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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Byzantine
Byzantine Cross Pendant with Emeralds Tanzanite and Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
Experience the divine beauty of this Byzantine cross pendant, adorned with exquisite emeralds, tanzanite, and a radiant diamond. This piece is a testament to the rich history and opu...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Gold, British Hallmark. VS/F Diamond Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted from 18k white gold, this pendant features a heart-shaped blue sapphire adorned with high-quality round brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds boast F color and VS clarity, ens...
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2010s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Byzantine Rounded Cross with Pink Tourmaline
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn yourself with a rounded cross pendant, where a serene pink tourmaline graces the center amidst a gradient of delicate granulations—a beautiful symbol of faith and graceful eleg...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k 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
Byzantine Cross Pendant with Rubies and Sapphire
Located in Athens, GR
Our gold pendant showcases a captivating design with polygonal edges adorned by radiant rubies, all leading to a central sapphire—a harmonious blend of shape and color that exudes el...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Byzantine Rounded Cross Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn yourself with a gold cross pendant featuring intricate circle motifs, woven with golden rope and adorned by delicate granulations—a divine symbol of faith and timeless beauty.
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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
Byzantine Heart Cross with Ruby
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn yourself with a heart cross pendant, graced by a resplendent ruby at its core and adorned with delicate golden details—an embodiment of love and elegance in every facet.
100% ...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Portugal 1930 Fine Filigree Byzantine Type Pendant Cross In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Portuguese filigree pendant cross.
Beautiful pendant cross, created in Portugal, during the Victorian era, back in the 1850 or earlier. Crafted in the shape of a Byzantine cross, wi...
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1930s Portuguese Byzantine Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Byzantine Square Cross with Emeralds
Located in Athens, GR
This exquisite gold cross pendant is framed by intricate golden rope detailing, and gracefully adorned with a constellation of sparkling emeralds, forming a symbol of timeless faith ...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 14K Gold Natural Diamond And Smoky Topaz Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 15.8 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.50 carat.
The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Totally is Smoky Topaz about 5 carat.
Total le...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, 14k 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
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
Pendant set with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver pendant set with rose diamonds up to 0.30ct – G/H – SI – size. 1.7cm x 9.7mm
detailed description:
the size of the pendant is 1.7 cm long by 9.7 mm wide...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
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 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
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Necklace
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
This exquisite Victorian diamond flower pendant is a true masterpiece. The pendant features old-cut diamonds that are set in ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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
Victorian Nyx Goddess of Night and Precious Cargo Cameo & Turquoise Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A mid 19th century Italian carved cameo and turquoise pendant depicting Nyx Goddess of Night after Bertel Thorvald...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique Gold, Enamel, Diamond, Pearl Necklace with Bird and Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
An antique early Victorian gold, enamel, diamond, and seed pearl necklace comprised of a gold and blue enamel baton link chain with seed pearl spacers, suspending a pendant in the fo...
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1840s French Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Citrine Bird Carrying Mail Fob Seal Pendant "Depeche Vous" "Hurry Up" Victorian
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT AND RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CARVED CITRINE FOB PENDANT WITH AN IMAGE OF A BIRD CARRYING A MAIL ENVELOPE AND THE MOTTO "DEPECHE...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique French Mourning locket, Black onyx and 18ct gold, Remember
Located in NEWARK, GB
This stunningly sentimental mourning locket is not one to be missed.
Rich, smooth and glossy, inky black onyx contrasts wonderfully with the rich 18ct yellow gold.
It has chunky on...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Garnet Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1870
A fabulous, Victorian piece. Set with gorgeous, faceted garnets- an almost red grape- purple colour. Framed in beautiful, orna...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Lion Locket Old Mine Cut Diamond Peridot Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Victorian Lion Locket in 10 Karat Gold with an Old Mine Cut Diamond in the mouth and two sparkling green Peridot gems in the ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Quaint Victorian Antique Cameo Bloodstone Photo Locket Pendant 9ct Gold c1880s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This is a dainty, Cameo locket from the Victorian Era c1880s.
