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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1920s
Period: 1910s
Art Deco Cross, France
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, France. This French Deco cross is chic and elegantly geometric. Beautifully made in eighteen-karat yellow gold, it is in excellent condition.
Noted: The chain is ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds White Gold Art Deco Pendant Handcrafted
Located in Milano, IT
Lovely 18 karat white gold Art Deco pendant with 1 central natural rose cut diamond 0.05 cw circa and 22 natural rose cut diamonds 0.30 ctw circa. The size is 40x13 mm / 1.574x0.511 ...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Belle Epoque Necklace Natural Pearl Diamond
Located in Geneva, CH
Belle Epoque necklace natural pearl, diamond and platinum. Pendent is holding a baroque natural pearl 13.87 carats not treated. Certified Swiss Laboratory.
Total weight: 33.37 grams...
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1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Sterling Deco pendant , gray pearls, one of a kind , handmade necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage Sterling Silver ,Art Deco pendant with gray freshwater pearls,Vermeil marcasite beads,and brass beads comprise this one of a kind,handmade,statement necklace is on offer from...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Marcasite, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
Art Deco 1920s Swedish Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique 1920s art deco Swedish drop necklace. This stunning necklace features an elegant diamond crown with two faux pearl drops set in platinum. The central diamond measuring 0.25ct white diamond alongside a crown of thirteen diamonds totaling 0.19ct. The pearls are incredibly exquisite.
The maker was a 'Court' jeweller in Stockholm the capital of Sweden. The necklace comes in its original box with the makers name on it. See in the picture an antique catalogue...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Nordic Eternity Knot Pendant Picture Locket 14K Yellow Gold Enamel/2.75g
Located in SE
Antique Danish Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Detailed hand hammered and engraved ornament of Eternity Knot in miniature proportions on frontal side. Traces of black...
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1920s Danish Greek Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique Austrian Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt Silver / 40cm / 17 gr.
Located in SE
Bohemian ca. 1900 s-1920's Austrian / Bohemian Garnet Necklace. No hallmarks.
All metal parts made of gilded Silver. All blood Red Bohemian Garnets are rose cut and bezel set. Centr...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Antique Ewer Pendant Green Enamel solid 18K Gold / 3.45gr
Located in SE
Antique Austrian- Hungarian or Bohemian Fine Pendant with a locket, decorated with fine floral engravings, Black Enamel and Seed Pearls. All metal parts made of solid 830 Silver. Gil...
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1920s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Necklace Natural Pearl Diamond Emerald
Located in Geneva, CH
Early 20th century necklace natural pearl, diamond, emerald and platinum. Circa 1920.
Total weight: 45.82 grams
Total length chain: approx. 67.50 centimeters.
Dimensions pendent: ap...
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1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco Peridot and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Pendant and Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This pendant holds two peridot stones and is modelled in 9carat gold. The Pendant can also be a brooch and is decorated with seed pearls.
Pendant top to bottom: 5.5cm
Weight: 3.8g
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1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Art Deco 1.50ct Emerald and Diamond Pendant, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This mesmerising pendant comes to us from the 1920’s Art Deco period. Taking centre stage, an awe inspiring 1.00 carat emerald is set into 18 carat yellow gold. The pear cut emerald ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum 14K Yellow Gold Heart Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed heart shaped form centering a platinum-topped fleur-de-lis motif
Bead set with old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.72 carat total
H to J color with...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Devil Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This platinum Art Deco pendant features nine single cut diamonds and an assortment of triangluar and caliper cut emeralds to create a sparkling devil’s face. The pendant is masterful...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
An Edwardian Platinum Heart Locket with Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Edwardian platinum heart shaped locket with a border set with rose cut diamonds (app. 0.6 carat), circa 1910.
weight: 9.3 grams
dimensions: 2.8 x 2.7 cm
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1910s German Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Pendant with Old Mine Cut Diamond 0.25 Carat Platinum Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Platinum Pendant Necklace with Old Mine Cut Diamond refers to a necklace that features an Art Deco-inspired pendant made of platinum and set with an old mine cut diamond. The pendant is suspended from a platinum chain and is designed to be worn around the neck.
The Art Deco period was known for its geometric shapes and clean lines, and this pendant necklace reflects that aesthetic. Platinum is a highly valuable and durable metal that is often used in fine jewelry, and the pendant's design showcases the metal's beauty.
