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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: Early 1900s
Dimos 18k Gold Triple Rosette Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The rosette pendant in its triple version set in 18k yellow gold. A museum legend that it’s been so presented in our history here in a triple leaf with filigrees and a single granul...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold heart pendant in open work style with rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 1 carat un foiled back 4cm lenght pendant was made i...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Dimos 18k Gold Filigree Cross Pendant with Marquise Sapphires
Located in Athens, GR
Filigree cross pendant in 18k gold with 0.70 carats sapphires. The smoothness and the peacefulness of the particular filigree work sets it to the most suave feeling that these filigrees create. Peaceful, quiet and precision it’s the motions that I created while looking at this Cross. The four...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Dimos 22K Gold Filigree Sfalaki Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
One of the most loved classical smooth and elegant workmanship of the filigree. Known as Sfalaki in our world completely handmade. The filigree it’s wrapped from the center all the...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Antique 2.30 Carat Diamond Pendant / Brooch in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1900s 2.30 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and im...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Dragon Fob Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fob is designed as two winged serpent dragons - scrolled and mirrored. Accented by a scalloped edge and highly rendered gold with a matte finish. Base i...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Enamel Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Locket pendant is an East to West cushion form and hand painted with enamel. Depicting a seated King David in his iconic blue robes with a male figure presenting the nude Bathsheba. ...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
18th Century Silver Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
The Latin cross, set with rose-cut diamonds in raised closed-back settings.
Mounted in silver and gold, lengths: pendant 3.7cm
Category
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
14K Art Nouveau Iris Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K and 10K yellow gold Art Nouveau necklace featuring irises. The necklace measures 20" long with 14K antique paperclip chain. It has 2 14K oval iris panels and a large round fob with ring...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Scroll Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as a heart shape centering a flush set old European cut diamond
Weighing approximately 0.10 carat total - eye clean and bright
Featuring a surround of six flush...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Gold Russian Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian 14k gold necklace pendant with chain with total gold weight of 12 grams pendant is 8.5cm length decorated with natural seed pearls and turquoise...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Platinum Black Onyx & Diamond Pendant
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum black onyx and diamond pendant with 14K white gold fancy Deco link chain. The center European cut diamond measures about 3mm and weighs .14cts. There are 26 small round mine...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Jade Plaque Inscribed with Poem, 1900
Located in Southbury, CT
This dark green (almost black) nephrite jade pendant is inscribed with a brief poem about spring. The text — 泛好 红时春 万辰 风 象翠沐 新绿 雨 — which would appear to be an ode to the cleansing, ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver, Copper
Antique Arts & Crafts 18K Gold Flower Carved Turquoise Crystal Dangle Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely incredible antique necklace that was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold during the arts and crafts movement. This necklace features an elegant open work desi...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Natural 11.13 Ct Green-Blue Oval Australian Boulder Opal
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
A lovely oval Australian boulder opal with darker green and blue colors. This natural solid Australian boulder opal was mined in western Queensland, Australia by a female opal miner....
Category
15th Century and Earlier Australian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal
Dimos 18k Gold Museum Replica Sphinx
Located in Athens, GR
18k yellow gold pendant that follows precisely the museum guidelines with a fish bone wiring. The bezel is decorated with granulation and the Cornelian is carved showing the Sphinx. ...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
French Gold-Mounted Pendant Cameo Vinaigrette, Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Oval-shaped, the cover set with an agate cameo male portrait bust, the grille a fine floral spray and initial name "B", with suspension ring.
1 in. (25 mm.) long without suspension r...
Category
1790s French Neoclassical Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Black Onyx Carved Sphinx
Located in Athens, GR
Museum replica pendant in 18 karat yellow gold completely handmade set with black Onyx hand carved with the mythical sphinx. A beautiful and regal setting with double wires and filigrees complete this elegant pendant. Here we have used gold...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
22K Ancient 7th Century Byzantine Constans II Gold Coin Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Ancient 7th Century Byzantine Constans II Gold Coin in 22K Antique Greek Yellow Gold Pendant.
Coin details:
Byzantine: Constantinople, 3rd officina, Const...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1750s Diamond and 18K Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique 18th century triple pendant crafted in rose gold with touches of silver. A pendant of three graduated panels of open scrollwork and domes set with diamonds. An estate jewel - encrusted with six individual small diamonds within a frame setting and body of chased, filigree-worked, articulated of 18 karat rose gold and silver. Six small diamonds are set at the tops of the gold domes. These kind of pendants are also known as 'Croix à la Jeannette'.
