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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1960s
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Victorian Round Swallow Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
Victorian Circa 1880
9ct Yellow Gold Back & Front Stamped
*The term gold front & back is often used to describe antique gold lockets which have a front back m...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Celestial Star Pendant - Brooch Necklace Set in Fitted Case
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a beautifully detailed antique gold Celestial themed Pendant - Brooch - Necklace set in a period fitted box. I believe it dates to the Victorian period, though there is a...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of flowers and leaves with a coral pendant drop wi...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral
Regency Scent Bottle Azure Opaline Turquoise 15 Ct Gold Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare beautiful Regency period 1820 circa antique scent bottle pendant
Fascinating Opaline Azure color with engraved Monogram letters, rarely decorated in 15 Ct solid gold with fantas...
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1820s European Regency Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Cobalt Blue Enamel & 9ct Gold Locket
Located in London, GB
Exquisite
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold
Cobalt Blue enamel Mourning Locket
with three pearls to the front
Reverse contains a snippet of hair
The enamel is in excellent order
( no chips...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Victorian openwork diamond pendant, circa 1875.
Located in London, GB
Victorian openwork diamond pendant. Set with sixty-three round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.63 carat, to an ornate circular...
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1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendent/Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Pendent-Brooch composed of an oval decorated with interlacing punctuated with white pearls. 18K yellow gold frame. French work. Dimensions: 3.30 x 3.00 cm. Gross weight: 7.53 g.
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Letter "F" Charm Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Charm pendant in 18 karat yellow gold.
This antique pendant forms the letter F and is ribbed on one side and smooth on the back.
Pendant sold alone, without its presentation chain.
H...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
England 1870 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian neo-gothic pendant Brooch with a winged Griffin.
Fabulous pendant-brooch, created in England during the Victorian era in the late 19th century, circa 1870. This piece was crafted in three dimensions with great details in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish. Designed with neo-gothic revival...
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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...
French 1960s Signed Bauchy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
An important antique medal depicting the profile of the haloed Virgin Mary. The back is engraved with interlaced initials.
Signed ...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabergé Guilloche Egg Pendant, Workmaster Anders Johan Nevalainen
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
A Fabergé workmaster Anders Johan Nevalainen gilt silver egg pendant, guilloche azure enameled and featuring an embossed image of a berry with a branch with seven simulated diamonds,...
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Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Coral, Enamel, and Diamond Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k. This antique pendant is authentic fashion from almost 150 years ago! Gorgeous coral beads surmounted by diamonds are surrounded by lush green enamel. Superb design...
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1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Pendant 14 Karat Gold Flower Two Colour Transparant Amber
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual Art Nouveau jewel was created towards the end of the 19th century. From a beautifully modelled chrysanthemum two wonderful thick and sensuous clear and transparent amber...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Imperial Silver Gilt Enamel Egg Locket Pendant Diamond Mesh
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning pendant designed in the shape of a Russian Imperial 88 gilt silver and enamel egg. This exquisite piece showcases a relief image of the cobalt mesh with a diamo...
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Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Onyx Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Platinum Butterfly Necklace
Located in London, GB
An onyx, diamond and ruby 18 karat white gold butterfly necklace
This fun necklace features two intricately crafted wings grain set in white gold with old cut diamonds of 1.50cts ap...
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Sapphire and Pearl Cherub 14k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Sapphire and Pearl Cherub 14k Yellow Gold Pendant. Featuring two round cut sapphires with a total weight of approximately 0.05 carat and three baroque pearls. Crafted...
Category
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Neogothic Locket Pendant 18 Kt Rose Yellow Gold on 15 kt Gold Watchchain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual locket un the shape of a shield has been designed in neogothical taste popular in the second hallf of the nineteenth century.
The locket is decorated wit fine perced or...
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1880s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Blue Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Locket Flower Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Locket Pendant
15ct Gold
Circa 1870
Fabulous, Edwardian round locket pendant.
In excellent condition for its age & the bright blue enamel is in perfect condition. The p...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 9k gold cross pendant, Victorian, engraved
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique 9ct gold cross pendant.
It is a medium sized cross, lightweight and easy to wear with a beautifully engraved front and smooth polished back.
This attractive hand...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1870s 8k Gold Ottoman Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 13.8 grams.
Totally is rose cut diamond about 4 carat.
The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L-M-Brown and s1-s2-s3-Pique.
Totally is ruby about 0.40 car...
