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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
18K Yellow Gold Crucifix Cross Pendant #15443
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Crucifix Cross Pendant This lovely crucifix pendant is set in 18K Yellow Gold Pendant measures approx. 28.1 mm x 18.2mm x...
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Poiray "Coeur Entrelacé" Pendant Small Size Rose Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the magnificent "Coeur Entrelacé" pendant from the famous Poiray jewelry brand. This jewel is the perfect embodiment of Poiray's timeless "Coeur Entrelacé" collection, disti...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels France Georges L'Enfant Modernist Virgo Zodiac Gold Pendant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Small but powerful and rare this Van Cleef & Arpels France Georges L'Enfant modernist Virgo zodiac 18 karat yellow gold pendant is both precious and collectible. Circa 1975. Signed V...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Yellow Gold Pendant with 20 French Francs Coin 1898 and Rubies
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Yellow Gold Pendant is a magnificent piece, featuring a genuine 1898 French 20 Francs coin framed in luxurious craftsmanship. The pendant is made from warm yellow gold, enhancin...
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Late 19th Century French Artisan Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Round Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian 15ct Gold Locket Circa 1901 -1910 Beautifully simplistic Locket design with Central Natural Turquoise Cabochon surrounded by Cultured oil pearls displaying the blu...
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Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 15k Gold

Louis Vuitton 18K White Gold 1.30ct Diamond Large Monogram Pendant Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
This Louis Vuitton necklace beautifully showcases the luxury brand's instantly recognizable logo. Crafted from 18K White Gold, it shines to life thanks to inset Diamond accents with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Libra Zodiac Starsign 18K Yellow Gold Perroud Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the Zodiac sign of Libra, depicting a pair of scales with the dates 24 IX (September) and 23 X (October). Stamped with the eag...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Bvlgari Cabochon Sapphire and Ruby Necklace with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Cabochon Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 48.00 carats and Cabochon Rubies weighing approximately a total of 20.00 carats. The neckl...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cascading Diamond Silver Pendant Pearl Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Stunning on that little black dress or sweater is this unique diamond and sterling silver cascading pendant adorning a hand strung 27 inch AAA Lustrous Round Akoya pearl necklace. The 4 mm pearl...
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique 14ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Aquamarine, Pearl, Diamond Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Pendant 14ct White Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s This 14ct white gold and platinum, round pendant from the 1920s is a stunning piece of jewellery that wil...
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Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Egyptian Revival Statement Necklace By Estée Lauder, 1990s
By Estee Lauder
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s - 22" chain - 7" drop - Max width to focal area 3" - Gold plated - Navy blue enamel - Clasp closure - By Esté...
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1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

14.75 Carat Natural Loose Honey Brown Citrine Laser Cut for Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Honey Citrine Weight : 14.75 Carats Dimensions : 16.4x16x10 Mm Clarity : Eye Clean Origin : Brazil Color: Yellow Shape: Cushion Certificate: On Demand Month: November . The ...
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Mid-18th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Other, Cut Steel, Niello, Mixed Metal, Copper, Bronze, Brass, P...

Pearl Necklace With Gold & Micro Mosaic Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
This necklace consists of three strings of cultured pearl with two micromosaic plaque pendant. Composed of a rectangular and a lozenge micromosaics each set with a black glass inset ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pendant Necklace 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Beautiful, Edwardian Y shaped pendant, suspended from a platinum, trace link chain. The pendant is articulated with old cut- ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian English 18k Love Knot-Motif Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning and intricate necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this necklace features a central, three-dimensional ball charm. The surface of the bal...
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1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.12 Carats Round Diamond Bezel-Set Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
14K Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Solitaire Pendant – 4.12 Carats This timeless pendant showcases a dazzling 4.12-carat round brilliant diamond, bezel-set in rich 14K yellow gold fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified 25ct Carved Cabochon Emerald & Pear Marquise Diamond 18K Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This delicate pendant features a centering Russian cabochon emerald intricately carved with flowers, weighing approximately 25.00 carats, framed by full-cut diamonds topped by a roun...
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GODDESS ROME Genuine Ancient Roman Coin 148 BC Silver Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
This sterling silver pendant showcases an authentic Roman coin dating back to 148 BC, which was minted by Sempronius Pitius. On one side of the coin, we can observe the Goddess Rome;...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

