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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Modernist
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 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
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
Sterling Silver Matchstick on Box Chain Modernist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist Matchstick Pendant on Sterling silver Box Chain
Chain measures 30 inches
Match measures 1.5 inches, true to life-size match
Match head has a small bit of enamel on it for r...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
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
Jorgen Jensen Space Age Pewter Collar Necklace with Blue Glass Cabochon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish jewelry artist Jorgen Jensen designed this elegant Space Age modernist collar pendant-necklace. The piece is all made in pewter with arctic blue poured glass cabochons. The ar...
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
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
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
Two Circle Spiral Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k Solid Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Two Circle Spiral Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casua...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co Heart Ruby and Diamond Pendant Small Size in Platinum 16 Inches
Located in Aventura, FL
Tiffany gets to the heart of the matter. This Hearts ruby pendant features eight pigeon-blood dark red rubies and eight round brilliant diamonds in platinum. Size small on a 16" chai...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
Unique MidCentury Handcrafted Hammered 6BrassWires SpiralsLoopsSquiggles Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage handcrafted brass-wire pendant was shaped and hammered into lively three-dimensional spirals, loops and squiggles with wrapped construction by an unknown 20th-Century st...
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Mid-20th Century European Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass
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
Unique MidCentury Handcrafted Hammered 6BrassWires SpiralsLoopsSquiggles Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage handcrafted brass-wire pendant was shaped and hammered into lively three-dimensional spirals, loops and squiggles with wrapped construction by an unknown 20th-Century st...
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Mid-20th Century European Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass
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
Guy Laroche Paris Massive Silvered Resin Viking God Medallion Necklace
By Guy Laroche
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Guy Laroche Paris signed pendant necklace features an extra-long silvered metal textured chain with a massive dimensional pendant. The medallion boasts an antique Vikin...
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1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
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
Modernist Orange Glass & Sterling Silver Pendant - Mexico - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Modernist orange swirl glass and sterling silver unisex pendant - featuring a large polished bezel set cabochon - large bale - no chain - signed on th...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
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
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 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
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
Lanvin Paris Modernist Green Lucite Medallion Necklace with Snake Chain, 1970s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Lanvin Paris modernist 1970s necklace features an oversized architectural dimensional Lucite pendant in an intense emerald green color. The necklace still has its origina...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Victorian Gold Tone Carnelian Pocket Watch Key Fob Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
It is a lovely Victorian pocket watch key fob charm pendant crafted in base metal and adorned with gold. It features rectangle carnelian which is set in ...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Gold Plate, Base Metal
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
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
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
Dew Drop Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Opalescent White Enamel Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer drop pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Dew Drop Collection, opalescent white vitreous enamel, guilloche, measurements app. 28.0 mm x 10.0 mm
About the creator Victor Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Sterling Silver And 9ct Gold Floral Locket
Located in Portland, GB
A charming antique Victorian Sterling silver and 9ct gold locket made in Birmingham in 1887 by Adie & Lovekin. The front of the locket is made in sterling silver and gold with a geom...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Dew Drop Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Purple Vitreous Enamel Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer drop pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Dew Drop Collection, translucent purple vitreous enamel, guilloche, measurements app. 28.0 mm x 10.0 mm
About the creator Victor ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Cabochon Garnet Grapes on The Vine Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Grape Pendant
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
This Victorian 15ct gold pendant is a true masterpiece, featuring a stunning design of fabulous cabochon garnet balls that are ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
18k Gold Two Tone, 0.80 Carat VS/G Diamond Cross
Located in Miami, FL
Experience divine elegance with our Two-Tone Diamond Cross, crafted from luxurious 18k white and yellow gold. Adorned with shimmering 0.80 carat diamonds boasting VS clarity and G co...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Silver Jorma Laine Turun Hopea 1973 Abstract Necklace
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Jorma Laine Turun Hopea 1973 Abstract Necklace
Chain lenght 62cm
The silver has darkened.
I have not cleaned or polished.
I think it's really grea...
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Antique Yellow Gold Aquamarine Cross Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Eiseman Estate Jewelry Collection, yellow gold aquamarine antique cross pendant. This pendant is crafted with 4 aquamarine stones accented ...
