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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Byzantine
Antique 9ct Gold Back & Front Victorian Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front *The term gold front & back is often used to describe antique gold lockets which have a front back made from gold. The gold front a...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Diamond Double Heart and Bow Luckenbooth Silver Upon Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond set, Luckenbooth double witches' heart pendant, with rose cut diamonds set in the two hearts and bow, weighing an estimated total of 1.50ct, in grain and cut down settings, mounted in silver-upon-gold. Circa 1880. Luckenbooth brooches are traditional Scottish love tokens. They are usually a heart shaped brooch, often with a crown or coronet above one heart, or two intertwined hearts, with similar motifs to the Claddagh ring. European Heart-shaped brooches date back to late medieval period but this design probably did not appear in Scotland before the 17th century. It became very popular in the 19th century, featuring in the ranges of Scottish manufacturing jewellers, for the Highland outfitter and tourist trades. They are typically made of silver, although gold heart brooches were made for wealthy people and may be engraved or set with stones. The name comes from the Luckenbooths of Edinburgh. Luckenbooth is a Scots word for a lockable stall or workshop. Originating in the 15th century, they were the city's first permanent shops, situated on the Royal Mile near St. Giles Cathedral. Initially housing mainly silversmiths and goldsmiths. They were demolished in 1817. The brooches were often given as a betrothal or wedding gift. It might have been worn as a charm, by a nursing mother to help her milk flow or be pinned to a baby’s clothing. It was also known as a witch-brooch to protect children from evil. By the mid-18th century, Luckenbooth tokens featured heavily as trade silver...
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1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Turquoise and 15 Carat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely pin holds 8 bright turquoise stones. The colour of the stones compliment the glossy 15 carat yellow gold perfectly. Stone Diameter: 2mm Pin Length: 39mm Weight: 2.3g
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1880s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold

Victorian Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Prussian Eagle Antique Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of fancy link chain suspending a Prussian eagle pendant from white gold surmount Stylized with a floating banner crown, curling tail, tongue, and fanning wings Centering a...
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1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Byzantine Gold Coin
Located in Cairo, EG
Byzantine era high karat gold coin that can be used as pendant dates back to 1221-1254 ruler john 111 doukas vatatzes and virgin nimbate emperor and other co...
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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BOOK BELCHER CHAIN NECKLACE IN A BRAIDED MESH DESIGN WITH TWO FABULOUS BALES INCLUDING A LARGE DOG CLIP BALE ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold-filled

Antique Victorian 15k Turquoise Heart Locket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully detailed heart shaped locket featuring Classic Victorian motif with filagree in a buttery rich 15k yellow gold. This unique piece features a beautiful Turquoise cabochon ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 15k Gold

14Y Vintage Nephrite Jade Cabochon Fob/Seal Pendant
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Unique Victorian fob pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold and bezel set with a nephrite jade cabochon. Fobs were often worn at the end of pocket watch chains or on lapel pins in Victor...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Yellow Gold Dragonfly Diamond Necklace Pendant Gold Dragonfly Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Yellow Gold Dragonfly Diamond Necklace Pendant Gold Dragonfly Necklace Metal Yellow Gold Diamond Clarity Grade clerity VS-SI Base Metal Yellow Gold Type Necklace Colour...
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2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pendant set with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold pendant with rose cut diamond 0.25ct set in silver detailed description The pendant is 2.5 cm high and 1.8 cm wide Weight: 4.6 grams Occupied with: 33 - (1.3 mm - 2.8 m...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Emerald Necklace Pendant - 0.59ct Emerald and 0.5ct Diamond Halo, 18K White Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Jewelry Material: White Gold 18k (the gold has been tested by a professional) Total Carat Weight: 1.6ct (Approx.) Total Metal Weight:4.47 g Size: Pendant:19.25 x 11.36 mm ...
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2010s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Dangling Natural Diamond Sprinkle Necklace 14k Solid Gold Necklace 18 inch
Located in Chicago, IL
Dangling Natural Diamond Sprinkle Necklace 14k Solid Gold Necklace 18 inch Number of Diamonds 15 Gross Weight 2.81 Grams Approx Pendant Shape Round ...
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2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Vinaigrette 10 Carat Yellow Gold Perfume Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Try to go back in time to the Early Victorian era and imagine how many wonderful stories this spectacular piece has to tell. Meticulously crafted in 10 carat yellow gold, this ornate vinaigrette locket...
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Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 15.8 grams. Totally is diamond about 2.80 carat. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is chain lenght 50 cm. Please ...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 20.87 CTW Sapphire Diamond Enamel Silver 14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring rectangular mixed-cut sapphires channel set in cross-formation Weighing approximately 20.24 carats total - ranging in color Transparent light grayish blue, light blue, and...
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1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Glass Pendant Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow gold oval Victorian locket style pendant necklace with transparent glass and 18 karat yellow gold floral design, assembled to a handmade 18 karat yellow gold chai...
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1850s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Turquoise Pearl Necklace Bow Motif Victorian 14 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Victorian Antique 14 Karat Gold Turquoise and Pearl Bow Motif pendant and necklace chain. The pendant features a gorgeous long oval turquoise cabochon. The turquo...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Oval Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Our stunning Antique Victorian oval 9ct Yellow Gold Locket Necklace takes us back in time with its intricate engraved design. Handmade from...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold

