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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1920s
Christian Dior Vintage White Enamel Crystals Spiral Openwork Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage White Enamel Crystals Spiral Openwork Elegant Chunky Pendant Necklace Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any stones lost. Light scratc...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Lacroix Golden Metal Heart-Shaped Pendant
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Golden metal heart-shaped pendant. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 5.5 cm Seller Reference: BR176
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

1980's 20.70cts Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Hexagon Link Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Geometrical 1980's vintage beauty! This statement piece is crafted in solid 18K Yellow gold with white gold accents. The Hexagon shape has been uplifted to another level with this ex...
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1980s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Hervé Van Der Straeten Cross Pendant
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hervé Van Der Straeten - Cross pendant in gold-plated metal and Murano glass pearls. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 12 cm x 7.5 cm Seller Refere...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

1.20ct Green Sapphire Vintage Pendant in 9K Rose & White Gold.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Set with 9 Oval Natural Greenish Blue Sapphires of 1.20ct in total approx. within rosy gold claw setting within an illusion setting crafted in 9K White & Rose Gold Total item'...
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1970s Australian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Green Sapphire, White Gold, Rose Gold

14K Oval Locket with 14K Vintage Decorative Bar Link Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold oval locket with a diamond on a 14K yellow gold fancy bar link chain. The locket measures 15/16" or just under 1" long with bail and 9/16 or just over 1/2" wide. The ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18k
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Signed VCA Pendant and Chain Chain Length 18 inches Pendant: 1 inch by 1 inch Pendant Hallmarked: vca 1998 CUxxxx Also the...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Art Deco 4.50 Ct Natural Garnet 3.50 Ct Diamond Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This captivating late Art Deco period pendant is 1925 circa Skillfully hand crafted as unique of solid 18 Kt white gold Ravishing openwork sparkling with abandon for an effective imp...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Lavender Jade Lotus Frog Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Diameter: 1.5" x 1.25" Stone: Lavender Jade Chain Length: 18" Chain Width: 1.1 mm Chain Type: cable Stamped: "14K" Total...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Enamel Ladybug Charm
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold enamel ladybug charm is perched and ready to take off into flight. Its red enamel wings—dotted with adorable black spots—are lifted to r...
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1970s German Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Magnificent 1.60ct Morganite & Diamond Flower Shaped Pendant in 9K 9ct Rose Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of superb flower design & elegant openwork motif, this vintage 1970's pendant is centering a gorgeous cluster of 4 Oval Natural Morganites (6mm x 4mm each) of distinctive peachy ...
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1970s Australian Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Mother-of-Pearl 18k Gold Spinning Yin Yang Optical Illusion Neck
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Bvlgari Mother-of-Pearl 18k Gold Spinning Yin Yang Optical Illusion Necklace. Featuring Mother-of-Pearl. Crafted in 18 karat yellow and steel signed Bvlgari with Italian hallmarks, weighing 53.61 grams. Original Bvlgari 18 karat yellow gold chain included. Circa 1990. The necklace is 20 inches in length. About this Item: Step into the captivating world of vintage elegance with this Vintage Bvlgari Mother-of-Pearl 18k Gold Spinning Yin Yang Optical Illusion Necklace. A true masterpiece of design, this necklace features a mesmerizing Yin Yang pendant...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Daum Golden Metal Necklace with Glass Paste and Rhinestones
By Daum
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Daum - Golden metal necklace with glass paste and rhinestones. Not signed jewelry. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 47 cm Seller Reference...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Vintage Mid Century Modern North American Navajo Sterling Silver Bear Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Large North American Navajo Hand crafted Sterling Silver Spirit/Heartline Bear Pendant. The Silversmith has created a thick h...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

14K Filigree Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace with Cast Link Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold necklace featuring a large beautiful frosted and reverse carved rock crystal quartz panel. The large oval crystal measures about 30mm x 22mm, and is accented ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970's Carl Tasha Modernist Brutalist Brass Nudes Necklace Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this unusual necklace by Carl Tasha. He was a well known artist from United States that was a pioneer in the Brutalist Movement in the 1960’s and ‘70’s. ...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Yves Saint Laurent Necklace with a Black Trimmings
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Necklace with a black trimmings link holding back a silvery metal, trimmings, and rhinestone pendant. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dim...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Vintage Natural Pastel Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Natural Pastel Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold, a delicate and captivating piece that combines vintage charm with the soft allure of...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Coral Cross Pendant Vintage Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive vintage coral cross pendant, made of 18k gold.
The coral planks are staged in the gold base that is equipped with a large rectangular loop. The center is crafted of the...
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Enamel Decorated Shoes Style Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.2 grams. Totally is about 0.40 ct natural diamond. The diamond is has vs clarity and G color. Total chain is lenght 50 cm. Please contact f...
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1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Cross Pendant In Yellow Gold Showcasing a magnificent Diamond Fashion Pendant, meticulously designed in 14kt Yellow Gold. This exquisite piece highlights a textured cross de...
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Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

