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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Modernist
Jean Mahie Etruscan Ball Pendant in 22K Gold, French, c. 1990
By Jean Mahie
Located in Aspen, CO
Jean Mahie Etruscan ball pendant is very easy to wear and distinctive. Shown here on a contemporary gold chain with onyx small balls which has a length of 16.5 inches. This piece is a classic piece from the world famous House of Jean Mahie. The pendant weighs 41.35 grams, with a length of 2.5 inches and a width of 1 inch.
Please contact us if more information is needed. All of our pieces arrive in a fine box and gift wrapped.
Jean Majie began in 1969 as a collaboration between a father-in-law (Jean Marie Mazard) and a daughter-in-law (Jacline Mazard). Jean Marie was a successful businessman who late in life sold his business and with no training decided to try his hand at making and selling...
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Rare Barney Reid San Diego Modern Hand Carved Wood Boomerang Pendant
By Barney Reid
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare, hand carved and painted boomerang shaped wood pendant created by Barney Reid of San Diego, California. Pendant measures 4.75 by 2.5" and is unsigned. Leather strap is not original and should be switched out for an easier way to get it on and off. In very good unworn, vintage 1950s condition. Suitable for a man or woman. Purchased from the estate of the artist, Barney Reid.
Mr Reid was a member of the Allied Craftsmen and the San Diego Art...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
French Mint Museum 18K Maman Amour Pendant necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Mom Love or Love Mom? Why not both.
From Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint Museum) in France,
Stamped
Dimension: Almost 1" in diameter. 18" ball chain.
Sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Silver and Labradorite Necklace by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, 1980
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sensual silver “Alustus” pendant by Björn Weckström with a round labradorite stone. Sleek, organic drop-like shape suspended from an elegant chain. Heavy quality.
Category
1980s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Labradorite, Silver
Trifari Mod Faux Tortoise Hoop Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Mod Faux Tortoise Hoop Pendant from the 1970's. Graduated tortoise plastic and gilt hoops hand from a thick textured chain. Signed Trifari. Pendant 3" x 2". Chain
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Georgian Pink Paste and Silver Heart Pendant on Grosgrain Ribbon, circa 1820s
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Pink Paste and Silver Heart Pendant on Grosgrain Ribbon c.1820s French
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Moonstone Rose Cut Graduated Stones Set in 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
These beautiful watery rose cut moonstones are graduated and bezel set in 14 karat gold with interlocking chain for a elegant and modern look. This ...
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2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Regency Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant/Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Regency diamond Maltese cross pendant/brooch, to the centre a cushion-shaped diamond estimated to weigh 1.4 carats, the openwork arms set throu...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Foiled Garnet Cabochon Seed Pearl 15ct Rose Gold Heart Crown Pendant
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb mid Victorian period pendant. Circa 1860.
Solid 15 carat rose gold example.
Designed with a 'heart' base, set with a large, foiled back garnet cabochon to centre with a full...
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19th Century British George III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Italian Venice Gondola Charm Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful vintage charm pendant is in 18k gold, both yellow and white, and is a three-dimensional representation of an Italian gondolier guiding his golden gondola down the invi...
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Kaso Sculptural Pink Lucite Rigid Choker Pendant Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harriet Bauknight for Kaso designed this spectacular Lucite choker necklace. The clear Lucite round molded choker is contoured to the neck and ornate with a removable pendant. The ri...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Chaumet Paris 1970 Massive Sagittarius Zodiacal Necklace Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Sagittarius Zodiac Necklace designed by Chaumet.
Very rare, oversized and massive piece, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Chaumet, back in the early 1970. This gorgeo...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Large Citrine Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian large citrine cross pendant, set with five mixed-cut faceted citrines, the cross measuring approximately 65 x 52mm, cutdown collet-set to a ro...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, Rose Gold
Porter Blanchard Silver Link Necklace with Silver and Blue Chalcedony Pendant
Located in Big Bend, WI
Porter Blanchard Silver Link Necklace with Silver and Blue Chalcedony Pendant
Pendant has concealed MMS Monogram on underside.
