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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1910s
0.43ctw Emerald Ruby Cameo Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Floral Vintage
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Emeralds - Total Carats - 0.10ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Green Treatment - Oiling - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.33ctw Cut - Marquise 0.1...
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro c1950's 925 Sterling Silver Oval Finely Engraved Locket
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Finely Engraved Oval Locket is Vintage, It opens up to reveal a photo compartment Coming from 1950's, this intricate piece is in remarkably great condition - jewelry ...
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1950s Australian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Ladies 14K White Gold Petite Old European Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K White Gold Length: 16.00 inches Weight: 1.98 grams Ladies 14K white gold single strand collar, diamond necklace. Engraved with "14K". In excellent ...
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Necklace 18k
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Necklace 16 inch Anchor link Chain 2.5 mm The Pendant spins freely on the hand made chain. 13 mm diameter of pendant and two tone white and yellow gold. Hand made box clasp...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Necklace 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond necklace in 14k white gold. Stamped 14k, 585 and weighs 16 grams. The diamonds in the pendant are round brilliant cuts, 1.00 total carats, i color, Si clarity. The pendant me...
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Oval Finely Engraved Ornate Floral Motif Locket
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Finely Engraved Vintage Oval Locket is hinged, opening up to reveal a photo compartment, that measures 18mm x 14mm This intricate piece is in amazing condition, Meticu...
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1960s Australian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

SALVADOR DALI Parfums Vintage Mouth and Nose Pendant Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
SALVADOR DALI Parfums vintage gold tone pendant necklace featuring the iconic mouth and nose after Aphrodite of Cnidus. Promotional necklace. Embossed DALI Marked PROMO PARFUMS SAL...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Coral 18 Carat white Gold Onyx Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items. Th...
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1990s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold

Retro 1950's Finely Carved Pinkish White Coral Silver Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Vintage Finely Carved Pinkish White Coral Brooch is depicting a profile of a young lady, incredibly detailed, within a 925 Sterling Silver finely detailed decorative borde...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Marcasite, Silver

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole Crystals Triangle V Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole Crystals Triangle V Pendant Chain Necklace, Gold Tone. Signed at the back. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Very excellent condition. Very good price. 100...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Plus qu'hier et moins que demain - Small Augis charm - 18k solid gold - love you
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this "Plus qu'hier et moins que demain" love token. This love medallion of all love medallions was first created by the famous Lyon jeweller Alphonse Augis. He based this...
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Late 20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Enameled Heart pendant
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Heart with front cobalt blue and dotted enamel in very good condition surrounding three central cultured pearls Weight 1.78 grams Size of heart 1...
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Early 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

French 18K Rose Gold Heart Shape Locket on 18K Decorative Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K yellow gold heart shaped locket with applied green gold leaves and 4 small synthetic ruby accents. There is a French eagle hallmark on the loop attached to the heart. The heart a...
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1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Medallion Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A travelers keepsake. This Saint Christopher medallion pendant is crafted in textured 18 karat yellow gold, fashioned after an ancient coin. One side of the pendant features a repoussé image depicting St. Christopher carrying the Christ child. The other side of the pendant bears a relief engraving that says Sancto Christophoros with a Bethlehem star...
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Tiffany and Co Platinum Guilloche Enamel Diamond Watch Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Tiffany and Co Platinum Guilloche Enamel Diamond Watch Pendant. This incredible Edwardian Tiffany and Co watch pendant is crafted in platinum, gold and en...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Necklace with pendant set with Diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with a bicolor gold pendant set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds. 0.72ct - F/G - SI - 45 cm long detailed description: the length of the necklace is...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Amethyst Channel Set Cross Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 14K gold Cross with 6 channel set amethyst stones, Approximately 8.5 Carats. Cross measures 1.6" x .6" wide. This is on a 18" 14K gold chain. This is out of a massive collec...
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1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Tire Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant necklace in white gold with an old-cut diamond in a tire setting. Estimated diamond weight: 1 carat Estimated colour: I-J Estimated clarity: SI Necklace length: Adjustabl...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spinning Roulette Wheel Charm Vintage 14k Gold Pendant Casino Gambling Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage gemstone set roulette wheel charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s) Two 1mm rubies and two 1mm blue sapphires are set into the charm. One 3m...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Ye...

