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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1960s
GIA Certified .30 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond, pearl and sapphire butterfly pendant necklace. GIA certified natural no heat blue sapphire accented with natural peal, genuine ruby and old mine cut diamond accents. White, ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
Silver and Beryll Neckring by Anna Greta Eker, Plus, Norway, 1960s
By Anna-Greta Eker
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing silver neckring by Anna Greta Eker, with an organic, drop-shaped beryll stone in a beautiful frame. Lovely attention to detail, thick silver qu...
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1960s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Beryl, Silver
Carrera Y Carrera Retro 18kt Mixed Metals + Gemstone Earrings + Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic set from the Retro (ca1960s) era! This beautiful earring and pendant necklace set is created by Carrera y Carrera! Crafted in 18kt white and yellow gold, the earrings and...
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1960s Spanish Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Antique Micro Mosaic 18K Pendant and Brooch, c. 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique micro mosaic 18K yellow gold pendant and brooch, c. 1880. This is a superb example of a fine micro mosaic done in the 19th century. The ornate composition centers swan in m...
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1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
GIA Ruby No Heat Platinum Diamond Necklace 18K Antique Pendant Old Mine 5.04 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents GIA CERTIFIED PLATINUM NO HEAT RUBY DIAMOND 5.04 CARAT ANTIQUE NECKLACE & BOX! Finest Untreated Ruby Crowned With 3.82 Carats of Sparkling Old Mine...
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19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Avon of Belleville Rhodium Plated Faux-Hematite Pendant Necklace
Located in Easton, PA
1960s brushed silvertone with cabochon faux-hematite with small faux-hematite and clear rhinestone accents pendant necklace with fold over clasp. Marked "Avon" in cursive with invent...
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1960s Canadian Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Victorian Jade Fob Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k. This nineteenth-century jade fob makes a unique and charming pendant. Featuring Poseidon on a chariot drawn by seahorses the intaglio carvin...
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1880s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.85 Carat Pink Topaz Chrysoberyl 14k Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified Antique authentic circa 1800 to 1840 brooch pendant with a removable bail and removable bottom dangle that can be worn alone on the chain. See below for the stone speci...
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Early 19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Antique Diamond Pendant or Clip with Old Mine & Rose Cuts, Approx 1.98 Ctw
Located in Danvers, MA
An absolutely stunning Victorian period Diamond & Pearl Pendant - Dress Clip with super fiery old mine cut & rose cut diamonds along with a sizable lustrous pearl drop. Just gorgeou...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
A Victorian Gold and Garnet Pendant with a Diamond Star
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 15 carat gold Victorian oval pendant set with a large deep red carbuncle garnet incrusted with a six pointed star at the centre set with a large cushion cut diamond surrounded by s...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Memento Mori Jet or Charcoal Skull with Rose Cut Diamond Eyes
Located in Fairfield, CT
This striking vintage skull pendant is a captivating piece of jewelry that blends gothic charm with classic elegance. The pendant is skillfully carved from what appears to be jet or charcoal, providing a deep, matte contrast to the gleaming gold-tone bail that attaches it to a chain.
During the 19th century, jet was established as a gemstone for mourning, and demand for mourning jewelry during the Victorian era led to extensive excavations of jet in Whitby. Victorian Whitby Jet jewelry...
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1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Pendant Brooch 19th C. Flower Acanthus
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this spectacular antique Victorian 18ct gold and diamond pendant/brooch necklace made in France during the 19th century.
*Please note: all other items in...
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19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k yellow gold Large Retro Virgin Mary charm - Heavy Vintage religious pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this XL Estate mother Mary charm. This royal charm depicts a lovely virgin Mary. A raised bust of the Veiled Virgin Mary in a satin finish steals the show in front of the...
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1960s Belgian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Imperial Silver Gilt Enamel Egg Pendant With Coat Of Arms
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning pendant designed in the shape of a Russian Imperial gilt silver and guilloche enamel egg. The body of the egg is enameled in a deep, beautiful red guilloche ena...
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Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Victorian 8.45ct Diamond Pendant, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A mesmerising collection of old cut diamonds adorn this beautiful Victorian pendant. the biggest of the diamonds is set at the centre, weighing 1.00 carat stone. Surrounding the cent...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Fine and Unusual Fancy cut Diamond Maltese Vintage Platinum Cross.
Located in Aspen, CO
Diamond maltese cross composed of 4 fancy tapered baguette cut diamonds and a small rectangular cut diamond. Resting on a platinum chain, this platinum maltese cross has an estimate...
Category
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a unique Victorian creation. A cluster pendant handcrafted from a warm yellow gold features a domed collection of natural turquoise at the centre with an old cushion cut...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Carnelian Fob Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
Our exquisite Victorian Carnelian Fob Charm Necklace features a central carnelian. Cherished for its deep hues and symbolic ties to courage and vita...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Garnet Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Victorian garnet and diamond pendant and locket, circa 1860. The crystal on the reverse can be removed to encase hair or a photo. The garnet is a fabulous cabochon garne...
