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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Large Antique Diamond Pendant or Clip with Old Mine & Rose Cuts, Approx 1.98 Ctw
Located in Danvers, MA
An absolutely stunning Victorian period Diamond & Pearl Pendant - Dress Clip with super fiery old mine cut & rose cut diamonds along with a sizable lustrous pearl drop. Just gorgeou...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Lady Shell Cameo Turquoise Pendant Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian pendant and pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. It features a shell cameo depicting a lady. The frame is adorned with 4 turquoises. Weight: 5.47g Size...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Victorian 1.05ct Diamond Heart Pendant, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Encrusted with diamonds, this Victorian pendant is beautiful. The heart shaped design centres around an old cut diamond of 0.15 carat which is surrounded by multiple stones of variou...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Vintage 9k gold Diamond Dollar sign pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fun vintage 9ct gold and Diamond dollar sign pendant. This stand out pendant looks great as part of a neck mess or on its own on a gold chain necklace. It is crafted in rich 9ct ...
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Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Textured Horse Head Diamond Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 1.00 inches Width: 23.00 mm Weight: 4.48 grams 14K yellow gold, diamond vintage pendant. The metal was tested and determined to be 14K yellow ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.85 Carat Pink Topaz Chrysoberyl 14k Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified Antique authentic circa 1800 to 1840 brooch pendant with a removable bail and removable bottom dangle that can be worn alone on the chain. See below for the stone speci...
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Early 19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Lapis Persian Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Nugget Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 1970s brooch was inspired by a nugget-style motif and crafted in 43.5 grams of 18K yellow gold. This brooch pin contains 20 round vibrant brilliant cut diamond prong ...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Tsavorite Yellow Gold Elephant Pendant
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Vintage Gilbert Albert Astrological Signs Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
Step into the enchanting world of vintage craftsmanship with this Gilbert Albert 18K yellow gold pendant, adorned with the twelve astrological signs. This exquisite piece is a true t...
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1990s Swiss Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

1892 Nordic Locket Pendant solid 18K Gold / 4.5gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Pendant / Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Fine hand-engraved ornaments on both sides. One internal removable bezel inside, no glass. All parts tested 18K Yellow Gold. ...
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1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Vulcanite locket pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and interesting antique Victorian Vulcanite locket. The locket is crafted in rich black Vulcanite and it a hexagonal shaped locket with a smooth finish and a textured ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

