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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 1920s
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Beige Arrow Diamond Crystals Pendant Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% genuine. It is over 40 years old. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Length: 38 cm, extend chain: 6 cm. Pend...
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1980s German Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

French 1925s Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cherub Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Of oval shape with cut sides, this medal of baptism in yellow gold represents an angel on its cloud. Pendant sold alone without it...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Ribbed Interlock Bow Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Length: 36 cm. Extend chain: 2 cm. Pendant: 3.5*1.8 cm. Weight: 33 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. C...
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1980s German Classical Greek Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

14 Karat 'Carnation' Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0757
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold 'Carnation' Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Pendant. Absolutely lovely recreated Alphonse Mucha's 'Carnation' painting. The miniature painting is set in a 14 karat gold oval frame with diamond-cut details. The painting is signed by the master artist, Tak-Wayne T...
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Unicorn Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0722
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Forest Unicorn Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant. The miniature painting is set in a 14 karat gold twisted rope oval frame with diamond-cut details. The ...
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Pink Roses Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0646
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pinks Roses on a black background Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant. The miniature painting is set in a 14 karat gold ornate oval frame with diamond-cut details. The painting is signed by the master artist, CR Charlotte and includes a coordinating bail. The pendant measures 40mm high (including bail) x 23.5mm wide. Marked with a sticker on the back on each pendant is "An Authentic Hand Painting 1977 Polynesian Artifacts...
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Ocean Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0820
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Painted Ocean Scene on Mother of Pearl Pendant. Absolutely lovely ocean scene with tree in the foreground painting. The miniature painting is set in a 14 karat gold ornate oval frame with diamond-cut details. The painting is signed by the master artist, CR Charlotte and includes a coordinating bail. The pendant measures 41.5mm high (including bail) x 28.4mm wide. Marked with a sticker on the back on each pendant is "An Authentic Hand Painting 1977 Polynesian Artifacts...
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Triangle Swirl Cream Enamel Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. Some very light scratches, some light colour loss at back and clamp, barely noticeable. It is around 40 years old. This i...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Matte White Shell Crystals Snake Omega Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Materials: Gold Plated metal, Rhinestones. Length: 38 cm. Extend...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

1980s Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens Limited Edition 80s YSL Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing limited edition YVES SAINT LAURENT by ROBERT GOOSSENS vermeil gold and gunmetal disc necklace ! This particular piece is numbered 46 of 500 ( meaning it is number 46 of the 5...
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1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces

1980 14K Yellow Gold Donkey Pendant With Diamonds & Pearl and Red & Green Enamel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1980 Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.9 grams Diamond Details: Measurement: 3/4 inch long Condition: Excellent Price: $500 Pay...
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Bulgari Fiocco di Neve Snowflake Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Fiocco di Neve Snoflake Pendant Necklace by Bulgari. With 31 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately .75ct This necklace...
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1980s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Onyx Pendant Watch by Dreicer and Co.
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This sleek and striking Art Deco pendant watch centers on a sparkling triangular-cut diamond mounted within a domed glossy black onyx plaque framed in a b...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Vintage Smokey Quartz Pendant Necklace on Yellow Gold Belcher Chain
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This vintage necklace holds an alluring Smokey Quartz pendant in a 9ct Yellow Gold rub over setting with a rope affect halo giving it an antique aesthetic and feel. The pendant is fully hallmarked showing that it was made in London 1984. A great pendant hanging on a 24" 9ct Yellow Gold belcher...
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1980s British Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold

Black Jade Pendant with Onyx and Diamonds Art Deco Style
Located in Southbury, CT
A dramatic hand-carved and highly detailed black nephrite jade drop that measures approximately 35mm x 11mm is suspended from an Art Deco style bail in ...
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1980s Unknown Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Black Jade

Vintage Chanel necklace with pendant from Goossens and house of Gripoix, signed
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Today I can offer a unique Chanel necklace with a beautiful pendant with Gripoix glass drops from 1983. The chain was worked by Robert Goossens Paris. The hand bead and metal work wa...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Gilt Metal

