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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1990s
Etienne Perret Diamond Gold Ball Necklace on Long Chain
Located in Darnestown, MD
Gold ball with diamonds all around made by Maine jeweler, Etienne Perret. The ball is 18 karat gold and measures half an inch in diameter. It is on a 34...
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1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Shining Crystals Heart Love Pendant Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Not any scratches or colour loss, only one connection near the hook is not perfect, barely noticeable. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. This is a very sty...
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1990s German Regency Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

1950s 14K Yellow Gold Mechanical Camera Pendant and Charm
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1950s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.5 grams *When you press the button to take a picture the camera lens pops open with a fantasti...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s Cross Pendent Adjustable Chord Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 1990s Cross Pendant Adjustable Cord Necklace – a versatile and unique piece that seamlessly blends vintage charm with contemporary style. This necklace carries the ti...
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1990s American Pendant Necklaces

Moschino Pearl Heart Shape Pendant Gold Toned Hardware Cable Chain Necklace
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s rare Moschino faux pearls with heart shape pendant necklace. - Featuring gold toned hardware cable chain with five faux pearls and two hearts on each, a plastic heart...
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1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Kieselstein Cord Iconic Large Yellow Gold and Diamond Crowned Heart Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Barry Kieselstein Cord Crowned Heart Pendant, measuring 2 inches in length X 1 inch wide and 5/8 inch wide. Very well detailed with a frosted / brushed finish and set with...
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1990s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Necklace Large Medallion Pendant Poured Glass Pearls Vintage 90s + COA
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Chanel pendant choker necklace, from the 1991 Season 2 8 collection. The necklace is double-strand with one row of faux pearls and a shorter string of go...
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1990s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

14K Happy Anniversary Pendant or Charm
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage 14K Happy Anniversary Pendant or Charm, circa 1950. This round vintage charm is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features pearls. [KIMH 544] Dimensions 26mm diameter x 5mm D
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950sRobertGoosensStyle CastOakLeafTalisman BaroqueFauxPearls GoldChain Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
While contracted as an independent craftsman to create one-of-a-kind costume jewelry for French Masion Degorce from 1953 until it closed in 1957, Parisian goldsmith Robert Goosens (1927-2016) was initially commissioned by Gabriel "Coco" Chanel to craft one-of-a-kind Byzantine-style long decorative-chain necklaces with multiple charms made of metal and filigree-or-sculptural-prong-capped glass faux pearls, while she intended to layer many of them to accessorize her couture clothing for clients and herself. Relevant to the unclear designer of our vintage 9-pendant ribbed-chain sautoir with an unsigned gold-gilt silver barrel clasp and five unique kinds of intricately textured vermeil and baroque-faux-pearl charms, a similar lost-wax-cast center pendant with three-lobed-foliate prongs also in the shape of oak leaves can be seen in the book (p.28), Bijoux de Haute Couture: Collection Robert Goossens, by Gilles Plazy and Chantal Bizot published in Paris in 2000. The same year, that Chanel-signed pendant necklace was auctioned by Christie's in a lot including an unsigned long chain sautoir also attributed to Chanel. Further, another 1stDibs dealer currently has a $12,500 listing for an unsigned but book-published early-1950s faux-pearl sautoir for Chanel that also features intricate pinecone talismans like ours, but decorated with poured glass and crystals crafted by Maison Gripoix. When Chanel relaunched her post-war business ventures, Goosens soon became her favorite parurier before founding his eponymous Maison Goosens, whose venerable workshop later designed metal work for its own jewelry-and-furnishings brand Goosens Paris. Notably, Chanel did not add a brand signature to costume jewelry until the late 1950s, while some pieces prior to this by multiple paruriers are documented to lack any identification that Chanel was earlier known to stamp such as "France", "Made In France" and/or "Depose". Recently, a similar unsigned/unmarked longer chain sautoir with fewer filigree-and-pearl pendants that was believed to be by Robert Goosens for Chanel...
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1950s French Byzantine Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Silver, Vermeil

Large 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant and Chain
Located in London, GB
This incredible necklace is set with a total of 38 exquisite diamonds. The diamonds are round brilliant cuts and total approximately 1.00 carat all set in an 18ct white gold cross pe...
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1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Retro 18K White Gold Round Aquamarine Pendant Necklace 25.40ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A gorgeous contemporary pendant done in 18K white gold centered by an impressive approximately 25.40ct (20.21mm x 20.23mm x 12.75) natural aquamarine. Quite the statement piece with...
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1950s Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold

Henry Dunay Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Henry Dunay diamond and platinum pendant necklace. SPECIFICATIONS: DIAMONDS: nineteen round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat, approximately F-G color, VS c...
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1990s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Biche de Bere Paris Rigid Choker Necklace with Black Resin Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant modernist silvered metal choker necklace by Nelly Biche de Bere, Paris, features a rigid around-the-neck band with a hand-made feel design complimented with a round pend...
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1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Base Metal

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Large Open Heart Gold Necklace
Located in Bethesda, MD
Elsa Peretti’s most celebrated icon, the open heart. This is the large 18kt gold open heart on a 32″ chain. Original designs copyrighted by Elsa Peretti. • Metal:18 Karat Yellow Gol...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

