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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 18th Century
Vintage French Ruby and Sapphire Clover Pendant Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage French ruby and sapphire clover pendant set in 18k yellow gold. The pendant is designed as a clover on top of an openwork double X motif. Each of the four clover...
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1970s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Engraved Mother-of-Pearl Necklace in Yellow Gold with Blackened Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pendant features an antique Chinese mother-of-pearl gambling counter with motifs dating back to the 18th Century. This is an original piece, with a finely engraved scene. Origin...
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Late 18th Century American Artisan Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Gold Opal Necklace
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Opal Pendant with Matching 18ct Gold Chain . Rare Vintage Design with timeless appeal Pear Shaped Pendant has a swinging central section whi...
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1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold

Vintage Tigers Eye and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage tigers eye and 14 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cadoro Gilt & Turquoise Etruscan Revival Statement Necklace, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- 24" length - 4.5" x 4" pendant - Gold plated - Faux turquoise cabochon - Double strand chain - Clasp closure - By Cadoro (signed on verso) - Made in New York - circa 1970s CONDITI...
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1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Razza 1970s Black Lion Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The perfect statement necklace! Circa 1970s, this Razza necklace features silver toned hardware and a large black resin lion pendant. Timeless and a true vi...
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1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Orientalist Carved Amethyst Head Amulet Pendant
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Constructed of a combination of 10 Karat & 14 Karat Yellow Gold (with about 75% composed of 14 Karat), featuring 1 intricately Hand Carved single piece of Natural Amethyst, with both...
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò 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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

0.50 Carat Diamond and Colombian Emerald Cluster Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chain not included. Circa: 1970s Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 1.5 grams Dimensions: 0.5in Length including bail Diamond Details: Carat: 0.50 carat total weight Cut: Ro...
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Wood and Gold Modernist Necklace circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A carved wood, diamond and 18 karat white and yellow gold necklace. Stamped with a maker's mark, German hallmarks. (we are still researching and have not yet identified the maker) an...
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1970s German Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

9ct 375 Gold Vintage Baby Boot by Fred Manshaw
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Baby Booty By Goldsmiths Fred Manshaw - Dated 1975 Fully Hallmarked underneath Boot is enhanced by Genuine South sea Pearls and One Turquoise...
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1970s British Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Oriental Pearl, Gold

Vintage Carved Woman Angel Skin Coral .24ct Diamond 18K Gold Textured Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This outstanding vintage brooch/pin is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a beautiful angel skin coral that is masterfully carved into showing an absolutely lovely and lig...
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Two-Tone Harmonica Charm
Located in McLeansville, NC
Vintage 14 karat two-tone harmonica charm. This charm features a harmonica motif with the central body made of rose gold and what outer edges made of yellow gold. 7.4 dwt 1 5/8 x 7...
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French Plique-a-Jour Enameled 18k Gold Pendant, Paris, 20th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Recalling the stain glass windows of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, this 18k gold pendant is decorated with plique a jour (transparent) enamel of vibrant colors, separated by gold cl...
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1970s French Gothic Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Of geometrical forms, this retro pendant is made up of a trapezoïd diamond with, at the base, a brilliant- cut diamond which hold...
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1970s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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

Sculptural Silver Jorma Laine Pendant on Sterling David-Andersen Neck Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This deeply three-dimensional, abstract pendant was designed by Jorma Laine and made at the Finnish silver company Kultateollisuss Ky, in Turku and bears their hallmark. It comes tog...
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Bulgari Monete Ancient Roman Coin Braided Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A classic Bulgari Monete piece featuring an ancient bronze Roman coin inscribed ‘Rome Constantinus I Aug. A.D. 307-337’ suspended from a two-color 18 karat gold braided necklace. Int...
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1970s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Pierre Cardin Lion Head Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Cardin large and lmposing Mod lion head pendant necklace. Of brushed silver plate base metal, the chain necklace of silver plate steel. Exc...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Stainless Steel, Base Metal

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

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Silver

Art Deco Style Baguette Briolet Rubies Diamonds Earrings, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Style Baguette Briolet Rubies Diamonds Earrings, Created around the 1970. Perfectly matching the Art Deco style with different geometrical forms and shapes. Baguette Rubies...
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1970s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

1970s Gold Pearl and Diamond Freeform Pendant Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Brutalist 70s Pendant/brooch in the manner of Arthur King. The large 3 1/4 x 2" 14k tendril-like gold work freeform pendant/brooch with four freshwate...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Cazzaniga Diamond, Sapphire, Enamel, and Gold Clock Pendant, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A diamond, sapphire, enamel, and 18 karat white, yellow, and rose gold clock pendant, by the house of Cazzaniga, c. 1970, Italy. Signed Cazzaniga Ro...
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1970s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Swoboda Jade Buddha Pendant Necklace
By Swoboda
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully made, buddha (made of real jade) pendant and chain. Medallion is approximately 2.5 inches in diameter. Goldplated on base metal. Edward Swoboda s...
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1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Jade