A Victorian Gold and Garnet Pendant with a Diamond Star
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 15 carat gold Victorian oval pendant set with a large deep red carbuncle garnet incrusted with a six pointed star at the centre set with a large cushion cut diamond surrounded by s...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Memento Mori Jet or Charcoal Skull with Rose Cut Diamond Eyes
Located in Fairfield, CT
This striking vintage skull pendant is a captivating piece of jewelry that blends gothic charm with classic elegance. The pendant is skillfully carved from what appears to be jet or charcoal, providing a deep, matte contrast to the gleaming gold-tone bail that attaches it to a chain. During the 19th century, jet was established as a gemstone for mourning, and demand for mourning jewelry during the Victorian era led to extensive excavations of jet in Whitby. Victorian Whitby Jet jewelry...
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1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handcrafted necklace made of 14 Karat yellow gold, mounted with jade spheres and onyx barrels that alternate with each other and support an engraved jade pendant. Jade is the symbol...
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1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Diamond And Opal Gold French Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Natural fire opal stone pendant in 18k white gold topped with triangular brilliant cut Diamond F color white si clearity 0.65 carats weight GIA certified pendant made in france hall ...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Solid Cross 14K Yellow Gold Pendant 1 Inch Long, Christian Christ Religious
Located in Austin, TX
Slim and perfect for everyday wear, this solid flat cross pendant is an excellently preserved piece, an estate piece, ready to be loved again, just as we all deserve to be loved ever...
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Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Inspired Style 14k Gold Pendant with 18k Gold Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Surfside, FL
Victorian inspired style pendant with round brilliant cut purple stone, set in 14K gold with an 18K gold yellow gold chain. Pendant: 1.9" length x 1.35" width. Chain: 18 inches.
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victor Mayer Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a heart-shaped locket form suspended from grooved enhancer bale Featuring a basse-taille style enamel face with orangey pink enamel Transparent and glossed over an engrav...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique French Turquoise and Pearl Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This antique pendant is set with brilliant blue Persian Turquoise in a stylishly refreshing Moorish motif. Intricate gold work, underscored by meticulous ha...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of flowers and leaves with a coral pendant drop wi...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Chain with solitair pendant set with diamond 14k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold necklace with a solitaire pendant set with rose cut diamonds. 1.00ct – K/L – SI – 45 cm long detailed description: the necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7 mm wide the pen...
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1880s French Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Italian 18k & Sterling Silver Flli Menegatti Woven Necklace 17"
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous necklace! You can just see the quality and craftsmanship that went into making it. It is Stamped "Flli Menegatti 18K 925" near the clasp. It has 18k Yellow Gold "...
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Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Good Luck Koi Fish Motif Diamond and Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Good Luck Koi Fish Motif Necklace. The Koi has forever been a symbol of luck, prosperity and good fortune. Circa - 1980's French Assay Mar...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Modernist Reyes Designer Lapis 18 KT Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Modernist stylish design signed on the back Reyes 1973 Beautiful hand crafted as art piece of jewelry of solid 18 KT With a flat and wide torque more suitable for a long slim neck an...
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1970s European Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Antique French Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Pendant Brooch 19th C. Flower Acanthus
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this spectacular antique Victorian 18ct gold and diamond pendant/brooch necklace made in France during the 19th century. *Please note: all other items in...
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19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Australian Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Coral Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Magnificent necklace with a pendant depicting a cute owl resting on a coral branch, made of 18k yellow gold, many diamonds set on the tail feathers, the owl was engraved on an Austra...
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1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl Diamond and Green Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely 18ct yellow gold Victorian pendant. The pendant is in a foliate style and features green enamelled leaves and natural pearls which play the role of the fruit. The p...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Masonic 18 Karat Gold All Seeing Eye Enamel Heliotrope Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Masonic fob seal pendant crafted in 18K gold. It depicts the symbols of Freemasonry: square, compasses, gavel, trowel and the all seeing eye. The piece features oval heliot...
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Late 19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Coral Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Spectacular pendant necklace made of 14K yellow gold, with an engraved coral face of a woman supporting a structure made up of gold ornaments and colored stones that surround another...
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1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ribbon Bow Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 16" long Measurement of pendant: 12.5mm wide Weight: 3.80 grams Hallmark: "TIFFANY&Co....
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Vioctorian Heart Carved Moonstone 1.40 Ct Diamond Pearl Pendant Brooch Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb 19th example of sentimental heart pendant is made of silver over 10 Carat gold electronically tested – it can b worn as a brooch too The large luminous heart carved Moons...
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1860s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 10k Gold, Silver

1970s Silver Hebrew Blessing Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 1970s Silver Hebrew Blessing Necklace, a beautiful vintage piece that combines luxury with spiritual significance. This necklace is crafted from high-quality silver 9...
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

18k solid gold Fish pendant - Venetian Etruscan - 1960's - Cute Italian charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this vintage fish charm crafted in 18 ct yellow gold. This lovely charm is hallmarked with a 750 mark and an Italian hallmark from before 1970. It is well detailled and s...
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Late 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnesite, Diamonds, Sapphires, 14 Kt White Gold Fly 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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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Pearl, Emerald, Diamonds, Platinum 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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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum

Swarovski Vintage 18K Gold Plated Crystal Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Swarovski Vintage 18K Gold Plated Crystal Pendant Necklace is a glamorous piece from the 1980s that combines elegance with the brilliance of Swarovski rhinestones. This chain nec...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Victorian Black Onyx and Diamond Mourning Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 15ct yellow gold mourning brooch. The brooch has beautiful etruscan style detail around the edges, a black onyx face with a star set old cut diamond. Like most mo...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Lock and Key Pendant Charm
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Lock and Key Pendant Charm. This amazing antique Victorian heart pendant charm is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The charm has a lockin...
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1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Winning Colors Kentucky Derby Thoroughbred Race Horse Jockey 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A fabulous thoroughbred horse racing necklace with a story. One of only 3 fillies to win the Kentucky Derby, Winning Colors, with jockey Gary Stevens riding to victory on a pavé diam...
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1980s North American Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Onyx Lady Cameo Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian pendant crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. It features an onyx cameo depicting a lady. The piece is adorned with rose cut diamonds and a pearl. There are some ...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold

