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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1920s
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
Vintage 3.39 Carats Total Ruby and Diamond Floral Motif Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful vintage pendant drop necklace showcasing a round brilliant cut diamond center stone embellished with eight full-cut red rubies spaced evenly all around. Finished the f...
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1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
Art Deco French Diamond Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco French Diamond Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Pendant. Featuring four single cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.05 carat, graded I-J color, VS clarity. ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ancient 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 22 Karat British Coins Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic ancient 18 karat yellow gold pendant mounted with antique british coin in 22 karat yellow gold
Coins are in 22 karat gold
Pendant total wei...
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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
Emerald Aquamarine Pendant With 18k Gold Chain
Located in Surfside, FL
AGL Certified brilliant Emerald cut Aquamarine (over 28.35 carats) pendant with 18" inches long 18K gold chain. Aquamarine: 25 h x 15 w x12 deep. With bale 39mm height.
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Paris Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Demi-Parure
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Drapery Necklace & Ear Clips.
Of Mughal Inspiration the Flexible Motifs Centering on Carved Emeralds, Collet-Set with Rounds ...
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Spectacular necklace made of 14 kt gold and engraved natural coral, period workmanship from the second half of the twentieth century.
The smallest corals depict in the highest part ...
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1950s European Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Mid-Century Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Opening Envelope Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized envelope with a striated textured surface
One side features a blank stamp, and the other a hinged flap
Accented by a bezel set round cut sapphire "seal"
Weigh...
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cameo Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Crafted with a passion for tradition and a keen eye for detail, this enchanting pendant is a testament to the timeless beauty of hand-carved craftsmanship. The pendant features a str...
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
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
1950s Retro 14k Yellow Gold and Heart Amethyst Clover Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
1950s Retro 14k Yellow Gold and Amethyst Clover Pendant
- 14K Yellow Gold
- 4 = 9.00x5.75mm heart amethyst
- 8.26 grams
- 1950s
This is a stunnin...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solitaire Diamond Pendant
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage solitaire diamond pendant, circa 1950. This white gold pendant features a solitaire old European cut diamond in a buttercup style setting. The diamond at approximately .45 ca...
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
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
Silvery Flower Necklace with Rhinestones and Pearly Flower
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Unknwon - Silvery metal short necklace with rhinestones and a pearly flower pendant. Not signed antique jewelry. To be mentioned, the chain is a bit damaged.
Additional information:...
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
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
Antique platinum cross with diamonds, France, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique, old platinum cross with diamonds.
Platinum fineness 0.813.
Weight: 8.90g.
Origin: France, mid 20th century.
Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.40 x 3.92.
The main diamond is brillian...
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1950s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 1950's Finely Carved Pinkish White Coral Silver Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Vintage Finely Carved Pinkish White Coral Brooch
is depicting a profile of a young lady,
incredibly detailed,
within a 925 Sterling Silver finely detailed decorative borde...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Marcasite, Silver
Retro c1950's 925 Sterling Silver Oval Finely Engraved Locket
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Finely Engraved Oval Locket is Vintage,
It opens up to reveal a photo compartment
Coming from 1950's,
this intricate piece is in remarkably great condition -
jewelry ...
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1950s Australian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
0.43ctw Emerald Ruby Cameo Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Floral Vintage
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information:
- Natural Emeralds -
Total Carats - 0.10ctw
Cut - Round Brilliant
Color - Green
Treatment - Oiling
- Natural Rubies -
Total Carats - 0.33ctw
Cut - Marquise 0.1...
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Mid-Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Ribbon Vintage Collar Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as overlapping tendrils of ribbon
With flaring terminals with rounded caps
Comprised of meshed fancy link chain
Flanked by wheat chain edges
With high polish finish
Comp...
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Henry Perichon Gilt Bronze and Gemstones Dangle Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely French Jewelry designer Henry Perichon (aka Henry) gilt bronze pin brooch has an undeniable medieval revival feel. The bronze metal frame boasts antique Middle-Age design...