1993 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned CC Charm Short Chain Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 1993 vintage CHANEL short chain necklace is crafted of gold toned chain featuring a massive textured CC charm. Spring ring closure. Stamped 93P CHANE...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Christian Lacroix Silver Plate Chain Necklace with Hot Pink Resin Heart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Christian Lacroix Paris pendant necklace features a long silver plate chain complimented with a dimensional resin heart ornate with crystal rhinestones. Fabulous hot pink...
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1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Sterling Interchangeable Pendant Rose Quartz Chain
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage pendant is sterling silver. It features a "latch" with a sliding ring that holds it in place. It comes with 2 interchangeable rivoli cut stones, each measuring ...
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1990s Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Estate 10K Infinity Necklace 16 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous necklace is 10k yellow gold. It features an infinity sign pendant. The pendant measures 3/4 of an inch. The necklace is 16 inches. Marks: Turkey, MA, 10K Condition: ...
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1990s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Baroque Heart Love Knot Openwork Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Length: 36 cm. Extend chain: 5 cm. Pendant: 2.6*1.7 cm. Weight: 8 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velv...
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1990s German Regency Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

14K White Gold Wire Collar with Diamond Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
14K White Gold Wire Collar with Diamond Slide Pendant Necklace. The round diamond weighs .28ct and it is set in a white gold bezel with a fancy ribbed slide bail. The diamond quality...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1990s 13.50 Carat Blue Topaz and Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 13.50 carat blue topaz and 9 karat yellow gold heart shaped pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressi...
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1990s Unknown Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pomellato Animated King Extra Large Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Animated King Extra Large Pendant Necklace by Pomellato. The King pendant's arms, legs and head swing from the body giving the pendant natural movement when being wo...
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1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co 2.90 Carat Round Diamond 18k Necklace 90s
Located in Rome, IT
TIFFANY & CO. 2.91 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant. The Pendant & Chain weigh 4.5 grams, the diamond is a natural 2.91 ct Round Brilliant Cut, E in color, VVS2 i...
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1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Gold and sapphire pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A delicate 18 carat gold necklace with a drop shaped cabochon cut sapphire (unheated Sri Lanka, 10.33 carat), on a thin chain. weight: 7.43 g length: 40 - 42 cm. dimensions: 15 x 11 cm.
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Chanel Pendant Prototype Collection Haute Couture , France, 1990s
Located in Denia, VC
Large unique and daring prototype medallion in gold metal on a large chain with oval links in gold metal. This lovely finely chiseled pendant necklace, the entire pendant being chise...
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1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 3D Angel Diamond Cut Pendant 14k Gold Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 3D Angel Pendant 14k Gold Italy. Very detailed out angel pendant with back solid piece and diamond cuts design making this true beauty show. Made in Italy, the pendant measur...
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1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 24K Coin Pendent Cabachon Emerald & Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on the Vintage 24K Coin Pendent Cabachon Emerald & Diamonds- A luxurious blend of precious metals and gemstones! The centerpiece of this pendant boasts a 24-karat pure gold coin...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 24k Gold

Hermes Silver Amulet Pendant Necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermes - (Made in France) Fine necklace Amulet model in silver and its pendant symbolizing a Hermès bag. Additional information: Dimensions: Length : 39 cm Condition: Very good cond...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

14K Gold Citrine Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Discover Timeless Elegance with the 14K Gold Citrine Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set! This stunning necklace and earrings set is a harmoniou...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Gold Citrine Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 14K Gold Citrine Diamond Necklace - A True Heirloom of Timeless Elegance and Luxury! The centerpiece of this necklace is a stu...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Pomellato Frosted Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold and glass heart radiates with a warm amber hue. Both gold and glass are acid etched, which gives them a matte finish that is luminous and beautiful. The heart is held in an untraditional off-center mount, with an oversized bail, that allows the pendant to hang off to the side for a unique and sophisticated look. The heart is translucent, and when held in the light, it glows. Since 1967, Pomellato has been on the cutting edge of fashion-forward jewelry. Founded in Milan by Pino Rabolini, Pomellato jewelry is known for being avant garde, colorful, and impeccably crafted. It revolutionized women’s jewelry and is described as embodying modern yet unconventional beauty. The heart-shaped pendant measures approximately 1 1/4” across and 1” tall, not including the bail. The bail measures approximately 9/16” x 7/16”. The bail is wide enough to fit a variety of chains, so there are many possibilities for how this pendant could be worn. It looks fantastic on an omega chain, clipped into a dog clasp...
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1990s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Old pendant with diamonds and sapphire
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old classic elegant pendant made of 0.375 white and yellow gold with an oval dark blue sapphire weighing 1.00ct surrounded by 10 diamonds with a total weight of 0.10ct. A timeles...
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1950s British Victorian Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Pearl Diamond Bow Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
Centered around a lustrous pearl, this enchanting necklace features a meticulously crafted bow design, adorned with sparkling round-cut diamonds that catch the light beautifully. Set...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