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1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
French Oscar Roty Madonna and Child 22K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 22 karat (22K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval disc with a carved relief of the Madonna and Child, signed O. Roty. The reverse depicting a branch of lilies wit...
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19th Century French Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sitting Poodle Charm Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Crafted with great finesse and realism, this antique charm depicts a sitting poodle. The charm is held in place by a gold ring twisted around its neck...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond star pendant, sterling silver necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be enchanted by this beautiful antique diamond star pendant.
A wonderful twelve point star with smaller rays peeking out from between the larger points.
To the centre there is a superb old cut diamond with an estimated 0.40ct weight, this is surrounded by a mesmerising plethora of old cut and cushion cut diamonds giving this star the most alluring twinkle.
It is crafted in cool crisp sterling silver, this was common on Victorian diamond pieces as the fresh silver tone enhances the colour of the diamonds.
Stars were a very popular motif in Victorian jewellery and they still are today, they provided a symbol of guidance, light and wisdom.
This beautiful antique star pendant...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Fabergé Guilloche Egg Pendant, Workmaster Phillip Theodore Ringe
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
This Fabergé pendant, a rare and historically significant piece, was crafted by the renowned workmaster Phillip Theodore Ringe. It is a gilt silver egg, guilloche azure enameled and ...
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Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
0.42 Carats Diamonds, White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Onyx Lady Cameo Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian pendant crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890.
It features an onyx cameo depicting a lady. The piece is adorned with rose cut diamonds and a pearl.
There are some ...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold
1890 Victorian Rose Gold Hand Engraved Floral Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful hand engraved 1890 Victorian locket in 10K rose gold that showcases a gorgeous hand engraved floral motif. At the center, a beautif...
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1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Turquoise Pendant 18k
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, American. Perfect for layering or brilliant on its own, this bright blue 17.60mm turquoise bauble set with 18k yellow gold is fun, fashionable, mystical … Beautif...
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1960s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Important NEO-EGYPTIAN NECKLACE Tutankhamun, Scarab, vintage 60s
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Important old NECKLACE,
NEO-EGYPTIAN Tutankhamun, Scarab Necklace,
60s vintage,
impressive work of French artist,
gold-plated metal, enamel, glass cabochons,
length 71 cm, width 2 cm, weight 227 g,
pendant 6 x 6.5 cm,
very good state.
The release of the film Cleopatra in 1963, starring Elizabeth Taylor, inspired many jewelry designers to create Egyptian jewelry collections.
This magnificent necklace undoubtedly belongs to this era.
In the 60s these jewelry designers were inspired by or made replicas of the treasures that were discovered in the tomb of Tutankhamun by British Howard Carter in 1922.
FR:
Important COLLIER ancien,
NÉO-EGYPTIEN de Toutânkhamon, Scarab Necklace,
vintage des...
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1960s French Artist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Hollywood Sputnik Pendant Necklace 1960s
By sphinx
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An ultra cool stylised pendant featuring lustrous gold embellished with enamel and a rhinestone.
Vintage Condition: Very good without damage or noteworthy wear.
Materials: Gold plat...
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1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Extra Large Lantern Charm w/ Encrusted Jewels
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage 18k gold Italian lantern charm is encrusted with citrine, amethyst, garnet, tourmaline and turquoise, bezel set among Etruscan Revival wirework and granulation. The orna...
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1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Silver Locket With A Pair Of Swallows
Located in Portland, GB
Antique Victorian silver photo locket with a typical for Aesthetic movement design. The front of this beautiful piece depicts a pair of swallow birds, one in a flight and another one...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian 1.22 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hair Starburst Antique Mourning Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an eight-point gold starburst motif centering an old European cut diamond
Prong set and weighing approximately 0.22 carat total - G color with SI1 clarity
With additiona...
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1840s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dropsy Notre Dame de Mont Carmel Sacred Heart 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Madonna and Child holding a pair of devotional scapulars, with the phrase N. (Notre) Dame du Mont ...
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19th Century French Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Demantoid Garnet & Enamel Sweetheart Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sweetheart Necklace
15ct Gold Stamped & Tagged
Circa 1880
Stunning Victorian Sweetheart Necklace. Gorgeous White & Black Polka Dot Hearts Joined by a Centre- Knot Topped...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 14K Gold Angel Skin Coral Necklace
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a lovely Victorian period angel skin coral necklace done in an Etruscan revival style. It features beautiful detail work; the pendant is original to the chain, which is a...
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19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian French Antique Emerald Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a wire openwork cross form suspending from a navette-shaped surmount
Centering a bezel set 3.0 mm near-round pearl - white with mild iridescence
With additional 2.0 to 3....
