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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Modernist
Hans Hansen Scandinavian Modernist Yellow Gold Necklace, 1970
By Hans Hansen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A 14ct gold openable rigid necklace with three articulated elements designed by Danish manufacture "Hans Hansen" in the 1970'. A fine example of Scandinavian modernist jewellery...
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1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful pendant chain necklace is late Georgian period, 1840 ca
Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold in a glorious workmanship
Marvelous in design tailored in a sort of heart shap...
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1840s European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Georgian Gold and Garnet Snowflake Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Glistening like a glass of fine burgundy held up to the light, this lovely Georgian pendant was made by setting the garnets in a setting with a closed back so that a sliver of foil c...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Jadeite Carved Agate 14K Yellow Gold Swimming Angel Fish with Bubbles Pendant
Located in North Attleboro, MA
This lovely vintage749 pendant features a whimsical undersea tableau of a swimming angelfish. The angelfish is composed of carved orange agate with natural color gradations that give the fish interesting striping. The fish is prong-set in 14k yellow gold against a large circular "sea" of jadeite. The fish has plenty of personality, blowing bubbles of gold from its mouth.
The pendant is approximately 49.89mm in diameter. The agate fish...
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Irvin and Bonnie Burkee Sterling Silver American Modernist Necklace
By Irvin and Bonnie Burkee
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver abstract modernist necklace created by Irvin and Bonnie Burkee, circa 1950's. Necklace has a 17" wearable neck length and is signed Burkee, Sterling on reverse. In very good vintage 1950's condition.
Artist Biography: Irvin Burkee...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Modernist Sterling Silver & Black Onyx Pendant - Mexico - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage modernist large sterling silver and bezel set black onyx pendant - hinged loop - unsigned - marked on the back 'MEXICO - 925' - late 20th ce...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Georgian Enamelled Mourning Pendant c.1784
Located in London, GB
An incredibly rare piece of history is seen in this Georgian Mourning pendant dates back 240 years. Created to memorialise the death of Briti...
Category
1780s Unknown Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Enamel
Georgian Rare Rose Cut Diamond 18 KT Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This Georgain era brooch pendant is 1790 ca
18 Kt solid gold topped by silver
Typical flower and leaf design so loved by the Georgians artful modelled in a tri-dimensional manner r...
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1790s European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian 9K Gold Carnelian Coat of Arms Seal Fob Charm
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This Georgian fob was made in the 1830's. It is made of 9 karat gold over a metal core, and it carries a plate of orange carnelian at the bottom. The carnelian is engraved with a coa...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
Evil Eye Medallion Diamond Necklace 18k Solid Yellow Gold, Gift For Christmas
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Evil Eye Medallion Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut diamonds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit.
April birthstone d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Bilston Battersea Heart locket pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This enchanting Georgian c.1800 Bilston Battersea hand-painted enamel locket is a rare and captivating collector's item with deep English roots. ...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Copper
Signed Modernist 1960's Gold & Silver Necklace/Brooch by Resia Schor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine convertible Modernist pendant necklace and brooch combination.
By the New York City Modernist female goldsmith Resia Schor.
In sterling silver and 14k gold.
Comprising a l...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Moonstone and Pearl Double Heart Pendant/Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
A brooch with a pendant loop allows this moonstone double heart and pearl jewel to be worn as you choose. On top of the hearts, like a crown is a pearl bow which sends the message "t...
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1850s English George V Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Moonstone, 15k Gold
Antique Georgian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Glass
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Georgian pendant has been handcrafted out of 14 karat yellow and rose gold. It is designed as a stylized flower with twelve flower petals. Each petal is set with a flat cut round garnet. All garnets are in closed settings. The center of the locket has a round glass compartment covered with its original bevelled glass. The glass can be opened by gently lifting it with a small knife...
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1810s European George III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Modernist 14K Gold Amethyst Pendant Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
A gorgeous modernist Amethyst gemstone pendant set into 14k yellow gold. The pendant takes a triangular drop form, while the hand-sawed deta...
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1940s Unknown Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mother Of Pearl Gemstone Charms Necklace Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Jewelry
Located in IN
Item Code :- SEN-51028
Gross Wt. :- 12.49 gm
18k Rose Gold Wt. :- 10.23 gm
Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.28 Ct. (AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 AND COLOR H-I)
Mother of Pearl Wt. :- 11.0...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Silver Jorma Laine Turun Hopea 1973 Necklace Goldsmith's old warehouse. Unused
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Jorma Laine Turun Hopea 1973 Necklace
Really big and impressive.
New unused Necklace from 1973.
Goldsmith's old warehouse.
Width 7,5cm, Length 11,...
Category
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
GIA Certified Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Rare Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Ca. 18th Century. (Pinctada Radiata, as per the GIA certificate Pteriidae Family)
The pearl has a near-Drop shape with a ...
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1760s Spanish Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 18 KT Flower Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Amazing Georgian era large flower shaped Diamond pendant, can be used bypassing it through a black velvet or silk ribbon, or as pendant b...