This rare antique Christian cross...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Edwardian Diamond Festoon Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond festoon brooch, an old brilliant-cut diamond, estimated to weigh 0.85 carats, surmounted by old and rose-cut festoons with floral ...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Enamel and Natural Pearl Pendant or Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian enamel and natural pearl pendant/brooch, to the centre an old European-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.4 carats, surrounded by gree...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Dimos 18k Gold Triple Rosette Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The rosette pendant in its triple version set in 18k yellow gold. A museum legend that it’s been so presented in our history here in a triple leaf with filigrees and a single granul...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
NEW South Sea Pearl Hearts & Arrows Diamond "Art Deco" ENHANCER in Platinum
Located in Warren, NJ
Introducing a breathtaking AAAA+ South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in Platinum, featuring an Art Deco inspired style. Crafted by renowned brand LaFrancee, this pendant is a true ma...
Category
Mid-18th Century Art Deco Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Oval Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key oval pendant in 18k yellow gold. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and character. A not small size but very light in the eyes due to its openness. Can be made to o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Natural 26.16 Ct Rainbow Heart Australian Boulder Opal
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This large natural solid Australian boulder opal was mined in western Queensland, Australia by a female opal miner. It is of gem quality and its heart shape make it a very sought-aft...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Australian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal
Dimos 18k Gold Filigree Cross Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Filigree cross in 18k yellow gold with 0.12 carats brilliant cut diamonds. The smoothness and the peacefulness of the particular filigree work sets it t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
One '1' 14 Karat Yellow Gold "MEADAILLON" Art Nouveau or Jugendstil 1900 Signed
Located in Heerlen, NL
jewel report, medaillon, Jugendtil/art nouveau 1900.
- Een (1) 14K. geelgouden hanger, medaillon. rond model.
- Jugendstil / Art nouveau Nederland/Frankrijk ca 1900
- ontwerp: Prosper Comte d'Epinay de Briort 1836-1914)
- 12 roos geslepen diamantjes., doorsnee 26 mmm dik: 4.5 mm
- Extra een 14K. geelgouden rattenstaart collier 1960 , 60 cm lengte gewicht: 6.42 gram
- One (1) 14K. yellow gold pendant, medallion. round model.
- Jugendstil / Art nouveau Netherlands/France ca 1900
- Design: Prosper Comte d'Epenay de Briort (1836-1914)
- 12 rose cut diamonds (all original no missing) diameter 26 mm (1 inch) thick: 4.5 mm (o,2 inch)
- Extra a 14K. yellow gold rat...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1900s 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Sapphire Natural Pearl Virgin Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow and white gold eagle's head hallmark.
Superb antique jewel it is composed of an openwork decoration of arabesques in white gold filigree which hold in the center a medal in mat gold representing the haloed virgin. "Ave Maria" is written at the bottom. A sapphire is millegrains set, and the antique medal holds a natural baroque pearl in the pendant. On the back, the pendant is chiselled with a chalice and an engraving in arabesques.
Height: 5.5 cm, width at widest: 2.2 cm, thickness: 1.3 mm approximately.
Total weight of the jewel: about 6.4 g.
Sold without the presentation chain.
Antique jewel - French work circa 1900s.
Our opinion: Antique religious pendant...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gol...
22 Karat Gold Amphora Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Amphora Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Designs. Our distinctive Parthia pendant recalls the shape of an ancient amphora or storage and shipping container...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Moonstone Enamel Diamond Emerald Platinum 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of a green gold link chain with stylized floral bar stations. Suspending a substantial whiplashed enhancer pendant via two 14 karat gold spring ring clasps. Pen...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Vintage SAK Yellow Gold and Dimond Coin Collar Necklace style
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- 14 karat yellow gold
- 1.20 carats of round diamonds 0.40 carat of baguette diamond
- Ancient cooper coin pendant
- Snake finish necklace
- Box clasp closure with figure 8 safety
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1790s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique French 1910s old mine cut diamond pendant and brooch in artnoveau leaf design decorated with several old mine cut diamonds estimate of 1 carat with a dangling pearl and 18k gold setting yellow mat...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Pendant with Chain
Located in Athens, GR
Tampulous. One of the most chosen artifacts for book covers and posters. It’s size and richness of 22 karats gold work and level of difficulty places it among the top exhibits. It can be seen at the Benaki Museum...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, 22k Gold
Dimos 22k Gold God of Love 'Eros' Necklace
Located in Athens, GR
22k gold Daily God of Love (EROS). The daily version of our flagship creation in a small wear with the sculpting statue of Aris in the center the acanthus leaves in the filigrees esc...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, 22k Gold
Aztec Sun Pendant in 18k Gold with Granate and 8 Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
The aztec sun is highlighted pendant, with a weight of 10 grams of solid gold 18k, with a central granate of 0,30 carat and 8 sapphires that surround the cen...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.30 carat diamond and seed pearl, 12 karat yellow gold and platinum pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with platinum settings.
