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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1910s
Antique 1.42 Carat Diamond and Platinum Drop Pendant, circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.42 carat diamond and platinum drop pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and imp...
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Gold with Diamonds Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold necklace, with a gold bow and brilliant diamonds in the center and also on the fringes, Italy 1940s
Length 50 cm
Pair of matching earrings is available
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Platinum Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage round platinum brooch or pendant, with natural pearls and diamonds, Italy 1900s-1920s
Diameter 4.5 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Caboshon Sapphire with Around Diamonds Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The pendant finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with center caboshon sapphire weighing approximately total of 3.00 carat and diamonds around weighing approximately total of 1.30 carat....
Category
1980s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Retro Gold Camel Pendant 1.75 Carat Natural Diamond Ruby Emerald, Sapphire, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro Yellow Gold Hand Made Camel Pendant.
Approximately 1.75 carats, set with Natural Diamonds (.20ct), Rubies (.55ct), Emeralds (.75ct), Sapphire (.2...
Category
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Chrysophase, Diamonds and Onyx.
By Loffredo
Located in Rome, IT
Art deco style pendant necklace in Chrysophase, with brilliant cut diamonds and Onyx stone elements for decoration.
The upper part of...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Gem Set Golf Club Bag Set with Diamonds & Precious Stones, Hange
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Gem set Golf Club Bag Set With Diamond, Ruby, Emerald,Sapphire Hanger/Brooch
Amazing work of art pendant/brooch with beautiful invisible...
Category
20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Pendant, Silver over Gold with Pearl and Diamond on Platinum Chain
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Edwardian Pendant, set with 51 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.25cts, H-I color, VS clarity and two natural pearls, center pearl 5mm and tear drop pearl...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Silver
Vintage GIA 0.81 Carat Center Diamond Gold Pin/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous 14k white gold pin / pendant from the Art Deco era, is centered with a sparkling GIA certified round cut diamond that weighs 0.81ct. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 3.95 Carat Topaz and 3.08 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French 3.95 carat topaz and 3.08 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold pendant and chain; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This s...
Category
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's Sterling Silver and Celluloid Heart Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Sterling Silver and Celluloid Heart Cross Pendant Necklace
Stamped: "Mexico .925"
Measurements:
Pendant is 2.5 inches long & 1.5 inches w...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
.35 Carat Diamond Synthetic Emerald Gold Tassel Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1930’s style Art Deco pendant necklace. The center piece of this necklace is the engraved, pierced and filigree 14k white gold pendant which is set with 9 round European cut diamonds and accented by 2 green synthetic French cut emeralds. 7 tassels dangle below the pendant adding to the elegance of the piece. The 18 inch cable chain gathers about an inch above the pendant. This necklace features a unique synthesis of a synthetic emerald gemstone and a shimmering diamonds, creating a beautiful contrast, indictive of the era.
9 round diamonds approx. total weight .35cts
2 French cut synthetic emeralds...
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage Victorian Style Apx 3.20ct Rose Cut Diamond Drop Necklace Platinum
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning vintage rose cut diamond drop pendant necklace.
Approximately 3.20 carats of oval and round rose cut diamonds. Approximately I/J color and SI clarity.
Missing two smaller st...
Category
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Marina B Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Blue Topaz and Diamond, 1980s
By Marina B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic articulated necklace created by Marina B in 1980s. Elegant and wearable, the necklace is a great addition to your jewelry collection.
The necklace is made of 18 karat yellow go...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal
Antique Rose Gold, Platinum, Sapphire and Diamond Swag Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The delicate chain centering 3 oval sapphires ap. 12.50 cts., suspending one oval color-change sapphire ap. 3.75 cts., spaced by 10 old European-cut diamonds ap. .35 ct., c. 1900, ap...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Opal Necklace, circa 1870s
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Noveau 18kt gold opal necklace, with natural opals and rubies, and enamel decoration.
Made in England, Circa 1910.
Tested positive for 18kt gold...
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1910s British Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Gold, 15k Gold
GEMOLITHOS Maramenos & Pateras Diamond Pendant 18 Karat Gold
Located in Munich, DE
Maramenos & Pateras Diamond Pendant 18K Gold, est. Diam. 0,12ct, 1980´s
Category
1980s Greek Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Gold Diamond Set with Onyx Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier
Metal: 18k Gold
Condition: Excellent
Year Of Manufacture: Circa 1920s
Gemstone: Diamond Set With Onyx
Length: 1.67 inches
Total Item Weight: 8.7 g
SKU#PD-00189
Category
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Vintage Platinum Gold Gemstones Golf Club Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful stylized Golf Club pendant made of platinum and yellow gold featuring yellow sapphires, diamonds and a pink tourmaline. Total carat weight of diamonds is 0.54 points, they ...