Yellow Gold Onyx & Banded Agate Victorian Fob Pendant 9k Carved Intaglio Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Date: 1870s - 1880s Metal Content: 9k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Carved Intaglio Color: Black Size: 19.6mm x 19.7mm Natural Banded Agate Color:...
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1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Back & Front Victorian Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket 9ct Yellow Gold Back & Front Stamped *The term gold front & back is often used to describe antique gold lockets which have a front back made from gold. The go...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold

Interlocking Open Circle 14k Solid Gold Diamond Pendant Minimalist Wedding Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Interlocking Open Circle 14k Solid Gold Diamond Pendant Minimalist Wedding Gift Base Metal Yellow Gold, 14k Diamond Weight 0.12 Cts Approx Metal Yellow G...
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2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Locket in 15 Carat Gold, circa 1890
Located in Kendal, GB
A quality antique Victorian locket from the late 19th century featuring intricate chased patterning around the border with a previous owner’s ...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Replica Blue Glass Bee Pendant Charm
Located in Troy, MI
Rare 24 karat yellow gold revered by discerning investors for its purity and warmth of color is used in combination with hammered silver to make up this square blue glass bee intagli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Coral Padlock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This one of a kind hand carved coral padlock features two cherub figures on each side of the lock. The gold findings on the padlock have been tested at 14k gold.
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold

Victorian Egyptian Revival Multi-Gem Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a beaded multi-gem strand with scarab and bird motif stations Comprised of turquoise, carnelian, and lapis lazuli barrel beads Opaque light blue, medium blue, and transl...
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1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

Poodle Dog King Charles Spaniel Coral Pendant Charm Victorian Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Victorian - Art Deco Hand Carved Poodle or King Charles Spaniel Dog Coral Pendant or Charm in 10 Karat Yellow Gold. The head of the adorable dog is exqui...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Necklace and pendant set with diamonds 14k white gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with old mine cut and rose diamonds. 3.00ct - 45cm long detailed description: the necklace is 45 cm long and 1.0 mm wide....
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Era Silver and Gold pentant with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredible luscious Emerald forward pendant. This piece dates back to the late victorian period and features a large round emerald at the center surrounded by 6 smaller square emeral...
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Late 18th Century English Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Pearl Guilloche Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Diamond Pearl Guilloche Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant. Featuring 12 old mine cut and two rose cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.00 carat, graded near-colorless, SI-I. Accented by one cream colored button pearl measuring 5.12 x 5.13mm and one cream-colored drop pearl measuring 4.50 x 5.27mm. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with royal blue guilloche enamel accents. Vintage Italian 18 karat yellow gold chain included. Circa 1880. The pendant measures 1 ⅜ inches in length. Vintage Italian 18 karat gold chain...
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1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Rolled Gold Oval Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian pendant featuring large oval locket set in yellow rolled gold. The interior of the locket has a hinged glass window, with a beautiful ornate design. The pendant hangs from a new 9ct yellow gold chain. Rolled gold is a hybrid metal consisting a thick layer of gold that is fused by heat to create one or both sides of a base metal of brass or copper. Usually rolled gold consists of 5% gold. This process was patented in England in 1817; it became popular in the 1920's and 1930's and was used in high quality vintage jewellery...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Late Victorian Lacloche Frères Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Book Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a gold book with a detailed curved spine and engraved bow garland motif covers Opens on a hinge via latch closure to reveal four picture frames designed as pages Frames ...
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Onyx Shield Double Sided Locket with Pearl Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderfully large carved onyx locket in the shape of a shield. The carved onyx is wrapped in luxe 14k gold detailing, including an ornate filagree bail affixing it to an 18in round l...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Amethyst Etruscan Revival Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE AMETHYST VICTORIAN ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 10-14 KARAT GOLD PENDANT NECKLACE. The exquisite necklace has a briolette faceted natural amethyst drop with a finely d...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Turquoise & Pearl Buckle Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Buckle Pendant 15ct Gold Stamped Victorian Circa 1860 Beautiful Buckle Pendant Set with Fabulous Turquoise & Seed Pearls Measures Approx ...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Tassel Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Tassel Pendant 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian era gold pendant. Almost shield shaped, with exceptional g...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Enamel and Pearl Cross and Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely Victorian enamel and pearl cross pendant necklace. The front of the pendant features a pearl set cross with light blue en...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Enamel Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 50.6 grams. Totally is diamond 5.25 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally lenght is necklace 46 cm. Acid tested to be 1...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Pearl Star Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a 15ct yellow gold pendant from the Victorian era. It has been crafted into the shape of a six pointed star and set with an array of dome...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet pendant, large, Greek key
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian era Whitby Jet pendant. This is a large teardrop shaped pendant with a mounted plaque of carved fleur-de-lis to the front and an integral jet bale. It...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet mourning locket, AEI, hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian era mourning locket. It is finely hand carved from inky black Whitby Jet, domed at the front with the engraved letters AEI which stand for Amity Eterni...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Sunflower Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exceptionally crafted necklace from the Victorian era. The frame of this multi-layered antique pendant has been formed into the shape of a sunflower with a semi-round...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Vulcanite Cross and chain necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and unusual antique Victorian Vulcanite Cross and chain necklace. The necklace features large, chunky, fancy mariner style Links, interl...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Square Pendant Omega Choker Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Sparkling Square Pendant Omega Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Rare to fin...
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1980s German High Victorian Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage Diamond, Glass Ruby Doublets and Green Glass Gold Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Exquisite Victorian-era Cross Brooch Pendant. Securely Hand set with 0.75tcw Old Mine cut Diamonds, Glass Ruby Doublets and Green glass. Intricately...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Giuliano Pearl Cherub Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique pearl set necklace from the iconic, Carlo Giuliano. The pendant here has been crafted into a shape of an ascending cherub ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous ruby and diamond heart pendant dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from both 18ct yellow gold silver with each frame over...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 1986 Small English 9ct Gold Heart Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Our vintage 1980s locket features an ornate engraving set in a heart design. The heart shaped locket opens to reveal two areas pictures could be placed. The locket hangs from a new 9...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold

Victorian Enamel and Diamond Star Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful antique pendant from the Victorian period. This piece has been crafted from 15ct yellow gold into a circular domed shape and expertly gulloché enamelled in a...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Necklace and pendant set with diamonds 14k pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold necklace with a rose gold and silver pendant set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds. 1.00ct - G/H - SI - 50 cm long detailed description: the length of the neckl...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 9k gold and Opal magnifying glass pendant, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A magical antique 9ct gold opal set magnifying glass pendant. It is a larger piece much larger than say a quizzing glass and is more the size of a traditional small magnifying glass...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k gold Dog watch key fob, Citrine, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
They say good things come in small packages and that is certainly the case with this magnificent piece. This is an early Victorian watch key and fob in 9ct gold, not just any old ke...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.21 Carats Type IIa Faint Pink IF Heart Cut Diamond Ring Pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
We invite you to discover this majestic ring set with a 2.21 carats GIA certified heart cut Faint Pink diamond accented with colorless pear shape diamonds of 3,305 carats in total al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Garnet Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Victorian garnet and diamond pendant and locket, circa 1860. The crystal on the reverse can be removed to encase hair or a photo. The garnet is a fabulous cabochon garne...
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1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Necklace Helena Holy Water 700 AD
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Museum Quality Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross dating to circa the eighth century AD. The extremely fine bronze cross depicts Helena holding holy water in her right hand, the reverse side is inscribed with a line of inscriptions. The ancient cross...
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15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Silver, Bronze

Victorian Gunmetal Locket and Long Chain
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Gunmetal Locket and Long Chain from the late 19th Century. Original long chain interspersed with bar and bead sections. Original gunmetal hook and fittings. Large lo...
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1870s European Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Base Metal

Antique Victorian sterling silver medal pendant, Medallion, Agriculture
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderfully interesting piece here. I truly love this piece it is so rich in history and Victorian design, there are two medals made from sterling silver, each with a beautifully engraved script to them. One side reads United East Lothian Agricultural Society, 1897, won by Mr Ure, Abbey Mains. The other side; Presented by D Riddell, Blackhall Paisley, For the best foal got by any of his horses. The pair are mounted into this fantastic French silver mount with a dolphin bale. This piece makes for a wonderful and interesting pendant that would look great hung from an antique silver long chain...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a truly magnificent antique piece from the Victorian era. Firstly, an oval shaped sapphire possessing a highly desirable rich blue hue sits at the centre and is encompassed ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire

Victorian 14 Karat Rose Green Two-Tone Gold Grape Leaf Antique Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a rose gold cross-shaped form with beveled edges Featuring a raised green gold grape leaf motif appliqué Accented by engraved foliate motif pattern Suspending from jump...
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1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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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