48.34Ct Aquamarine and 0.70Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large 48.34 carat aquamarine and 0.70cttw diamond, platinum and 18 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse aquamarine jewelry collections. T...
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1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.60ct Diamond and Pearl Pendant, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This dainty Diamond and Pearl pendant was hand crafted in the 1920s. Centring around a 4mm drop down pearl, a circlet of platinum surrounds with six diamonds set between petal design...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1993 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Short Chain Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL short chain necklace is crafted of gold toned chain adorned with a Byzantine styled coin charm. Spring ring closure. Stamped ...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1970s, this Pisces pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels is composed of 18K gold, diamond, and emeralds. The ribbed bail suspends a circular pendant, within ropetwist frame, ...
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1970s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ming's Hawaii Phoenix Onyx Pear Shaped Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Diameter: 2.30" x 1.25" ​ ​Stone: onyx Chain Length: 22" Chain Width: 1.5 mm Chain Type: disco Stamped: "14K" "Mings" (stamp...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabergé 18K Gold Diamond Guilloche Enamel Locket with Box/Certificate
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Gorgeous handmade 18k gold, diamond, and guilloche enamel locket. This limited edition piece was designed by Victor Mayer for Fabergé. The design features vibrant blue transparent en...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Jade Disc Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Diameter: 1.5" x 1.5" Stone: Green Jade Chain Length: 18" Chain Width: 1.2 mm Chain Type: box Stamped: "14KT" Total Weig...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.5 grams. Totally is main rose cut diamond 0.25 ct. Totally is side brilliant cut diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clar...
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1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14k Gold & Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant with Purple Spinel
Located in Eagan, MN
This is really a cool looking pendant. It has a strip of 14k Yellow Gold running down the front and there is a prong held Pear Shaped Purple Spinel at the bottom. The Spinel is 14 ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Ming's Hawaii Bird of Paradise Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold ​ ​Pendant Diameter: 1.10" x 0.80" Chain Length: 18" ​ ​Chain Width: 1.1 mm ​ ​Chain Type: Link Stamped: "14K" "Mings" Total Weight: 4....
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.42ctw Diamond and Tanzanite Pendant Necklace, 14k White Gold, Length 18 Inches
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning 1.42ctw diamond and tanzanite pendant necklace is a true gem. Crafted in 14k white gold, this necklace features a breathtaking 1.4ct tanzanite center stone with 0.02ctw...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Silver Neck Ring and Pendant by Master Sigurd Persson 1994 &1998
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is a sleek and modern sterling silver neck ring that has a minimalist design. It features a circular silver pendant, which is elegantly simple, with a striking gilded silver str...
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1990s Swedish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Ming's Hawaii Bird on a Plum Oval Pierced Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Diameter: 1.75" x 1.00" Chain Length: 18" Chain Width: 1.6 mm Chain Type: Curb Stamped: "14K" "Mings" Total Weight: 6.3 Gra...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Donna Karan Attributed Gold Tone Bird Pendant Necklace With Baroque Pearls
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 20th Century opera length gold tone rope necklace with an abstract bird pendant and faux baroque pearl accents. The necklace is beautifully made with quality details including the cluster beading around the pearls and fluted fittings throughout. Though the piece is unsigned, it appears to be a Donna Karan design and mirrors the style of coordinating earrings available in a separate Modern...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Decorated Shoes Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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1980s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

