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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: Early 1900s
Antique Imperial Russian I.Tarabrov Egg Pendant Sapphire 56 Gold Silver Enamel
Located in SE
Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between the years 1898 - 1908.
Body in Silver finished with White Pearl Enamel and is embellished with an old diamond ...
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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Fraternal Order Of Eagles 1900 Carved Eagle Pendant With 10Kt Yellow Gold Mount
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant from the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Beautiful piece of historical America, from the Fraternal Order of Eagles, made around the 1900. It was carved in the shape of the Amer...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
16" Vintage Gold Plated Palm Leaf Necklace With White Topaz Stone
Located in Amagansett, NY
Vintage 16" gold plated palm leaf motif pendant necklace with white topaz stone. This is the perfect layering piece! Palm lead motif measure approximately 7/8 x7/8 of an inch. The ch...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, Gold Plate
Gold October charm with aquamarine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold charm with a clover four with aquamarine petals and a diamond heart with the text 'Octobre Affection', France circa 1910.
weight: 3.8 grams
dimensions: 2.4 x 2.0 cm
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow English Gold Diamond Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
Charming vintage 18k gold heart locket that opens with a pave diamond heart on the front of the locket, circa 1980. The locket has English hallm...
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Zolotas Yellow Gold and Silver Necklace and Earrings
By Zolotas
Located in Torino, IT
Sculptural, bold demi-parure crafted in Yellow Gold and Silver by Greek design house Zolotas in the 1980s. The chunky necklace features a double-stranded design with Silver spheres...
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1980s Greek Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Gold Plated Elongated Box Chain Tassel Necklace circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Gold plated elongated box chain necklace, featuring a lovely six strand tassel. Measuring length 55.5 cm / 21.8 inches, with an extension of 6.5 cm...
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1980s English Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Edwardian Rock Crystal and Silver Pool of Light Charm
Located in Stamford, CT
A pool of light emanates from this charm of rock crystal securely wrapped in a cage of silver to be worn at the neck on a chain or added to a bracelet. Around 1900, the Chinese creat...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2.25 Total Carat Weight Paraíba Tourmaline and Diamonds Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.75 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline measuring approx 8.15mm X 6.77mm X 5.57mm and Diamonds surrounding the gemstone weight approx 0.50 total carat weight. Very nice Pendant Necklac...
Category
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Necklace - Donald Stannard, Dynasty Era
Located in London, GB
Step back into the grandeur of the 80s, a decade defined by its flamboyant glamour with this incredible vintage necklace, perfectly embodying the Dynasty more is more era.
This spectacular necklace, the brainchild of Donald Stannard, features a massive centerpiece - a large turquoise stone nestled between two intricately designed birds, echoing Egyptian Revival aesthetics. Held by a triple rope chain, this is a piece that is sure to steal the spotlight.
The Egyptian Revival was a significant trend in the 80s, particularly popularised by the Dynasty era...
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1980s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Antique Imperial Austrian Pendant Locket Black Enamel Pearls solid Silver /15 gr
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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Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Enamel
Antique Russian O.F. Kurlukov Egg Enamel Pendant 56 Gold 14K Silver/3.89gr
By Karl Fabergé
Located in SE
Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between years 1884 - 1916.
Body in Silver finished with fine translucent Guilloche Lavender toned Enamel and mounted o...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Style 2.50ct Diamond Cluster Drop Pendant Necklace in Gold and Silver
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Experience the timeless allure of our antique style 2.50ct Diamond cluster drop, a stunning creation that marries vintage charm with luxurious design. This exquisite necklace feature...
Category
1980s British Victorian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Imperial Russian Egg Blue Glass solid 56 Gold / 14K Yellow Gold / 0.8 gr
Located in SE
Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between years ca. 1900 - 1917.
All metal parts modeled in solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Body in solid 14K Yellow Gold finishe...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Estate Tourmaline Diamond and Ruby Frog 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Representing renewal, prosperity and good fortune, this vibrant tree frog necklace is a fabulous gift for her. Centered by an abstract 3.22 carat earth colored tourmaline with glowin...