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Paloma's Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Paloma's Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 16" Pendant: 12mm wide x 11mm long Hallmark: "TIFFANY&CO. Paloma Picasso 750" on chain tag, "750" on pendant This pendant is not Zodiac sign Aries. It is called "Paloma's Heart" pendant. Please take a look at the last picture on this listing. The picture shows this pendant in silver version on Tiffany catalog...
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1980s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Oval White Pearl Swarovski Crystals Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. Length: 36 cm. Extend chain: 6 cm. Pendant: 1.7*1.3 cm. Weight: 9 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velv...
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1980s German Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Aqua Blue Triangle Crystals Cream Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss. The pendant has a small split on one side of cream enamel, barely noticeable when wear it. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% ...
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1980s German Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Gold metal pendant
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent -(Made in France) Gold metal and rhinestone pendant. Additional information: Dimensions: 5 cm x 5 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BR151
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1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Ornate Gold Angel Pendant Necklace With Pearl & Crystal Charms By Kirks Folly
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 36" chain length - 3.25" pendant drop - Gold plated - Faux pearls - Aurora borealis crystal beads - Heart d...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Beige Triangle Diamond Crystals Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% genuine. It is over 40 years old. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Length: 38 cm, extend chain: 6 cm. Pendant: ...
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1980s American Baroque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior - Vintage 1980s NECKLACE, signed
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime and extremely rare old NECKLACE, By French haute couture designer CHRISTIAN DIOR, Vintage, Sign, total length 44 cm, pendant 4 x 4 cm, weight 58 g, Very good state. Dior was...
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1980s German Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Ruby Gripoix Triangle Black Crystal Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Gripoix Triangle Black Arrow Crystal Pendant Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. Length: 32 cm. Exte...
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1980s French Baroque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Antique Art Deco 14k Gold Large Camphor Glass Diamond Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a gorgeous and rare necklace crafted during the art deco period in solid 14k white gold. It features a large, rectangular-shaped, carved camphor glass with the frame and link...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Estate Diamond 21.50 Carat Green Tourmaline 18 Karat Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
From it's white twinkling Diamonds to the evergreen colored Tourmaline, this Pendant Necklace is sure to please this holiday season! As the prominent focal point, this pendant feat...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Swarovski Crystals Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Renowned for its timeless elegant designs, Christian Dior presents this necklace. Crafted from polished gold plated brass, the piece is adorned with dazzling Swarovski crystal embell...
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1980s German Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Large Textured Round Polygon Sparking Crystal Gold Pendant
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Signed clearly on the reverse. Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Size: 2.8*2.8 cm. Weight: 14 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beautiful pac...
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1980s French Artist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Artist 1980s NevelsonStyle Sculptural GiltMetal Crushed Jagged Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Louise Nevelson, an American modern sculptor who enhanced found objects throughout the 20th Century, in the 1980s transformed found, crushed and gilt m...
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1980s American Artist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Brass, Gilt Metal

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Purple Crystal Amethyst Tear Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Light scratches, barely noticeable. Not any colour loss except the clasp. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Materials: Gold Plated metal, rhinestones. L...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

1980s Gold Plated Faux Pearl Cage Pendent Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this timeless and elegant 1980s faux pearl pendent necklace! The perfect layering piece to add to your collection, this necklace features a faux pearl encased in a gold tone cage motif. This is such a an elegant and unique style pendent! Pair this with a Chanel pearl choker...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Art Deco 30 Carat Amethyst Onyx and Pearl Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This stunning Art Deco necklace boasts the iconic style of the Jazz Age. Centered by a dazzling, rich violet amethyst of an impressive 30 carats. The classic "target design" with in...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat 'Blue Boy' Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0676
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold 'Blue Boy' Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Pendant. Absolutely lovely recreated Thomas Gainsborough's 'Blue Boy' painting. The miniature painting is set in a 14 karat gold ornate oval frame with diamond-cut details. The painting is signed by the master artist, Tak-Wayne T...
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval Pearl Crystals Popper Button Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Good condition. Some of colour loss and light scratches. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% genuine. It is over 40 years old. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Lengt...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

14 Karat Rose Planter Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0782
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Planter Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant. The miniature painting is set in a 14 karat gold twisted rope oval frame with...
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

