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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1970s
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Owl Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This adorable rare and collectible Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold necklace features a 15.0mm x 21.0mm owl pendant set with Mother-of-Pearl and brilliant-cut round E-F-G VVS1-VVS2...
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cathy Gins for Accessocraft gold-tone necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cathy Gins for Accessocraft gold-tone necklace in the form of a massive medallion on a gold chain Marked Measurements – 5 x 3,5 cm / 2 x 1,5” Condition – very good .........
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1970s American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Pendant Necklaces

George L'Enfant Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Gold Cat Silhouette Pendant Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
It is the cat's meow. With ruby eyes and stylized feline fur, this Georges L'Enfant Van Cleef & Arpels vintage 18 karat yellow gold silhouette of a cat wil...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Colour Topazs, Turquoise, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Green Agate, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1970's Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Butterfly Vintage Pin/Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1970's diamond butterfly pendant and pin fashioned in 18 karat white gold. The butterfly features 180 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.50 carat total and are gra...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Topazs, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Star Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Bvlgari Libra Zodiac Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in the timeless allure of the 1970s, the Vintage Bvlgari Libra Zodiac pendant embodies celestial elegance. Fashioned from lustrous 18k gold and adorned with exquisite mother ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Gold

Turquoise, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Trio Diamond Pink Coral 18K Gold Flower Star Large Brooch Pin
By Trio
Located in Miami, FL
With an exquisite textured design by TRIO, these enchanting vintage pink Carved coral & diamond piece is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. Centered by a genuine cabochon oval channel...
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1970s American Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Mid Century 14k Yellow Gold & Gem Etruscan Revival Carriage Coach Charm Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Enchanting 14k yellow gold Etruscan Revival royal carriage coach carriage with movable wheels and accented with blue and green chalcedony cabochon gems. This charm embodies the in...
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1960s Etruscan Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dior Silvery Metal Short Necklace with Green Glass Paste Cabochons
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Germany) Silvery metal short necklace with green glass paste cabochons Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 37 cm to 43 cm...
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1960s German Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Vintage 14K Gold Enamel Ladybug Charm
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold enamel ladybug charm is perched and ready to take off into flight. Its red enamel wings—dotted with adorable black spots—are lifted to r...
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1970s German Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1.20ct Green Sapphire Vintage Pendant in 9K Rose & White Gold.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Set with 9 Oval Natural Greenish Blue Sapphires of 1.20ct in total approx. within rosy gold claw setting within an illusion setting crafted in 9K White & Rose Gold Total item'...
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1970s Australian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Green Sapphire, White Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1976 Paris Pendant Perfume Bottle In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A perfume bottle pendant designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Very rare perfume bottle pendant, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cle...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnificent 1.60ct Morganite & Diamond Flower Shaped Pendant in 9K 9ct Rose Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of superb flower design & elegant openwork motif, this vintage 1970's pendant is centering a gorgeous cluster of 4 Oval Natural Morganites (6mm x 4mm each) of distinctive peachy ...
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1970s Australian Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold

Large Plique-à-Jour and 18 Karat Gold Queen of Hearts Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This grand pendant measures 2 inches in length by 1.39 inches in width. Stamped 750 with an Italian maker’s mark. Dare to play your hand at love with this elegant yet whimsical Queen of Hearts pendant...
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1960s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Navajo Native American Squash Blossom Silver Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Native American Navajo squash blossom sterling silver turquoise coral necklace. Signed on the back Elizabeth M. Thompson, no silver mark but acid tested...
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1960s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Turquoise, Silver

Ernest Borel New, Old Stock Ladies Hanging Pendant Watch from 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ernest Borel Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant Watch / N.O.S. METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS ...
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1960s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Vintage MMA King Tut Pendant with Collar
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a MMA (Metropolitan Museum of Art ) King Tut pendant with added collar. The 1.88 x 2.63 x 1.125 inch gilt 3D King Tut is profiled with much de...
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1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Brass, Gilt Metal

18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This 18k yellow gold and platinum pendant with tanzanite and diamond is extraordinary. Being made in rich, 18k yellow gold, and platinum, a forever white metal, this pendant exudes e...
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1960s American Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

9k Yellow Gold Bible Locket, Old Testament Paper Inside, Engraved Charm Locket
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 9k yellow gold Bible locket is a beautiful and meaningful piece of jewelry. The locket features an intricate engraved design on the front and opens up to reveal a small compartm...
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1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s Limoges Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Retro oval pendant, it is bordered by a twist of yellow gold and holds in its center an enamel from Limoges representing a young...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Circa 1960s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 22.9 grams. Totally is diamond about 3.70 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-vvs clarity. Totally lenght is chain 48 cm... Acid tes...
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1960s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