Diamonds measure between 2.4 mm and 1.5mm weighing 0.25 carat
Pendant measuring 1 3/4 inch in length x width 5/8 inch
New platinum box chain...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 2.00ct Blue Zircon, Diamond and Pearl Pendant, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
With intricate winding vines, leaves and flowers, this stunning Edwardian pendant was clearly inspired by the Art Nouveau movement. A single 2.00 carat blue zircon sits at the centre...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 15k Gold, Platinum
Antique 3 Carat Diamond Russian Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era large pendant with old mine cut diamonds and rose cut diamonds estimate weight 3 carats hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard for 14k gold and in...
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1910s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Lorgnette Folding Hand Eye Glasses Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 14K White Gold
Length: 3.00 inches
Width: 4.00 inches
Weight: 22.16 grams
14K white gold art-deco (1920-1930) folding lorgnette folding eye glasses. The metal was tes...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Chain and Pendant with diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with pendant set with rose diamonds. 0.30ct - F/G - VS/SI - 44 cm long
detailed description:
the length of the necklace is 44 cm long by 0.5 mm wide
The si...
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1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1920s Platinum & 18K Gold 1.12tgw Sapphire & Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, diamond, sapphire, platinum, white gold pendant necklace, comprising nine transitional cut diamonds, and four calibre cut sapphires, set in platinum, with an 18 ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Gubelin 1920 Art Deco Necklace Enameled Watch In Platinum With European Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible necklace pendant clock, designed by Gübelin.
Very rare pendant watch necklace, created in Switzerland during the art deco period by Eduard Jakob Gübelin for Gübelin & Co...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
Edwardian 0.50ct Diamond and Pearl Necklace, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This dainty diamond and pearl necklace dates back to the Edwardian period. The bow design centres around a 0.10 carat old cut diamond at the top and a 0.08 carat diamond at the bott...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Theodore Farner 1910 Art Noveau Red, Black, White Enamel SS Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely necklace comes from 1910 Art Noveau and is made in sterling silver with red, black and white enamel. This necklace is special because of the in depth flower portraits wit...
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1910s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Necklace with pendant set with Diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with a bicolor gold pendant set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds. 0.72ct - F/G - SI - 45 cm long
detailed description:
the length of the necklace is...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Deco European Diamond Platinum Brooch and Pendant Lariat Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Alluring jewelry of the Art Deco era this antique European diamond pendant necklace is intricately crafted in platinum.
A rectangle shield pendant is a marvel of design, featuring a...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Tiffany and Co Platinum Guilloche Enamel Diamond Watch Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Tiffany and Co Platinum Guilloche Enamel Diamond Watch Pendant. This incredible Edwardian Tiffany and Co watch pendant...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 0.37 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.37 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, platinum set pendant; part of our antique jewellery collections.
This fine and impressive antique diamond ...
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1910s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 9.64 CTW Diamond Sapphire Ruby Heart Shaped Black Opal Antique Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an ornately pierced plaque-shaped pendant and bale with filigree and flowing foliate motifs
Featuring a heart-shaped opal cabochon weighing approximately 6.42 carats - be...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Wiener Werkstätte Necklace With Medallion, Bertold Löffler, Vienna Around 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant with embossed motif: Cupid sitting on a bird made of alpaca, silver-plated, two movable medallions, designer's monogram marked on the reverse: Bertold Löffler (Rosenthal 1874...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Boulder Opal Necklet Circa 1910-1920s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This unique necklet features a fancy link fine chain with evenly spaced bezel set cushion cut early verneuil synthetic sapphires. A double chain drop holds a stunning natural lacquered Australian Queensland Boulder opal fob...
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1910s Australian Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 15k Gold
Antique 4.60 Carat Jadeite and Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1920's 4.60 carat jadeite and 0.28 carat diamond, 18k white gold and platinum set pendant; part of our diverse antique jade jewellery collections.
This...
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1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Platinum
Collier noeud Belle Epoque en or, diamants et perle fine
Located in PARIS, FR
Collier en or 18k (750°/°°) composé d’un nœud Louis XVI surmontant un motif ovale diamanté soutenant une perle fine mobile. Les noeuds de style Louis XVI reviennent à la mode au mome...
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1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Theodor Fahrner c.1920 Silver, Enamel and Marcasite Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This necklace is a beautiful example of the 1920s silver work of the German Theodor Fahrner company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
The Details...
This necklace is constructed from s...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Marcasite, Silver, Enamel
1915 Art Deco Jade Cabin in the Woods Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a spectacular 10K yellow gold Art Deco pendant depicting a serene image of a cabin in the woods with a rich green jade background. This pend...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
J.E. Caldwell 52.12 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of 1.5 mm cable link chain centering swagged ribbon, floral, and foliate motif festoon station
Featuring graduated pear cut sapphire drops throughout, weighing approximatel...
