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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Romantic
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Black Enamel Ornament Small Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a small Victorian cross pendant crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1900. It features nice ornaments made of black enamel filled with gold.
Circa 1900
Weight: 1.74g
Size: 3.5x1.8c...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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
Materials
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Antique Pearl And Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pearl and diamond cross pendant circa 1890. This Latin style cross is set with natural saltwater half pearls with four small old cut diamonds embellishing the centre. The...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
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
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
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian era 18K gold garnet diamond pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a breathtaking Victorian era garnet and diamond pendant. This remarkable piece showcases a magnificent large garnet cabochon in a rare t...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k 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
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian sterling silver fox and horseshoe locket
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic antique Victorian era sterling silver fox and horseshoe locket.
I love finding original antique fox pieces and I know you do too! They ar...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
Materials
Gold Plate
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
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
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
Materials
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond star pendant, sterling silver necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be enchanted by this beautiful antique diamond star pendant.
A wonderful twelve point star with smaller rays peeking out from between the larger points.
To the centre there is a superb old cut diamond with an estimated 0.40ct weight, this is surrounded by a mesmerising plethora of old cut and cushion cut diamonds giving this star the most alluring twinkle.
It is crafted in cool crisp sterling silver, this was common on Victorian diamond pieces as the fresh silver tone enhances the colour of the diamonds.
Stars were a very popular motif in Victorian jewellery and they still are today, they provided a symbol of guidance, light and wisdom.
This beautiful antique star pendant...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
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
Materials
Base Metal
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
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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
Materials
9k Gold
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
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire
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
Materials
9k Gold
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
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Round Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Guilloche Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant locket 18k yellow gold with pale blue and dark blue vitreous guilloche enamel made with historic tools from the late 19th centur...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have an antique pendant from the Victorian era. This charming piece has been crafted into the shape of a love heart and boasts a sizeable pear shaped natural silver pearl at ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
TJD 0.07 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Heart Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A striking addition when worn on its own, this diamond pendant makes a stunning impression. This heart pendant is crafted from 14-karat white gold and features 36 single cut diamonds...
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2010s Indian Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18 KT YG and Diamond Twin Cherub Pendant / Malachite Stand
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature.
This magnificent 18 k...
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1990s European Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.10 Carat White and Black Treated Diamond 14KT White Gold Heart Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A striking addition when worn on its own, this diamond pendant makes a stunning impression. This heart pendant is crafted from 14-karat white gold and features 54 single cut & black ...
Category
2010s Indian Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Victorian mourning locket pendant was once worn close to someones heart. The locket pendant dates back to the 19th century and is created in 14 karat gold. The front and back of this oval-shaped pendant is beautifully engraved with ornaments while the side is embellished with scrolling foliage. Behind the glass plate hair work is placed as a remembrance of the deceased. The pendant comes without the chain.
Mourning jewelry were mostly worn in The Grand Victorian Era, between ca. 1861-1880. Saddens by the death of the Queen’s husband, Prince Albert, mourning became an art for the Victorians. Who designed black clothes...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 10k gold watch key swivel fob pendant, Bloodstone and Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Victorian 9ct gold watch key seal fob makes for a fantastic pendant or the perfect addition to your favourite Albert chain.
The Victorians had a great way of turning fu...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 10k Gold
14K Gold Victorian Crescent Moon and Star Convertible Pendant Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the Victorian era, this 14k gold crescent moon can be converted into either a brooch or pendant. The moon and star are encrusted with Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut diamonds, with a...
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Citrine pendant brooch, 9k yellow gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Citrine pendant brooch.
This pretty piece is designed in 9ct yellow gold with a scrollwork design in rich tones, the pendant brooch is set with three oval cut cit...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian AEI locket pendant, Silver plated
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic antique Victorian era AEI locket pendant.
It is a silver plated locket with applied lettering to the front AEI in gothic script, this stands fo...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian silver locket pendant, Leaf engraved, Aesthetic
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful Victorian silver locket like this is the perfect piece for adding the finishing touch to your favourite chain or necklace.
This aesthetic era piece is a good sized locke...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Antique Fob Pendant Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two matching fob pendants with cartouche-shaped forms centering painted enamel portraits
Depicting birds with foliates perched atop a lady's ribboned hat on one side and ...
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1840s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 2.32 Carat Diamond and 12k Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.32 cttw diamond and 12 karat yellow gold, silver set hand painted miniature portrait pendant; part of our diverse antique portrait jewellery collections
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a silver setting.
The anterior and posterior faces of the pendant each display a finely hand-painted miniature depicting a portrait of a young child.
The miniature paintings are held in 12k yellow gold frames.
