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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: Early 1900s
Carl Quintana Navajo Amethyst and Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
.925 Sterling Silver
Features Amethyst Centerpiece Stone and Beads
16.3" Long (When Open)
Total Mass = 79 grams
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage cinnabar pendant , cinnabar beads, and sterling comprise this unique pie
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage Chinese cinnabar and silver pendant,with red cinnabar beads,black onyx and sterling silver beads comprise this one of a kind, handmade necklace ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Art Deco Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Georges Delrue Yellow Gold Aries Zodiac Pendant 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A vintage, 18 karat yellow gold Aries zodiac pendant, by Georges Delrue, c. 1970. Signed by the artist, stamped 18k.
French-born Georges Delrue (1920 – 2010) was a pioneer of the ...
Category
1970s Canadian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Benjamin Piaso Navajo Sterling Silver & Coral Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
.925 Sterling Silver Native American Necklace
Accented with 16 Coral stones (excluding centerpiece)
Center piece measures approximately: 1.25" Wide x 2.25" Long including (10) Coral...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Lapis Lazuli Pendant, Sterling Silver, Cabochon Pendant, Blue Stone
Located in McLeansville, NC
This beautiful lapis lazuli cabochon pendant is made of sterling silver and set with a stunning blue stone. The pendant features a unique cabochon cut to reveal the mesmerizing deep ...
Category
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Turquoise & Coral Native American Belt Buckle Begay
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wilson & Carolyn Begay Sterling silver Turquoise & Coral inlaid belt buckle. Depicting a cactus tree and a man. Measuring 2.67" top to bottom x 3.23" wide ...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Egyptian Inspired Grand Pearl Bib 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and dramatic vintage Egyptian Grand Bib. Exquisite Egyptian inspired detailing beautifully contrasted by the large oval pearls. Make a stateme...
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Vintage Modernist Silver Pendant by Jorma Laine, Finland, 1971
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing silver pendant by Jorma Laine, with a patterned graphic surface and decor of a sun. An enigmatic work of art in jewelry form.
Jorma Laine was one of the most unique voices in the history of Scandinavian jewelry...
Category
1970s Swedish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Gilbert Albert 1970's 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
Materials
Silver
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian 14k gold locket pendant in anchour old cut diamond designe on front with estimate weight of 2 carats and total gold weight 22 grams and...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Diamond Coral Crystal Quartz Sphere Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bar link chain suspending a substantial pendant centering a 30.0 mm round crystal quartz sphere. Transparent and colorless - spins on axis in a gold cage surround with ...
Category
1970s French Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Dogwood 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous vintage Tiffany & Co. necklace from the classic Dogwood collection features a dogwood flower pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold and completed with a link chain. Made in...
Category
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Tapio Wirkkala Crescent Moon Necklace Sterling Silver, 1973, Finland, Kuunsirppi
Located in Orimattila, FI
Tapio Wirkkala Crescent Moon Necklace Sterling Silver 1973 Finland.
Tapio Wirkkala "Kuunsirppi" necklace
A very rare piece of jewelry.
Finland, ca 1973 (early example and not a repro...
Category
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Large Gemini Astrology Zodiac 0.36 Carat Diamond Pendant 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Large Gemini Zodiac 0.36 Carat Total Weight Diamond Pendant 18k Gold
Very interesting handmade vintage pendant made in solid gold 18 karat and features three diamonds each w...
Category
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Topazs, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace, 10K White Gold, Length 20 Inches
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 10 karat white gold round diamond cluster pendant necklace. This simple diamond pendant features a round design with pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .4...
Category
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique 5.97 Carat Peridot and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 5.97 carat peridot and 15 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
The pierced decorated frame is ornamented with a vertical linear pale accented with a collet set square faceted peridot to the terminal.
The stunning pendant is further ornamented with a second individually collet set peridot to the apex of the pale, completing the design.
The setting suspends via two integrated ring loop attachments from a 16' 15k yellow gold chain, securing with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening.
This peridot drop pendant is hallmarked to the lower portion of the terminal setting with the mark for 15k gold (15CT); both the pendant and the chain have been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 15 karat gold.
This antique gemstone pendant...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Peridot, Yellow Gold
Jadeite Resin Curved Horn Pendant Statement Necklace By Kenneth Jay Lane, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s
- 33" twisted rope chain with hook clasp
- 4" pendant drop
- Gold plated
- Faux jadeite marbled light...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Arthur King Turquoise Gold Pendant Brooch
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
Arthur King turquoise gold pendant brooch, large model
Round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.58 carat, three turquoises each measuring approxim...
