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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Steven Battelle 5.5 Carats Rose-Cut Tanzanite Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
An 11 mm round rose faceted purplish-blue tanzanite is set in an 18K gold bezel and surround by 2 concentric stepped and line-textured bezels with sparkling 1.9 mm VS1 diamonds mount...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Gold Pink Agate Cameo Necklace
Located in Flushing, NY
Antique 18K Gold Pink Agate Cameo Necklace
Approximate Dimensions:
49.5 cm (Length)
1.5 - 2.5 cm (Width)
4 cm x 2.2 cm (Pendant)
58.0 grams in weight.
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate
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
Syna Moon Quartz Yellow Gold Mogul Drop Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Moon quartz 50 cts minimum
Diamonds 0.14 ct approx
Chain sold separately
Ask for
K0730/18KYF 30 inch 18kyg link chain $1650
Crafted with 18 karat y...
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #19299
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
This beautiful 14K yellow gold cross pendant is going to look stunning on anybody!
Size: 32.98mm X 21.75mm X 77.0mm
Weight: 3.4 g/ 2.2 dwt
Hall...
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Category
1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Large Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace 5.24 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold G VS2
Located in New York, NY
Large Butterfly pendant necklace featuring numerous Asscher cut diamonds with round brilliants trimming and a round brilliant face weighing 5.24 carats, in 18 karat yellow gold.
Colo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k 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 ...
Category
1910s Czech Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pyrite, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
Category
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Globe Locket 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Globe Locket in 18K Yellow Gold with Brush and High Polish Finish.
22.4mm (0.88 in) Diameter
14.62 Grams
Category
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb 48.00 Carat Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 48.00 carats.
Signed by David Webb
Circa 1960s
15 inches long
Comes with i...
Category
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
CHANEL black triple strand pearl strass crystal clasp CC pendent necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black triple strand pearl strass crystal clasp CC pendent necklace
Reference: BMPA/A00109
Brand: Chanel
Designer: Karl Lagerfeld
Material: Metal
Color: Grey
Pattern: Solid
Clo...
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
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...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Green Peridot and Seed Pearls Pendant Necklace 15k Pink Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications:
Metal: 15K Pink Gold
Gemstones: Seed Pearls and Green Peridot
Chain Length: 17"
Total Weight: 6.4 Grams
Stamped: "15K"
Clasp: Barrel Clasp
Era: 1930's -196...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, Rose Gold, Gold, 15k Gold
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Peridot 18k White Gold Teardrop Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Peridot 18k White Gold Teardrop Drop Pendant Necklace.
A beautiful and rare 18k white gold pendant necklace set with a stunning green peridot drop measuring 13...
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Michael Kneebone Zultanite White Sapphire Deux Gemstone Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Zultanite and white sapphire are paired in this double gemstone pendant. Zultanite (origin: the Ilbir Mountains of southwest Turkey) is a color change member of the diaspore family ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Zultanite, 14k 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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Hydrangea Plique a Jour Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Hydrangea Plique a Jour Pendant set in silver with hand painted hard enamel florals and plique a jour leaves. Realistically modeled silver branch with a enamel bloom belo...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond 22.77 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring:
Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Weight: 22.77 Cts.
Color: Natural Fancy Intense Yellow
Clarity: vvs1
measurement : 17.93 -18.01 x 11.09
Polish: very g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Georgian Garnet Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant
9ct Rose Gold Stamped
Circa 1820’s
A pretty, floral shaped, Georgian pendant. Set with gorgeous, foil backed, flat ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Necklace and pendant with old mine and single cut diamonds up to 0.75ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with pendant set with old mine cut and single cut diamonds up to 0.75ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 45 cm long and 0.8 ...
Category
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Gold Seahorse Diamond Charm Necklace Sea Life Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Seahorse Charm Necklace with Natural White Diamond is made of 18k solid gold.
Aavailable in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Natural genuine round cut di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified, Antique Chinese Jade Gold Pendant Goddess Guanyin With Diamond
Located in Chesterland, OH
A marvelous item featuring a massive piece of carved variegated white and orange jade depicting the goddess Guanyin. For a touch of sophistication, the top of the pendant is framed i...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
MOSCHINO by JEREMY SCOTT Rectangular Logo Pendant Necklace, Autumn/Winter 2014
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO by JEREMY SCOTT gold tone chain necklace featuring a rectangular MOSCHINO logo pendant.
Autumn/Winter 2014 Collection.
Lobster clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Yellow Gold Black Tahitian Pearl Enhancer Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Tahitian Pearl Enhancer Pendant. The pearl measures 12.5mm and has good shape, luster with only minor blemishes. The pendant has an enhancer bail. The heig...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Black Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Golden South Sea Pearl Pearl Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This beautiful Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace is both lustrous and classic. Its warm tones make it look particularly beautiful against the skin, and, comprisi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k 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...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Style 0.80 Ct Emerald 14K Rose Gold Necklace
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Art Deco Style 0.80 ct Emerald 14K Gold Necklace
This necklace was made with quality materials and excellent handwork. I guarantee the quality assurance...
