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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Tourmaline and Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One stacked pink and green tourmaline and diamond 18K yellow gold pendant featuring one rectangular cabochon pink tourmaline weighing 12 ct. and one oval cabochon green tourmaline we...
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Authentic Art Nouveau Amethyst Necklace C. 1910 Scrolling Vines Natural Motif
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
With sinuous, scrolling, flowing vines, this authentic antique Art Nouveau amethyst necklace is a dynamic and naturalistic accessory. A m...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Adler 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ruby Lionshead Doorknocker Enhancer Pendant
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous Adler 18K Yellow Gold Lionshead Doorknocker pendant / enhancer. This Vintage piece features 76 diamonds in the lion's mane and two cabochon rubies ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Jade and Tahitian Freshwater Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Cattolica, IT
Here is a beautiful fresh water Tahiti pearls’ necklace. The pearls are a great quality of Tahitian fresh water Pearl. They change colors from green and grey to purple. Their irregu...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Horse & Dog Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Fine Estate Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage horse & dog pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s). Three estimated 0.01 carat single cut diamonds are set into the eyes (H-I color and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Black Crystals Croissant Chunky Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. It is around 50 years old. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Marked 'Chr...
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1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique 1930s Enamel and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique enamel and 14 karat yellow gold pendant/locket; part of our antique jewellery collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique ...
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1930s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

14K 1970's Halo Diamond Sweetheart Pendant
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This 14K 1970's Halo Diamond Sweet Pendant is the perfect choice for any jewelry collection. It features a timeless diamond halo design for a sleek and classic look. Crafted with pre...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Gruen pocket-watch pendant chain in guilloche. Gorgeous long necklace with an open face pocket-watch, created in Geneva Switzerland during the Edwardian period, back in th...
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Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Ruby Red Diamond Crystals Ribbed Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Good condition. Some light colour loss or scratches. Not any stones lost. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. Material: Gold plated metal, Rhinestones. Length: 38 cm. Pendant: ...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Crescent Pendant Pearls Old-Mine Diamonds Rock Crystal, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Pearls Old-Mine Diamonds Crescent pendant. Created around 1930. Fine and delicate Pearls Old-mine Diamonds Crescent on rock crystal chain with the g...
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1930s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Faux Crystals Pearl Teardrop Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Constructed from polished gold plated brass with a snake chain design, this Christian Dior necklace is adorned with a Swarovski crystal-embel...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Jadeite Carved Agate 14K Yellow Gold Swimming Angel Fish with Bubbles Pendant
Located in North Attleboro, MA
This lovely vintage749 pendant features a whimsical undersea tableau of a swimming angelfish. The angelfish is composed of carved orange agate with natural color gradations that give the fish interesting striping. The fish is prong-set in 14k yellow gold against a large circular "sea" of jadeite. The fish has plenty of personality, blowing bubbles of gold from its mouth. The pendant is approximately 49.89mm in diameter. The agate fish...
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Silver Amulet Pendant Necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermes - (Made in France) Fine necklace Amulet model in silver and its pendant symbolizing a Hermès bag. Additional information: Dimensions: Length : 39 cm Condition: Very good cond...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Diamond Halo Necklace Solid 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 1.6 Grams Chain Length: 16" Pendant Diameter: 4.6 mm Diamond Count: 15 diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.54 ca...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Floral Cross Pendant
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone cross pendant featuring a floral design of a rose and leaves embellished with multicolor crystals. Comes with a black velvet ribbon (ties at th...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Large Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Pendant with Matching Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large faceted electric blue topaz mounted in a 14k yellow gold Greek key design frame and bale. The blue topaz without the mounting is approximately 1.37" or 35.2 mm long by 1.03" or...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Masonic 18 Karat Gold Trowel Square Compasses Enamel Black Ribbon Fob Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Masonic watch fob pendant. Circa 1930. The piece features a black silk grosgrain ribbon. The trowel attached to the fabric is crafted in ...
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Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 15ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Edwardian 15ct yellow gold amethyst and seed pearl pendant. The pendant is stamped '15c' to denote 15ct gold fineness. Period: - Early 20...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold 5.50 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a vintage pendant with a chain crafted in 18K white gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 tourmaline, fancy shaped cut, 5.50ct, bG 6/3, P3 - 47 diamonds, brilliant cut...
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Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Pearl, Sapphires, Diamonds, 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, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Aries Zodiac Medallion Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round disk with high polished edges and a raised Aries zodiac motif With the astrological Aries symbol, a ram, stars, and inscribed 'Aries' With a finely cross-hatch te...
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1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Starfish Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Fine Ocean Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Starfish charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. The nicely detailed starfish is rendered in lifelike detail with green and red enamel details. The starfish is h...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