Designer: Porter BlanchardMaker: Porter BlanchardDesign #:Circa: 1940'sDimensions: chain L: 17” pendant: 1 1/16” X 1 11/16”Country of Origin: USA
**Porter Blanchard(1886-1973)was a 20th century California Silversmith who created handwrought silver known for its Arts and Crafts style and fine hand made quality. His work could be purchased at his studio as well as fine retailers such as Gump's in San Francisco. His Pacoima work shop closed in 1955. His son-in-law Louis Wise who apprenticed with Blanchard opened a silversmithy in Calabasas, California where he continued making the Porter Blanchard flatware patterns. His other son-in law also became a well known silversmith Alan Adler...
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
2.02ct 14K Emerald Georgian Styled 6-Prong Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a natural emerald Georgian styled solitaire pendant in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire pendant carries an earth-mined emerald in a prong setting. Fully faceted,...
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2010s American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lanvin Paris Geometric Necklace Gilt Metal and Red Enamel
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Lanvin Paris modernist pendant choker necklace features a serpentine gilded metal chain ornate with a geometric pendant in shiny gilt metal and red enamel. The choker has...
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1980s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Silver and Acrylic Björn Weckström Lapponia 1973 Finland Nectaris Necklace
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver and Acrylic Björn Weckström Lapponia 1973 Finland Nectaris Necklace
Lenght with pendant 38cm, Height of the pendant 4.2cm, Width of the pendant 2.0cm
Rough matt surfaces, unc...
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Rare John Pagacz Hand Carved Ebony Pearl Michigan Modernist Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of a kind, hand carved ebony and pearl pendant necklace created by John Pagacz of Michigan. Pendant measures 4 3/4" by 4" and suspends from a 17" fine sterling silver chain. Ne...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Swedish Sterling Silver Åke Bergman Stockholm 1963 Pendant Necklace
Located in Skanninge, SE
Very unusual design. Rare piece by Åke Bergman.
Pendant size 11x9cm. The chain is 81cm.
With Swedish silver marks "STERLING Åke Bergman ÅBS N9".
Nice vinta...
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1960s Swedish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Wave Pendant Small Round - 18k Pink Gold and Yellow Gold
By Prasi
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Wave Family fusion of metals is one of Prasi’s trademarks.
The ‘Wave’ family is inspired by the sinuosity of Brazil’s robust nature. All Wave pieces are made with different color...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Opal, Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace suspended from a 15” long 18K Yellow Gold Chain. Securely Hand set with Opals, weighing appr...
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique George IV Aventurine Glass Heart Pendant Necklace Silver Guilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This good size slim heart is made out of aventurine glass and set in a guilt silver frame. It comes with a gold 14 karat gold split ring.
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1820s George IV Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver
Wave Pendant Large Round - 18k White Gold and Yellow Gold
By Prasi
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Wave Family fusion of metals is one of Prasi’s trademarks.
The ‘Wave’ family is inspired by the sinuosity of Brazil’s robust nature. All Wave pieces are made with different color...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Wave Pendant Small Round - 18k Pink Gold, White Gold and Yellow Gold
By Prasi
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Wave Family fusion of metals is one of Prasi’s trademarks.
The ‘Wave’ family is inspired by the sinuosity of Brazil’s robust nature. All Wave pieces are made with different color...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Givenchy Green Art Glass Pendant with Monet Box Chain
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Givenchy Green Textured Art Glass Pendant with Monet Box Chain. Pendant is set in a gold plated casing. Givenchy logo is stamped on back of pendant. ...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Tiffany & Co. 1970's Gold Onyx Tiger's Eye Pendant/Pin
Located in New York, NY
Signed jewelry always seems to stand out in the crowd, doesn't it? True to form in the case of this exceptionally chic Tiffany pin/pendant in simple bold...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Gold
Silver “Titaani” Pendant by Nanny Still for Kultakeskus Oy, Finland, 1976
Located in Stockholm, SE
Silver pendant by Nanny Still, from her cool “Titaani” series. Pendant in the shape of a thorn, silver balls at the top with the signature colored backdrop.