Vintage 1960s Grossé Marcus Gold Tassel Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Marcus & Co. CIRCA: 1962 MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold WEIGHT: 61 grams MEASUREMENTS: 16" x 5/16" Pendant - 2" HALLMARKS: Marcus, 18K, Made in Germany, Grosse, ...
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1960s German Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

French 20th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. A delightful antique pendant featuring a circle of gold gadrooned with small gold links. In the center, an arabesqu...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

French 20th Century Dendritic Agate 18 Karat Rose Green Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat rose and green gold, eagle head hallmark. Magnificent antique pendant, it is formed of a crown of ivy flowers which decorates in application a circle of gold in t...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

9ct 375 Gold 1960s Locket
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Vintage pocket watch shaped Locket with central starburst and brutalist cross hatch etching Full British hallmark on reverse - dated 1965 Size 3cm diameter Weight 10 gr...
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Mid-20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

4.00 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold King and Queen of Hearts Poker Card Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's playing card pendant necklace. 14k yellow gold King and Queen of hearts playing cards pendant, each card accented with 10 round red rubies ...
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Sterling Silver and Agate Rebajes Signed Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This incredible 1950s pin pendant boasts an excellent combination of sterling silver and natural agate by Rebajes! This is the tour de force Rebajes piece. If you can only own one Re...
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval Navy Cabochon Openwork Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval Navy Blue Cabochon Openwork Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, small dark spots at back, barely...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Pearl and 23 Carat Ruby Strand Turquoise and Diamond Clasp Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage double strand pearl and single strand 23 carat ruby necklace with a 4.20 carat turquoise and 3.38 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold clasp; part of our diverse jewellery and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive vintage necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The anterior portion of this stunning necklace displays an overlapping design displaying a central collet set cabochon cut turquoise. The scalloped edge setting is embellished with sixty-nine pavé set modern brilliant round cut diamonds, in curvilinear arrangements. This exceptional pendant envelops a three strand necklace, displaying two strands of pearls flanking a strand of ruby beads. The ruby strand is comprised of one-hundred and fifteen rubies and the two strands of pearls of two-hundred and thirty-four pearls are conjoined with eight yellow gold set pearls. This impressive pearl necklace secures to the reverse with a yellow gold clasp ornamented with a turquoise bead. The clasp has been hallmarked with the French maker's mark and both the clasp and reverse of the pendant setting bear the 18kgold mark (eagle's head). This stunning vintage pearl and turquoise necklace...
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1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Leaf Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs clarity. Total lenght is chain 40 cm. Please contact for any ques...
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1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Goliath and Chrome Necklace, C1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Art Deco modernist style necklace in Goliath bakelite in tones of green on a chrome chain. Lobster claw catchment on a chrome chain necklace, overall length is 45 cm so rests just be...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

18K Yellow Gold Poodle Dog Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a poodle dog sitting up on its haunches. Unmarked but tested for 18 karat gold. Dimensions: 2.3 x 1 x 0.55 cm (not including ...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel 1970s Gold Tone Oversize Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Make a statement with the Chanel 1970s Gold Tone Oversize Pendant Necklace, a true embodiment of luxury and elegance. This stunning piece features a chunky gold-tone chain link neckl...
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1970s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Chanel 1995 Gold Tone Gripoix Glass Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in the timeless elegance of Chanel with this exquisite Chanel 1995 Gold Tone Gripoix Glass Pendant Necklace. This rare vintage piece is a true treasure, showcasing the iconic...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Judith Ripka Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautifully made 18 karat gold pendant by Judith Ripka. The heart has a softly brushed finish and three dimensional balls around the interior. It is topped with a cabochon ruby. The ...
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

6.56 Carat Rectangular Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Rich purple amethyst and diamond pendant necklace. 1970's bezel set rectangular 6.56cts amethyst mounted in a solid 14k pendant accented with 7 round brilliant cut diamonds on each s...
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Alexandrite 3.29 cts Sri Lanka Origin GIA Cert Diamond Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Fine Chrysoberyl Alexandrite of 3.29 cts Oval Shape. Prong Set in Platinum Basket with Two Diamond Trillions Cuts on Each Side . Gia certified Report Number 110189930363 Oval Alexa...
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1990s Japanese Pendant Necklaces

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Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

Henry Dankner Cat Pendant Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Ruby Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Dankner cat pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s). Two rubies measure approx. 3mm each, one sapphire measures approx. 3mm. The gemstone...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wiener Werkstätte Necklace With Medallion, Bertold Löffler, Vienna Around 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant with embossed motif: Cupid sitting on a bird made of alpaca, silver-plated, two movable medallions, designer's monogram marked on the reverse: Bertold Löffler (Rosenthal 1874...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Mano Figa Agate Good Luck Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A mano figa amulet charm pendant made of banded orange colored polished agate. Agate has a grounding, stabilizing and protective effect. The agate has some beautiful natural inclusio...
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Mid-20th Century Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Base Metal

