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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Style: Modernist
Style: Renaissance
Gold Turtle Pendant 14KT Yellow Gold Solid Turtle Pendant Charm Tortoise Sea
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegant sea turtle pendant in 14KT yellow gold. The pendant comes with a chain, certificate and box. Ready to ship!
GRAM WEIGHT: 2.85gr
GOLD: 14KT ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Boucheron Paris Iconic Jaipur Pendant Brooch 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant-brooch designed by Boucheron.
One of the most iconic model from the Jaipur collection, made in Paris, France by the jewelry house of Boucheron. This piece was crafted in sol...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Russian Porcelain Mask Miniature Egg Pendant, Style of Malevich, 21st Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A unique porcelain egg in the style of Avant Garde Artist, Malevich, the front featuring a rabbit face enhanced with gold, black and red, the reverse with abstract pattern. The egg w...
Category
2010s Russian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Bauhaus Germany 1970 Modernist Pendant Brooch in 18Kt Yellow Gold and Steel
Located in Miami, FL
A modernist Bauhaus studio pendant-brooch.
Interesting modernist vintage piece, created around the 1970'S in northern Europe, probably Germany, Austria or Switzerland.
This art-pie...
Category
1970s German Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Tapio Wirkkala Crescent Moon Necklace Sterling Silver, 1973, Finland, Kuunsirppi
Located in Orimattila, FI
Tapio Wirkkala Crescent Moon Necklace Sterling Silver 1973 Finland.
Tapio Wirkkala "Kuunsirppi" necklace
A very rare piece of jewelry.
Finland, ca 1973 (early example and not a repro...
Category
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Björn Weckstrom Finnish Modernist Sterling Silver Brooch / Pendant for Lapponia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Finnish modernist sterling silver brooch or pendant.
By Björn Weckstrom for Lapponia.
Fashioned in cast silver to look and feel like folded metal or fabric.
Worn as a...
Category
20th Century Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Clear Aquamarine Tumbled Pendant in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Gorgeous 13.49 ct. bright blue aquamarine Tumbled shape with 3.97gm Gold .
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Modernist Silver Enamel Pendant with Plique-à-jour Cross, Mexico, circa 1970s
Located in Chatham, CA
Modernist sterling silver and mixed metals (copper and brass) enameled pendant with plique-à-jour enamel cross - each outside panel with a unique design - hollow construction - large...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Necklace, Silver and Tiger's eye Stone Kaunis Koru Oy Finland
Located in Orimattila, FI
Necklace, Silver and Tiger's eye Stone Kaunis Koru Oy Finland
BEAUTIFUL JEWELRY, necklace, silver and tiger's eye
916 Silver - year 1966 - chain len...
Category
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Silver
1919 Diamond Necklace
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elegant 18kt white gold necklace from Ralph Masri's '1919' Bauhaus-inspired collection, set with diamonds (1.85cts).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver Necklace and Bracelet with Smoky Quartz Scandinavian Desing
By Alton
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling Silver Necklace and Bracelet with Smoky Quartz Scandinavian Desing
Q9 =1966
Sterling silver modernist set. Alton Sweden. Stampes and Pege A...
Category
1960s Swedish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Lady Charm Gold Pendant Necklace Head Charm Head Pendant Necklace 18KT Yellow
Located in Jupiter, FL
Lady head pendant necklace in 18KT yellow gold, 29mm x 14mm diameter of the pendant. Comes with chain!
GRAM WEIGHT: 5.57gr
GOLD: 18KT yellow gold
WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Silver and Amethyst Neckring by Torun Bülow-Hübe, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Silver neckring by Torun Bülow-Hübe with Torun’s signature “shawl” design. Stunning, large pendant with amethyst and rock crystal drops suspended on silver hooks. An exquisite collec...
Category
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Silver
Rare Guy Vidal Pewter Canadian Modern Brutalist Cave Pod Unisex Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brutalist pewter alloy necklace created by sculptor and jeweler Guy Vidal of Canada. Pod measures 2.5" by 2.25" by 1.25" and suspends from the original 28" ...
Category
1960s Canadian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mottled Green Jadeite & Fine Silver Pendant Necklace, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage mottled green Jadeite and fine silver (950/1000) pendant and cable link necklace (unknown metal content) - featuring a large bezel set piece of polished Jadeite of irregular ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver
Cluster 2.71 Ct Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Cluster ruby diamond halo pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon and square cut ruby with halo diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala "Hopeakuu" The Silver Moon 1971
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala "Hopeakuu" The Silver Moon 1971
Finland Silver stamps can be found.
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) rose to world fame in the early 1950s following the b...
Category
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kutchinsky 1970 London Pendant in 18Kt Gold and Platinum with 5.17 Ctw Diamonds
By Kutchinsky
Located in Miami, FL
A fluted pendant with diamonds designed by Kutchinsky.
Beautiful modernism pendant, created in London England by the iconic jewelry house of Kutchinsky, back in the 1970. The pendan...
Category
1970s English Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Modernist Silver Necklace by Jorma Laine, Finland, 1964
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking silver pendant by Jorma Laine in an intricate graphic design with kinetic parts. Lovely attention to detail.