Florentine Engraved 1.28 CT Paraiba Tourmaline Necklace
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This piece was designed by our staff and executed by a multigenerational goldsmith located outside of Florence, Italy. It features delicate Florentine engraving, a technique synonymo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Atlas Pendant with Diamond and Pearl
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold pendant by Carrera Y Carrera of Spain depicts a beautifully detailed Atlas, the Titan who was responsible for bearing the weight of the heavens on his shoul...
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1990s Spanish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHANEL gold-plated 23A DAKAR AFRICA PENDANT Necklace
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel chain necklace in gold-tone metal is a striking tribute to cultural elegance. Featuring an Africa-shaped pendant, it is adorned with a pearly white resin p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 14.70 carats approx. Diamonds 0.50 carats approx. Chain sold separately About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration fro...
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original 1985 Bulgari Burma Ruby Cabochon Diamond Yellow White Gold Pendant
Located in Valenza, IT
Extraordinary, One-of-a-kind, Original 1985, Bulgari Pendant: this extremely versatile, absolutely chic piece is a beautiful example of Bulgari's golden age craftsmanship and creati...
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1980s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Filigree Pendant Necklace #16580
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Filigree Pendant Necklace This beautiful white gold necklace features a filigree style pendant accented with a center...
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Victoria Pendant Necklace Aquamarine Diamond Platinum 16" Chain
Located in Northbrook, IL
This is a Tiffany & Co. Victoria collection rare vintage pendant necklace. The pendant is crafted from platinum and features a striking aquamarine as the primary stone. Above the aqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Exotic Jeweled Serpent Pendant Necklace ca 1970
Located in University City, MO
Exotic jeweled serpent pendant necklace The unique necklace is designed with a hammered gilt metal plaque at the center The gilt metal pendant ha...
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1970s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Base Metal

1950sRobertGoosensStyle CastOakLeaf Talisman BaroqueFauxPearls GoldChain Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
While contracted as an independent craftsman to create one-of-a-kind costume jewelry for French Masion Degorce from 1953 until it closed in 1957, Parisian goldsmith Robert Goosens (1927-2016) was initially commissioned by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel to craft one-of-a-kind Byzantine-style long decorative-chain necklaces with sculptural gilt-metal or faux-pearl charms, while she intended to layer many of them to accessorize her couture clothing for clients and herself. Relevant to the unclear designer of our vintage nine-pendant ribbed-chain sautoir with an unsigned gold-gilt silver barrel clasp and five unique kinds of intricately textured vermeil and baroque faux-pearl charms, a similar lost-wax-cast center pendant with three-lobed-foliate prongs also in the shape of oak leaves can be seen in the book (p.28), Bijoux de Haute Couture: Collection Robert Goossens, by Gilles Plazy and Chantal Bizot published in Paris in 2000. The same year, that Chanel-signed pendant necklace was auctioned by Christie's in a lot including an unsigned long chain sautoir attributed to Chanel. Further, another 1stDibs dealer currently has a $12,500 listing for an unsigned but book-published early-1950s faux-pearl sautoir for Chanel that also features intricate pinecone talismans like ours, but decorated with poured glass and crystals crafted by Maison Gripoix. When Chanel relaunched her post-war business ventures, Goosens soon became her favorite parurier before founding his eponymous Maison Goosens, whose venerable workshop later designed metal work for its own jewelry-and-furnishings brand Goosens Paris. Notably, Chanel did not add a brand signature to costume jewelry until the late 1950s, while some pieces prior to this by multiple paruriers are documented to lack any identification that Chanel was earlier known to stamp such as "France", "Made In France" and/or "Depose". Recently, a similar unsigned/unmarked longer chain sautoir with fewer filigree-and-pearl pendants that was believed to be by Robert Goosens for Chanel...
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1950s French Byzantine Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Silver, Vermeil

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Inspired Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Old pawn Navajo sterling silver and Kingman turquoise necklace with large leaf design turquoise nugget, 3", surrounded by twisted rope, shadow box and leaf border on stunning navajo ...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Locket Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver Enamel Flowers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Art Deco locket is in fine original condition. It came from a family heirloom and has the patina of silver that has not been cleaned for decades. However, it will be cleaned and...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Leaf Pendant 18 Karat Gold French Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique French Victorian Scarab, Beetle, Insect on a Leaf Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold. The stunning th...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Sterling Silver Native American Inlay Pendant Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful, vintage Native American pendant is sterling silver. It features inlay in pink and white mother of pearl, spiny oyster,...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Roman Coin, Head of Heracles & Crab, Pendant trimmed w/ 18K gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bronze coin from Bruttium, Kroton, (present day Italy) circa 350-300 BC. On the obverse side, is the head of Heracles, facing right wearing a lion skin headdress. On the reverse si...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Bronze