10K Yellow Gold Brushed Finish Diamond Burst Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1960s Item Details: Metal Type: 10K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.7 grams Diamond Details: Natural Brown Diamonds, .40ct total weight, SI/I Clarity, Round Bril...
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1960s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Movado Vintage Heart Diamond 0.45 Carats Eighteen Karat Gold 16.40 Inch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The Movado Heart Diamond, weighing approximately 0.45 carats, Eighteen Karat White Gold Necklace Pendant is a piece of fine jewelry that features a heart-shaped pendant made of 18k w...
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: pendant measures 63 x 33mm Weight: 12.93 grams
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Floral Carved Jade and Gilded Silver Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A gilded silver floral and fruit carved jade pendant. The mottled white and green jade is carved into a floral design. The green and white floral carved jade is set between prongs su...
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Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver, Gilt Metal

Cartier Platinum 0.80cttw Round Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Cartier solitaire diamond pendant featuring 10 round cut diamonds of 0.80cttw. Two center diamonds are bezel set one on top of the other 8 are framing the two on one side. ...
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20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Knot Bow Crystals Gift Set, Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Sign at clamp of necklace. Vintage and rare to find. Size: Necklace: 36 cm, extend chain: 2 cm. pendant: 2.6*1.8 cm. Earrings: 2.6*1.8 cm. W...
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1980s German Aesthetic Movement Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Santo Domingo Beaded Shell Pendant Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Santo Domingo Indian burnt orange spiny oyster necklace. Piece has beaded chain with large and small round spiny oyster beads, fe...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Opal, Diamond and Amethyst Bee Pendant
Located in London, GB
A gem set bee pendant, with an oval cabochon cut opal and a round cabochon cut amethyst set to the body, articulating wings, set with eight-cut diamonds, a...
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1960s British Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby square love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow")...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Ruby Diamond Edwardian Platinum Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Quintessential Edwardian GIA Natural Saltwater PEARL, Unheated RUBY & DIAMOND la Belle Époque Bow LAVALIÈRE Platinum Gold Antique Necklace. Dating back to the first decade of the 20th Century, this rare and ravishing Lavalière Necklace beautifully exemplifies the refined feminine light and airy aesthetics of Edwardian era for which its jewels are so justly renowned. Rigorously intricate in both design and execution, expertly hand fabricated in platinum over 14K yellow gold ( tested), an utterly alluring array of elements associated with the long-vanished romantic period, featuring a delightful diamond-set bow and articulated rhombuses, one incrusted with tiny twinkling rose-cut and single-cut diamonds, plus an added pop of color courtesy a vibrant red calibre Unheated Rubies of the 2nd rhombus inside of which, like a drop of water, Briolette Diamond is trembling with every movement of wearer, and finishing touch of freely swinging Natural GIA certified Saltwater...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Antique 18K Gold Circa 1900s Natural Old Mine Cut Diamond And Enamel Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.70 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally Chain lenght is necklace 42 cm. Acid tested...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Space Age Modernist Necklace Green Iridescent Resin Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Space Age Mid-Century modernist pendant necklace features a heavy silvered metal extra-long chain complemented with an oversized silvered metal disk pendant. The pendant ...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pal Kepenyes Bronze & Jasper Modernist Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Pal Kepenyes bronze and jasper biomorphic drippy modernist necklace featuring a handmade chain and links, a coral-like bezel with a...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jasper, Bronze

Vintage 18K Gold Italian Wine Bottle Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold Italian Chianti wine bottle charm pendant. The wine bottle is nicely detailed and stands in a typical Italian woven basket...
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Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearls Moon Fan Crystals Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearls Moon Fan Crystals Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noti...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Purple Oval Crystals Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Materials: Gold Plated metal, rhinestones. Length: 36 cm. Extend chain: 6 cm. Pendant: 1.2*2.2 cm. Weight: 8 g. _ ...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