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Circular Pendant Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning circular diamond pendant has a center diamond 0.45 carat SI2 quality and HI color. The surrounding diamonds are set in 14 kar...
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2010s Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Steuben Crystal Cicada and 18k Gold Choker Designed by Lloyd Atkins
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A vintage Steuben Cicada necklace By Lloyd Atkins, The 18k Yellow gold hinged choker with a 2 1/2" Cicada made of leaded glass with frosted and polished ...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Designer Christian Lacroix Signed Jeweled Heart Multi Charm Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Christian Lacroix Jeweled Multi Charm Necklace. Branch motif Pendant Necklace featuring five large faceted faux Gemstones including one faux Amethyst Heart. Silver-t...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
Signed Oscar De La Renta Couture Faux Pearl and Crystal Pin/Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Signed Oscar de la Renta Haute Couture cable link Necklace suspending a Beautifully crafted Faux Pearl and Sparkling Crystal Pin/Pendant. Necklace measures approx. 33 inches...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
Artist Jewel - Roland Schad Rough Amethyst and Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A rough amethyst and 18 karat gold pendant, by Swiss artist jeweler Roland Schad.
Signed Roland Schad, Paris. Stamped with maker's mark and Paris assay. N...
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20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ralph Masri Modernist Diamond Sapphire Necklace
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elegant 18kt white gold necklace with diamonds and sapphires from Ralph Masri's Modernist collection, inspired by mid-century Modernist architecture with a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Striking David Andersen Norway Sterling Silver Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully crafted Striking solid sterling silver pendant, inlaid with turquoise enamel in vertical parallel lines design, suspended from a silver torque. A signature design from Bj...
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1960s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Frances Michael Higgins American Modernist Glass Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage 1960s handmade green glass pendant necklace created by Frances and Michael Higgins of Riverside, Illinois. Pendant measures 2.78" by 2" and is signed by Micheal's hand, Higg...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass
A large dark dreen lucite and gilt metal pendant, Lanvin, Paris, 1970s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An unsigned forest green lucite pendant by Jeanne Lanvin from the 1970s, one of a collection created at this time by this fashion house, and very much of this period. The lucite is s...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal, Base Metal
Bird Dove in Heart Brooch Pin Scandinavian Silver Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
A WONDERFUL MID-CENTURY MODERN BIRD, DOVE IN A HEART BROOCH IN 830 SILVER, MOST LIKELY SCANDINAVIAN, CONTINENTAL - A CLASSIC.
With very beautiful mid-century modern open work design ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Butterfly Necklace with Baguettes
Located in Aventura, FL
This sophisticated butterfly Necklace is crafted of 18k white gold with total 2.25 carat weight of diamonds in F Color and VS1 clarity.
About us:
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Danish Design, Necklace in Tin with Pink Stone, Modern Design, 1960s-1970s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Danish design. Necklace in tin with pink stone. Modern design, 60 / 70 s.
Chain measures: 70 cm. Pendant measures: 6,7 cm x 4 cm.
In very good condition.
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver and Beryll Neckring by Anna Greta Eker, Plus, Norway, 1960s
By Anna-Greta Eker
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing silver neckring by Anna Greta Eker, with an organic, drop-shaped beryll stone in a beautiful frame. Lovely attention to detail, thick silver qu...
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1960s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Beryl, Silver
Kutchinsky Onyx and Textured Gold Pendant 1973
By Kutchinsky
Located in New York, NY
A large naturalist onyx and 18 karat textured gold leaf pendant, by the fashionable and fine jewelers, Kutchinsky, United Kingdom, 1973.
The pendant is signed Kutchinsky. It is sta...