F. Moroni Ancient Roman Coin Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
F. Moroni 18k gold curb link chain necklace, featuring bezel set ancient Roman empire coin in the center. Necklace is 17" long, pendant is 1" in diameter. Marked with illegible mark ...
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1980s Classical Roman Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sardinian Coral Diamond Drop Gold Pendant
Located in Napoli, Italy
A stunning pendant featuring a natural pear shaped Mediterranean Coral, Sardinian variety, set with 0,50 ct. of round brilliant cut diamonds G color Vvs. Exclusively hand crafted by ...
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Green Jadeite Jade Charm Pendant Hallmarked Diamond Buddha
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14K Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade Sitting Buddha Charm Diamond Pendant Hangs: 1.75 inch Weight: 8.2 Gram Condition: No chips, no damage, in excellent preowned condition American ma...
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1980s American Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold 0.18ctw Diamond Angel Gemini Zodiac Sign Large 3D Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a large vintage charm/pendant crafted from solid 14 yellow gold and features a 3D scene of two children sitting under the stars in an open circle crossing design. Incred...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
This beautiful drop shaped pearl necklace is set on a pendant with one old European cut diamond and five single cut natural diamonds. The platinum necklace holds this stunning pendan...
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1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Louise Nevelson Pendant Necklace, Black Painted Wood Assemblage Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Portman Gallery is proud to offer this unique, fully documented Louise Nevelson work, a small sculpture pendant necklace of latex-painted wood, highlig...
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1980s American Post-War Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Brass

Tiffany & Co. Antique 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Knife / Pencil Pendant w/Box Pouch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Antique 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Knife / Pencil Pendant Circa 1900s w/Box & Pouch Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Art Deco Silver Tone Drop Pendant Necklace with Red Glass Crystals
Located in London, GB
Art Deco silver tone chain necklace featuring red glass crystal beads, and a lovely drop pendant. The pendant is an orange red colour. The chain links are soldered. Length 45.5 cm / ...
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1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Peru Laffi Turquoise Bird Pendant, Sterling Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning vintage Peru Laffi turquoise bird pendant is crafted from sterling silver and showcases a beautiful blue-turquoise stone. The length of th...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

YVES SAINT LAURENT by Robert Goossens Limited Edition 1980s Two Tone Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Limited Edition 80s vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT by ROBERT GOOSSENS gilded vermeil gold and gunmetal scroll necklace. This YSL beauty is numbered 105/500...
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1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Vermeil

Vintage Two-Tone 1.50tcw Diamonds Heart Shape Pendant 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Two-Tone 1.50tcw Diamonds Heart Shaped Pendant 14k Gold. Beautiful pendant with rope design frame and sparkly diamonds natural weighting approx 1.50 carat in total. The diamo...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 1.50carat Princess Cut Diamonds Round Pendant 18karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.50tcw Princess Cut Diamonds Round Pendant 18k Gold. The diamonds were cut specifically to match the exact design of the pendant. The pendant measures 11.5mm, is very impres...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Cream Enamel Triangle Crystals Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Signed at the back. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% Genuine. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Length: 32 cm. Extend chain: 5 cm...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Large Italian 14k Gold Teardrop Natural Coral Pendant
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Large Italian 14k Gold Teardrop Coral Pendant Italian large very good quality teardrop shape natural salmon coral set in 14K yellow gold. It measures 1.5 ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Long Bar Crystals Lock Twist Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition and very new. Colour loss at the clasp. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. It is around 40 years old. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jeweller...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

14k Rock Crystal Quartz Deco Filigree Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold pendant featuring a beautiful frosted and reverse carved rock crystal quartz panel. The crystal is accented, measuring 24mm x 19mm, with a small round diamond...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Gold Pisces Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: David Webb Materials: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 85.7 grams Measurement: chain - 14" x 3/8" Pendant - diameter - 1 3/4" Hallmarks: Webb 18K Product details: A great David Webb 18k gold necklace with a Pisces astrological sign pendant. This Webb gold necklace...
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1980s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Gold Plated Faux Pearl Tassel Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this stunning gold plated faux pearl tassel necklace circa 1980’s! Channel the playful modernism of the 1980s with this beautiful gold plated necklace featuring a ...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Beige Knot Bow Crystal Gold Chunky Choker Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Marked 'Chr. Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. Very good condition. Some light scratches, barely noticeable. Length: 36 cm. Extend chain: 2 cm. Pendant: 5.2*2.5 cm. Weight: 36 g. _ _ _ ...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 112 Carat Coral and 0.29 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mask Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 112 carat coral and 0.29 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold grotesque mask pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced decorated frame is embellished with a large and impressive 112 ct carved coral, modelled in the form of an antique...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Beige Black Crystals Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Only one stone is shine off. Barely noticeable. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% genuine. It is over 40 years old. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewell...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Pink Sapphire Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Platinum Diamond and Pink Sapphire 16 inch pendant necklace. This pendant has approximately .30 CTW diamonds and approximately .80 CTW pink sapphires. Pendant marked T&Co PT 950 and ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

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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