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Necklace natural Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Silver / 44cm/ 6.8 gr
Located in SE
Early 20th century Necklace featuring beautiful set of 6 natural Seed Pearls and 3 natural half - Pearls complemented with rose and old diamond cut Diamonds. Centerpiece in solid Pla...
Category
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Lucky Horn 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
This pendant is a distinctive work of art that blends the classic elegance of 18-karat white gold with the unique vibrancy of natural coral. The piece is embellished with sparkling d...
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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Black Jade Pendant Elaborately Three-Dimensional Carving, Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
This incredible, substantial, masterfully carved natural and untreated omphacite jade (fei cui) jade pendant features three-dimensionally carved birds nestled among highly detailed w...
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1980s Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold
Art Deco Era Diamond Pendant 14K White & Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love dainty vintage designs like this beauty!
Crafted out of both white & yellow gold this piece is full of detail.
Item Description
Material: 14K Yellow Back White Gold ...
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly beautiful early Art Nouveau necklace. This antique piece has been crafted from 15ct gold with a rounded natural pearl at the centre playing host a knife edge bar...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Enamel Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Rare antique large 14k gold pendant with black enamel in excellent condition topped with 14k gold floral centeted with old mine cut diamond estimate 1 carat flanked with old mine dia...
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Early 1900s Antique Pendant Necklaces
14K Yellow Gold Essex Crystal Pin/Pendant from 1980
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning pin/pendant from 1980 is made in 14k yellow gold and features a lovely bird crystal. This pin uses negative space to provide a floating look which gives the bird crysta...
Category
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 7.35 Carat Amethyst Pear Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Sustainable and attainable, this vintage amethyst pear shaped pendant is equal parts affordable and luxurious. Artisan crafted with 14k yellow gold suspended from a silky box chain. ...
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1980s Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cross Crucifix Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 1.22 g
Located in SE
Antique ca. early XX cent. European openwork crucifix pendant skillfully set with 14 rose cut Diamonds / 3 facets on each stone.
Central Diamond Ø 3mm/ ca.0.14 ct + 12 Ø 1.25 mm / c...
Category
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 3D 25mm Wheel of Fortune Pendant 18k Gold Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 3D 25mm Wheel of Fortune Pendant 18k Gold. Signed 59 AR 750 made in Italy. The pendant weights 4.7g
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 3D 24.5mm Dodecagon Zodiac Gemini Pendant 18k Gold Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 3D 24.5mm Dodecagon Zodiac Gemini Pendant 18k Gold Italy. The pendant is signed 33AR 750 and weights 4.7g
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Edwardian Flower Solitaire Necklace 15 3/4" 10k 14k Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian
Date: 1900s - 1910s
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k Green Gold (pendant) with 14k Yellow Gold (chain & clasp)
Stone Information
Natural Diamond
Carat(s): .03ct
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Early 1900s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Russian Art nouveau Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 1907s 14k gold pendant in Art Nouveau style with rubies and old mine cut diamonds estimate weight of 2 carats white excellent spark hall marked 56 imperi...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
18K Yellow Gold H. Stern Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an elegant H. Stern necklace crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases a breathtaking oval Aquamarine pendant with three sparkling diamonds! A bright and beautiful blue oval-shaped aquamarine, weighing 4.50 carats, beams brilliantly from within an 18K gold frame and is enlivened with three round brilliant diamonds.
Indulge in the unparalleled beauty of this H. Stern aquamarine...
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 12K White Gold Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1900, this 12k gold lucky horseshoe pendant contains 25 sparkling single cut diamonds bead set with bright cut work. The setting has scalloped edges along the bottom outside bo...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Opal And Diamond Gold French Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Natural fire opal stone pendant in 18k white gold topped with triangular brilliant cut Diamond F color white si clearity 0.65 carats weight GIA certified pendant made in france hall ...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Cartier Good Luck Koi Fish Motif Diamond and Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Good Luck Koi Fish Motif Necklace.
The Koi has forever been a symbol of luck, prosperity and good fortune.
Circa - 1980's
French Assay Mar...
Category
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Belle Époque Edwardian Carved Cameo Platinum 18k Gold Pendant--Stunning~
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Elegant and wearable Edwardian card shell cameo with a dazzling frame of old cut diamond and ruby gemstones...