John Lennon 18K Yellow Gold Face Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1999 John Lennon Face Charm Pendant finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this rare pendant features the iconic face of John Lennon. While touted as a collector's item, its...
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1990s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Quality Marquise Shape Opal Pendant in 9ct Yellow Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct Yellow Gold Fine Quality Marquise Shape Opal Pendant on a 18” Gold Chain. 18'' 9ct Gold Trace Chain. Additional Information: Opal Weight: 1.50ct Tot...
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Mid-20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Strand Leaf Yellow Crystal Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Double Strands Leaf Floral Large Amber Crystals White Pearls Pendant Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely ...
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Cartier 14 Karat Gold Heart Charm
Located in New York, NY
A pretty 14k yellow gold heart charm by Cartier with an engraved home on the front of the heart, from 1966. The charm has a detailed engraved house surrounded by trees on the front. ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Dimos 18K Gold Filigree Diamond Sfalaki Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The Sfalaki pendant in the smallest and super cute size set in 18k yellow gold perfect for layering. Filigree smoothness topped with a center white natural diamond. Make sure you se...
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Mid-20th Century Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Dangly Emerald Diamond Necklace Solid 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Necklace Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gram Weight: 3.5 grams ​ ​Pendant Diameter: 0.25" x 0.75" Chain Length: 16" Gemstone Specifications: Gemstone: Emerald Gemstone ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Sphinx Mythology Medallion Necklace 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A divine Sphinx Medallion necklace of wonderful quality and style. Featuring a mythical face, most likely Medusa and cast superbly in lavish, weighty gold plate. Vintage Condition:...
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Art Deco Diamond 14k White Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: A Sweet Art Deco 14K white gold filigree pendant necklace with carved rock crystal, camphor glass with a small diamond detail. This pretty piece has lovely Art Deco filigre...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
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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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Trifari Gold Tone Star Pendent Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Trifari Gold Tone Star Pendant Necklace – a classic piece that adds a touch of celestial elegance to your style! This exquisite gold tone ...
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Aesthetic Art Deco pendant aquamarine in 14k rose gold/ White gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Prepare to be enchanted by a truly dreamlike piece of jewelry – a magnificent aquamarine pendant set in 14-karat rose gold. At its heart, this resplendent pendant features a stunning...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Long Bar Black Enamel Crystal Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
100% Genuine. Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Rare to find. Length: 30 cm. Extend chain: 2 cm. Pendant: 7.5*1.2 cm. Weight: 37 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear....
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Extremely stylish piece of jewellery from the house of Jakob Bengel, dating to the 1930's and so advanced for it's time in it's design that one could be forgiven for not recognising ...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Chi Ling Dragon Amulet in Nephrite Jade, circa 1970, with 14k Gold Bale
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We acquired this dragon plus eight other nephrite amulets in 2020. In order to better understand our acquisition, we had the lot verbally appraised by David Ha of Ha Dynasty Jewelry...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 'Monete' Ancient Coin Necklace, circa 1993
Located in New York, NY
Behold the Bulgari 'Monete' Ancient Coin Necklace — an exquisite blend of antiquity and luxury. This exceptional necklace features a singular ancient Roman coin, adorned with a celes...
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Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Carat Gold Entwined Snake Fob Pendant Seal, 1900
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian 18ct yellow gold entwined snake fob pendant and carnelian seal. The fob pendant is crafted in gold with a pair of entwined snakes, and completed ...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Platinum .98ct GIA Round D/VS1 Diamond Solitaire Pendant & 18" Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Old Cut Fiery Diamond. Faces up as 1.15ct --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Circular Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - D Color - VS1 Clarity - 0.98ct (exact - certified) *See C...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1960s 34 Carats Emerald-Cut Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold. This elegant antique gold brooch is set with 4x2 claws of a large emerald-cut citrine. The fastening system is a double safety pin. Total weight of the citrine : 34 carats approximately. Width : 2.6 cm approximately, height : 1.8 cm approximately, thickness : 12.2 mm approximately. Total weight : 13.1 g approximately. Authentic antique jewelry - Work from the 1960s. Our opinion : A vintage citrine brooch...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylized Celtic Cross with Sword-Shaped Endings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
Created in Spain in the 70s this cross is in stylized Celtic style. Stylized referring to the fact that the Celtic cross has a circle in the middle, however this beautiful pendant fe...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow 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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