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1970s British Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Pearl and Turquoise Necklace with a Tibetan Gau Gilt Silver Pendant Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
A Beautiful One-of-a-Kind large Pearl Necklace inter-space with Turquoise and Gold beads, suspending a Tibetan Prayer Box (Gau) Pendant, opens to reveal a seated Turquoise Buddha...
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1950s Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
Georgian Sherry Colored Topaz Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian topaz cross pendant, the centre and the arms of the Latin style cross set with sherry coloured faceted topazes, cut-down collet set to ...
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, 18k Gold
Heart Pendant Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
A Modern Pave Heart Pendent Necklace Crafted in 18K White Gold.
Beautiful heart pendant/necklace with 3.5ct of round cut natural diamonds in a stunning paved setting. Also featuring ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Scandinavian Modernist Midcentury Silver and Enamel Collier
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish 1950s silver collier, with purple enamel on the pendant. Cool, very nicely executed design, with irregular shaped chain links and elongated pendant...
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1950s Swedish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Georgian Golden Topaz and Amethyst Cross Brooch-Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian golden topaz and amethyst cross brooch-pendant, the pendant in the form of a cross with a round faceted topaz centre, oval faceted amethyst arm...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold
Great Necklace Pendant 925H Silver, Author Salovaara Turku Finland
Located in Orimattila, FI
Great necklace
Pendant 925H Silver, Author Salovaara Turku Finland.
Chain 813H Silver made in 1966 Finland.
Chain lenght 36cm (Double) =72cm
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Late 20th Century Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Saint Esprit Paste Set Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Saint Esprit paste set pendant, set throughout with faceted paste and surmounted by bow, all set in silver mount, circa 1800, measuring approximately 2....
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver and Wood Pendant by Anna Greta Eker for PLUS, Norway, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful silver pendant by Anna Greta Eker, with strands of brown wooden beads hanging loosely on silver chains. The large oval of the pendant has a gentle hand-hammered finish.
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1960s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Vintage Frances and Michael Higgins American Modernist Glass Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage 1960s handmade glass pendant made by Frances and Micheal Higgins of Riverside, Illinois. Pendant measures 2.78" by 1 7/8" and is signed by Micheal's hand, Higgins on reverse...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Late Georgian Gold and Painted Ivory Portrait Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning Georgian portrait is exquisite and painted on ivory. The portrait is set within yellow gold and has a glossy solid gold back.
Dimensions: 44.5x33.5mm
Width: 5mm
We...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
7.53tcw 18K Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Halo Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Take a peek at this stunning emerald and diamond halo pendant. The center stone carries 7.15-carats of pure natural emerald beauty! Displaying a desirable dark green color, and excel...
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2010s American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Captivating Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting 2 Beautiful Young Ladies, Hand Carved in High Relief. Rendered with remarkable detail and warmth, so unusual to find!...
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Frances Michael Higgins American Modernist Glass Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage 1960s handmade pale green glass pendant necklace made by Frances and Michael Higgins of Riverside, Illinois. Pendant measures 2 1/2" by 2" and is signed by Michael's hand, H...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass
21.20 Carat Kunzite and Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Exquisite Kunzite and Diamond Drop Necklace, centering a securely set Oval Kunzite, weighing approx. 21.20 Carat surrounded by Diamonds, approx. 0.92tcw. Suspended from a 14K, 18” lo...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Los Castillo Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Malachite Mexican Modern Necklace
By Los Castillo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare, sterling silver necklace with malachite stone at pendant center and beads within the chain by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Pendant also features a gorgeous large, bulbous, t...
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1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver
18K Gold Georgian Diamond Black Enamel Rose Cut Diamond HEG Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An One of a Kind Georgian c.1810 black enamel and rose cut Diamond heart locket pendant in Silver and Gold with initials HEG and filled with crystals. English origin.
Total drop incl...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
5.25tcw 14K Teardrop Emerald Georgian Styled Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is an hourglass natural emerald Georgian styled solitaire pendant in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous piece carries two emeralds in a prong setting. Black rhodium highlights ...
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2010s American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k 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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