Antique 5.05 Carat Aquamarine 0.30 Carat Diamond and 12k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 5.05 carat aquamarine and 0.30 carat diamond, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and impressive aquamarine pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a silver setting. The central pierced decorated, quatrefoil-shaped frame displays a stunning feature collet set oval faceted cut aquamarine, encompassed with four pavé set eight cut diamonds, in addition to four individually collet set diamonds to the incurves. The impressive pear faceted cut aquamarine suspended from the terminal of the design is surmounted with a splayed scrolling frame incorporating three collet set eight-cut diamonds. The apex of the pendant is embellished with a stunning claw set round faceted cut aquamarine, accented with a floriated scrolling frame ornamented with eighteen pavé set diamonds. The lower portion of the floriated designs anchors two decorative chain supports for the lower articulated frames. The antique pendant suspends from a 10k yellow gold chain, securing to the reverse with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening; this chain can be fastened to allow the wearing length to be 16", 17" or 18". This diamond and aquamarine pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 12 karat gold and silver, with a 10k gold chain. This impressive Victorian aquamarine pendant...
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 18k zodiac charm pendant - Virgo charm - solid yellow gold - Star Sign
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this vintage charm depicting Virgo, the sixth astrological sign in the zodiac. This Constellation Star Sign Pendant is associated with the birth dates between 23 August a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Zolotas Yellow Gold and Silver Necklace and Earrings
Located in Torino, IT
Sculptural, bold demi-parure crafted in Yellow Gold and Silver by Greek design house Zolotas in the 1980s. The chunky necklace features a double-stranded design with Silver spheres...
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1980s Greek Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Gilbert Albert 18K White Gold Heart Pendant Mimosa Collection
Located in Geneva, CH
Indulge in the timeless elegance of Gilbert Albert's craftsmanship with this exquisite heart pendant, crafted in 18 carat white gold. From the renowned Mimosa Collection, this pendan...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

1.2 Carats Black Diamonds Pendant, 1990
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
1.2 Carats of Black Diamonds Pendant. Created around the 1990es and this style is back in fashion. Fine 50 Black Diamond stones weighting approximately 1.20 Carats set in Yellow Gold...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond

Art Nouveau Tourmaline Enamel Diamonds Yellow Gold Pendant, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Nouveau Tourmaline Enamel Diamonds Yellow Gold Pendant. Created around 1890. A massive Art Nouveau Pendant with Tourmaline and matching in color ...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Photo Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely Victorian diamond locket pendant. The front of the pendant features a rose cut diamond border and bale with a central hand painted miniature depicting an elegant lad...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18 Karat Gold Pearl and Onyx Cross Pendant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian onyx cross pendant with 18 karat gold harness and pearls / Made in Italy 1870s-1890s
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Petite Triple Diamond Stationary Pendant 0.38 Carats Trio 14K White Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This is a sweetly petite and gorgeous trio of diamonds set to sparkle at your neck. This beautiful necklace is made with bright and sturdy 14 karat gold and excellent quality diamond...
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Late 20th Century American Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Leopard Head Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 16.9 grams. Totally is diamond 2.41 ct. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.30 ct. Please contact for any q...
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1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Lapis Lazuli Anchor Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 24.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.25 ct. Total lenght is chain...
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1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

White and Fancy Diamonds, Onyx, White Stones, 14 Kt Gold 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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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Blue Topas Briolette Diamond Garland Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous garland necklace features a design of leaves and flowers crafted in 14k white gold and accented with blue topaz briolletes and 30 round diamonds weighing an estimated 0...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

1.74 carat Sapphire Heart Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, American. This chic pendant features a 1.74-carat heart-shaped cornflower blue sapphire. The look is timeless, all about simplicity, color, and form. Finely constr...
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1980s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER 1/4 oz 18k Yellow Gold Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 1/4 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer charm pendant. Truly a great pie...
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1970s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Queen Victoria Jubilee Ruby and Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful, Victorian diamond and ruby pendant/brooch. The pendant features an oval shaped flat piece of red agate with a gold figure of Queen Victoria on. Surrounding...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

LB offers Victorian English Gold filled Amethyst pendant necklace Glass Brass
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a highly unusual 19th century English, goldfilled and Amethyst brooch pendant necklace. This is a wonderful example of Mid Victorian jewelry being repurposed...
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Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Gold-filled, Brass

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Total lenght is chain 42 cm. Please contact for an...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 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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