14K Yellow Gold Wheel Carriage Charm Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1970s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1 grams Diamond Details: Measurement: .5 inch long Condition: Excellent
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Gripoix Sapphire Emerald Ruby Heart Crystals Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Gripoix Sapphire Emerald Ruby Heart Whole Shining Crystals Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticea...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Turtle Pendant Necklace with Diamond Green Emerald 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's Large 14k Turtle With A Massive 50 ct Cabochon Green Emerald Cabochon Emerald Dimensions: 30 mm 18mm 13.1 mm EST 50 CTS The body of the turtle is set with diamonds on ea...
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1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1978 By Elsa Peretti Freeform Open Bottle Necklace in 925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Open bottle necklace designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2019) for Tiffany & Co. Gorgeous freeform open bottle created by Peretti for the Tiffany Studios back in the 1978. This iconic v...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage 22K Gold and Green Chalcedony Intaglio of Zoroaster Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This 22k gold vintage pendant features a green chalcedony intaglio carved with the image Zoroaster. The gold has beautiful granulation in the style of...
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1960s Asian Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Landstroms 10K Black Hills Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, vintage Black Hills Gold pendant is 10k yellow, pink and green gold. It is a product of Landstroms. Measurements: 7/8 by 1 inc...
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1970s North American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

Vintage Sewing Machine Charm with Rubies & Sapphires
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind vintage charm. This charm is on the larger size, depicting in detail an entire vintage sewing machine with a bobbin of thread. The charm f...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Pas De Deux "Ballet Dancing Couple" 14K Rose Gold Italian Openwork Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricately designed as Pas De Deux - duet / couple performing ballet of openwork motif within finely decorated border This Vintage Italian Pendant is of superb workmanship: Exce...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Libra Zodiac Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 9ct yellow gold zodiac pendant. The pendant features libra scales in the centre which is surrounded by a textured circular border. Co...
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1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Gold 1960s Cross Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite 14K Solid Gold 1960s Cross Pendant, a timeless and elegant piece that exudes vintage charm and sophistication. Crafted from daint...
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1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

Vintage Italian Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Italian Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace. Featuring one marquise cut emerald weighing approximately 0.10 carat. Accented by 26 round brilliant cut d...
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl and Garnet Horseshoe Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely vintage lucky horseshoe necklace. The necklace features an alternating pattern of pearls and garnets in a 9ct yellow gold horseshoe motif. It started life as a Vinta...
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

French Retro Modernist Smoky Quartz and Gold Pendant, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A French retro modernist smoky quartz and gold pendant, with a square, shaded tile of smoky quartz, held by a surround of rectangular heavy gold wire, ...
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1970s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, 18k Gold

Talon pendant featuring a predator's claw encased in an 18k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the untamed elegance of this captivating statement piece - a mesmerizing Talon pendant featuring a predator's claw encased in an 18k yellow go...
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1960s Botswanan Aesthetic Movement Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Italian Stoplight Charm with Glass Cabochons
Located in Venice, CA
When we first found this 18k gold stoplight charm, we thought it was very cute—but it didn’t take long to notice a detail that made us love it even more. The green light comes at the...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970's Carl Tasha Modernist Brutalist Brass Nudes Necklace Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this unusual necklace by Carl Tasha. He was a well known artist from United States that was a pioneer in the Brutalist Movement in the 1960’s and ‘70’s. ...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Enamel, Amethyst, Diamond and Pearl Floral Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful Art Nouveau style 18ct yellow gold natural pearl, amethyst, diamond and enamel pendant. The highly decorated, iconic Art Nouveau frame has a floriated desig...
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1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Carlos Páez Vilaró 1967 Artist Modernist Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist sculptural piece designed by Carlos Páez Vilaró (1926-2014) Magnificent sculptural piece of jewelry, created in Montevideo Uruguay by the plastic artist and sculptor Carlos Páez Vilaró, back in the 1967. This gorgeous piece of art has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with textured surfaces finishes and embellished with accents of red, orange and white glass enamel. It is fitted at the reverse with a hinged double pins bars to wear as a brooch or a pendant. Weight: 52.25 Grams, (34.51 Dwt). Measurements: 95.25 mm by 69.85 mm (3.75 x 2.75 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed in full by the artist, "CARLOS PEREZ VILARO 67". Carlos Páez Vilaró He was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1923. He was a Uruguayan abstract artist, painter, potter, sculptor, muralist, writer, composer and constructor. He took up drawing in 1939 and relocated to Buenos Aires, where he worked as a printing apprentice in the industrial Barracas section of the Argentine capital. Returning to Montevideo in the late 1940s, he developed an interest in Afro-Uruguayan culture. Settling in Montevideo's primarily black neighborhood of "Mediomundo" ("Half-World"), he studied the Candombé and Comparsa dances characteristic to the culture. He composed numerous musical pieces in the two genres and conducted an orchestra. His group's congas and bongos were decorated with their leader's own thematic drawings, as well. His interest in the culture later led him to Brazil, home to the western hemisphere's largest population of African descent. Páez Vilaró was invited to exhibit some of this work by the Director of the Modern Art Museum of Paris, Jean Cassou, in 1956. He traveled to Dakar, Senegal, later that year – his first visit to Africa. He was one of the "Grupo de los 8", a movement of Uruguayan art...
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1960s Uruguayan Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1970s Oversize Chanel Pendant Choker Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare 1970s Chanel oversize multicolor gripoix and faux-pearl detachable pendant choker. Six-link extension was added in the 1980s. Comes with original box.
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1970s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rhodium