PIERRE CARDIN Vintage 1960's/70's Sculptural Pendant Necklace
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Mid-Century era Art-Deco style gold plated chain necklace with geometric dual tone red striped enamel pendant. Pierre Cardin signature engraving on the front. Condition Details: I...
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Late 20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Ming's Hawaii Oval Green Jade Cabochon Pear Shaped Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Diameter: 1.5" x 0.80" Stone: Green Jade cabochon Chain Length: 18" Chain Width: 1 mm Chain Type: box Stamped: "14K" "Mings...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.37 ctw Diamond Cluster Flower Pendant 14K Gold Hallmarked CJ
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
3.37 ctw Diamond Cluster Flower Pendant 14K Gold Hallmarked CJ This estate pendant is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold with a hint of Rose gold. It is stu...
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire Diamond 8K White Gold Necklace Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Art Deco-inspired Marquise Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant, a captivating and sophisticated piece. At its heart, five marquise-cut deep blue...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Dollar Bill Box Charm Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Dollar Bill Box Charm Pendant Year: 1980s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams Dime...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jeanique Hand Sculpted, Hand Painted Wearable Art - Necklace & Bracelet
Located in Eagan, MN
The Jeanique line is created by South African Artist Jean Houndsome. Her creations come in bold beautiful colors. I have a matching cuff Necklace with a matching cuff Bracelet The...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

SS/YGP Unique Signed Sergio Bustamante Sculpted Hand Pendant
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautifully carved hand pendant from Mexican modern surrealist sculptor Sergio Bustamante. Each of his jewelry creations are limited edition and created by hand. The center of this open hand design features a smiling sun figure...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

LB offers a Tribal Tibetan Coral Silver pendant Coral Glass Silver necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Tribal Coral, Silver inlaid Tibetan pendant with intricate silver wirework. This necklace is a stunning casual look with carved ...
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 20.9 grams. Totally is diamond 2.80 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Total lenght is chain 50 cm. Please contact for any q...
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1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pale Green Blue Jade Buddah Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Diameter: 2.3" x 1.4" Stone: Jade Chain Length: 20" Chain Width: 1.2 mm Chain Type: wheat Stamped: "14KT" Total Weight: ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Important 125 Carat Rubellite Necklace And Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
Important 125 Carat Rubellite Necklace And Ring Set This beautiful set has a necklace featuring a important center cushion cut rubellite tourmalin...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yel...

Vintage French Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Dragonfly Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Dragonfly Pendant. Featuring one oval cut ruby weighing approximately 0.40 carat. Accented by 57 round brilliant cut diamonds with a to...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Vintage Mid Century Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Vintage Mid Century Necklace in Yellow Gold Introducing an exquisite Vintage Mid Century Necklace, beautifully crafted in 14kt y...
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Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Wheel Carriage Charm Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1970s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1 grams Diamond Details: Measurement: .5 inch long Condition: Excellent
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turtle Pendant Necklace with Diamond Green Emerald 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's Large 14k Turtle With A Massive 50 ct Cabochon Green Emerald Cabochon Emerald Dimensions: 30 mm 18mm 13.1 mm EST 50 CTS The body of the turtle is set with diamonds on ea...
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1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Baroque Style 14mm Mabé Pearl Necklace Pendant in Sterling Silver
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Baroque Style 14mm Mabé Pearl Necklace Pendant in Sterling Silver, a stunning piece that showcases the timeless elegance of...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Important 27.15 Carat Pear Emerald Necklace Set with Diamonds 24.87 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The pendant was made from 18K White Gold and set with Diamonds. The centerpiece is a Very Important Pear Emerald. It comes with an appraisal by GIA G.G. Pear Emerald = 27.15 Carat To...
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.6 grams. Totally is diamond 2 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Total lenght is 42 cm. Please contact for any questions.
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1980s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Loin Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Paris, large Lion medallion with Green Emerald Eyes. The Leo medallion is hallmarked Cartier and numbered 18 karat Yellow Gold. The chain is als...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Flowers Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact for any ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier GIA Certified 250 carat Colombian Emerald Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
One-of-kind Art Deco Cartier with Makers Mark LAVABRE Sautoir Necklace. Featuring a magnificent GIA certified 250 carat Cabochon Colombian Emerald with Approximatly 559 Diamonds weig...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Platinum

Vintage 18K Gold Sapphire Diamond Torque Necklace
Located in Flushing, NY
18K Gold Sapphire Diamond Torque Necklace  Approximate Dimensions: 43 cm ( Length) 2.5 cm - 0.5 (Width) Approx. 4.83 ct (Diamond) Approx. 7.5 ct (Sapphire) 83.6 grams in weight.
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k 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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