Original 1977 Bulgari Snake Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Valenza, IT
Extraordinary, One-of-a-kind Original 1977, Bulgari Necklace: this extremely versitile, absolutely chic piece, is a beautiful example of Bulgari's golden age craftsmanship and crea...
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1970s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Island Hut Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Absolutely adorable 14 Karat Yellow Gold Island Hut with Palm Tree Pendant. The pendant has texture on the hut and palm tree and measures 10.5mm tall x 14....
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1970s American Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mindi Mond Victorian Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Long Bar Pendant
Located in New York, NY
1 Old Mine Diamond .32 J, VS1 11 Old European and single cut Diamonds; 42 old cut/semi faceted Diamonds=0.85 CTW Near colorless (F-J) Clarity VS-I 16 square step cut Rubies=Approx. 0...
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18th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

14 Karat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant. The majestic black opal is a freeform diamond shape bezel-set with six marquise graduate diamond...
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1970s American Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brusca - Dante Sterling Silver Heart Pendant from 1975
By Brusca Dante
Located in New York, NY
Modernist design sterling silver heart pendant by New York City jewelry design team Jack Brusca and Joseph Dante in 1975. The pendant is ...
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1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

1970s Malachite Sterling Silver Necklace Earrings Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
Set in sterling silver, consisting of a pair of clip-on earrings and a large necklace. This retro silver set is made of arum flower motifs whose heart is a malachite stick. Large silver leaves hold the central motif of the necklace and dress each arum flower. The clasp of the necklace is ratchet, the one of the earrings is clip. Dimensions of the necklace : length: 46 cm, width of the main pattern : 3.5 cm, thickness : 3 cm. Dimensions of the earrings : Height : 3 cm approximately, width : 2.5 cm approximately, thickness : 2.5 cm approximately. Total weight of the set : 204.2 g approximately. Authentic retro jewelry...
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1970s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver

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...
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Mid-18th Century French Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold

Retro, Carnelian Seal Pendant in 9K Yellow Gold, British Hallmarked London 1974
Located in London, GB
Beautiful antique wax stamp/seal with a sophisticated smooth simple design on the honey caramelized brown with tints of orange carnelian stone in a ...
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1970s British Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Arthur King Jewelry 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Diamond Necklace, circa 1970
Located in Austin, TX
Very beautiful and bright 18K yellow gold coral diamond necklace by jewelry designer Arthur King, ca 1970. Necklace has two large nice corals in the gold setting are connected with each other and decorated with 1.8 ctw diamonds and two cabochon turquoises. The heavy chain has a double clasp. Marked on the clasp 18k and Arthur King maker's signature mark. A very rare vintage collectible...
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1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Ruby and Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.80 carat ruby and 0.58 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold pendant and chain; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage 1970s ruby and diamond pendant has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated, multi-stranded frame is ornamented with a feature central 0.80Ct oval mixed cut ruby, eight claw set in relief to the center of the design. The feature ruby is encircled by eight individually claw set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k white gold 18" fine curb chain via a flared ring loop attachment to the upper border, accented with a further three pavé set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The chain secures with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening. The pendant is hallmarked to the reverse of the ring loop attachment with the 18k gold finenes mark -750-. This vintage gemstone pendant is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Condition This impressive gemstone cluster pendant...
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Cameo Galalith 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. Cameo mounted with 9 karat yellow gold and galalith pendant...
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1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Erté Folies Diamond Onyx Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in Holland, PA
14k yellow gold, diamond, mother of pearl, black onyx, necklace and earrings set from Erte titled "Folies." With Mother of Pearl, Black Onyx, Diamonds. This exceptionally rare piece of ERTE jewelry...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Coral, Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Gold and Silver 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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Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Chanel 70s Iconic Oversize Pendant
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel iconic 70s oversize "COCO CHANEL" pendant. Can be used as a necklace or as a belt. Pendant 2.25''. Comes with original box.
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1970s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Vintage Modernist Silver and Acrylic necklace, Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Stockholm, SE
Incredible silver and acrylic “Drop” necklace by Björn Weckström. An angular, undulating silver section with the space influences characteristic of Weckström’s designs comes together...
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