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Bristol Glass Forget Me Not Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Treasure
This surprisingly beautiful antique pendant is Georgian period, 1790 ca
The large circular body is set with a rich Royal Cobalt Blue Bristol glass, encircled in gold wi...
Category
1790s European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgian 18 Kt table Cut Diamond Flemish Large Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
An impressive antique Georgian period European Sacred Cross, possibly Dutch origin
Georgian period – 1820 ca – traditional Flemish cross in elaborate filigree work typical of the Georgian era, extremely well made of solid 18 Kt gold tiny floret details spreading in between are made of silver
Adorned by antique table cuts Diamonds...
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Prismatic 55.32ct Brazilian Opal Modern Pendant Necklace
Located in Bloomington, MN
Prismatic 55.32ct Brazilian Opal Modern Pendant Necklace
Presenting a luminous 55.32ct Brazilian Opal pendant necklace, intricately set in 14k white go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal
14k Solid White Gold Diamond Chain Necklace, Fine Jewelry Gift For Daughter
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond Studded Chain Necklace in 14K Gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit.
April birthstone diamond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Italian Hand-Carved Mother of Pearl Gobbo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique mother of pearl Gobbo charm is a powerful talisman; if you're not familiar with Gobbo charms, they are thought to offer the same protection and good luck as the ubiquito...
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Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver Necklace Alpo Tammi Turku Finland Goldsmith's old warehouse. Unused
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Necklace Goldsmith's old warehouse. Unused
Turku Finland Alpo Tammi AKT 1959-1967
Chain length 49cm
Pendant length 6cm
Old Goldsmith's warehouse.
Be...
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
John and Robert Kennedy 90% Gold Commemorative Coin 18K Pendent Frame 18.9 Gram
Located in Santa Monica, CA
John and Robert Kennedy 90% Gold Commemorative Coin 18K Pendent Frame 18.9 Gram.
1.5 inch Diameter
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Antique Silver Paste Drop pendant necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This sterling silver and paste drop pendant is a stunning piece from the late 1800s or early 1900s. Crafted in Georgian style, it comes with a late sterling silver chain and stones i...
Category
Early 20th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Lapponia Björn Weckström 14 Karat Gold Necklace Cross of Lapland "Lapinristi"
Located in Orimattila, FI
Björn Weckström
1982
MADE IN FINLAND
The Necklace is perfect condition.
Designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia.
Measurements:
Lenght (chain): 45,5 cm
Height (pendant): 1,6 cm
W...
Category
1980s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Georgian Tween Hearth Diamond Natural Pearl 18 Kt Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Romantic Georgian period tween heart pendant 18 kt /Silver set
Modelled as two hearts entwined by a gorgeous Diamond bow as symbol of enduring love, pearl is seal of purity
Adorned by Royal Blue and White enamelling and natural not nucleated Pearls...
Category
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Biedermeir 5.00 Ct Diamond Winged Cherub Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
History on Focus
Rare and outstanding, authentic Biedermeier -1815 – 1848 ca – Signed Resch, probably Austria, large Brooch pendant of Museum Bea...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Silver Jorma Laine Turun Hopea 1973 Necklace Goldsmith's old warehouse. Unused
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Jorma Laine Turun Hopea 1973 Necklace
Really big and showy.
New unused Necklace from 1973.
Goldsmith's old warehouse.
I also have a lot of other ...
Category
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Rare 18th Century Antique Rose Cut Diamond Feather Diadem Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1790
This finely modeled diamond feather is crafted in silver-topped 14K gold (front – silver, back – gold). It is densely set with sparkling old rose cut diamonds. The feather could be worn as a diadem or a necklace.
The silver headband...
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1790s Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Georgian 1760 Iberian Corsage Girandole Brooch In 18-20Kt Gold With Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent Portuguese girandole brooch.
Fabulous Girandole pendant-brooch of Georgian-Iberian origin. Adorned with foil-backed-amethysts and green topaz, set in solid high karats ...
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1760s Portuguese Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Large Pendant in 18kt Gold with 1.96 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
A classic iconic pendant, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's. This large pendant is very ...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver Pentti Sarpaneva 1968 Necklace Goldsmith's old warehouse. Unused
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Pentti Sarpaneva 1973 Necklace Goldsmith's old warehouse. Unused
See the pictures.
Been in a box in the back room of the Kultasepä store since 19...
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
1.75ct 14K Round Vivid Colombian Emerald Bezel Set Solitaire White Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is an absolutely stunning, round-cut Colombian emerald showcasing excellent shine, vivid medium-dark green color, very good luster, and many more remarkable characteristics....
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2010s Colombian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Old European Diamond Pendant
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
This necklace is a piece to cherish for a lifetime. This bezel set diamond pendant contains one Old European diamond with a total weight of 3.40 c...