Art Nouveau 19 Karat Gold Portuguese Cross with Garnets and Zircons
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The beauty of this pendant lies in the contrast obtained between the white and yellow gold and the intense red garnets. 37 brilliant cut zircons and 4 marquise cut garnets have been ...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond Arrow pendant, 15k gold and Platinum, Art Deco
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't go wrong with this wonderful antique Diamond arrow pendant! It is a conversion piece, converted from a jabot pin and it is crafted in cool platinum and 15ct yellow gold. ...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Pansy Necklace Yellow Enamel Pearl 14k Gold Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Art Nouveau pansy necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1900s to 1910s). One small 1.5mm natural pearl is set into the mount. The beautifully enam...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Pearl, Diamond And Platinum Pendant, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco pearl and diamond pendant, with the centre filled with rows of cultured / natural seed pearls, which were added more recently, surrounded by a rose cut diamond set frame,...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Retro Floral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Retro Floral Necklace A two-tone gold floral necklace with three rose gold roses adorned with round-cut diamonds and yellow gold leaves. Made circa 1940 Approximate Length: 16" ...
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Yellow gold saint charm pendant on flat cuban link chain
Located in Surfside, FL
Unisex 18k yellow gold Saint charm pendant on 18k yellow gold 4mm flat cuban link chain. Pendant measures 43mm x 23mm. chain 18'' long.
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Edwardian Boulder Opal Necklet Circa 1910-1920s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This unique necklet features a fancy link fine chain with evenly spaced bezel set cushion cut early verneuil synthetic sapphires. A double chain drop holds a stunning natural lacquer...
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1910s Australian Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 15k Gold

German Art Nouveau Silver Necklace Flower Oval Citrine
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful oval citrine is set in a halo of floral motifs that are repeated in the decorative chain. The chain is long enough so you can layer it with other favorite pieces or st...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Silver

Heart-Shaped Pendant Clip With Numerous Diamonds 4.85 ct White Gold 18k
Located in Vienna, AT
Heavily curved heart with pendant clip, the top is pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, as is the pendant clip, the lower half elaborately cut out. 135 brilliant-cut diamonds, diame...
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1990s German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co Frank Gehry 18k Yellow Gold Orchid Twist Spiral Pendant Necklace
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co Frank Gehry Orchid Twist Spiral 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. A rare piece from the Tiffany & Co collaboration with renowned architect Frank Gehry. This pi...
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20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Lapis, White Stones, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace.
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

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'enfant Taurus Zodiac Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels CIRCA: 1970s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold WEIGHT: 6 grams MEASUREMENTS: 3/4" Diameter HALLMARKS: VCA, 18K A vintage (circa 1970s) 18k gold Taurus Zodiac ...
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

1920s Art Deco Onyx Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Berlin, DE
1920's. Art Deco set with a center diamond weighing 2,40 ct., clarity: VS1, color: cape. 38 diamonds circa 1,54 ct., onyx and pearls. Mounted in platinum. Chain in 14K white gold. To...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1.26ct Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming silver and 14k gold pendant necklace from the Victorian era. The necklace is set with sparkling old mine cut diamond that weighs approximately 1.26ct. The color of...
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Christian Dior GROSSE 1960s Lapis Navy Cabochon Pendant Chunky Mesh Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960s Lapis Navy Cabochon Pendant Chunky Mesh Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) ' at extended chain. Marked "Gr...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Antique diamond cross
Located in Malmö, SE
Edwardian diamond cross. Measures 6.5 x 4.2cm. Center stone is approx. 0.5ct rest approx. 3ct in Diamond weight in total approximately 3.50ct H-I, vs-si Gross weight: 9.8 grams ...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum Art Deco Diamond Target Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Necklace 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920’s Gorgeous, Art Deco diamond necklace. Features a beautiful, long platinum drop pendant. Set with a sparkling, nat...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Chinese 14K Gold & Green Jade Pendant for a Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Chinese pendant for a necklace. In 14 karat gold and green jade (jadeite). In the form of a stylized plum with a gold leaf mount and integral bail. Suspended from a ribbed ...
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20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace A necklace adorned with round-cut diamonds and a pear-shaped emerald drop. Approximate Emerald Weight: 3 carats Approximate Measurements: Ch...
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Pomellato Vintage Bunny Yellow & White Gold Diamond Charm Pendant
Located in Feasterville, PA
This exquisite Pomellato Vintage Bunny Charm Pendant is a mesmerizing piece that exudes both charm and luxury. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this pendant showcases the...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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