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1910s Belle Époque Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Belle Epoque Pendant in Gold and Diamonds
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Original antique pendant in white gold for woman, it also has the function of closing an antique pearl chain 14 antique cut diamonds weighing approx. 0,25ct. 6,1m natural pearl 18...
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1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Egyptian Revival Faience Turquoise and Brown Scarab Pendant with 14K Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
During the early 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced and introduced what is referred to as "Egyptian Revival Jewelry." The first Egyptian Revival...
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1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Cartier Belle Epoque Blue Enamel, Diamond, and Pearl Pendant Watch on Chain
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Belle Epoque period enamel, diamond, and pearl pendant watch composed of a blue guilloché enamel case centering on a pearl in a rose diamond surround, with rose diamond border and ...
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1910s French Belle Époque Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Egyptian Revival Brown Faience Scarab Pendant with 14K Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
During the early 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced and introduced what is referred to as "Egyptian Revival Jewelry." The first Egyptian Revival...
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1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Revival Small Turquoise Faience Scarab Pendant with 14K Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
During the early 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced and introduced what is referred to as "Egyptian Revival Jewelry." The first Egyptian Revival...
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1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Egyptian Revival Beige Faience Scarab Pendant with 14K Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
During the early 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced and introduced what is referred to as "Egyptian Revival Jewelry." The first Egyptian Revival...
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1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1920s Masonic Two Headed Eagle Pendant 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
The two headed eagle symbolises both power and justice, like the square and compasses symbol, it is synonymous with Scottish Rite Freemasonry. Crafted in 18 carat yellow and white g...
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1920s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Floral Locket and Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1910
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 13.2 grams
Diamond Details:
Measurement: 1.5 inch long
Condition: Excellent
Art Nouveau Era
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ART NOUVEAU cross pendant set with diamonds 0.40ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt bicolour gold pendant set with old mine cut diamonds tot. 0.40 ct - F/G - VS-SI
detailed description
the size of the pendant is 7.5 cm by 4.0 cm wide
weight 15.6 grams
put ...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K Gold 0.60ctw Diamond Flower Cluster Pendant w/ Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine & Old European Cut - Bezel Set - 0.50-0.60ctw (approx.)
Total Carat Weight: 0.50-0.60 (approx.)
Material: 18k Solid White Gold
...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1925s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark.
This elegant Art Deco pendant features an openwork pear-shaped motif adorned with antique-cut d...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Carved Jadeite Lavalieré Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The central natural jadeite jade in this delightful drop necklace boasts a vibrant, mottled green color in an undulating oval carving. The piercings allowed their Chinese owners to s...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Very Rare to find these necklaces in yellow gold! Most were made in white and platinum. The yellow gold and black onyx combined with the masterful Art Deco Workmanship is truly somet...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Gold Enamel Charm Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charm yourself with this alluring one-of-kind Art Deco gold and enamel good luck pendant charm necklace. With eight whimsical enameled charms, including a man and woman, this playfu...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Austrian Hungarian 1910 Buddha Pendant Sautoir In Gilded Sterling With Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
An Austrian-Hungarian orientalism pendant sautoir with turquoises.
This beautiful and extraordinary pendant necklace-sautoir is one of the best example we have ever seen of Austrian...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Art Deco Citrine Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
Crafted in the opulent style of Art Deco, this exquisite citrine necklace exudes timeless elegance. The centerpiece features a stunning portrait-cut citrine, meticulously carved to c...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.60ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920's 1.60 carat diamond, 18ct yellow gold and platinum set cross pendant; part of our diverse antique diamond pendant collections.
This stu...
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1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Necklace and ART DECO pendant set with diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with pendant set with old European cut diamonds and single cut diamonds up to. 0.75ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 45 cm...
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1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pendant set with rose diamond 14k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold pendant set with rose cut diamonds. 0.15ct – H/I - Pique – size 2.0 cm x 1.1 cm
detailed description:
the size of the pendant is 2.0 cm long by 1.1 cm wide
weight 2....
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Masonic Orb Ball Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Masonic Orb Ball Pendant
very cool opening up pendant with detailed illustrations
The item comes without the box in the photos bu...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Necklace with Art Nouvea pendant set with diamonds 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace and pendant set with old European and single cut diamonds. 0.60ct – F/G – Pique, VS/SI – 45 cm long
detailed description:
The necklace is 45 cm long by 0.8 m...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Silver Target Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Diamond Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Silver Target Pendant. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat, graded K color, I1 clarity. Accented by one...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Necklace and pendant set with onyx and diamonds 835 silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Silver necklace and pendant set with onyx, old mine cut and rose cut diamond. 0.25ct - 40cm long
detailed description:
the length of the necklace is 40 cm long by 1.4 mm wide
size...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 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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