Category
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Pendant Set in Platinum with 3.75 Carat of Diamonds, circa 1925
Located in Palm Desert, CA
From the Art Deco period, circa 1925, is this diamond pendant set in Platinum. The Center Diamond weighs 1.50 carats. Color is H, Clarity is VS. The Oval Pendant is covered with r...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Gold Pendant with Enamelled Portrait and Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A very fine Art Nouveau enamelled portrait pendant in two tone 14kt gold, set with diamonds. The piece dates to France during the early 20th century at the height of the Art Nouveau ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
14 Karat Omega and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
14KT YELLOW GOLD "OMEGA" AND DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE
diamonds weighing approximately .94 carats, length approximately 19 inches
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Rare Picasso Bronze Female Figure Pendant Silver + Gold Mounting by David Webb
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
Description: Exquisite Picasso Pendant/Brooch featured in The Wolper Exhibit. The center is an original bronze piece from Picasso that was worn as a pendant; it was then taken by des...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Signed "Putti" Platinum Black Onyx Brooch or Pendant, circa 1920
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Signed "Putti" platinum Black Onyx, carved with figures of a man and a woman, Brooch / Pendant. Circled with round brilliant cut diamonds with a total diamond weight of 1.50 carats....
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
French Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting St Christopher as he carries the infant Christ across a river, with the motto of ‘Regarde St. Christop...
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Monete Gold Ancient Coin and Blue Sapphire Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
BVLGARI Ancient Coin Necklace
18k Yellow Gold
18.5 Inches Length
66.3 g Total Weight
Pendant 25 mm x 20 mm diameter
Four cabochon sapphires bezel set.
Designed as a 18k Yellow Gold...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Orange Garnet and Diamond Two Toned Pendant and Chain in 14k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow and White Gold
Total Weight: 3.1 Grams
Chain Length: 18"
Diamond Count: 4 brilliant cut
Diamond Clarity: H-I
Diamond Color: VS
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Lucky Horseshoe 18K Yellow Gold Seven Diamond Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a lucky horseshoe set with seven diamonds. Stamped with the eagle's head for 18 karat gold and French manufacture.
Dim...
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Lucky Elephant 14K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large 14 karat (14K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a lucky elephant with large ears. Stamped 585 for 14 karat gold.
Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.3 x 2 cm (not including jump ring)
...
Category
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gerard to her husband (the author of Cyrano) in 1889.
This is a mid-century example of the tokens created by Alphonse Augis in 1907 in response to the poem, signed A.A. with a "crepe de chine" textured background and floral and laurel wreath border to indicate the triumph of love.
The word "plus" is symbolised by a plus sign...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 1900 Enamel Orchid Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enameled orchid flower brooch.
A beautiful three-dimensional antique piece created in America during the Art Nouveau period, back in the 1900. This pendant-brooch is a r...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...
Augis More Than Yesterday 18K Yellow White Gold Enamel Ruby Love Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold and ruby love charm pendant with a black enamel rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tom...
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French Zodiac Libra Starsign 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a circular disc with cut-out areas depicting a set of balance scales representing the zodiac star sign of Libra. Stamped...
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fish Head 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a fish head with a cultured pearl in its mouth. Unmarked but tested for 18 karat gold.
Dimensions: 2 x 1.1 x 0.65 cm (not inc...
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jesus Christ Blessing Marriage 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm wedding pendant designed as a medal depicting Jesus Christ blessing the marriage of a man and woman. The reverse depicts a sheaf of roses an...
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian UnoAErre Muskateer 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
An Italian 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a cartoon muskateer with red, blue, green and black enamel detail.
Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold, 1AR for Italian man...
Category
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Deco European Diamond Platinum Brooch and Pendant Lariat Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Alluring jewelry of the Art Deco era this antique European diamond pendant necklace is intricately crafted in platinum.
A rectangle shield pendant is a marvel of design, featuring a...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Diamond Heart Pendant and Chain
Located in London, GB
A vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. diamond heart pendant and chain in 18 karat yellow gold.
