally is chain lenght 50 cm.
Please ...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Bird Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 13.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 3.50 ct.
Acid tested to be 8k real gold.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 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 ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Antique German Locket Pendant Picture solid 14K Gold oval / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Antique German or Austrian late 19th - early XX cent. Pendant / Locket made of solid 14K Greenish Yellow Gold.
Delicate floral engravings of miniature proportions on both sides. Ins...
Category
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5.5 grams.
Totally is rose cut diamond 0.65 ct.
Totally is old cut diamond 0.50 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clari...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Antique Imperial Russian Enamel Ruby Egg Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 1910s enamel egg pendant decorted with 5 natural ruby stones NOTE ( most of the enamel ben wear out ) pendant lenght 1.5c...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Pendant Necklaces
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming locket pendant showcasing the fabulous decorative art we have come to associate with the Art Nouveau style and period. This piece has been crafted from 18ct y...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Russian Imperial Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4.5cm / 4.2gr
Located in SE
Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Yellow Gold. Delicate hand - engraved ornament. Engraved inscription on the back side i...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
4.40 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 3.14 Carat Diamond and Pearl Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 4.40 carat Basaltic sapphire, 3.14 carat diamond and pearl, 12k yellow gold and platinum set pendant/brooch; part of ou...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
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...
Category
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...
Category
16th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Necklace natural Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Silver / 44cm/ 6.8 gr
Located in SE
Early 20th century Necklace featuring beautiful set of 6 natural Seed Pearls and 3 natural half - Pearls complemented with rose and old diamond cut Diamonds. Centerpiece in solid Pla...
Category
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 8.2 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.60 ct.
Totally lenght is chain 45 cm.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Cross Crucifix Diamonds solid 18K Gold Blue Enamel / 6.7 gr
Located in SE
Russian or European ca. early XX cent. Gold, Enamel and Diamonds Cross Pendant.
Handcrafted in 18K Yellow Gold (tested) , enameled with cobalt Blue enamel and accented with 5old Eur...
Category
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Enamel Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 50.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 5.25 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity.
Totally lenght is necklace 46 cm.
Acid tested to be 1...
Category
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
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...
Category
18th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold
Edwardian French Diamond Estate Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A dazzling display of Edwardian-inspired elegance, this breathtaking necklace features 35 diamonds - Rose Cut, Single Cut, and spectacular Old European Cut stones - set in platinum a...
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Circa 1908 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Floral Cross
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1908 (Engraved on the back)
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 5.7 grams
Measurement: 2.2 inch long
Condition: Excellent
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
German Art Nouveau Silver Necklace Flower Oval Citrine
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful oval citrine is set in a halo of floral motifs that are repeated in the decorative chain. The chain is long enough so you can layer it with other favorite pieces or st...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Silver
Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum 0.60ctw Diamond Dangle Necklace Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - G-I Color - SI1/I1 Clarity - 0.45ctw (approx.)
(10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single & Old R...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
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....
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Austrian oval Pendant Picture Locket solid 14KGreen Gold / 2.3gr
Located in SE
Antique 19th - early XX cent. European Pendant / Locket made of solid 14K Greenish Yellow Gold.
Delicate engravings of miniature proportions on both sides.Inside - golden bezel with...
Category
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Pendant Necklaces
Edwardian 20.30 Ct Aquamarine 1.40 Ct Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This breath taking antique pendant is Edwardian period, 1905 circa
The exquisite hand workmanship is rendered of solid Platinum and 18 KT gold little portions, crafted in a remarkabl...
Category
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
Category
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.
Category
Early 17th Century Greek Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
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...
Category
1780s English George II Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Edwardian 2.10 Ct Diamond 18 KT Pendant plus Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
This very charming antique Edwardian period Diamond pendant is 1905 circa
Skillfully hand crafted during the time of solid 18 KT white gold
Amazing openwork design, detailed with scrolls and fretwork making it quite a one off
Diamond set has two main Diamonds consisting in 1 old European cut diamond of approx .30 Ct (G/VS) and 1 old pear cut Diamond of .60 Ct I/J VVS - complementary 53 old mine cut Diamonds for 1.20 Ct G VVS/VS
Diamond total content is 2.10 CT
Pendant is 49 mm. x 16 mm. (h. x w.) with 3.5 grams weight
Comes completed with a new 18 KT white gold chain offer for free for ready wear...
Category
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond and Ruby 'Beggars Heart' Silver and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond and ruby 'Beggars Heart' silver and yellow gold pendant.
This charming heart shaped pendant is composed of two hearts, one set within the other and both freely a...