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1950s French Medieval Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Bronze
Gold Cobalt Blue Enamel Brooch Pendant Pearl Necklace with Diamond Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Antique style estate piece of 10 karat Rose Gold and Cobalt Blue Enamel Pin Pendant with Pearl and Diamond Accents. This celestial brooch sits on a th...
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1950s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose 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
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
Platinum Diamond & Sapphire 1950s Convert. Pendant Dress Clips Earrings Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This stunning piece, all crafted in platinum, features a 20.10ct vivid blue natural heated sapphire from Sri Lanka, complete with a lab report. It measures 18.71mm long and 14.65mm w...
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Enamel Zodiac Spinner Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1950s
Item Details:
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.7 grams
Measurement: 1 inch long
Condition: Excellent
Vintage Era
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
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
Vintage Barclay ‘Jewels of India’ Amethyst Crystal Parure 1950s
By Barclay's Jewelers
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Barclay Amethyst Necklace, brooch, and earring set. An exquisite creation that oozes opulence in a very wearable way. The perfect glam accessory.
Founded in 1947, Barclay J...
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1950s 32.00 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with pave set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 32.00 carats.
Circa 1950s
16 inches long
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Circa 1950s Masonic Knights Templar Pendant 14 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
The Everard 1950s Masonic Knights Templar Pendant is handsomely crafted in 14ct Gold with accents of red, blue and white enamel. Rich in meaning and symbolising the teachings and rit...
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1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Milton Cavagnaro California Abstract Modernist Wooden Man Pendant on Cord
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare, hand carved ebony wood man with caged torso pendant necklace created by Milton Cavagnaro of Mill Valley, California. Pendant measures 4" long by 1.5" wide and suspends from a 1...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
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
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 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
CARTIER PARIS 18k Two Tone Gold Pill Box Pendant w/Pouch 1950s Retro
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Paris 18k Two Tone Gold Pill Box Pendant Retro Circa 1950s
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pill box pendant. Truly a great piec...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
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
Chain and pendant set with diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with pendant set with brilliant cut diamonds up to . 1.00ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm
detailed description:
the length of the necklace is 45 cm long by 0.7 mm w...
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1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet vintage 18kt yellow and white gold chunky bib necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Chaumet 18kt yellow and white gold chunky bib necklace adorned with three flower head-shaped pendants set with round brilliant diamonds.
Fully hallmarked.
Dimensions:
Inner...
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1950s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
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
Early Betty Cooke Kinetic Sterling Wishbone Pendants Lariat on Leather Cord
By Betty Cooke
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare, 1950's lariat necklace with kinetic wishbone sterling silver pendants created by Betty Cooke of Baltimore, Maryland. Pendants are attached by hand to leather cord. They measur...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco 4.50 Ct Natural Garnet 3.50 Ct Diamond Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This captivating late Art Deco period pendant is 1925 circa
Skillfully hand crafted as unique of solid 18 Kt white gold
Ravishing openwork sparkling with abandon for an effective imp...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
14K Filigree Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace with Cast Link Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold necklace featuring a large beautiful frosted and reverse carved rock crystal quartz panel. The large oval crystal measures about 30mm x 22mm, and is accented ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.60ct Diamond and Pearl Pendant, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This dainty Diamond and Pearl pendant was hand crafted in the 1920s. Centring around a 4mm drop down pearl, a circlet of platinum surrounds with six diamonds set between petal design...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage pendant Necklace 14 Karat Natural Blue Sapphire and Opal Circa 1940
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Gold Pendant
Circa 1940
Hand made Pendant
Natural Stones
14k Yellow Gold - total with chain 16.0 grams
Center has two natural opals about 6x4 each.
all around are small Nat...
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1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
48.34Ct Aquamarine and 0.70Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large 48.34 carat aquamarine and 0.70cttw diamond, platinum and 18 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse aquamarine jewelry collections.
T...
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1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
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