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1870s Turkish Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1889 Nordic Necklace Egyptian Revival 30 Scarab Beetle Gilt Silver / 50cm/ 27gr
Located in SE
Rare and very unusual piece of Egyptian - revival styled necklace with 30 genuine emerald Green Scarab Beetles set into gilt Silver frames.
These shimmering Tortoise beetles once were the Victorian times' species of choice to stand in for genuine Scarabs...
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1880s Swedish Egyptian Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Gold-filled
18ct RoseGold Victorian Bohemian Garnet Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horseshoe Necklace
18ct Rose Gold Tested
Circa 1870s
This exquisite Victorian horseshoe necklace is a true masterpiece crafted...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Era 1866 Commemorative Shield 12 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Hamilton, AU
The two headed eagle symbolises both power and justice, like the square and compasses symbol, it is synonymous with Scottish Rite Freemasonry. Crafted in 18 carat yellow and white go...
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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearls, Amethyst, Topazs, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Necklac
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Carter Gough Victorian Pearl Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Antique Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 1.5 mm rope chain with six oval-shaped bead stations
Glossed with opaque black enamel throughout
Centering an alternating pattern of enamel and seed pearls
Pearls mea...
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1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique onyx medallion locket with diamonds, the Netherlands, late 19th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique medallion made of onyx decorated with a flower motif made of diamonds in old rosette cuts. A sentimental locket with space for a photo of a loved one.
Origin: Netherlands...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx
Antique XL 835 Silver Jasseron Necklace (80 cm) with Antique Silver Watch Key
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique silver jasseron necklace with an antique watch key (pendant). The necklace can be closed with a spring ring clasp that is in good working condition. The items were manufa...
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19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
14k Gold Victorian Era King of Hearts Whist Marker Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
14k Gold Victorian Era King of Hearts Whist Marker Pendant
This Kirsten’s Corner signature, Victorian era, Whist game marker piece has a 14k bezel settin...
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1850s French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Emerald and Diamond Pendant and Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique pendant and brooch in art nouveau style gold topped with silver centered with 1 green brazelian emerald flanked with rose cut diamonds and smaller green emeralds pendant mess...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Antique Egyptian Revival Necklace Sapphire Turquoise Enamel Gold Pharoah Goddess
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare antique museum quality Egyptian Revival Necklace in Gold with Sapphires, Turquoise and Pearls with magnificent enamel work depicting images of the Pharoah or Godd...
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19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Roman Coin Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Roman coin, Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 2.00 carats, and a Cabochon Sapphire weighing approximately 0.50 c...
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1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
Gothic Revival Cross 18k c1870s-80s France
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870-80s, 18k, France. This nineteenth-century Gothic Revival cross was styled to speak reverently across the ages. Beautifully hand-made in 18k yellow gold, and decorated with...
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1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Collar de Oro y Diamantes años 60
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Collar Vintage 1966 en Oro con Diamantes, Opalo y Esmeraldas Diamantes en talla Brillante con peso 0,07ct. Opalo natural blanco en talla pera con un peso aprox. 3,00ct Esmeraldas ...
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1960s European Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 18K White Gold Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage 18K White Gold Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Horseshoe Pendant Necklace. This beautiful Mikimoto pearl pendant is crafted with 18k white gold. The top of the horseshoe has a...
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1960s Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Sterling Silver 'Amity Eternity Infinity' Locket
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A wonderfully large sterling silver Victorian locket with an elaborate 'Amity, Eternity, Infinity' monogram to the centre front. The oval highly polished locket hangs from a tapering but large bale which allows either a large chain or bolt ring clasp to slide through with ease. To the front of the piece is an elaborate 'AEI' monogram which has been applied over the top of the locket, however is original to the piece. This monogram is often seen in Victorian jewellery and stands for 'Amity, Eternity & Infinity'. The firmly closing locket features two windows inside with glass to place a photograph or lock of hair behind. The piece dates to circa 1890 and due to the lack of hallmarks is unlikely to be English, but perhaps American in origin. A gorgeous example of Victorian era silver jewellery which is still so wearable today.
Marked - unmarked but tests as sterling silver
Measures - 6.75cm L x 4cm W
Total weight of piece - 30.6 grams (NB this includes the internal components of locket)
NB in the modelled and styled photographs the locket is pictured with a Victorian sterling silver book chain...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian 1890 Convertible Pendant & Brooch Solid 14Kt Gold With Pearls & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
A Pendant-Brooch from the Victorian Era (1840-1901).