Category
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Gold Antique French Mistletoe Locket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large, oval, 18 carat yellow gold locket with gold missletoe on front and back 'en relief'. The locket opens sideways and on the inside a mirror on one side and a glassed compartme...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 22k 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 ...
Category
Early 17th Century Peruvian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver
La Belle Epoque Pearl & Ruby Platinum Overlaid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
This one is for the true vintage jewelry connoisseur who appreciates the story as much as the piece. This stunning necklace came in as part of a s...
Category
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Turquoise Pendant with Dice 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A Victorian turquoise pendant with dice in 18 karat yellow gold.
This beautiful and highly unusual pendant is designed as a domed hexagon,...
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
c.1900 Art Nouveau Antique Horn Fuchsia Pendant Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This beautiful pendant necklace is a wonderful and rare example of Art Nouveau carved horn jewellery. It is unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
The Details...
This necklace features a pendant detailed with a fuchsia motif created from carved horn. The pendant is accented with hand-painting. As is typical of Art Nouveau horn necklaces...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Ancient Greek Drachm Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a squared 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front, side of this coin features...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Russian Imperial-era Two-color Gold Horseshoe Pendant, circa 1900
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II, a rare Russian 14k gold pendant designed as a horseshoe for good luck, of two-toned gold, the body matte yellow gold, the details polished rose gold, with openwork sides typical of the time.
With Russian stamps...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Chinese Antique Art Nouveau Coral and Kingfisher Tian-Tsui Necklace
Located in Southbury, CT
This strikingly unique Chinese Antique coral necklace from the Art Nouveau-era is an elegant and impressive example of the Chinese art form known as tian-tsui.
Tian-tsui refers to ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Silver
Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Inspired Cross with Emeralds
Located in Athens, GR
18k gold Byzantine Inspired Cross that showcases intricate design and craftsmanship. This cross features a combination of cabochon emeralds, granulation, and filigree decoration, add...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Drop Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a rounded form 22k gold bezel with 22k gold drop linked chain and bail. The obverse, or front,...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Spanish Silver Cob Coin in 22k Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish silver cob coin (circa 1500's), 2 Reale, Phillip II, set within a custom rounded 22k gold bezel with roped accent and a 22k gold bail. This coin has...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Roman Coin in 22k Pendant w/Diamonds (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Roman Empire, Domitian (circa 81-96 AD), silver Denarius coin, minted in Rome, set in a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail with gold bead and diamond accents at fo...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Roman Glass & 21k Gold Drop Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely multi-colored drop pendant for necklace made from Roman glass (400 to 500 AD) set within a custom 21 k gold pendant with gold bead accents and 21 k gol...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Ancient Greek Drachm Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Alexander the Great, AR Drachm coin (circa 3rd century BC), set in a round 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front side of this coin features the head of Herakles wearing a lion skin headdress. On the reverse side, Zeus seated, holding an eagle and sceptre. This coin has been inspected and approved to be authentic by a professional Numismatic who specializes in ancient coinage. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this coin. This coin pendant...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Edwardian 1905 Belle Epoque Cross In 14Kt Gold Palladium Diamond And 4 Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque cross.
Beautiful cross from the Belle Epoque period, created during the Edwardian era (1901-1910), back in the 1905. This de...
Category
Early 1900s North American Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pall...
Cabochon Sapphire Cross Pendant
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique English cabochon sapphire cross pendant, circa 1900. This antique cross pendant is crafted in 9 karat rose gold and sterling silver. The Victori...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century Emerald 18K Gold Iberian Cross Pendant, Certified
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A magnificent antique 18th century gold and emerald Iberian pendant. This pendant is truly a piece of history and made in Cordoba, during the late 18th...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry Based on an Ancient Design. Our distinctive "Pontus" pendant features a shape that is strikingly modern in design, and is based o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Natural Sapphire Diamond 18 KT Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This charming Edwardian era pendant is 1905 ca
Design is made of a tri -lobed bail attached to a lovely daisy flower which stands on the three oval dangling sections one into the oth...
Category
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Paul Robin, French, Romeo and Juliet pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A romantic Art Nouveau medallion pendant of 18 carat gold by Maison Robin, One side depicts Juliet and the other side Romeo. This jewel is a locket, from two medals with their own ma...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Zeno 2nd Reign AV Gold Solidus Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Zeno the Second Reign, AV Gold Solidus Roman Imperial Coin (Constantinople Mint, circa 476-491 AD), set in a squared 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or f...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Antique Marry Enamel Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique locket pendant hand painted in colourful enamel portrait of virgin mary and angels with total gold weight of 8.65 grams and lenght of 4c...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Pendant Necklaces
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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