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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: 1940s
Platinum Art Deco Antique Single Cut Diamond Cross
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940s Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.6 grams Diamond Details: .40ct, total weight. Antique Single cuT, G-H ...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chanel Golden Metal Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal chain necklace holding a golden metal pendant brooch with glass paste and costume pearls. 2cc5 Collection. Additional information: Condition: ...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Kieselstein Cord Iconic Large Yellow Gold and Diamond Crowned Heart Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Barry Kieselstein Cord Crowned Heart Pendant, measuring 2 inches in length X 1 inch wide and 5/8 inch wide. Very well detailed with a frosted / brushed finish and set with...
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1990s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold and Rock Crystal Necklace by Ateljé Stigbert Made in the 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold and rock crystal necklace shows upon typical characteristics for this time, such as the ring and bar chain and the pendant with its straight geometric shapes, its shiny surface and emerald-cut rock crystal. Something that makes this necklace stand out is the golden bow on top of the rock crystal. This elegant necklace fits well in both an everyday environment as well as in a more festive one. Ateljé Stigbert...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Mined Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Communion
Located in Dearborn, MI
Mined Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Featuring a Genuine Natural Mined Single Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Cross Solid 10K Yello...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman 18 Karat Gold Cable Cross Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
David Yurman 18k yellow gold cross pendant with opening bail. Yurman's signature cable motif is present in this significant cross pendant. Centered on the back of the cross is the ha...
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1990s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Turtle Decorated Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is garnet 0.10 ct. Acid tested to be 14k real...
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1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Lapis Lazuli Semi Precious Floral Pendant Necklace c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Lapis lazuli semi-precious floral pendant necklace c 1990s The stylish necklace is designed with a large scale floral pendant embellished with lapis lazuli pedals...
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1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Enamel, Stainless Steel

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18k
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Signed VCA Pendant and Chain Chain Length 18 inches Pendant: 1 inch by 1 inch Pendant Hallmarked: vca 1998 CUxxxx Also the...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Giorgio Facchini Kinetic Abacus Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold Coral Onyx And Agate
Located in Miami, FL
Orbital necklace designed by Giorgio Facchini (Pesaro 1947-). A statement abacus pendant, created by the Italian master jeweler, artist and sculptor, Giorgio Facchini. This is a one...
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1990s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Coral, Onyx, Fire Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Dinh Van Cartier Razor Blade Yellow Gold Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Razor Blade Yellow Gold Pendant Chain Necklace by Dinh Van and Cartier. Details: Length: 19.5" Width: 3mm Weight: 23.9 g...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Gold-Tone Heart Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Dior rhinestone-embellished heart-charm necklace featuring heart charm, white and red rhinestone embellishment, small logo charm, thin chain, adjustable fit, spring-ring fastening. L...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ribbon Bow Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 16" long Measurement of pendant: 12.5mm wide Weight: 3.80 grams Hallmark: "TIFFANY&Co....
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Christian Dior Gold-Tone Bow-Pendant Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Dior gold-tone rhinestone-detailing bow-pendant necklace featuring bow pendant, heart charm, rhinestone detailing, signature CD logo charm, adjustable fit, rope chain, lobster claw f...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Large Gold and Carved Coral Art Deco Confucius in a Pagoda Charm Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s 14k Yellow Gold Pagoda form Charm Pendant, measuring 1 3/4 inches in length X 1 1/2 inches and weighing 22.7 grams. The center featuring a finely detailed carved Coral Co...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

Giorgio Facchini Sculptural Kinetic Orbital Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Orbital necklace designed by Giorgio Facchini (Pesaro 1947-). Fabulous statement collar necklace, created by the Italian master jeweler, artist and sculptor, Giorgio Facchini. This ...
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1990s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Snowflake Style Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.3 grams. Totally is diamond 1.20 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact for any...
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1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chanel Golden Metal Pendant Necklace, 1996
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with a flower pendant centered with a cc logo. 1996 Spring-Summer Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition ...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Carrera Y Carrera 18 KT YG and Diamond Twin Cherub Pendant / Malachite Stand
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 magnificent 18 k...
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1990s European Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etienne Perret Diamond Gold Ball Necklace on Long Chain
Located in Darnestown, MD
Gold ball with diamonds all around made by Maine jeweler, Etienne Perret. The ball is 18 karat gold and measures half an inch in diameter. It is on a 34...
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1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Dimention is diamond totally 0.40 carat. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs. Totally is emerald 0.60 carat. Totally lenght is c...
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1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Chanel "Heart" Necklace, 1992
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with black leather and a wood heart topped with a cc logo. Spring-Summer 1992 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very goo...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

