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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
18k Gold Sapphire, Diamond and Emerald Flower Basket Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy, this 18k solid gold charm is highly detailed with intricate leaves and stems swirling out of the top of a woven bag. Flowers crafted o...
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1960s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Incogem Floating Diamond Pendant: 14k Yellow Gold 'Letter S'
By Incogem
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Incogem Floating Diamond Pendant: 14k Yellow Gold, available in letters A-Z. The pendants are handcrafted of recycled 14k yellow gold. The diamonds ar...
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy 1976TheMet Signed GG Logo GiltBarPendant SnakeChain TwoTone Choker
By Givenchy
Located in Chicago, IL
From the same 1976 collection by Hubert de Givenchy (1927-2018) as this metallic necklace, TheMet acquired a similar design (accession 1984.598.41). Without the rhinestones of the mu...
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1970s American Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold, Silver
Björn Weckström for Lapponia “Aztec”, 1977
Located in Bruxelles, BE
18k gold zoisite and diamond necklace set with a disc of raw zoisite and a brilliant-cut diamond weighing app. 0.05 ct.
Jewelry artist and sculptor Björn Weckström (Finland Born 193...
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1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire with Ruby Double Sided Cross Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.57 carat with Ruby 1.08 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
(chain not included)
Width: 5.2 cm
Length: 7.5 cm
"Since we first opened doors in 1980 our sto...
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2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Authentic A. Augis Ruby Halo 18k Gold Love Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Behold, the coveted ruby halo A. Augis love pendant. This is an authentic, vintage pendant, sourced from France, is one of the hottest jewelry items available outside brands like Van Cleef and Cartier. Below is an exerpt that describes the significane of the Augis love charm...
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1970s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Dubini Diana Goddess Ancient Silver Coin Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Roman denarius silver coin dating circa 74 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold wit...
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2010s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Peridot, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18thC EnamelDoublePainting SilverFiligree SpanishRococo AprilBirthday Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 18th-Century Spanish Rococo period silver-filigree double-sided pendant with dangle features miniature colorful enamel devotional paintings on both sides of a white porcelain centerpiece, which are associated with an April birth.
One side depicts a mountain landscape with a haloed richly-robed dark woman holding a lap-seated dark child and a holy orb...
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Early 18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Diamond Drop Necklace, 14 Karat Gold Diamond Station Bar Pendant, NK6361W45JJ
Located in Austin, TX
This stunningly sexy beautiful 14k white gold station bar pendant drop dripping with diamonds provides a look that is very modern yet classic! This necklace is very fashionable and c...
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Star of Love Etoile d’Amour 18k Gold Pendant French Vintage Love Token
Located in Mārupe, LV
Vintage French Love Medal Pendant Etoile d’Amour 18k Gold Star of Love Lucky Charm Romantic Gift for Her Gift for Him
This vintage French love medal pendant, inscribed with “Etoile ...
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1960s French Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
2.20 Carat Colombian Emerald Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a stunning emerald cut Colombian emerald necklace in fine 14K yellow gold. Displayed in the center is a medium-green emerald with very good clarity, accented by a si...
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2010s Colombian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Pendant Apple Green Certified Untreated European
Located in Southbury, CT
This 14K yellow gold pendant features an apple-green natural antique jade carving. The carving depicts what I believe to be a blossom; when held ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Necklace and pendant with rose cut garnet - 14.8 grams - 14k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold necklace and pendant set with garnet - 14.8 grams - 50 cm long
Detailed description
the length of the necklace is 50 cm long by 2.0 mm wide
the size of the pendant ...
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1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
David Yurman Blue Topaz Solitaire Enhancer Box Necklace 15 3/4" 925 & Gold 14k
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: David Yurman
Metal Content: Sterling Silver & 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Topaz
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Cut: Round Checkerboard
Color: Blue
Style: Solit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
CHOPARD HAPPY DIAMONDS yellow gold and diamonds 1980's pendant
By Chopard
Located in PRÉVESSIN-MOËNS, FR
Dear collectors,
JCIB has found for you an euphoric work by Chopard.
• The Swiss Maison Chopard?
One of the last great names in luxury still under family control.
165 years of excel...
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1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 7.1 Carats Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
A bright green 12 x 21 mm pear shaped faceted Zambian emerald is set in 18K artisan crafted bezel surrounded by round wire and multiple "jawan" granulation with a sparkling 2.5 mm VS...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Pendant and Brooche with Ten Dollars Coin
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Chain not included
Bail width : 0.4cm
Obverse:
Liberty (coronet head) facing left, surrounded by 13 stars, with the date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTY
1894
Designer: Christ...