Handcraft Cameo Galalith Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. Cameo mounted with galalith pendant...
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1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Certified Type A Jadeite Jade Pendant Drop Necklace, Apple Green Veins, N.O.S
Located in Hong Kong, HK
NEW OLD STOCK (from my grandfather's stock) ! Here is a natural Jadeite Jade pendant with excellent apple green veins running through the whole piece. It is certified natural jade with no treatment. The pendant is set in high karat yellow gold...
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1970s Hong Kong Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Faberge Style Colored Enamel Charm Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
14 karat yellow gold enameled Faberge style charm necklace. This modern take on the classic Faberge features hanging eggs in blues, greens, reds and whit...
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1970s Unknown Russian Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Retro Oval Motif 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) rose gold pendant designed with a linked oval motif. Stamped with the eagle’s head for French manufacture and 18 karat gold with an unknown maker’s mark. Dim...
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1970s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Handcraft Natural Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Rose Cut Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Enameled Turquoise Dragonfly Pendant 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Enameled Turquoise Dragonfly Pendant. The pendant measures 1.15”x1.23” and weights 2.9 grams.
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Gold Emerald and Diamonds Collier 'Necklace'
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
14k Gold Emerald and Diamonds Collier (Necklace) Rememberable white gold necklace, set with 3.9 carat diamonds F VS1 and an amazing pear cut natural e...
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1970s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Goldette Gilt & Turquoise Etruscan Revival Statement Necklace, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- 23" length - 5" x 3" pendant - Gold plated - Faux Turquoise cabochons & beads - 4 strand chain - Clasp closure - By Goldette (signed on verso) - circa 1970s - Made in New York CON...
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1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Lapponia, Finland, Modernist Necklace in Sterling Silver with Pendant
Located in bronshoj, DK
Lapponia, Finland. Modernist necklace in sterling silver with pendant. Finnish design. 1970 / 80s. Full length: 43 cm. Pendant measures: 5 x 3 cm. Stamped. In excellent condition.
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1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Fruit Coral Pendant Necklace
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rich necklace in 18 kt gold with nice sculptured multi fruits in red old coral Each fruit has its own leaf; they have been sculptured one by one The total we...
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold

Sterling Navajo Turquoise Cross Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Sterling Silver Navajo Turquoise Cross, large in scale measuring 3.5 inches top to bottom (not including large bale) x 2.5 inches wide. Chain is beade...
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1970s American Native American Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

George III Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian lozenge-shaped pendant, to the centre a rose-cut diamond-set interlocking double-heart mounted in silver, applied on blue enamel background surrounded by white enamel bord...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Cartier Gold and Emerald Lion Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant 18-karat gold and emerald lion brooch-pendant by Cartier, circa 1970s. This is a rare item published in Cartier's book on animal jewelry.
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1970s Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald

Givenchy "Limited Edition" 'Tortoise Shell' Lucite Perfume Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy iconic "Limited Edition" tortoise shell lucite accented with gold hardware perfume pendant necklace allows you to carry your favorite s...
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1970s American Baroque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Aquamarine, 9 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold 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 TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Elegant necklace in 9 karat rose and yellow gold...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert Silver 1970s Virgo Zodiac Pendant Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Virgo Zodiac Pendant and Chain by Swiss Designer Gilbert Albert. The 800 silver 3" ( with bale) x 2" round medallion with attached bale made up a freeform frame encircling a stylized Virgo Zodiac symbol. Including a similar freeform 29.5" chain. Gilbert Albert , winner of 10 Diamonds International Awards, Designer for both Patek Phillip...
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

Gold Vinaigrette with Pearls and Enamel, Late 18th Century Swiss Work
Located in Paris, FR
Diamond-shaped vinaigrette with enameled gold and bordered with pearls. The hinged lid is decorated with four winged cupid heads floating in the clouds. The sides of the lid are embe...
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1790s Swiss Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1970s Cabochon Cut Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive red coral and 0.03 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive cabochon cut coral and diamond pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The rectangular frame is ornamented with a bezel set red coral cabochon to the center and embellished with engraved decorated segments at each corner. This impressive 1970s pendant articulates from an organic shaped ring loop attachment accented with a modern brilliant round cut diamond. The reverse of the ring loop is hallmarked to the reverse with the 18k gold fineness mark 750. The pendant is suspended from a 46cm/18" contemporary 18k yellow gold trace chain. The chain may be replaced with a chain of the same quality, in a style or length to meet your personal requirements. This impressive vintage coral pendant...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Heavyweight Pineapple Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Gold Heavyweight Pineapple Pendant. This is an exceptionally well-crafted pendant/charm. The realistic pineapple design has the fruit outlin...
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1970s American Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Golf Bag Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Gold Golf Bag Pendant. The pendant features a highly-textured golf bag, side strap, and three golf clubs. The pendant measures 10.6wide x 24.71 tall ...
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1970s American Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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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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