It features a romantic lady with flowers in her wispy hair. The small Cameo sits in high relief and is carved in con...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Victorian era ruby and diamond drop necklace. The pendant's open frame consists of three central oval cut rubies which are surrounded by multiple round faceted na...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold & Enamel Victorian Marquise Shaped Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Locket
9ct Rose Gold Tested
Circa 1870
Fabulous, Victorian gold locket. A lovely, rare marquise shape. Beautifully decorated with a black enamel surface & white ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Vintage Two Carved Shell Cameos and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oscar worthy Antique Carved 2 Shell Cameo and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement Necklace. Suspending 2 Shell Cameos, each Hand Carved with the Profile of a Classi...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond star pendant, sterling silver necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be enchanted by this beautiful antique diamond star pendant.
A wonderful twelve point star with smaller rays peeking out from between the larger points.
To the centre there is a superb old cut diamond with an estimated 0.40ct weight, this is surrounded by a mesmerising plethora of old cut and cushion cut diamonds giving this star the most alluring twinkle.
It is crafted in cool crisp sterling silver, this was common on Victorian diamond pieces as the fresh silver tone enhances the colour of the diamonds.
Stars were a very popular motif in Victorian jewellery and they still are today, they provided a symbol of guidance, light and wisdom.
This beautiful antique star pendant...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Victorian 2.28 Cttw. Ruby, Turquoise, Topaz and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Victorian 2.28 Cttw. Ruby, Turquoise, Topaz, and Diamond Pendant Necklace, a captivating piece that effortlessly blends elegance with bold design elements.
This exqu...
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2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Heart Locket Pendant Necklace Vinaigrette Foster & Bailey "A"
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HEART SHAPE LOCKET OR PERFUME VINAIGRETTE BY THE ESTEEMED AMERICAN SILVERSMITH FOSTER & BAILEY.
THE SILVER LOCKET PENDANT IS IN THE FORM OF A HEART. IT HAS BEAUTIFUL ACANTHUS LEAF SCROLL MOTIF AND FLOWER MOTIF REPOUSSE DESIGNS AND ENGRAVING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LOCKET. ON ONE SIDE IS THE VICTORIAN INITIAL...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian 0.50 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring old mine cut diamonds set with belcher-style prongs forming a cross
Weighing approximately 0.50 carat total - quality consistent with cut and age
Bisected by pierced 'X' mo...
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1860s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chain with Pendant set with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
gold with silver pendant set with rose cut diamonds 2.00ct on a 14k yellow gold necklace - 45 cm
detailed description:
The length of the necklace is 45 cm long by 1.4 mm wide
the ...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 439 Cttw. Agate, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tassel Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our opulent Victorian 439 Cttw. Milky Aquamarine , Blue Sapphire, and Diamond Tassel Necklace, a statement piece that epitomizes luxury and sophistication.
At the heart ...
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2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Victorian 0.76 Cttw. Black Spinel and Diamond "OMG" Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Victorian 0.76 Cttw. Black Spinel and Diamond OMG Pendant Necklace, a stunning expression of modern elegance and sophistication.
Crafted with exquisite attention to ...
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2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique 9ct Gold Back & Front Large Victorian Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
9ct Yellow Gold Back & Front
Circa 1880
Fabulous sized Victorian locket. Oval shaped with pretty, hand engraved floral patterns on both sides- can be worn ei...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian 13.6 Cttw. Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Topaz and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning Victorian 13.6 Cttw. Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Topaz, and Diamond Pendant Necklace, a masterpiece of timeless elegance and sophistication.
This exquisite pend...
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2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Ste...
Victorian 25 Cttw. Emerald, Diamond and Topaz Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Victorian 25 Cttw. Emerald, Diamond, and Topaz Pendant Necklace, a timeless piece that exudes elegance and sophistication.