The anterior face of this Victorian pendant is encircled with twenty-nine impressive claw set Old European round cut diamonds, totalling 2.32 cttw.
This impressive pendant suspends from a plain ring loop via a contemporary 18" 9ct yellow gold chain, securing to the reverse with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening.
This antique portrait pendant...
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1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pietra Dura Flower Lily Pendant Necklace Gold Antique Victorian Etruscan
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning antique Pietra Dura Pendant in Gold with inlaid semi-precious stones creating a mosaic image of lily flowers. The pendant is a masterpiece of Pietra Dura work....
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
La Belle Epoque Pearl & Ruby Platinum Overlaid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
This one is for the true vintage jewelry connoisseur who appreciates the story as much as the piece. This stunning necklace came in as part of a s...
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Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond and Ruby 'Beggars Heart' Silver and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond and ruby 'Beggars Heart' silver and yellow gold pendant.
This charming heart shaped pendant is composed of two hearts, one set within the other and both freely a...
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
TJD 0.15 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Triple Heart Pendant Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond heart pendant necklace. The pendant is crafted from 14 karat tri color gold and features 18 round brilliant cut diamond set in pave setting...
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2010s Indian Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Turquoise Pendant with Dice 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A Victorian turquoise pendant with dice in 18 karat yellow gold.
This beautiful and highly unusual pendant is designed as a domed hexagon,...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Compass Fob Ships Wheel 9k Rose Gold Pendant Nautical Motif
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian compass fob crafted in 9k rose gold (circa 1897).
Originally the compass would have been worn alongside a pocke...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise Diamond Necklace Heart Locket 15k Belcher Link
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian turquoise & diamond heart locket pendant & necklace crafted in 15k yellow gold (pendant) and 9k yellow gold (chain), dating to the late ...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pierre Balmain Vintage 1980s Five Conch Shell Charms Pendant Chunky Necklace
By Balmain
Located in Wokingham, England
Pierre Balmain Vintage 1980s Unisex Five Conch Shell Charms Pendant Chunky Necklace, Gold Plated
Very good condition. Come with original pouch. 100%...
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1980s Italian Victorian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique 15ct Gold Banded Agate Victorian Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Banded Agate Pendant
Victorian
Fabulous 15ct Gold Set Banded Agate Pendant.
Engraved- META January 6th 1884
The Pendant Boasts a Be...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Amethyst, Pearl, and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Amethyst, Pearl, and Diamond Cross Pendant. This cross pendant has round amethysts, pearls, and 26 old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.75 carats all set in silver and ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k 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
Materials
Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Diamond Crescent Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Crescent Pendant
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Gorgeous, Victorian crescent moon pendant. Set with twinkling, old cut, natural diamonds.
Fea...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
TJD 3.0 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this gemstone heart pendant. The pendant is crafted from 14 karat white gold and features 201 round pink sapphire set in prong setting and a high polish...
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2010s Indian Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.12 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond heart pendant necklace. The pendant is crafted from 14 karat white gold and features 30 round single cut diamond set in pave setting and a ...
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2010s Indian Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.10 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Interlocking Heart Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A striking addition when worn on its own, this diamond pendant makes a stunning impression. This heart pendant is crafted from 14-karat white gold and features 32 single cut & black ...
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2010s Indian Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.23 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Linear Triple Heart Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond heart pendant necklace. The pendant is crafted from 14 karat white gold and features 78 round single cut diamond set in pave setting and a ...
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2010s Indian Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond heart pendant. The pendant is crafted from 14 karat white gold and features 103 round brilliant cut and baguette cut diamond set in half ch...
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2010s Indian Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.12 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond heart pendant. The pendant is crafted from 14 karat gold and features 27 round single cut diamond set in pave setting and a high polish fin...
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2010s Indian Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Brilliant cut Diamond 14KT Gold Lattice Heart Pendant Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond heart pendant. The pendant is crafted from 14 karat white gold and features 64 round brilliant cut diamond set in bead setting and a high p...
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2010s Indian Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian silver pendant, Harp and Cross
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique Victorian era silver pendant really stands out from the crowd.
It is a conversion piece, converted from a brooch but it makes for a lovely pendant.
Crafted i...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Crystal Tassle Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Tassel Pendant
15ct gold
Circa 1880
Lovely, Victorian Tassel Pendant. Set with a Gorgeous Oval, Foiled Backed Crystal. Features...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gold, 15k Gold
Certified Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Carved Jade Pendant Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold certified natural jade pendant. Centered with one oval carved and pierced cabochon-cut natural jade omphacite, measuring approximately 21.50 x 1...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 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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