Category
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Enamel Navette and Gold Chain Station Necklace, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique enamel and gold navette station necklace, with a navette shaped pendant locket, painted with cherubs, amongst a classic scene, of a pedestal, urn, flowers and foliage, on ...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Long Silver Necklace by Marianne Berg for Uni David-Andersen Norway 1960s
Located in Stokholm, SE
Lovely Silver necklace by designer Marianne Berg for Uni David-Andersen 1960s Norway. This is a two-section longer pendant with Viking inspired patterns on a long silver chain neckla...
Category
1970s Norwegian Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
9ct Gold Locket
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Heart Locket
Beautiful Heart Locket
with etched floral pattern
by Fred Manshaw Ltd 1974
without glass inside - the image covers are very light p...
Category
1970s British Victorian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Givenchy 1976 Dated GG Logo Gilt Bar Pendant SnakeChain TwoTone Choker Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Chicago, IL
From the same 1976 collection by Hubert de Givenchy (1927-2018) as this necklace, TheMet acquired a similar design (accession 1984.598.41). Without the rhinestones of the museum-collected piece (see our photo for comparison), this signed and dated two-tone gilt snake-chain choker features a similar curvilinear interlocking metal...
Category
1970s American Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold, Silver
Exquisitely Detailed Sterling Silver "Egyptian Scene" Pendant With Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely detailed pendant displaying "Egyptian Scene" of sterling silver hangs comfortably on a matching sterling silver chain-link necklace. Maker's mark is etched on the back of the pendant. The length of the necklace measures 23 inches. The pendant measures 2 3/8 inches by 1 inch. Total length together is 28 inches. Made in Egypt.
Category
1970s European Egyptian Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Opal Monk Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 8.0 grams
Measurement: 1.75inch long
Condition: Excellent
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage White Gold Pearl Diamond Pendant, Circa 1970
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Beautiful cultured pearl and diamond pendant enhanced with scrolls on the top and bottom mounted in 14k white gold. The front is set with a lustrous pearl measuring approximately 6.4...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Sapphire And Pearl Russian Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold russian locket pendant centered with 1 natural blue sapphire stone and white pearl with total gold weight of 5 grams and 4cm lenght in detailed workmanship pendant w...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Chrysoprase and Coral Pendant Brooch
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Doubling as a Brooch or a Pendant, featuring Natural Chrysoprase & Natural Angelskin Coral - crafted completely in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, clearly in multiple techniques of gold-smithi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Chrysophrase, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Givenchy Pendant Necklace 1970s - 1977 Collection
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Givenchy Vintage Pendant Necklace 1970s
An amazing vintage piece from the 1970s Givenchy archive. Made in 1977, his incredible pendant features a long snake chain with an oversized...
Category
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Massive Runway Jade Resin Dragon Pendant Necklace By Panetta, 1970s
By Panetta
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s
- Extremely rare, hard to find piece
- 26" chain
- 3.5" diameter pendant
- Faux jade marbled green resin
- Gold...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Jorg Heinz 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pearl Mystery Sphere Magic Pendant Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Outstanding design by genius jewelry mechanic Jorg Heinz. This lovely 15 inch pastel-hue pearl strand features his proprietary unique mystery sphere clasp, ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala "Hopeakuu" The Silver Moon 1971
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala "Hopeakuu" The Silver Moon 1971
Finland Silver stamps can be found.
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) rose to world fame in the early 1950s following the b...
Category
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Amethyst Cabochon Pendant Child Cherub with Flower Garland
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming Art Nouveau silver pendant features a little boy with a flower garland round his neck.
The jewel is set with 4 fine coloured amethyst c...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
18K Gold Victorian Sandstone Orb Fob
Located in Venice, CA
Set in an 18k gold filigree fob, this Golden Sandstone orb has a mesmerizing sparkle. The orb rotates, giving the piece movement that enhances the stone's unique glittering effect. T...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Tudor Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Russian Enamel Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold russian enamel cross pendant in colourful enamel hand paint with total cross lengh of 4.7cm and total gold of 2.85 grams cross wa...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Theresia Hvorslev for Mema Swedish Modern Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Textured sterling silver large scale pendant created by Theresia Hvorslev for Mema, circa 1972. Pendant measures 3.5" by 3" and suspends from a sterling ...
Category
1970s Swedish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
0.17ctw Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace, Platinum 18K Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 0.17ctw diamond solitaire pendant necklace is a modern take on classic diamond jewelry. It features a stunning round brilliant diamond set in a platinum 18K yellow gold setting....
Category
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.75ctw Diamond Dangle V Necklace, 14K White Gold, Simple
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 0.75ctw diamond dangle v necklace will make a beautiful statement. Crafted in 14K white gold, the necklace features 0.75ctw of sparkling diamonds. The length of the necklace is ...