0.47ctw Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14k White Gold, Length 20 Inches
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning pendant necklace features a vibrant 0.47 carat total weight ruby gemstone surrounded by sparkling diamond accents. The pendant is crafted in 14k white gold and hangs on...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Paris 1994 Rare Necklace Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Malachite
Located in Miami, FL
Malachite necklace pendant designed by Cartier. This is a very rare and very hard to find necklace-pendant, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier. It was carefully...
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1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHANEL CROSS NECKLACE wine red + orange Gripoix glass, faux pearl, signed 93 P
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Chanel necklace with an attached cross in the colors orange and red with handcrafted pearl, hanging from the original 70 cm long chain. Signed on the back side 93 CC P - Printemps ...
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1990s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other, Gold Plate

Vintage Circa 1990s 8k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 carat. Totally is ruby about 0.30 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs. Totally lenght is chain...
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1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Capri 122.50 carats Diamond Scarf Knot 18K Statement Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning CAPRI Scarf Knot Design Statement Necklace made in solid 18K Yellow gold adorned with Prong set natural diamonds. There are over 837 natural diamo...
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1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Guy Laroche Paris Massive Silvered Resin Viking God Medallion Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Guy Laroche Paris signed pendant necklace features an extra-long silvered metal textured chain with a massive dimensional pendant. The medallion boasts an antique Vikin...
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1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Multicolor Bakelite Long Necklace with Articulated Crib Toy Doll Pendant, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning rare Bakelite long necklace was hand-crafted in France in the 1940s. The piece features a beaded design with an articulated crib toy doll pendant. The beaded necklace boasts autumnal colors with a lovely, warm palette of yellow butterscotch, red tea amber, green moss, cocoa brown, toffee brown, caramel brown, and ginger orange, many with marbling and swirling. The necklace has brass hardware links and a spring ring closing clasp. There is no visible maker's mark. The necklace is in excellent condition, with minimal wear on the brass links. Measurements: The necklace's total length is 24.41 in (62 cm) - The drop is 20.47 in (52 cm) - The pendant is 1.44 in wide (3.7 cm) x 9.07 in long (23 cm). Note: The use of Bakelite crib toys for fashion jewelry. A new form of Bakelite called Catalin was introduced in 1929, featuring a beautiful range of colors and creating an unbelievably cute aesthetic for these children's objects. Gone were the old-fashioned silver and ivory teething rattles of the Victorian age. In the early 1930s, children had brightly colored plastic crib toys which were safe and indestructible. The condition of many of them today attests to that. In the United States, one of the most popular manufacturers was Tykie Toys of Piqua, Ohio, which was in business until the late 1940s. Their designs included a range of little doll characters. Other crib toys designed included bell boys, sailors, soldiers, and black American or African-inspired characters. There was a huge fascination for anything exotic and people from far away, and the craze for jazz meant that black musicians were trendy at the time. New York designer Jan Carlin made stunning Bakelite jewelry out of old pieces in the 1970s. She has made many quirky brooches...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

14 Karat Gold Amethyst Channel Set Cross Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 14K gold Cross with 6 channel set amethyst stones, Approximately 8.5 Carats. Cross measures 1.6" x .6" wide. This is on a 18" 14K gold chain. This is out of a massive collec...
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1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