14K Heart with Dancer Charm or Pendant
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage 14K heart with dancer charm or pendant, circa 1950. This vintage heart charm or pendant is crafted in 14 karat gold and features a dancing ...
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Art Deco French pendant Brooch Onix Gold 18kt diamonds
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Art Deco is an artistic style that was born in Paris after the Second World War and that emerged as a search for artistic innovation. A movement that especially influenced the decora...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Silver Plated Roman Coin Medallion Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style and transport yourself to ancient times with our remarkable Silver Plated Roman Coin Medallion Pendant Necklace. This striking piece of jewelry combines a silver c...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Casa De Maya Mexico 1950 Mid Century Sculptural Retro Belt Buckle Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Statement belt-buckle pendant designed by Casa De Maya. A rare vintage piece, created in Mexico during the mid-century back in the 1950. Crafted at the at...
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1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal

Vintage 1950s 15.41 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage European 15.41 carat amethyst and 14 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage amethyst pendant has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The pierced decorated, rectangular frame has a scrolling ribbon design, ornamented with a feature 15.41Ct step cut amethyst, four claw set in relief to the center of the arrangement. The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k yellow gold curb style chain via an integrated flared lobed trefoil ring...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Matador & Bull Tambourine Pendant - 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of artistic flair and elegance to your jewelry collection with this exquisite Matador & Bull Tambourine Pendant, expertly crafted in radiant 14K yellow gold. Weighing a ...
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1950s Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

18kt Yellow Gold .20cttw Diamond Cross Pendant & Chain
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful 18kt yellow gold cross pendant that has 15 prong set round brilliant diamonds that are approximately .20cttw, G color and SI clarity. The cross is stamped 18kt, IGB, is 1....
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1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold and Moon Stone Necklace by Heribert Engelbert Made Year 1956
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold pendant features a smooth, oval moonstone with a cabochon cut. The moonstone exhibits a soft, translucent blue hue with a subtle glow that appears to shift and cha...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Contemporary Leo Pizzo G VVS 4.50 Ct Diamond 18 Kt Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful contemporary Diamond necklace signed Leo PIzzo Exquisitely hand crafted of solid 18 KT white gold Tasteful made by nature inspired design, comprising a mix of Diamond target motifs alternated by graduated Diamond Ivy leaf and final suspended drop of faceted Rock Crystal set Diamond cup...
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1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Christian Lacroix Silver Plate Chain Necklace with Purple Lavender Resin Heart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris pendant necklace features a silver plate long chain complimented with a dimensional resin heart ornate with crystal rhinestones. Fabulous lavend...
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1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Silver Plate

14kt Gold and Cameo Pendant/Brooch 1953
Located in Orimattila, FI
14kt Gold and Cameo Pendant/Brooch 1953 Gold Stamp Helsinki Finland. Author Unknown. Well done. Eva Gyldén made these in Finland at that time (...
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1950s Finnish Victorian Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

Goossens Maltese Cross Necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Goossens -Imposing necklace in gilded metal and its pendant representing a cross of Malta. Collection 1999. Additional information: Dimensions: Length : 74 cm - Medallion : 15.5 cm...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Mid-Century Black Opal and Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One black opal and diamond 18K white gold pendant centering one pear-shaped cabochon black opal weighing 4.50 ct. with 19 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.80 ct. with I-J colo...
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Gold Rollo Chain with Toggle and Dangling Coin Necklace, circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Rollo Chain with Toggle and Dangling Coin Necklace Circa 1990s. The toggle has red cabochons and the coin has black imprinted dangling face....
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1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

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

5 Carat Emerald and Diamond Enhancer Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This ravishing necklace features a vibrant green pear shape cabochon emerald in elegant 18k yellow gold. The setting is illuminated with 22 colorless diamonds that beam off your neck...
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1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Snowflake Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One mid-century diamond snowflake motif platinum pendant featuring 81 old European cut and single round cut diamonds totaling 2.55 ct. Measuring 38 ...
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18ct Gold Chain To Suspended Diamond Ring and Diamond & Ruby Jaguar Pendant
Located in London, GB
18 carat gold chain of open links to a suspending ring of diamond and to a diamond & ruby set open work pendant of a Jaguar. 43cm long. Total weight of 73.8 grams. Aprox. 1.8 carat d...
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1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Amethyst Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amethyst and diamond white gold pendant necklace circa 1990. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ621C. Scroll down for detailed specifications. ...
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1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Unusual Vintage Carved Jade Monkey pendant necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This is an Unusual Vintage c.1990 hand carved Jade drop pendant and two monkeys necklace. The pendants attached to 9 Carat Yellow gold Italian Unoaerre chain. Striking and eye catchi...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Pink Gold 74cm Chain Suspending A Diamond Set Snake To A Rectangular Quartz
Located in London, GB
18 carat pink gold long chain. The oval open links suspending a diamond set snake to a rectangular quartz. Total weight: 81.9 grames. Length of chain 75cm. Pendant dimensions: 6cmX4c...
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1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold

14K Gold Angelfish with Smokey Quarts and citrine on Black cord
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a one of a kind sculpted angelfish in 14 karat yellow gold frame with citrine eye and smokey quarts body. Pendant is hanging on a black m...
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 14k 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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