This 18 karat yellow gold open heart pendant is one of Paloma Picasso's iconic de...
Category
1990s British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Op-Art 1970 Modernist Pendant With Concentric Circles In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian modernist sculptural pendant.
An amazing sculptural pendant, made in Italy with ultra modernism patterns, back in the 1970. This Op-art pendant is composed by seventeen c...
Category
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Daisy Margherite Flower 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a disc with an engraved daisy or margherite flower set to the centre with a rose-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.10...
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Pyramid 18K Rose Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) rose gold charm pendant designed as an Egyptian pyramid. Stamped with the Egyptian marks for 18 karat gold.
Dimensions: 1 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm (not including jump ring...
Category
20th Century Egyptian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Pendant Necklace
A South Sea pearl strand necklace featuring a pendant set with marquise, square, triangle, and brilliant cut diamonds with a center dangling pearl.
Approxim...
Category
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Italian 18K Yellow Gold Mechanical Saloon Car Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Italian 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a saloon car with moving wheels. Stamped 18 for 18 karat gold to the base, the jump ring marked 750 for 18 karat gold ...
Category
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large French Capricorn Zodiac Starsign 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant depicting a three-dimensional goat representing the Zodiac star sign of Capricorn. Partially stamped with the eagle’s head for Frenc...
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere 18k Gold Silverium Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Cartier Panthère 18K Gold Silverium Pendant is a mesmerizing embodiment of sophistication and grace, crafted by the esteemed luxury brand Cartier. Inspired by the majestic beauty...
Category
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Bucherer Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Carl F. Bucherer, Switzerland. Superb quality meets classic design in this charming sapphire and diamond necklace by the esteemed firm of Carl F. Bucherer. Set ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Monkey Pendant Charm 18 Karat Gold Antique Art Deco Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco Pendant or Charm of a Monkey in gorgeous hand carved natural Coral and set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The coral monkey pendant is a masterpiece of ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the classic Magic Alhambra collection features a lucky clover pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with black onyx. The chain leng...
Category
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Yellow Gold
French Rabbit Heart Magician Hat 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a magician’s top hat set with eight round rubies, containing a moving rabbit holding a ruby heart. Stamped with the eagl...
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22K Gold, Hand-Painted Ganesh Pendant Necklace, India
Located in Nantucket, MA
A charming and auspicious pendant necklace featuring a finely detailed, hand-painted Ganesh (the Hindu deity known as is the remover of obstacles). It is encased in 22K gold with a ...
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Late 20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Large Italian 18k Gold Aventurine Etruscan Revival Watch Fob Pendant Charm
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This vintage 18k gold Italian charm is encrusted with vivid green aventurine set among Etruscan Revival wirework and granulation. The ornate vintage piece was most likely first purc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Mid-Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Ribbon Vintage Collar Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as overlapping tendrils of ribbon
With flaring terminals with rounded caps
Comprised of meshed fancy link chain
Flanked by wheat chain edges
With high polish finish
Comp...
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 9.64 CTW Diamond Sapphire Ruby Heart Shaped Black Opal Antique Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an ornately pierced plaque-shaped pendant and bale with filigree and flowing foliate motifs
Featuring a heart-shaped opal cabochon weighing approximately 6.42 carats - be...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Italian Lantern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Paste Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Italian 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a square lantern with red and purple paste glass gems to the sides. Stamped to the jump ring with 750 for 18 karat gol...
Category
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Ruby Ancient Coin 18 Karat Gold Monete Roman Caligula Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of curb link chain centering an ancient coin bezel set in hinged station
Measuring 25.0 mm round - deep matte brownish bronze with antique patina
Depicting a cameo bust of ...
Category
1980s Classical Roman Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold MA or AM Monogram Initials Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a pierced square monogram of the initials MA or AM. Unmarked but tested for 18 karat gold.
Dimensions: 1.7 x 1.4 x 0.1 cm (no...
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Very large Silver and Citrine Pendant Made 1978
Located in Stockholm, SE
This silver pendant showcases an exceptionally large citrine gemstone, radiating with a deep, honey-like color that's both warm and captivating. The citrine is faceted into a round s...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Inseparable Love Birds Pendant
Located in Bethesda, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels portrays the eternal bond of inseparable love birds against a backdrop of the radiant sun, with one bird embellished with exquisite single-cut diamonds and the oth...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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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