J. Kennedy Cylettes Diamond Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold J. Kennedy design Cylettes pendant set with eleven (11) blue and green cylindrical shaped onyx stones and one (1) round brilliant cut diamond, approximately ...
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1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s 18k Yellow Gold Orange Enamel Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Eiseman Estate Jewelry Collection, circa 1990s, 18 karat yellow gold necklace featuring a removable orange enamel fish. This fish can also be worn as a brooch. This necklace...
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1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Disney Mickey Mouse Charm, 14K Yellow Gold, Length .75 Inches, Small Gold Charm
Located in McLeansville, NC
This charm is not only a delightful addition to a charm bracelet but can also be worn as a pendant on a chain or added to a charm necklace for a whimsical touch. Its versatile size a...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Scroll Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Scroll Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 5.70 grams Chain: 16" Pendant: 16mm wide x 11mm high Conditi...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Illusion Ruby and Diamond Teardrop Pendant Necklace14k White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Illusion Ruby 1.37ct and Diamond Teardrop Pendant Necklace in 14k White Gold. 18" Length 5 Grams
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Continental 14k Gold Enamel Lavalier Pendant with Seed Pearls
Located in New York, NY
This vintage lavalier pendant is an incredibly special piece that will be in your collection and certainly become an heirloom. It features an...
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1940s European Baroque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Asch Grossbardt Onyx, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Geometric design pendant necklace by Asch Grossbardt with the use of varied inlaid stones for which they are known. The pendant has mother of pearl and black onyx. The bail is set wi...
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1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Jean Paul Gaultier Rare Steampunk Necklace with Resin Cameo Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jean Paul Gaultier Paris designed this stunning pendant necklace in the 1990s for his Steampunk collection. The design features a silvered metal chain with a lobster closing clasp, ornate with a transparent and black multi-layer teardrop pendant. The medallion has a Roman-inspired gilded metal cameo embedded in the material. The piece is signed at the back with a Gaultier metal tag. The necklace is in good condition, with a tiny air bubble trapped in the material on the right lower edge of the pendant. Measurements: The necklace's total length is 18.94 in (48 cm) - the drop is 11 in long (28 cm) - The pendant is 0.88 in wide x 1.13 in high (2.2 x 2.9 cm). Note: Steampunk fashion is a subgenre of the steampunk movement in science fiction. It is a mixture of the Victorian era's romantic view of science in literature and elements from the Industrial Revolution in Europe during the 1800s. The fashion is designed with a post-apocalyptic era in mind. Steampunk fashion encompasses clothing, hairstyling, jewelry, body modification, and make-up. In 2010, steampunk style entered the high-end fashion market as designer John Galliano brought elements from the trend to his spring haute couture show for Christian Dior. Another designer associated with the steampunk style is Jean Paul Gaultier, who, from the 1990s, integrated elements of this current into his fashion and jewelry collections. In particular, he frequently uses corsets...
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1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Jensen & Wendel Denmark Acorn Sterling Handle Stainless Blade Cake Knife #14714
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver handle stainless blade cake knife in the Acorn pattern by Georg Jensen. The Acorn pattern was introduced in 1915 as a collaboration between Georg Jensen and designer...
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1940s Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage silver necklace with cut large rock crystal Made 1942.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful design and exquisite quality of craftsmanship is what characterizes this piece of jewelry. The chain consists of thin square pools hooked together, the beautiful rock cryst...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Silver

Retro 1940s 14K Gold Globe Shaped Locket Charm Pendant 18K Handmade 24” Chain
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Retro 1940s 14K Gold Globe Shaped Locket Charm Pendant 18K Handmade 24” Chain Weight 37.3 gram Condition New without tags, no scuff marks, no scratches, se...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cartier Panthere Iconic Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: Circa 1991 (Engraved) Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 20.7 grams Measurement: 2.5 inch long Condition: Excellent Price: 11,000 Paymen...
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1990s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabergé 18K Gold Diamond Guilloche Enamel Locket by Victor Mayer
Located in Venice, CA
This handmade 18k gold, diamond, and guilloche enamel locket was designed by VICTOR MAYER for Fabergé. The cobalt blue enamel has stunning detail—it is transparent to reveal intricat...
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1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage silver necklace with circular Labradorit made 1998.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A modern necklace even if its made in 1998. This necklace has a little of the 70s in it as well as a lot of RocknRoll. The artist, Swedish Gunilla Lantz, has clearly been influenced by the Viking Era when she made this design. You can find jewelry very similar to this...
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1990s Swedish Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