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1860s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1880 14KT Yellow Gold Intaglio Hardstone Locket of Mercury with Chain
Located in Wheaton, IL
This is an exceptional antique piece, crafted with extraordinary attention to detail and in outstanding condition, dating back to the late 19th century, around 1880. It comprises a s...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14Kt Yellow Gold Finely Engraved Victorian Oval Locket
Located in Wheaton, IL
This exquisite antique Victorian locket is not just a stunning piece of jewelry, but also a piece of history. Made of 14kt yellow gold and crafted around 1885, it is a testament to t...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival 14K Gold and Turquoise Cabochon Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This is a fantastic 14 karat gold and turquoise Etruscan Revival pendant necklace from the Victorian era. It features detailed hand engraved gold and fabulous turquoise cabochons wit...
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1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 3.02Ct Peridot and 3.41Ct Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Nouveau 3.02 carat peridot and 3.41 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant / brooch; part of our diverse antique perid...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Bird Swallow Locket with Pearls & Ruby in Onyx & Antique Chain
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a very charming Victorian period onyx locket, featuring a pearl set gold Bird (a Swallow) with a foliate design. The locket retains its original enameled and pearl-set ba...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
18ct Gold Victorian Butterfly Necklace Set with Seed Pearls Natural Diamond Eyes
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Necklace
18ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Makers Mark S S
Beautiful, Victorian butterfly necklace. Set with natural seed pearls & natural diamond eyes. Comes compl...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise & Pearl 9ct Rose Gold Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian locket featuring seed pearls and a single turquoise gemstone set in 9ct rose gold. The heart shaped locket hangs from a new 9ct gold chain. The locket is a gold 'ba...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Rose Gold
Victorian 1890s Gold Filled Tassel Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous gold filled tassel necklace from the 1890s Victorian era is very special. The circle and bar chain is very unique in todays world as it is less common for todays time p...
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1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
Victorian Old Mine Diamond Pearl Heart Pendant Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is an Antique Victorian Diamond Heart Pendant set throughout with lovely Seed Pearls. In the center is a sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamond. The diamond and pearls are set in a wo...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Quartz Victorian Fob Pendant - 9k Fancy Scrollwork Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian
Date: 1860s - 1880s
Metal Content: 9k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Quartz
Cut: Fancy
Color: Light Yellow
Style: Fob
Theme: Scrollwork
Features: Etched Scr...
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1860s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Spinner Fob Photo Locket 15ct Yellow Gold c1880s Sardonyx
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Here we present a gorgeous, Victorian, spinner Fob with photo Locket.
It has so many features, that it’s hard to know where to start! Firstly, we have the most lovely hand engraving...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Onyx Cross Pendant with Seed Pearl and Gold Leaves
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A Victorian onyx cross pendant set with a single seed pearl and adorned with a 14 karat gold floral design. This pendant is a captivating embodiment of the elegance and symbolism of ...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Angel Skin Coral Carving Women's Face Pendant 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous pendant matches the earrings listed. These are carved Angel Skin Coral with an exquisite carving of a women's face. This chain is gorgeous and is 14K Yellow Gold as i...
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1840s Italian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
6.44 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
At the heart of this exquisite creation lies a magnificent Colombian emerald weighing 6.44 carats. This emerald possesses a rare and captivating allure, drawing the eye with its unpa...
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1960s American Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
Antique Diamond Silver and Gold Crescent Pendant, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond crescent pendant, set with a row of old-cut diamonds, graduating from the centre, in cut down settings, surrounded by old-cut diamonds, in a grain set channel, wit...
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1890s European Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage A. Augis Diamond Halo 18k Love Charm
By A. Augis
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This is a very special edition of the A. Augis Love charm.
The text reads: “Plus qu'hier, moins que demain” AKA “More than yesterday less than tomorrow”.
This comes from a famou...
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1960s European Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Wièse Watch Key Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous creation taken from the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into the form of a watch key; a tool used as a me...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Turquoise Enameled Movable Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Step into the elegance of the past with this antique Victorian 14 karat gold and turquoise enameled pendant. The pendant is beautifully set with a vertical row of small gold balls on...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
18k 1960's Kurt Wayne Diamond Pearl Enhancer
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our vintage 18k Estate Diamond Pearl Enhancer! This elegant piece features a stunning 1 inch length and is crafted from 18k yellow gold. The sparkling diamond...
Category
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Estate Diamond, Sapphire, and London Blue Topaz Gadi Cross Pendant
By GADI
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a touch of elegance with our 18k Gadi Diamond, Sapphire, and London Blue Topaz Cross Pendant. This stunning estate piece features a total of 2.22 carats of sparkling diamo...
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19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pisces Pendant with 14k Chain
Located in New York, NY
Embrace being a Pisces with this beautifully crafted 18k Yellow Gold Pisces Pendant, complete with a 14k chain. The stunning yellow gold and intricate markings make it a unique state...
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1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Heliotrope Seal Fob Pendant with 18K Gold Lion
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique heliotrope seal fob pendant is absolutely exquisite. An intricately crafted piece, originating from the Victorian era, showcasing the timeless elegance of that period.
...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k 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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