Category
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Theresia Hvorslev for Mema Swedish Modern Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Textured sterling silver large scale pendant created by Theresia Hvorslev for Mema, circa 1972. Pendant measures 3.5" by 3" and suspends from a sterling ...
Category
1970s Swedish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Midcentury Silver Neckring by Marianne Berg, Norway, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful silver neckring by Marianne Berg, with a large kinetic pendant in a folkloristic design. Looks great with a plunging neckline or with a open shirt.
Category
1960s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
30 Carat Opal Pendant Necklace Red Fire 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely spectacular 30 Carat Fire Opal Pendant in a stunning Flame Motif setting in 14 Karat Gold. The extraordinary opal is 1 3/8 inches tall and is 7/8 inch wide. The opal has magnificent fire...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Bucket Of Champagne Charm 14K Gold Circa 1960s American Gem set Ruby
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Bucket Of Champagne Charm 14K Gold Circa 1960s American Gem set Ruby
Weighting 12.3 gram
Hanging 1.25 inch
Bucket 1/2 inch on bottom 3/4 inch...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
Modernist Carved Jade Moonstone Brooch Pin Silver Brutalist Modern Art
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Modernist Brooch Pin with a wonderful hand carved Jade center with images of a tree with fruit. The wonderful open work Jade is set within curling silver branches...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Moonstone, Silver
18K Yellow Gold Tutti Frutti Pendant with 4.9 ct Emerald Ruby Sapphire & Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Multi color tutti frutti emerald, ruby and sapphire cluster pendant necklace in 18K Gold. It has a octagon and baguette cut gemstone studded w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Thomas Gentille 1970 Color Gradation Brooch in 18kt Gold Bronze Copper & Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-).
A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Tho...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
Modernist Turquoise Brooch Pin Silver Brutalist Modern Art
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Modernist Brooch Pin with a wonderful Turquoise disc and cabochon in an artisan made silver brooch pin.
The wonderful Turquoise disc is set within curling silver ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Necklace, Chain, 10K Gold, U.S., Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
Mid Century Modern pendant necklace - hand made from 10K yellow gold - pendant suspended by a large bale on an 18" box link chain - maker's mark and obscured markings on the back of ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Modernist Design Cross
Located in London, GB
Stunning Late Mid Century 1970s
18ct Gold Modernist Cross
with beautiful textural front
French eagle head - and makers mark
to Bail.
Size 4cm x 2cm (at widest Point { Incl : Bail })
Category
Late 19th Century European Modernist Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Red Lucite Brooch In 18kt Gold Bronze And Copper
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-).
A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Necklace & Earrings Set, 10k Gold - U.S., C. 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
Mid Century Modern pendant necklace and earrings set - all pieces hand made from 10K yellow gold - pendant suspended by a large bale on an 18" box link chain - earrings with safety l...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Striking Trifari Faux Ivory Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Striking Trifari Faux Ivory Pendant in the David Webb style. Signed. 1960's USA.
3" x 2.5". Chain 28".
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala "Hopeakuu" The Silver Moon Necklace Pendant 1971
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala "Hopeakuu" The Silver Moon Necklace 1971
This is the second largest size ever made, a really impressive pendant
Finland Silver stamps can be found.
See the last picture. We now have several old jewelry from Tapio Wirkkala on sale...
Category
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Geometric Pendant in 18Kt Yellow Gold VS Diamonds South Sea Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric pendant with large South Sea pearl and diamonds.
A modernist European piece crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polish finish. This geometric spiky pendan...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Netherlands 1802 Gold Ducat 18K Diamond 18k Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
The Netherlands gold "ducat" coin was minted with an unchanged design from 1586 to 1802. This coin was used during the Dutch colonial period throughout their colonies which included "New Amsterdam" (on Manhatten Island) which eventually became New York. This authentic coin displays...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala "Hopeakuu" the Silver Moon 1971 Necklace
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala "Hopeakuu" The Silver Moon 1971 Necklace
This largest size ever made, a really impressive pendant
Finland Silver stamps can be found.
See the last picture. We now have several old jewelry from Tapio Wirkkala on sale...
Category
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala Jewelry Set Apple, Earrings and Two Pendants
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala Jewelry set Apple, Earrings and two Pendants.
Jewelry set Apple, Earrings and two pendants.
Big Apple and smaller.
One Chain.
Tapio Wirkkala Finland
Jewelry made by Kultakeskus Finland
Big Apple made in 1975
Small Apple made in 1976
Earrings made in 1975.
Here's a really nice jewelry set designed by Tapio Wirkkala all at once.
All Finland Silver stamps can be found.
See the last picture. We now have several old jewelry from Tapio Wirkkala on sale...
Category
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tapio Wirkkala Half Moon "Puolikuu" Sterling Silver Necklace, 1972 Finland
Located in Orimattila, FI
Puolikuu
Tapio Wirkkala Half Moon "Puolikuu" Sterling Silver Necklace, 1972 Finland
All Finland Silver stamps can be found.
See the last picture. We now have several old jewelry from Tapio Wirkkala on...