Category
2010s Turkish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Chakra Charm Pendant
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
10 mm size charm
Mother of Pearl 3.5 cts approx
June birthstone
Chain sold separately
Exquisitely fashioned from 18 karat yellow gold, this 10 mm pe...
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Carats Rose de France Amethyst Earrings Necklace Victorian Fringe Parure 1870
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ROSE DE FRANCE AMETHYST EARRINGS AND PENDANT NECKLACE PARURE SET IN GORGEOUS GOLD FILLED AND DATING TO CIRCA 1870.
The parure features stunning o...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold-filled
Edwardian 2.55 Ct Diamond Snowflake Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
The Magic Snowflakes
Like pure white sparkles atop freshly fallen snow, a tribute to the magic of nature
Edwardian period in transition to the Victorian, Diamond snowflake pendant, s...
Category
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 9k 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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...
Category
20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold Tribal Pendant
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
A Vintage Gold Tribal Pendant is a captivating piece of jewelry that combines rich history, cultural symbolism, and timeless craftsmanship. Tribal-inspired jewelry has always been as...
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Locket Pendant Etruscan Revival, Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture Locket Pendant with a stunning fully modeled three dimensional dove swallow bird on the front. The locket has gorgeous Etrusca...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
18 Karat Gold Peacock Agate Cameo Ruby Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Dance of the peacock pendant necklace - This extraordinary masterpiece displays the masterful carving in the relief of the natural agate stone bringing alive the allure of the peacoc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Ruby, Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Pendant with coral in a shape of a buddha 18k yellow gold 13.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold pendant with coral in the shape of a buddha
detailed description:
dimensions of the pendant are 3.7 cm long by 2.1 cm wide
Weight: 13.6 grams
set with:
- 1 x 2.7...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1915 Art Deco Jade Cabin in the Woods Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a spectacular 10K yellow gold Art Deco pendant depicting a serene image of a cabin in the woods with a rich green jade background. This pend...
Category
1910s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold Silver and Diamond Replica Athena Goddess Coin Pendant
Located in Troy, MI
Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's unmistakable warm yellow color & hammered finish this ancient square replica Athena Wisdom Goddess coin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian
Located in Southbury, CT
Dating from around the 1830s, this magnificent Georgian pendant features a silver-over-gold "bow" set with 13 beautiful old rose-cut diamonds that total at least 1 carat. From this s...
Category
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Italian Snake Chain Necklace - 19.5 Inches
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Italian Snake Chain Necklace - 19.5 Inches. This classic vintage estate Italian snake chain is crafted in 14k ye...
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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"....
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
LB offers Vintage Silver heart Vintage clip Vintage Bakelite ‘Amber ‘ necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a large Repousse Silver heart Pendant with a vintage silver and crystal dress clip. The large vintage Bakelite ‘ Amber’ faceted beads enhance the pend...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Antique Georgian French 14k 'Jeannette' Cross
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This beautiful cross is a perfect example of the ‘Jeannette’ cross which was a specific style of cross that was popular during the Georgian period (1770’s-1830’s) in France. At the c...
Category
1820s French Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Gilberto Cassola Rubys and Diamonds Rose Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Valenza, AL
Gilberto Cassola 18Kt Rose Gold Heart Pendant Necklace with a mix of Pink Rubies (80%) and Champagne Diamonds (20%).
Handmade in Italy in Our Atelier in Valenza (AL).
French Settings...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Augis Grun French Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant or medal designed by Grun for Augis depicting St Christopher carrying the infant Christ across the river. Stamped with the eagle's h...
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Heart 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Pearl Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The marriage of classic elements creates versatility for this lovely pearl diamond heart charm pendant necklace. Perfect for special occasion outfits paired with your favorite earrings or great for a flirty glam look with a crisp white collar shirt...
Category
Early 2000s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Articulated Charlie Chaplin Pendant Necklace, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s
- 18" gold plated chain with clasp closure
- 5.25" tall Charlie Chaplin pendant with hand-painted face
- Circa 19...
Category
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ribbon Bow 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Celeste Pendant Necklace.
A stunning necklace with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beaut...
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Darling Dragon Spirit: Black Diamond & Pink Baroque Pearl 18K White Gold Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Dive into the mystical realm of ethereal charm with the captivating Darling Dragon Spirit: Black Diamond & Pink Baroque Pearl 18K White Gold Pendant. Crafted from a luminous freshwat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Notre Dame de la Garde Marseilles 18 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Madonna and Child with the phrase ‘Notre Dame De La Garde PPN (Preiz Pour Nous)’ (trans. Our Lady ...
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Pearl Pendant Lavaliere 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful antique Art Deco early 20th Century Rose Cut Diamond, Black Enamel and Pearl Pendant Lavaliere in 14 Karat Gold. The exquisite pendant has delicate open work des...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
French Religious Virgin Mary 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 Virgin Mary in a veil; engraved Aline to the reverse and dated 26 Mars 1913. Unmarked but te...
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k 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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