9K Gold Turquoise Cross / Crucifix Vintage Pendant on Sterling Silver Chain
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Add a vintage charm to your collection with this 9K yellow gold cross pendant, set with 11 natural turquoises of gorgeous & distinctive sky blue colour On a matching sterling silver...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

majestic pendant made of 14k yellow gold porcelain
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold this exquisite pendant, a masterpiece crafted from 14k yellow gold, adorned with a delicate porcelain plate. Hand-painted with intricate detail, it depicts a contemplative che...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Onyx and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Onyx and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Pendant Necklace. Featuring six pear cut onyx. Accented by 30 single cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.30 ca...
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1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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

Vintage Givenchy Enamel G Motif Necklace 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A super cool Vintage Givenchy G Necklace. A slinky snake chain adorned with a large Givenchy G. Enamelled in black and finished with a central drop...
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Jorgen Jensen Space Age Pewter Collar Necklace with Blue Glass Cabochon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish jewelry artist Jorgen Jensen designed this elegant Space Age modernist collar pendant-necklace. The piece is all made in pewter with arctic blue poured glass cabochons. The ar...
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Vintage St Christopher Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 9ct yellow gold St Christopher pendant. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.3 grams Dimensions: 23mm x 23mm x 4mm Hal...
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold

N.E. From Signed Sterling Silver Pendant Amber Cabochon Danish Silver Jewellery
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely example of Danish silver jewellery is fully signed N.E.From in impressed script on the reverse of the pendant. Danish jeweller and s...
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1960s Danish Post-War Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Extra Large Lantern Charm w/ Encrusted Jewels
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage 18k gold Italian lantern charm is encrusted with citrine, amethyst, garnet, tourmaline and turquoise, bezel set among Etruscan Revival wirework and granulation. The orna...
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1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA 18.95ct Aquamarine Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
An ocean Blue Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K White Gold. Natural GIA certified as Greenis blue Aquamarine Basket set with a white gold crown decorated with natural S...
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1960s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Amethyst Oval Pearl Pendant Mesh Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss. Signed Grosse at back. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Size: 38*0.9 cm. Pendant: 1.5*2.0 cm. Weight: 35 g. _ _ _ Great for ...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Diamond Pendant and Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
tem Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8 grams Diamond Details: .40ct total weight, G-H Color, VS Clarity, Natural Diamond, Round Brilliant M...
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1960s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Vintage necklace with diamonds and sapphire
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage necklace made of 18-carat white gold, studded with diamonds with a total weight of approx. 0.64ct (color D, clarity VS) with a central sapphire weighing approx. 0.70ct Very ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Majestic art deco Chain pendant with diamond and blue opal in 14k gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the dreamlike beauty of this exquisite 14k white gold pendant, a true work of art that captivates with its elegance and grace. The centerpiece of this pendant is ...
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage White Crystals Circle Ball Pendant Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Size: 38 cm. Extend chain: 6 cm. Pendant: 1.6*1.6 cm. Weight: 22 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beautiful package...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

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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