Category
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Modernist silver collier by Elis Kauppi, Finland, 1969
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking modernist silver collier by Elis Kauppi, with a large pendant of spirals. Rugged surface on the spirals, a subtle folkloristic feel. Looks amazing with a plunging neckline.
...
Category
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
14 Karat Gold Elis Kauppi Kupittaan Kulta Brooch, Really Big Smoky Quartz
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Gold Elis Kauppi Kupittaan Kulta Brooch. Really big Smoky Quartz. Weight 13.8g
Comes with Anchor gold chain length 82.5cm thickness 2mm 14 karat Gold 585 Weight 10.3g
This c...
Category
1960s Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gold
France Henri IV 1606 1/4 Ecu Coin 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
This hand struck French coin introduced by Henry III in 1577 was the primary silver coin of France until milled coins were introduced 1n 1646. It featured a cross (Croix feuillue) w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Glass and Faux Pearl KL Logo Pendant, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Necklace by Karl Lagerfeld featuring cream glass pendant embossed with KL logo in gold-tone setting. Accented with a faux baroque pearl.
Signed.
Period: 1990s
Dimensions:
C...
Category
1990s French Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Thomas Gentille 1970 Graffiti Wood Brooch In 18Kt Gold Ebony Bronze And Copper
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-).
A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Tho...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Brooch in 18kt Gold Frosted Lucite Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-).
A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Tho...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
14 Karat Gold Eero Rislakki Stone Necklace 1960 Made in Finland
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Gold Eero Rislakki Stone Necklace 1960 Made in Finland.
585 Gold, Maker NW, Helsinki Eino Westerback.
The jewelry is in great condition, almost ...
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gold
Echo of the Dreamer Butterfly Moth Pendant Brooch Amethyst Pearl Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning vintage Echo Of The Dreamer Pendant or Brooch in the form of a Butterfly or Moth with carved Amethyst Wings, a stunning Pearl body, Lapis Lazuli at the tail and in Sterling Silver. The wonderful insect can be worn as a pendant or as a brooch. It has dramatic design and is such a delight of color and form. And insect jewels...
Category
20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage Givenchy Gold Plated Modernist Pendant Necklace 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage Givenchy Gold Plated Pendant Necklace 1970s
Super cool pendant necklace from the iconic Hubert de Givenchy. Made in France in the 1970s, this inc...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co. 1970 by Donald Claflin Rare T's Pendant Brooch in Solid 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant brooch designed by Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co.
Gorgeous piece, created in New York city at the Tiffany Studios, back in the 1970's. This beautiful pendant brooch has be...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Pearl Pendant Helky Juvonen Design Finland Lapland Magic
Located in Orimattila, FI
Lapland magic
14 karat Gold Pearl Pendant Helky Juvonen Design Finland
chain length 45cm.
Made in 1972.
The chain weighs about 2.5g
The pendant weighs ab...
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Solitaire Paper Clip Necklace 14K White Gold 18''
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Solitaire Paper Clip Necklace 14K White Gold
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way
0.50CT
G-H
SI
14K White Gold, Bezel set, 2.40 gram
L:18...
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2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Swiss Modern Kinetic Pendant by Bucherer
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Carl Bucherer, Switzerland. This one-of-a-kind pendant in the Chinese Taste has an understated elegance that, paired with the innovative kinetic design, delivers...
Category
1980s Swiss Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Scandinavian silver pendant and chain by Cecilia Johansson, 1958 + 1976
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking silver pendant by Cecilia Johansson and elegant chain by Karl-Ingemar Johansson. The large pendant is built from circles in an airy diamond ...
Category
1970s Swedish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Guy Laroche Chromed Resin Lion Medallion Necklace
By Guy Laroche
Located in Atlanta, GA
Impressive Guy Laroche Paris signed pendant necklace. Extra-long chromed metal textured chain with massive dimensional pendant. The medallion features a lion face in chrome metal-coa...
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1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Ralph Masri Modernist Pink Sapphire Necklace
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elegant 18kt rose gold necklace with light and dark pink sapphires from Ralph Masri's Modernist collection, inspired by mid-century Modernist architecture ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Convex Arch Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Teşvikiye, 34
In a time where our world is going through critical changes, a new outlook to our lives is now more important than ever. Arch Collection offers a selection of the historic symbol of...
Category
2010s Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
North American Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bear Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Large 90’s era Navajo Sterling Silver Spirit/Heartline Bear Brooch Pendant. The Silversmith has created a Sterling Silver Heartline Bear with a Lightning bolt arrow and Horseshoe/Naja styled Silver overlay and engraving across the Pendant. and Hand set Turquoise The artist includes sunrise stamp work between the Bear’s legs. Beautifully Hand crafted! The actual bear stands...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Necklace Finland 1974 Rock Crystal
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling Silver Necklace Finland 1974 Rock Crystal
925 Sterling Silver.
Maker Stamp A/K
Chain 69cm (34,5cm) 925 Silver.
Category
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
North American Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bear Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Large 1990s era Navajo Sterling Silver Spirit/Heartline Bear Pendant. The Silversmith has created a Sterling Silver Heartline Bear with...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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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