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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1980s
Vintage Austrian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross “Chapiteau”
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
This gorgeous cross is manufactured in Austria and it's entirely made of 18kt yellow gold. This pendant has a special decoration, cross inside a cross. On the front part we can see a...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chalcedony & 18K Gold Fob Pendant
Located in Bloomington, MN
Chalcedony & 18K Gold Fob Pendant
This pendant showcases a unique and elegant design, meticulously crafted from 18kt yellow gold. At the heart of this magnificent piece lies a 14 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Vintage Givenchy thick chain necklace with G letter pendant
By Givenchy
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Givenchy thick chain necklace with G letter pendant.
Made in Circa 1990s
Dimensions:
Weight: 3.4 grams
Length: 40.2 cm
Condition: Pre-...
Category
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
14K White Gold Diamond Pave Puffy Heart Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This fun and lovely pendant made in 14k white gold is a diamond pave puffy heart. With over 6.5 carats of round cut, VS2 clarity, G color diamonds, this pendent sparkles brightly and...
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970's Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Butterfly Vintage Pin/Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1970's diamond butterfly pendant and pin fashioned in 18 karat white gold. The butterfly features 180 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.50 carat total and are gra...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dramatic Large Gem Set Vintage Cross Pendant, c 1981.
Located in Aspen, CO
Cross Pendant set with fine diamonds and gemstones. Seemingly at random in a juxtaposition, thirty eight white diamonds, colored diamonds and colored stones are prong set in no par...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold 1.10 Carat Ruby 0.10 Carat Diamond Collier Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a vintage collier necklace crafted in 14K yellow gold. Circa 1980.
The piece features:
- 11 rubies (round and pear cut, TW 1.10ct, slpR 5/4-6/3, VS-SI)
- 6 diamonds (round ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1.50 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Bow Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning Victorian style Round Diamond bow pendant necklace. Crafted with exquisite detail, this necklace is adorned with 109 round brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate total w...
Category
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Etruscan Revival 18K Gold, Amethyst & Pearl Fob Pendant
Located in Bloomington, MN
Etruscan Revival 18K Gold, Amethyst & Pearl Pendant
This unique pendant is crafted in 18kt yellow gold and features 20.00ctw oval-cut amethysts and pearls. This pendant measures 44 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Colour Topazs, Turquoise, Diamonds, 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 ...
Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Cartier Hematite and Emerald Dolphin Pendant
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a playful pendant from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This piece has been crafted into the shape of a dolphin from both 18ct yellow gold and hemat...
Category
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.90ctw Diamond Heart Shaped Necklace In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
1.90ctw Diamond Heart Shaped Necklace In Yellow Gold
Experience the allure of this magnificent heart-shaped necklace, masterfully crafted from 14kt yellow gold. It's adorned with 1...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Guitar Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1990s
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 5.5 grams
Diamond Details: .30ct, total weight. Round Brilliant. G-H Color, I1 clarity
Measurem...
Category
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Libra Zodiac Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in the timeless allure of the 1970s, the Vintage Bvlgari Libra Zodiac pendant embodies celestial elegance. Fashioned from lustrous 18k gold and adorned with exquisite mother ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1976 Paris Pendant Perfume Bottle In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A perfume bottle pendant designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Very rare perfume bottle pendant, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cle...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Onyx Coral Diamond Pendant Large Octagon 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed onyx, coral and diamond pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s).
Onyx measures 1.75 inches. Coral measures 14mm x 5mm. Eight diamonds total an estimat...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 19.95 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Fox Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Bask the in the unique beauty of this vintage vulpine pendant necklace. Expertly crafted in 18k rose gold with a free form Mexican fire opal weighing an impressive 19.95 carats. Trul...
Category
1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...
Enamel Faberge Easter Egg Pendant Locket
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Faberge Easter egg pendant purse locket from the 1990's. Enamel in tones of brown copper with crystal and jet pastes. Can be worn crossbody a...
Category
1990s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Slide 14K Gold
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Slide 14K Gold
This gorgeous vintage pendant / slide is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold.
The stamp can be seen on video.
28 square cut Natural ...