Category
20th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Georgian Key To My Heart Turquoise Padlock 18 KT Brooch/Pendant/Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian Symbol of Love
Georgian period ‘Key to my Heart’ pendant, 1810 ca
Rare love token from the period, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, lovely padlock enhanced by natural Turqu...
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Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Georgian 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Pearl Granulated Pendant or Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully granulated pale amethyst and 18 kt gold pendant or brooch that is set with four natural pearls around the center stone. The gems are closed in the back and foiled. The ...
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1820s European George III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian 3.50 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Latin Cross
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful Georgian period Diamond cross – 1820 ca
Hand crafted of solid 16 Kt rose gold – unmarked
Modelled in the latin design, beautiful enhanced by black enameling delineating bor...
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Silver Jorma Laine Turun Hopea 1973 Necklace Goldsmith's old warehouse. Unused
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Jorma Laine Turun Hopea 1973 Necklace
With rock crystal
Really big and showy.
New unused Necklace from 1973.
Goldsmith's old warehouse.
I also ha...
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
9.83ct 14K Large Medium Green Pear Cut Emerald 5 Prong Solitaire Gold Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire piece carries a massive, natural Colombian emerald in a five-prong setting...
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2010s Colombian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Silver Cushion Paste Three Drop necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This solid silver and round and cushion cut paste drop necklace is a stunning piece from the late 1800s or early 1900s. Crafted in Georgian style, it comes with an original silver ch...
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Early 20th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
1970's Gold Wire Two-Mast Sailboat Pendant for a Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern sailboat pendant.
In 14k gold.
Depicting a two-mast tall ship or sailboat with gold wire construction.
In a crude, sligh...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
0.15tcw 14K Natural Emerald Three Stone Horizontal Gold Bar Pendant Necklace 585
Located in Jupiter, FL
A gorgeous emerald necklace, that features three dainty natural emeralds that are from the mines of Zambia. These petite stones showcase a beautiful emerald green color, clarity, and...
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2010s Zambian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique 18Th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch Stomacher.
Impressive 18Th Century Iberian (most probably Spanish origi...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta Oy Silver Necklace Made 1975
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Orimattila, FI
Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta Oy Silver Made 1975
New unused Necklace from 1975.
Goldsmith's old warehouse.
925H Silver.
Made in Turku Finland.
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
6.05tcw 18K Fine Emerald Cut Emerald Prong Set & Diamond Bale Accent Pendant 750
Located in Jupiter, FL
A contemporary emerald and diamond accent bale necklace. This exquisite piece features an eye-catching emerald-cut, emerald that is 5.90 carats in weight. The emerald showcases a viv...
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2010s Zambian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.15tcw 14K Oval Emerald Prong Set & Diamond Halo Pave Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a stunning, oval-cut emerald and diamond halo pendant made in fine 14K gold. Displayed is a lustrous, medium green gem with incredible transparency, accented by a simple four-prong 14K mount, allowing for the emerald to be shown in full view. Minor flaws are evident in this earth-mined gem as no natural emerald is perfect. A gorgeous micro diamond...
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2010s Zambian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Givenchy Gold Plated Modernist Pendant Necklace 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage Givenchy Gold Plated Pendant Necklace 1970s
Super cool pendant necklace from the iconic Hubert de Givenchy. Made in France in the 1970s, this inc...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Georgian Flat Cut Garnet Pearl Mourning Pendant in 18ct Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite antique Georgian mourning pendant from the early 1800s featuring a display of plaited blonde hair preserved behind a glass windo...
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18th Century European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
Georgian Black Dot Paste, Silver and Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning pendant holds black dot paste. The paste is set in silver and the back of the pendant is modelled in 9carat gold.
Heart Diameter: 17x18...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Gold
Rare Guy Vidal Pewter Canadian Modern Brutalist Cave Pod Unisex Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brutalist pewter alloy necklace created by sculptor and jeweler Guy Vidal of Canada. Pod measures 2.5" by 2.25" by 1.25" and suspends from the original 28" ...
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1960s Canadian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Octagon Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bezel Set Pendant in 18K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond pendant in 18K Gold. It has octagon cut sapphire with diamond that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to r...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Golden Fantasy” Two-Tone Citrine Necklace
Located in Palm Harbor, FL
A truly one-of-a-kind custom design citrine and diamond necklace. This features a 17.79 carat citrine gemstone cut by the award-winning John Dyer. This 18 karat two -tone gold neckla...
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2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Biche de Bere Paris Limited Edition Silver Plate Graffitis Plastron Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nelly Biche de Bere Paris designed this impressive futuristic silver plate plastron necklace. The pendant necklace features a chunky massive oversized...
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1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
Gilbert Albert 1970 Organic Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace designed by Gilbert Albert (1930-2019).
Magnificent and very rare necklace, created in Geneva Switzerland by the master jewelry designer Gilbert Albert, back in the 1970's....
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Gold,...
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Minimalist Floral Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Natural Blue Sapphire pendant in 14K Gold. It has oval cut sapphires studded with diamond that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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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