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20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Egyptian Faience Baboon Monkey Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. 14K
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare museum quality Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Pendant depicting a Baboon Monkey, the God Thoth in Ancient Egypt. Thoth was the god of wisdom. The fabulous faience B...
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Malachite Long Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous necklace Van Cleef & Arpels from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection features a green malachite lucky clover pendant set in 18k yellow gold completed with an adjusta...
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LAPIS SHELL PENDANT with DIAMONDS and 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Shell Pendant
Lapis, Diamonds, 14k Gold
Carved Lapis Lazuli Shell (15mm diameter) with a center 2mm diamond bezeled in 14k gold. The14k gold bail has three 1.5mm diamonds.
There...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Chanel necklace Spring 1994
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal necklace with costume pearls and a drop-shape pendant. 1994 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Cond...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Byzantine Gold Coin
Located in Cairo, EG
Byzantine era high karat gold coin that can be used as pendant dates back to 1221-1254 ruler john 111 doukas vatatzes and virgin nimbate emperor and other co...
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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
David Yurman Cable Cross Pendant Sterling Silver with 18K Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
DY Amulets are an ode to individuality, representing a range of symbols, talismans, and motifs. The collectible designs can be worn alone on a necklace or paired together to create m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
18k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Lariat Diamond Cross Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold, Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold.
This modern minimalis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Alhambra Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have an iconic Alhambra pendant from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Van Cleef & Arpels. This 18ct yellow gold pendant showcases a clover shape with a white moth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K Gold Pendant with Rock Crystal, Made 1944 in Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite pendant features an 18-karat gold setting that cradles a stunning faceted baguette rock crystal. The rock crystal is embraced by a beautiful design. The sides feature a delicate wavy pattern, enhancing the pendant's intricate craftsmanship, while the top showcases a motif that resembles a royal monogram...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Early victorian Silver pendant with rose cut diamonds. 1.80ct – G/H – SI
Located in The Hague, ZH
Silver pendant set with rose cut diamonds. 1.80ct – G/H – SI
Detailed description
the size of the pendant is 4.4 cm long by 2.0 cm wide
total weight: 9.4 grams
occupied with:
...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Art Novo Dangly Pearl and Amethyst Green Leaf Enamel Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Total Weight: 5.5 Grams
Chain Length: 15"
Pendant Drops: 1.6"
Amethyst Count: 1 pear shaped and one round (2 total)
Round...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Emerald Sapphire Ruby Multi-Color Cross
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting S.Georgios designer byzantine style cross pendant enhancer is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features 9 Princess cut Rubies, 2 Princess cut Sapphires, and 4 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gol...
Mid Century Modern Carved Jade Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Genuine Green and White Chinese Jade Pendant showcasing Hand carved openwork flower floral motifs, mounted in 14K Yellow Gold. ...
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s David Webb Gold Collar Necklace with Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.50 carats.
Signed by David Webb
Circa 1970s
15 inches long
Category
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Diamond and green guilloche enamel pendant, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautifully crafted Victorian pendant is really something else!
A true beauty which features a combination of rich green guilloche enamel, black enamel and 18ct gold, highlight...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
LB offers 50’s Copper Enamel Brass Aztec pendant Blue Agates Crystals Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage 50’s Aztec style Large Mask Pendant Necklace.
This pendant is composed of Brass, Copper, and Blue Enamel and has a Fierce Primitive quality ...
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Early 20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Crystal, Brass, Copper, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 10 Motif Pave/Malachite Box and Certificate
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This stunning necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels is a true embodiment of elegance and artistry. Designed in 2022, it is crafted from luxurious 18k gold and features a series of charming ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Italian Gold Diamond Ancient Coin Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Italian made 18k gold tubogas style necklace, featuring center ancient coin, surrounded with approx. 0.96ctw GH/VS diamonds. Necklace is 15.25" long, pendant (coin bezel) is 1" x 1"....
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum 4.75 carat Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant with 18" Platinum chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum pendant featuring a 4.75 carat genuine earth mined aquamarine. The aquamarine is a light sky blue color brilliant cushion cut measuring about 11mm. Accenting the bail are 5 ...
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage gemstone 18k yellow gold necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vibrant vintage necklace features 36 colorful gemstones, including topaz, citrine, tourmaline, smoky quartz, beryl, and amethyst, set in luxurious 18k yellow gold. A bold and jo...
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20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Beryl, Citrine, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Native American Bolo Tie
Located in New York, NY
This stunning turquoise bolo tie features a beautifully cabochon-cut turquoise stone in captivating blue and green hues. The stone is set in sterling silver, showcasing exquisite int...