Category
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Locket with Decorative Heavy Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold oval locket on a 14K yellow gold fancy rolo link chain. The locket measures 1 1/8" long with jump ring and 5/8" diameter. The locket has a sparkling frosted finish wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabergé 18K Gold Diamond Guilloche Enamel Locket with Box/Certificate
By Fabergé
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Gorgeous handmade 18k gold, diamond, and guilloche enamel locket. This limited edition piece was designed by Victor Mayer for Fabergé. The design features vibrant blue transparent en...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Trio Diamond Pink Coral 18K Gold Flower Star Large Brooch Pin
By Trio
Located in Miami, FL
With an exquisite textured design by TRIO, these enchanting vintage pink Carved coral & diamond piece is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Centered by a genuine cabochon oval channel...
Category
1970s American Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage French Cross 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
This beautiful pendant features a satin finish. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this cross is of French production and is decorated with 6 brilliant cut diamonds for a total of 0.18ct. ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage White Enamel Crystals Spiral Openwork Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage White Enamel Crystals Spiral Openwork Elegant Chunky Pendant Necklace Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Not any stones lost. Light scratc...
Category
1980s German Baroque Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Givenchy Deco Style Lucite & Pave Rhinestone Pendant Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Easton, PA
1980s Deco style maroon red/brown Lucite with black enamel and clear pave rhinestones pendant with frosted clear melon beads and black bead spacers necklace with gg fold over clasp. ...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Christian Lacroix Golden Metal Heart-Shaped Pendant
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Golden metal heart-shaped pendant.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Height: 5.5 cm
Seller Reference: BR176
Category
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Intricate 9KY Cathedral Charm/Pendant with Interior Wedding Scene
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Ornately detailed 9K yellow gold cathedral charm featuring an adorable wedding scene hidden within. The cathedral design is of Hereford Cathedral, loca...
Category
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold, Emerald & Enamel Dartboard Pendant
Located in Bloomington, MN
14K Gold, Emerald & Enamel Dartboard Pendant
This distinctive pendant, masterfully crafted in a blend of 14kt white and yellow gold, showcases a captivating round-cut emerald at its...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Signed Filli Menegatti 17" Italian 18k Gold & Sterling Woven Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
What a fabulous Designer Necklace from Filli Menegatti. This is quality at its best! It is a choker necklace and measures 17 inches and 9 mm wide. It is in excellent pre-owned cond...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Category
1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980's 20.70cts Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Hexagon Link Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Geometrical 1980's vintage beauty! This statement piece is crafted in solid 18K Yellow gold with white gold accents. The Hexagon shape has been uplifted to another level with this ex...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Turtle Pendant Necklace with Diamond Green Emerald 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's Large 14k Turtle With A Massive 50 ct Cabochon Green Emerald
Cabochon Emerald
Dimensions: 30 mm 18mm 13.1 mm EST 50 CTS
The body of the turtle is set with diamonds on ea...
Category
1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hervé Van Der Straeten Cross Pendant
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hervé Van Der Straeten - Cross pendant in gold-plated metal and Murano glass pearls.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: 12 cm x 7.5 cm
Seller Refere...
Category
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
1.20ct Green Sapphire Vintage Pendant in 9K Rose & White Gold.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Set with 9 Oval Natural Greenish Blue Sapphires
of 1.20ct in total approx.
within rosy gold claw setting
within an illusion setting
crafted in 9K White & Rose Gold
Total item'...
Category
1970s Australian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Green Sapphire, White Gold, Rose Gold
14K Oval Locket with 14K Vintage Decorative Bar Link Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold oval locket with a diamond on a 14K yellow gold fancy bar link chain. The locket measures 15/16" or just under 1" long with bail and 9/16 or just over 1/2" wide. The ...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural Pastel Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Natural Pastel Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold, a delicate and captivating piece that combines vintage charm with the soft allure of...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lavender Jade Lotus Frog Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Pendant Diameter: 1.5" x 1.25"
Stone: Lavender Jade
Chain Length: 18"
Chain Width: 1.1 mm
Chain Type: cable
Stamped: "14K"
Total...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent 1.60ct Morganite & Diamond Flower Shaped Pendant in 9K 9ct Rose Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of superb flower design & elegant openwork motif,
this vintage 1970's pendant
is centering a gorgeous cluster of 4 Oval Natural Morganites
(6mm x 4mm each)
of distinctive peachy ...
Category
1970s Australian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Large Gripoix Orange Ruby Crystals Pearls Pendant Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Lucky Clover Flower Gripoix Cabochon Orange Ruby Crystals Pearls Chunky Pendant Brooch, Gold Plated
Very good condition, light scratches on faux...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Daum Golden Metal Necklace with Glass Paste and Rhinestones
By Daum
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Daum - Golden metal necklace with glass paste and rhinestones. Not signed jewelry.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Length: 47 cm
Seller Reference...