This stunning Victorian pendant ...
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2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Initial R Diamond Vintage Rope Twist Sandblast Plate Pendant 14kt Gold 12370
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
.60ct Natural Diamonds Pendant
Initial R
H-color Vs-2 clarity
14kt yellow gold
19.2 grams
35 x 31mm
Bale opening: 8 x 5 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Vulcanite grapes pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and interesting antique Victorian grapes pendant.
The pendant is crafted in rich black Vulcanite and it a teardrop shaped pendant with a...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 18K gold Cameo brooch/pendant. It depicts an oval shaped orange shell cameo with a relief of a woman bust. The woman has a wavy hair.She is we...
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket. This incredible Victorian horseshoe pendant locket is crafted...
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1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian bog oak flower pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian bog oak floral pendant.
It is crafted from bog oak which is a type of oak wood that has been buried in a peat bog for ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Victorian Oval Onyx Pearl Emerald Mourning Pendant Necklace
Located in Arnhem, NL
A Victorian antique 14 karat oval onyx pendant with a floral decoration assembled of pearls, emerald, and engraved gold leaves with petals. The pendant is dating back to the early 20...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Albert Chain Necklace 2 Dog Clips White Gold Filled Fancy Link T Bar
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FANCY LINK ALBERT CHAIN NECKLACE IN WHITE GOLD FILLED WITH TWO FABULOUS DOG CLIPS INCLUDING A VERY LARG...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
Carnelian & Agate Cameo Pin or Pendant
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique Victorian carnelian & agate cameo pin or pendant, circa 1880. This antique cameo is very finely carved in agate and carnelian. The hardstone cameo is set in a 14 karat yellow...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Blister Pearl and 0.42Ct Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, antique Victorian blister pearl and 0.42 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant; part of ou...
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1860s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Era Gold Filled Charm Pendant
Located in Montgomery, AL
This lovely piece was crafted during the Victorian Era, 1840 - 1900.
The Charm is double sided and features 3 female figures. It would be lovely worn either on a short or long chain...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet heart pendant, Puffy heart
Located in NEWARK, GB
The sweetest little antique puffy heart pendant.
Victorian era it is carved from inky black Whitby Jet with a silver plated jump ring and Jet bale.
Well carved with a lovely chunky...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Antique Victorian Gold Nugget Necklace 18" Chain Drop Fine Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian gold nugget necklace (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted with a 14 karat yellow gold chain and 22k to 24k natural gold nuggets.
The bold and distinct ...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Blue Enamel Victorian Belt Buckle Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Belt Buckle Locket
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Lovely, Victorian oval shaped locket. Features a beautiful, royal blue coloured enamel buckle/...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Banded agate cross pendant, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique banded agate cross pendant.
It is a lovely orange toned agate with both clear and white stripes running through it.
The Cross h...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 9k Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Cut Crystal and Diamond Pendant #1811
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Cut Crystal and Diamond Pendant-
This stunning custom-made pendant was upscaled from a Victorian stick pin - featuring one round brilliant cut diamond se...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Necklace and pendant set with diamonds 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with a pendant set with rose cut diamonds. 0.80ct – I/J – SI – 45 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7 mm wide
the pendant is ...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bronze Byzantine Coin Pendant in 14K White Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
This bronze coin, also known as a folis, is from the Byzantine Era. Byzantine coins are one of the most challenging and complex coins to identify. This coin has an image of an emper...
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15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Gold, Bronze, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold-Filled Red Jasper Carved Intaglio Diana Pendant or Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian carved intaglio pendant or charm.
Comprising a red jasper cabochon set in a gold filled mounting.
The intaglio carving de...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jasper, Gold-filled
Victorian Coral Flower Necklace 18 Karat Gold Hand Carved Coral Beads and Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent and very rare Antique Victorian - Art Deco Coral Necklace of graduated hand carved Coral Beads with Forget Me Not Flow...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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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