Category
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Platinum Diamond Belle Epoque/Edwardian Necklace
Located in Zurich, CH
Elegant and feminine 18 karat yellow gold, platinum and diamond Belle Epoque/Edwardian necklace, circa 1900.
Consisting in a finely handcrafted Y-shaped pendant in platinum over 18 ...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Sapphire And Ruby Russian Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian locket pendant with an colourful enamel bird on front decorted with natural blue sapphire and rubies in 14k gold setting with to...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
An Antique Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond pendant. Crafted from silver mounted on top of gold and set with old and rose-cut diamonds in an elegant heart shape with a bow at the hook. Length = 4.8cm...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Thomas Gentille 1970 Color Gradation Brooch in 18kt Gold Bronze Copper & Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-).
A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Tho...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
18K Gold Victorian Articulated Cannon Charm with Coral
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold Victorian charm is shaped like a cannon, with articulated moving parts that allow the wheels to roll. The charm has intricate detail, incised with delicate leaf foliate...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Gilt Metal Long Guard Chain Brass Sovereign Coin Holder Pendant
Located in London, GB
Antique gold gilt metal long guard chain with dog clip, and featuring an attached brass sovereign coin holder pendant. The dog clip would have originall...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass, Gilt Metal
0.05ctw Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace, 10K White Gold, Length 17 Inches
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 10 karat white gold diamond circle pendant necklace. This simple small pendant features a circular design with pavé set single cut round diamonds weighing approximately .05 total ...
Category
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique Enamal Russian Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian cross in 14k gold hand anamel painted on front with jesus crist in colurful colours cross was made in moscow during the imperial...
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Early 1900s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Sapphires Diamonds Amber Rose Gold and Silver Bee Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY:
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Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Gold Russian Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian cross pendant in 14k yellow gold ingraved on back (spaci sokrani) or save and protect cross was made in moscow 1907/1910.c imperi...
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Early 1900s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Red Lucite Brooch In 18kt Gold Bronze And Copper
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-).
A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
Antique Enamel Russian Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold russian cross pendant in black and blue enamel with total lengh of 4cm cross was made in moscow during the imperial russian era ...
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Early 1900s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala "Hopeakuu" The Silver Moon Necklace Pendant 1971
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala "Hopeakuu" The Silver Moon Necklace 1971
This is the second largest size ever made, a really impressive pendant
Finland Silver stamps can be found.
See the last picture. We now have several old jewelry from Tapio Wirkkala on sale...
Category
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Carved Red Coral Necklace with Floral Design in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
This gorgeous carved natural mediterranean red coral necklace is circa 1970's. The pierced carved red coral features flowers. The pendant is approxima...
Category
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Gilt & Jade Lucite Logo Pendant Necklace By Givenchy, 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s
- 22" slinky snake chain
- 2.25" x 1.1" pendant
- Faux jade green lucite
- Gold plated hardware
- Fold over si...
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Vintage Diamond and White Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.50Ct diamond and 18k white gold heart shaped pendant; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive vintage diamond heart pendant...
Category
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1970s, this Pisces pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels is composed of 18K gold, diamond, and emeralds. The ribbed bail suspends a circular pendant, within ropetwist frame, ...
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1970s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900s Diamonds Sapphire Cabochon Rose Gold Lace Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 14 karat rose gold, and silver.
Sublime brooch of the beginning of the 20th century, it is formed of patterns in arabesques, in lace, floral patterns and pampille in the geometrical lines, the whole decorated with antique rose- cut diamonds, antique- cut diamonds and sugar loaf- cut sapphires. The attachment system is a pin with safety.
Height : 7,5 cm approximately, width : 4 cm approximately, thickness : 7,5 mm approximately.
Total weight of the jewel : 13 g approximately.
Antique jewel, authentic French work circa 1900.
Our opinion : incredibly refined, this antique diamond and sapphire brooch...
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Early 1900s English Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Rose ...
Buccellati Sterling Sterling Silver Maschera Ligorica Mask Vintage Pendant
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered face of a man with an exaggerated jolly expression. Wearing a fanning headdress with grooved sweeping hair and beard. With oxidized patina throughout. Completed by large jump...
Category
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala Jewelry Set Apple, Earrings and Two Pendants
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala Jewelry set Apple, Earrings and two Pendants.
Jewelry set Apple, Earrings and two pendants.
Big Apple and smaller.
One Chain.
Tapio Wirkkala Finland
Jewelry made by Kultakeskus Finland
Big Apple made in 1975
Small Apple made in 1976
Earrings made in 1975.
Here's a really nice jewelry set designed by Tapio Wirkkala all at once.
All Finland Silver stamps can be found.
See the last picture. We now have several old jewelry from Tapio Wirkkala on sale...
Category
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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