Very nice convertible antique pendant-brooch, created in England during the Victorian Era (1840-1901), back in the 1890. This c...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Black Heart Pendant Pressed Wood Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian heart pendant was created out of a black pressed wood composite in the 1880's. The design shows an inner heart and a palm leaf surrounded by an outer heart decorated w...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Victorian 1890 Masonic Seal Fob Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Plain Bloodstone
Located in Miami, FL
Masonic 27th degree fob-seal from the Victorian Era.
Beautiful historical piece of the Masonic Scottish rite, created in England during the Victorian era, back in the 1890. This is ...
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gilbert Albert 1970 Swiss Modernist Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold Shell And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist pendant-brooch designed by Gilbert Albert.
This is an exceptional and very rare sculptural piece of art made in Geneva Switzerland, by the artist-jeweler Gilbert Albert. T...
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1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Glass Picture Heart Large Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Frame & Bail w/ Clear Glass
Weight: 13.73 Grams
Height (w/ Bail): 41mm (1.6")
Height (w/o Bail): 35.6mm (1.4")
Overall Width: 31.9mm (1.2")
Overall Th...
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1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique 4.10Ct Aquamarine and Seed Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 4.10 carat aquamarine and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch; part of our diverse Victorian jewelry collections.
This stunning...
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1880s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Horseshoe and Riding Crop Locket
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous gem set locket dating back to the Victorian period. This circular piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold and showcases a rose cut diamond set hor...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine and Unusual Fancy cut Diamond Maltese Vintage Platinum Cross.
Located in Aspen, CO
Diamond maltese cross composed of 4 fancy tapered baguette cut diamonds and a small rectangular cut diamond. Resting on a platinum chain, this platinum maltese cross has an estimate...
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1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Pansy Blue Enamel Diamonds Flower Pendant, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Pansy Flower Blue Enamel with old-cut Diamonds Choker Pendant. Tender and elegant flower with old-cut Diamonds all around and in the centre. Superb level of jeweller crafts...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
French 19th Century Glass 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
This antique pendant is made of round transparent glass rimmed with yellow gold. The clasp can be unscrewed to slip a souvenir b...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Rose Gold Cancer Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Rectangular-shaped medal featuring a crab, signed Cancer Zodiac, on an amati gold background. The matte gold back is smooth.
Medal...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
chain and pendant with diamonds 14k gold and 835 silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with diamonds. 0.30 ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7 mm wide
th...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Medallion pendant of lapis lazuli and set with diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold medallion pendant with lapis lazuli and rose diamonds set on silver. 0.15ct – G/H – SI
Detailed description
the size of the pendant is 5.5 cm long by 3.3 cm wide
weight 1...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Double Strand Cultured Pearl 30 inch Long 14k Gold Clasp Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1970s Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace - Creamy Beige Golden Hue, 30-Inch Length, 14K Yellow Gold Clasp
Description:
Step back into the glamorous era of the 1970s with t...
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1960s American Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Key to my Heart mourning locket, 18k gold and Hairwork, padlock
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly magical piece of antique Georgian mourning jewellery.
This early 19th century locket is designed as a padlock, circular in shape with a hairwork border and beautiful tiny ca...
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 1880 Locket Pendant Horn Mother of Pearl Metal Inlay
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This good size locket has been handcrafted around 1880 out of horn. The front shows fine lines typical for horn. Surrounded by fine lines the locket has been decorated with a flower ...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
A round medal depicting Saint Christopher carrying the Infant Jesus on his shoulder, with a border decorated with faceted triangul...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Gold Cube Watch Fob with Watch Chain & Dog Clasp
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a lovely late Victorian 14K gold pocket watch fob, with its original short watch chain and dog clip. It would be beautiful added to a period pocket watch but will also ma...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
1960s Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bead Stars Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
This antique vintage jewel features a large lapis lazuli bead studded with small gold stars. A large yellow gold ring forms the ...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870 Victorian Rose Gold Diamond Fob Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely Victorian watch fob locket set in 10K rose gold that features a lovely star set old mine cut diamond! This locket would make a beautiful ad...
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1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond & Sapphire Star Pendant Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular diamond and sapphire starburst pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Set in 14k yellow gold and topped in patinaed sterling silver, this beautifully contoured st...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Horseshoe Onyx Horse Cameo 18K Rose Gold Pendant Locket
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) rose gold pendant locket with rotating horseshoe design set to one side with an onyx plaque, to the other with an onyx cameo of a horse's head. Opening to reveal a ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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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