The drop pendant has a circular form, ornamented to the center with an articulated bezel set Old European round cut diamond.
The platinum set drop is accented with a further two Dutch cut diamonds, in a linear arrangement.
The articulated drop is encircled with a millegrain decorated wreath design, set with fourteen impressive individually set seed pearls, conjoined with platinum halos.
The outer frame is accented with a total of fourteen Dutch cut diamonds, set in an alternating sequence with the seed pearls.
The antique pendant suspends from a platinum 45.72cm/18" belcher chain via a ring loop attachment to the upper border of the design, fastening with a push fit clasp and benefitting from the security of a safety latch to one side.
This circular diamond pendant...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
22k Gold Original Byzantine Coin Pendant, Antique Constantinople II Coin Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Coin details:
Byzantine: Constantinople, 3rd officina, Constans II Pogonatus (AD 641-668), AV solidus (21mm, 4.45 gm, 6h)
Reads:
Mature bust of Constans II facing, with beard, wearing a crown, chlamys pinned at the right shoulder, and holding globus cruciger...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Museum Copy Goddess Artemis Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Another foot print in the history of jewelry making. Artemis, in Greek religion, the goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and vegetation and of chastity and childbirth. Inspired of a Hairnet with the relief bust of Artemis with quiver. Gold, 3rd cent. BC. and exhibitive at National Archaeological Museum of Athens.
I took a natural solid piece of turquoise, hand carved it and made a 3d figure set in 18k gold decorated with the olive wreath...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Goddess Athena coin Tetradrachm (4 drachmas) pendant that dates somewhere in 510 B.C set it in a heavy 18k yellow gold frame with filigree wire and a ve...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ancient Axum Gilt Coin Necklace and Bracelet Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
These coins are from Axum, the ancient Christian Kingdom in Ethiopia. They're gilt bronze coins from the 4th century. These ancient coins are more than 1,700 years old, and their condition would be formally described as "Fair" meaning they have visible signs of cosmetic wear, including scratches and cracks, but remains in fair condition.
The coins are set in a stunning 18k solid gold bezel setting that protects the coins from being damaged.
✔ Metal: Yellow Gold
✔ Metal Purity: 18K
✔ Item Weight: 62.3 grams
✔ Coin Count: 10 coins
✔ Dimensions: Necklace: 16 inches / Bracelet: 7.5 inches
Certificate of appraisal can be included upon request.
Here is some more info regarding the coins found on Acsearch
"KINGS of AXUM (Aksum). Ouazebas. Circa 350-400 AD. Æ 18mm (2.20 gm). OVAZEBAC BACI ΛEΨC, draped bust right wearing headcloth, flanked by grain ears / +TOV TO APECH TH XWPA, small draped bust right in circle; the interior of the circle gilt. Munro-Hay 54; BMC Aksum 245. Near VF, some earthen patina."
"One of the most curious aspects of Axumite coinage is the use of gilding on some of their silver and bronze coins. The amount of gold used would not be enough to significantly change the value of the coin, and the reason for this process remains somewhat a mystery. It is usually found highlighting the portrait of the king or as an embellishment of the cross, so it may serve the same purpose as gold tesserae in church mosaics...
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15th Century and Earlier Ethiopian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s St George Slaying the Dragon Enamel Russian Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian 14kGold st George slaying the dragon pendant with colorful enamel and magnificent workmanship and good enamel condition wi...
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Early 1900s Russian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Russian Imperial-era Gold Turquoise Diamond Locket, St. Petersburg, circa 1900
Located in St. Catharines, ON
This rare Russian 14k yellow gold locket from St. Petersburg, circa 1900 was created during the Romanov era of Tsar Nicholas II. The front of the oval yellow gold locket applied with...
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Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Onyx, Diamond & Opal Mourning Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian Mourning locket
with a hand cut Central Opal Heart (13mm x 10mm)
surrounded by eight mine cut natural diamonds (approx 1.5-1.75mm eac...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Carved Black Nephrite Jade Tablet Qing Dynasty Period Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This exquisite and rare black jade tablet dates to the Qing period.
The Qing Dynasty period spanned the years 1636 -1912. Precisely dating jade artifacts...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver
Victorian Smoky Quartz Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Neoclassical Fob Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fob pendant is designed as a tiered form; deeply ridged throughout
Bezel set with an oval mixed cut smoky quartz intaglio measuring approximately 17.5...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 9.38 Ct Ocean-Colored Australian Boulder Opal
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This free-form natural solid Australian boulder opal was mined in western Queensland, Australia by a female opal miner. It has gorgeous tropical ocean colors that include turquoise a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Australian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal
French Belle Epoque Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat white gold and platinum, eagle head and dog head hallmarks.