Category
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage Mid Century Modern North American Navajo Sterling Silver Bear Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Large North American Navajo Hand crafted Sterling Silver Spirit/Heartline Bear Pendant. The Silversmith has created a thick h...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Yves Saint Laurent Necklace with a Black Trimmings
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Necklace with a black trimmings link holding back a silvery metal, trimmings, and rhinestone pendant.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dim...
Category
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 14K Gold Enamel Ladybug Charm
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold enamel ladybug charm is perched and ready to take off into flight. Its red enamel wings—dotted with adorable black spots—are lifted to r...
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Coral Cross Pendant Vintage Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive vintage coral cross pendant, made of 18k gold.
The coral planks are staged in the gold base that is equipped with a large rectangular loop. The center is crafted of the...
Category
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Bubbe Necklace 14 Karat Gold Grandmother Jewelry Jewish Name Plate
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage 'Bubbe" necklace (circa 1970s to 1980s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
The necklace measures 18 inches in length and sits nicely below the nape of the ne...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Enamel Decorated Shoes Style Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 11.2 grams.
Totally is about 0.40 ct natural diamond.
The diamond is has vs clarity and G color.
Total chain is lenght 50 cm.
Please contact f...
Category
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Mother-of-Pearl 18k Gold Spinning Yin Yang Optical Illusion Neck
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Bvlgari Mother-of-Pearl 18k Gold Spinning Yin Yang Optical Illusion Necklace. Featuring Mother-of-Pearl. Crafted in 18 karat yellow and steel signed Bvlgari with Italian hallmarks, weighing 53.61 grams. Original Bvlgari 18 karat yellow gold chain included. Circa 1990. The necklace is 20 inches in length.
About this Item: Step into the captivating world of vintage elegance with this Vintage Bvlgari Mother-of-Pearl 18k Gold Spinning Yin Yang Optical Illusion Necklace. A true masterpiece of design, this necklace features a mesmerizing Yin Yang pendant...
Category
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Diamond Cross Pendant In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Cross Pendant In Yellow Gold
Showcasing a magnificent Diamond Fashion Pendant, meticulously designed in 14kt Yellow Gold. This exquisite piece highlights a textured cross de...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Bird of Paradise Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Pendant Diameter: 1.10" x 0.80"
Chain Length: 18"
Chain Width: 1.1 mm
Chain Type: Link
Stamped: "14K" "Mings"
Total Weight: 4....
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
PIERRE CARDIN Vintage 1960's/70's Sculptural Pendant Necklace
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Mid-Century era Art-Deco style gold plated chain necklace with geometric dual tone red striped enamel pendant.
Pierre Cardin signature engraving on the front.
Condition Details: I...
Category
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Ming's Hawaii Phoenix Onyx Pear Shaped Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Pendant Diameter: 2.30" x 1.25"
Stone: onyx
Chain Length: 22"
Chain Width: 1.5 mm
Chain Type: disco
Stamped: "14K" "Mings" (stamp...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB offers a Tribal Tibetan Coral Silver pendant Coral Glass Silver necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Tribal Coral, Silver inlaid Tibetan pendant with intricate silver wirework. This necklace is a stunning casual look with carved ...
Category
Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Silver
14k Gold & Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant with Purple Spinel
Located in Eagan, MN
This is really a cool looking pendant. It has a strip of 14k Yellow Gold running down the front and there is a prong held Pear Shaped Purple Spinel at the bottom. The Spinel is 14 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Spinel, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Round Jade Disc Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Pendant Diameter: 1.5" x 1.5"
Stone: Green Jade
Chain Length: 18"
Chain Width: 1.2 mm
Chain Type: box
Stamped: "14KT"
Total Weig...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Silver Neck Ring and Pendant by Master Sigurd Persson 1994 &1998
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is a sleek and modern sterling silver neck ring that has a minimalist design. It features a circular silver pendant, which is elegantly simple, with a striking gilded silver str...
Category
1990s Swedish Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Ming's Hawaii Oval Green Jade Cabochon Pear Shaped Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Pendant Diameter: 1.5" x 0.80"
Stone: Green Jade cabochon
Chain Length: 18"
Chain Width: 1 mm
Chain Type: box
Stamped: "14K" "Mings...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Decorated Shoes Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.60 ct.
The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 10.5 grams.
Totally is main rose cut diamond 0.25 ct.
Totally is side brilliant cut diamond 0.70 ct.
The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clar...
Category
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 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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