Vintage Circa 8k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is emerald totally 0.50 carat. T...
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1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Jade Pendant, Vivid Green, Impeccable Carving, Certified Untreated Chromium Jade
Located in Southbury, CT
The jade carving you see here is no ordinary jade carving. It is a variety of jade known as kosmochlor jade. What, you ask, is kosmochlor jade? Well, it is also known as chromium jadeite. And chromium is the chemical element that gives jadeite its legendary emerald-green coloring. Chromium also gives South American emeralds their legendary emerald green coloring. Chromium jadeite is like jade with an extra helping of green. It's intensely colored jade that is also intensely beautiful. The jade carving has been certified by Stone Group Labs to be untreated kosmochlor jade from Burma. As the lab certificate explains, "Jadeite, Omphacite and Kosmochlor are distinct yet closely related minerals, commonly intergrown. Western countries refer to all as jade and by their more specific names when identification is possible. In Asia, they may all be collectively referred to as Fei Cui. Kosmochlor may also be referred to as chromium jadeite." The 14K yellow gold pendant dates to the 1940s and the hand-carved jade depicts flowers, a coin, and what I believe is fungi. Prosperity, longevity; these themes are found repeatedly in Chinese jade carvings...
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1940s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Vintage necklace with shell and stones
Located in Capri, IT
Vintage necklace with shell and stones
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1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Tiffany & Co. Lapis Lazuli 18k Yellow Gold Crossover Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage necklace features a blue heart-shaped pendant crafted in lapis lazuli accented with a cross-over chain crafted in 18k yellow gold. Made in United States circa 1...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Authentic Estate Small Cross Necklace 18" Silver 2.8 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Estate Small Cross Necklace 18" Silver 2.8 mm DY349 Retail: $790.00 This elegant Authentic David Yurman small cross neckl...
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1990s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Antique 9 Carat Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant most beautiful citrine stone Measurements: Weight 10.41g, length 35mm, width 24mm Materials...
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1940s European Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Gold

1940s Vintage 34.92 Carat High Zircon and 9k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive vintage Art Deco 34.92 carat high zircon and 18 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch; part of our diverse Art Deco style jewellery collection. This ...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Authentic Estate Small Cross Necklace 18" Silver 2.8 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Estate Small Cross Necklace 18" Silver 2.8 mm DY349 Retail: $790.00 This elegant Authentic David Yurman small cross neckl...
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1990s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Christian Dior Leather Necklace with a Golden Metal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Leather necklace with a golden metal pendant and glass paste cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 66 cm Seller Reference: BC114
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Monogrammed Gold and Sapphire Locket Pendant. 14k Yellow Gold, Large Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
Add a touch of personalized style to your jewelry collection with this beautiful monogrammed gold and sapphire locket pendant. This large pendant is ma...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Biche de Bere Paris Rigid Choker Necklace with Arctic White Resin Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This fabulous modernist silvered metal choker necklace by Nelly Biche de Bere, Paris, features a rigid around-the-neck band with a hand-made feel design complimented with a round pen...
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1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Christian Lacroix Necklace Pendant Golden Carousel
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Lacroix pendant in gilded metal with the motif of an openwork carousel and a second pendant in the shape of a hollowed-out lozenge of a heart (so dear to Lacroix), mounted ...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Large Open Heart Gold Necklace
Located in Bethesda, MD
Elsa Peretti’s most celebrated icon, the open heart. This is the large 18kt gold open heart on a 32″ chain. Original designs copyrighted by Elsa Peretti. • Metal:18 Karat Yellow Gol...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique Purple Amethyst Gemstone Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An old antique pendant made with a brilliant oval amethyst. the hand made craft workmanship style is clearly visible in this pendant with the beautiful art work around the stone. P...
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1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, 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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