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Late 20th Century High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Necklace w Natural Diamond Accents in Solid 14K Yellow Gold Round 4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications:
Item type: Necklace
Stone type: Sapphire
Treatment: Diffused
Weight: 0.53 ct
Size: 4mm
Shape: Round
Hardness: 9
Metal: 14k/1.84g
Diamonds SI/GH: 10/0.17 cttw
Sku: ...
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2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
18ct Gold, Victorian Natural Ruby & Diamond Crescent Moon Star Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Crescent Pendant
18ct Gold Tested
Victorian Circa 1880
Introducing a stunning Victorian crescent moon pendant, crafted from 18ct ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Swivel Fob Locket pendant, 9k gold, Onyx J and cameo
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique swivel fob hide a great little feature, it is not just a swivel fob or even a pendant it is also a locket.
This little piece really is...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Victorian Gold Ruby & Diamond Glass Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Glass Locket
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Gorgeous Victorian Round, Bow Topped Locket. Set with Old Cut Diamonds & Natural Calibrated Ru...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Large Victorian, Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
18ct Gold Tested
Victorian Circa 1870
The Most Fabulous, Victorian Oval Shaped Locket. Beautifully Handmade, Set with Natural Seed Pearls, Turquoise & Rose C...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Broad Jump Medal, NYU
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Running Medal, NYU University late 19th Century. "Annual Spring Games, NYU in black enamel, verso engraved "Running, Broad Jump, May 18, 1899. Gold filled metal. 1.35".
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
18ct White Gold and Platinum Victorian Opal, Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horseshoe Necklace
18ct White Gold Tested
Circa 1880
This stunning Victorian-era horseshoe pendant is a true testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the period. The p...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Victorian Coral Flower Suite Necklace Bracelet Brooch 14 Karat Gold Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent antique Victorian Coral Suite including Necklace, Bracelet and Brooch of hand carved Coral with bouquets of flowers, fru...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Necklace by Karl Laine, Finland 1976
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling Silver Necklace by Karl Laine, Finland, 1976
925H Silver
Exquisite necklace with clear stone.
Stone Rock crystal.
3cm in diameter with pendant
chain 53 cm long
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
BERGÈRE - Vintage Gold Tone Modernist Brooch/Pendant - Signed - US - Mid 20th C.
Located in Chatham, CA
BERGÈRE - Modernist style gold tone brooch or pendant - signed - United States - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no repairs - fine surface scra...
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Antique 9ct Gold Victorian Faith, Hope & Charity Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Faith, Hope & Charity Pendant
9ct Gold Stamped
Makers Mark J C
Circa 1880’s
Beautiful, Victorian gold pendant. Featuring the three theological virtues of faith, hope, ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Cabochon Sapphire Cross Pendant
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique English cabochon sapphire cross pendant, circa 1900. This antique cross pendant is crafted in 9 karat rose gold and sterling silver. The Victori...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Ruby and Diamond 18k Rose Gold Silver Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Ruby and Diamond 18k Rose Gold Silver Crescent Moon Pendant. Featuring eight cushion cut rubies with a total weight of approximately 3.00 carats. Accented by 57 senaill...
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1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
22.5" Antique Victorian 14k Gold Seed Pearl & .60ctw Diamond Curb Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Stem Set - Grayish White Color
(10)Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - G-I Color - VS2-I1 Clarit...
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1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 10k GOLD HAIR ART MOURNING BROOCH WITH SEED PEARLS
Located in New York, NY
I have a long-held fascination with Victorian hair art and mourning jewelry, and this piece is full of amazing details. In the 19th Century Europe a...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 10k Gold
Silver Jorma Laine 1970 Necklace
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Jorma Laine 1970 Necklace
Chain lenght 49cm
Jorma Laine (1930-2002) was a Finnish jewelry designer, whose work in bronze and silver (more seldom gold) is easily recognizable....
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Victorian Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Dating back to the 1870s, this fabulous Victorian locket necklace, is artfully ornamented in consummate Etruscan Revival style. The locket suspends from a very fine 20 inch chain made up of gold ribbed circle links. A rare find to have both the locket and chain intact. It is superbly crafted in 14k yellow gold with a soft bloomed finish...
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1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 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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