Charming antique necklace, it consists of a thin jaseron mesh which holds a pattern formed by 2 shuttles, decorated with 2 rose-cut diamonds that support a fall of 3 cushion-cut diamonds and antique brilliant- cut and which ends with a drop pattern, openworked set with rose-cut diamonds and 2 cushion-cut diamonds and antique- cut diamond in the center. The clasp is a spring ring.
Total weight of diamonds : 0.80 carat approximately.
Height : 3.3 cm, width : 13 mm, thickness : 4.6 mm. Length of the chain : 42 cm, thickness : 0,4 mm approximately.
Total weight of the jewel : 4,5 g approximately.
Antique jewelry - French work of the 1900s.
Our opinion : this lovely antique Belle Epoque necklace...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1900s pearl and 0.49 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum set pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
The pierced decorated drop style pendant has been crafted in the form of an overhand knot motif.
The platinum set knot is ornamented with a total of eighteen impressive pavé set Old European round cut diamonds, totalling 0.49cts.
A stunning single pearl terminal articulates and suspends from the lower border of the design.
This impressive antique diamond and pearl pendant...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Arts & Crafts 14k Gold Garnet & Pearl Textured 3D Foliage Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegant antique brooch or pendant is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a beautifully detailed 3D foliage design set with a cluster of fine garnets and seed pearls at...
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Architectural Rock Crystal Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
ROCK CRYSTAL PENDANT WITH COLUMN
France or Italy, 16th century
Fire-gilded silver, rock crystal, verre églomisé
Weight 96 grams; dimensions 75 × 35 × 21 mm (with loop)
Architec...
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16th Century Medieval Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
Edwardian 4.47 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Edwardian 4.47 carat amethyst and Seed Pearl, 15 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive Edwardian amethyst necklace...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Amethyst, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Natural 9.30 Ct Rainbow Trapezoid Australian Boulder Opal
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This gem grade natural solid Australian boulder opal was mined in western Queensland, Australia by a female opal miner. It has all the colors of the rainbow present and a great play-...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Australian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal
Art Nouveau Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Nouveau Gold Cross handcrafted in 14k gold from the early 20th Century. Square cut purple stones are likely amythests or pastes. The stones are ...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Chicago, IL
Pendant with Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven
Western Europe, Southern Germany (?), Italy (?), c. 1550-1560
Gold, enamel, diamonds, and pearls
Weight 13.2 gr; Length 36.9 x 31.2 mm (incl. pearls)
This sumptuous image exudes regal power. It portrays the Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven wearing a dress and crown studded with seven large diamonds and set against a translucent, rich blue celestial background. Far removed from the tender, humble Virgin seen in German and Netherlandish artworks of the period, she is a majestic ruler, mouth sternly set, head tilted upward, and face in full profile.
The oval pendant cast in high gold relief with a central medallion, the single figure filling the space, echoes jewelry portraits of the aristocracy during the Renaissance, which similarly offset the ruler’s image against a blue field composed of enamel or lapis lazuli, symbolic of divine power Only the rays of the shining gold halo that emerge behind the Virgin’s head and her long flowing hair (instead of neatly coiffed) distinguish her from female ruler portraits of the period. Three studded pearls, forming an axis, also recall pendants of European rulers.
Wealth, royal status, and divine power come together in this opulent pendant. Portraits of the period show similar small oval pendants worn by women in the square of the garment or by men nestled inside multiple chains below the base of the neck.
PROVENANCE
European Private Collection
LITERATURE
Compare images from ancient Rome, for example a sardonyx cameo with female head (Kugel 2000, no. 18; Milan, c. 1550), and a pendant with gold, pearls, and enamel in the Staatliche Museum Kassel (Schmidberger/Richter 2001, no. 43; France, c. 1555-1560). For ruler pendants with blue backgrounds see a pendant of King Frances I...
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16th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique 1900s Emerald and 1.30ct Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.33 carat emerald and 1.30 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections
This fine and im...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Edwardian Opal and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian opal and diamond brooch, the oval cabochon-cut opal measuring approximately 14.3 x 11mm, yellow gold claw-set to the centre of an old-cut d...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Gold Butterfly Pendant Invisibly Set with 5.53 Carat Pink Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18 karat yellow gold butterfly pendant. The butterfly is invisibly set with square cut pink sapphires and outlined with round brilliant diamonds. The center is set with a ...
Category
Early 1900s Contemporary Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 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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