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
14K Gold Vintage Heart Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A 14 karat yellow gold vintage lovely heart charm pendant. The surface of this gold heart charm is smooth and polished on each side.
Collect your own charms as wearable memories, i...
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Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Brooch or Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous victorian brooch holds a rose cut diamond at the centre and is modelled in 18carat gold. The back of the locket has a pane of glass which created a locket. There is a p...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
14 Karat 2-Tone Diamond Cross and Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold cross with a 14k white gold insert cross with 16 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .50pts. on a 16 inch link chain.
Category
Early 2000s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Antique 9K Gold Horseshoe Pendant with Pearls and Diamonds
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This gorgeous antique pendant is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship and elegant design of the 19th century, crafted in 9 carat gold and created in the shape of a horseshoe.
T...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold
I Love You Spinner Charm 70s Vintage Pendant Disc 9k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage 'I Love You' charm crafted in 9k yellow gold (circa 1970s).
The sweet charm features a hidden message. With a flick the charm moves in 360 degree motion (a...
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Late 20th Century British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
c.1910 Czechoslovakian Byzantine Inspired Antique Glass Pendant Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This beautiful necklace, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail that is characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design.
Condition ...
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1910s Czech Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Victorian Diamond Pearl Enamel 18K Gold Antique Fan Dog Locket Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered fan suspending from optional filigree bale
Fan is deigned with pierced sticks at base with ornately decorated pleats
Engraved with fanning feather motif...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Yellow Gold 'Di Ieri Di Domani' Pendant #21511
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Di Leri Di Domani Pendant
Di Leri Di Domani means: "More than yesterday, less than tomorrow"
Hallmark: 18K
Weight: 3.6 g / 2.3 dwt.
Size: 23.6 mm X 20.3 mm...
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace and pendant with old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 2.20ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with a gold pendant set with Bolshevik and rose cut diamonds. 2.20ct - F/G - VS/SI - 50 cm long
detailed description:
the length of the necklace is 50 cm l...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Christian Lacroix Gilt Metal and Pink Jeweled Brutalist Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Christian Lacroix Paris pendant necklace features a brutalist heart design with gilded metal that is all textured and see-through and topped with powder pink crystal rhi...
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1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Sunita nahata Aquamarine 11.06ct. Pendant in 18Karat White Gold with Diamond.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elevate your look with our stunning Santa Maria aquamarine Set, featuring a mesmerizing ice blue hue that radiates elegance. Enhanced with diamonds and crafted in white gold, this ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique diamond pearl 18k yellow gold enamel pendant brooch watch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique 1890s pendant brooch watch combines diamonds, seed pearls, and intricate green enamel, crafted in 18k yellow gold for timeless elegance.
Manual watch
Center stone: 3 ol...
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1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Style 4 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Silver Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Sapphire
Cut: Cabochon Cut
Weight: Approximately 4 Carats
Color: Blue
Accent Stone: 99 Diamonds
Cut: Old Mine, Old European and Rose Cuts
Weight: Approximately 3 Carats...
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1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
French Mechanical Treasure Chest 18K Yellow Gold Gem Set Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mechanical gem set treasure chest, opening to reveal a gemstone booty within. The exterior is set with paste and imita...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brent Neale Large Magic Mushroom Pendant 18k Gold Pyrite Champagne Diamonds
Located in Northbrook, IL
Enhance your collection with this unique Brent Neale Magic Mushroom large pendant necklace. Crafted from 18k Yellow Gold, the pendant features a mushroom d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pyrite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Octagon Cut Blue Sapphire Prong Set Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Octagon Cut Blue Sapphire Prong Set Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid White Gold studded with octagon cut blue sapphire of 0.88 carats. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.22cts Octagon Cut Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace with Chain in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3.22cts Octagon Cut Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace with Chain in 18K Gold studded with octagon cut blue sapphire of 3.22 carats. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
An 18 Carat Gold Boucheron Globe Charm
By Boucheron
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold pendant in the shape of a half globe with an Air France airplane around the globe. signed and numbered: Boucheron, P6970 on a 14 carat gold chain.
weight: 11...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Emerald Highly Detailed Snail Charm
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical, detailed and stunning vintage 18k snail charm set with ruby and emerald cabochons. Made in Italy, this beautiful piece looks fabulous a single p...
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20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian Renaissance Revival 14K Gold Cross Pendant - Unisex - E.U. - C.1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Renaissance Revival 14K yellow gold cross pendant - featuring an embossed laurel leaf pattern over the convex arms of the cross - flat back - unsigned - acid tested for gold ...
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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
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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