Medal Virgin French Round Openwork Gold Yellow
Located in Vannes, FR
Medal Virgin French Round Openwork Gold Yellow This beautiful openwork Virgin medal in 18 carat yellow gold is a superior piece of jewellery that draws ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Box Chain in Black Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver with Pendants, Size M
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
2mm Box Chain in Black Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver (Compatible with Pendants), Size M A classic box chain is the perfect base for layering and for t...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Adolfo Courrier 18 Karat Rose Gold .80 Carat Diamond Beretta Pistol Gun Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Adolfo Courrier marries color, intricate stone setting and adds the art of enameling into his designs that are fresh, modern and sometimes whimsical with a mix of materials, including gold, enamel, diamonds and other colorful gems. This 18 karat rose gold and diamond Beretta pistol pendant...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Cartier Pink Tourmaline Cushion Cut 18k White Gold Tank Pendant Necklace
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Pink Rubellite Tourmaline 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace. Stunning white gold pendant set with a 5.75mm tension set fine vivid pink tourmaline gemstone. Fine jeweller...
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ancient Roman 1st Century Goddess Victoria Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
A classic image of the Roman winged goddess Victory adorns an authentic ancient silver "denarius" coin minted between 69-79 AD during the realm of the emperor Vespasian. Victoria wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Black Opal Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Victorian Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SPECTACULAR ANTIQUE VICTORIAN TO ART DECO BLACK OPAL PENDANT IN 18 KARAT YELLOW GOLD. THE STUNNING PENDANT HAS 11 OF THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL OVAL AND ROUND CABOCHON OPAL...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Swirl Oval Crystal Button Omega Snake Mesh Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Swirl Oval Crystals Pendant Button Omega Snake Mesh Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Light scratches or colour loss near th...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Givenchy "Limited Edition" 'Tortoise Shell' Lucite Perfume Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy iconic "Limited Edition" tortoise shell lucite accented with gold hardware perfume pendant necklace allows you to carry your favorite s...
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1970s American Baroque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Blue Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.55 carats, Emerald 0.10 carat and Diamond 0.60 carat Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.1 cm Length: 3.8 cm Total Weight: 13.98 grams "...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chanel 19A Egypt Giant Green Crocodile Print Gold Choker Necklace 67324
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67324 There is something iconic about the crocodile print golden CC collection from this 19A season - and collectors always keep coming back to these pieces for something...
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Edwardian Diamond Natural Pearls Necklace in Platinum
Located in Napoli, NA
Genuine antique 1900's Edwardian platinum necklace featuring one large Pear European cut, 0,80 ct I-K color Vs2 clarity, Natural pearls and...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

1960s Baroque Style Gilded Metal Costume Jewelry Italian Necklace
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This necklace from the 1960s is a piece of costume jewelry with a bold, gold-tone design. It features a chain of round medallions with intricate details connected by smaller links. A...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Bulgari Aquarius Pendant Spinner Vintage 18k Gold Steel Fine Zodiac Jewelry Flip
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Bulgari pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold & steel (circa 1990s). The Zodiac collection was introduced by Bulgari in the 1990s as part of the Tondo series. T...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Diamond Star Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, North Star Pendant, NK6126Y45JJ
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous 14k yellow gold North Star pendant dripping with diamonds is sure to put a smile on anyone's face! This necklace looks beautiful worn ...
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold 2.5 Indian Head dollar Set in 18k Gold (mint 1929)
Located in Chicago, IL
This coin was purchased from Harlan J Berk in Chicago. Gold dollars are often sold in clunky pre made bezels. This coin was first set in a gold bezel, which was then hammered over ...
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1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Vintage Love Token by Augis in 18kt Gold
Located in Stamford, CT
A love pendant by Augis is a combination of romance, history and love. It bridges love from the past to the future. French Augis Love Tokens are not l...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Naja Necklace with Turquoise – 80.28g
Located in Media, PA
This bold and traditional Navajo necklace features a striking sterling silver Naja pendant accented with hand-stamped details and a natural turquoise caboc...
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1980s Native American Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Amethyst 9ct Rose Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian 9ct rose gold bar necklace featuring seed pearls and Amethyst. Pearls in the Victorian era were associated with a number of sy...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, 9k Gold

10K Gold Momento Mori Skull Pendant Charm
Located in Venice, CA
This 10k gold pendant has the shape of a fraternity key, with a skull and cross bones on it as a Momento Mori. Latin for “Remember you must die,” a Momento Mori is meant to serve as ...
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1950s Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 10k Gold

Emerald with Diamond Pendant set in 14K White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 0.59 carat with Diamond 0.20 carat Pendant set in 14K White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 4.2 cm Total Weight: 3.09 grams "We first opened doors...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Designer EFFY Ruby and Diamond Open Key Gold Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
By Effy
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Designer EFFY Ruby encrusted Open Key Pendant, set with 2.52tcw Rubies, accented by Diamonds, approx. 0.32tcw. Hand crafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 18K Gold Platinum Opal, Demantoid Garnet, Diamond, Enamel Pansy Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique opal, demantoid garnet, diamond, enamel, platinum and yellow gold necklace, comprising one carved opal, one round cut demantoid garnet, eight old single cut diamonds, and ...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

15ct Gold Edwardian Suffragette Pendant Amethyst Peridot Seed Pearls & Diamonds
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Pendant 15ct Yellow Gold Tagged Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 15ct yellow gold antique pendant/brooch from the Edwardian era, paying homage...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold

French Augis Mazzoni Jesus Christ Crown of Thorns 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal depicting the profile of Jesus Christ wearing the Crown of Thorns, in front of a halo shaped like a cross....
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20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Gold Cross Jeannette Savoyarde, 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful large regional cross in solid 18K rose gold from the 19th century, guilloche and decorated with flowers in reserve on both sides at the intersection of the arms. these end ...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

2.36 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Beautiful 2.36 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold This elegant pendant features a dazzling 2.36-carat total weight of natural diamonds, each carefully selec...
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 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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