The dramatic and large pendants' frame rendered in sumptuous platinum...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Heart Locket Pendant
By Victor Mayer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a heart-shaped locket form suspended from grooved enhancer bale
Featuring a basse-taille style enamel face with orangey pink enamel
Transparent and glossed over an engrav...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Circa 1980s Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Tulip Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Totally 4.6 grams.
Totally diamond about 0.65 ct.
The diamond has vvs-vs clarity and H color.
Totally 0.80 ct sapphire.
Total chain 50 cm lenght.
Please conta...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Swarovski Vintage 18K Gold Plated Crystal Pendant Necklace
By Swarovski
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Swarovski Vintage 18K Gold Plated Crystal Pendant Necklace is a glamorous piece from the 1980s that combines elegance with the brilliance of Swarovski rhinestones. This chain nec...
Category
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Art Nouveau Necklace With Drop-shaped Pendant, Gold & Diamonds, Vienna, Ca 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate necklace with drop-shaped pendant, openwork with star-shaped branching, chased on the surface, attached rose-cut diamonds in various sizes frame the pendant, individual diam...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Cross Diamonds Aquamarine 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
The beauty of tradition and the richness of detail converge in this splendid cross pendant from the 1900s. Crafted in 9-karat yellow gold and 800-millesimal silver, this cross is a t...
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Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Rolls Royce Diamond Charm
Located in London, GB
A vintage 9 karat yellow gold Rolls Royce diamond set charm, circa 1980.
Realistically modelled as a classic Rolls Royce set to its headlights with round brilliant cut diamonds of 0...
Category
1980s British Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 13.6 grams.
Totally is rose cut diamond 1 ct.
Totally is main old cut diamond 0.30 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1-2...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Winning Colors Kentucky Derby Thoroughbred Race Horse Jockey 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A fabulous thoroughbred horse racing necklace with a story. One of only 3 fillies to win the Kentucky Derby, Winning Colors, with jockey Gary Stevens riding to victory on a pavé diam...
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1980s North American Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Coral Onyx Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
This 14-karat yellow gold pendant is a stunning display of classical elegance and contemporary finesse. It features a beautifully carved coral woman's face, a traditional cameo that ...
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Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Pendant Watches Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight 16.9 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.10 ct.
Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Elsa Peretti for Halston Solid Perfume Bean Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Boston, MA
Here's an extremely rare, iconic functional pendant with (still!) original solid Halston perfume from the 1980s by Elsa Peretti for Halston. Believe the solid perfume color has darkened over the years - smells wonderful!!
About 18" long.
This listing is for the bean necklace only. The Elsa Peretti for Halston heart...
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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gilbert Albert 18K White Gold Heart Pendant Mimosa Collection
Located in Geneva, CH
Indulge in the timeless elegance of Gilbert Albert's craftsmanship with this exquisite heart pendant, crafted in 18 carat white gold. From the renowned Mimosa Collection, this pendan...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Roman Fab Coin Stone and Resin Dangle Link Chain Necklace Custom Signed Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing vintage hand set and hand wrought custom designed roman inspired hanging pendant chain link pendant necklace is by Linda Levinson and is signed. It is from the 80's. She...
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1980s American Classical Roman Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold Plate
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Emerald Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 8 grams.
Totally is emerald 3.50 ct.
Total lenght is chain 44 cm.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.5 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.50 ct.
The diamond is has F-G-H color and vvs-vs clarity.
Total lenght is chain 40 cm.
Please contact for any ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.74 carat Sapphire Heart Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, American. This chic pendant features a 1.74-carat heart-shaped cornflower blue sapphire. The look is timeless, all about simplicity, color, and form. Finely constr...
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1980s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 3 grams.
Totally is diamond about 0.50 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity.
Total lenght is chain 42 cm.
Please contact for an...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Edwardian Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning brooch is adorned with pearls which are complimented perfectly by the bright yellow 9ct gold. On the back there is a pin.
Brooch length: 40mm
Weight: 3g
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Art Nouveau Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Pendant - Brooch Necklace
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a beautifully detailed Art Nouveau period enamel Pendant - Brooch Necklace. Set with rose cut diamonds & pearls, this floral/foliate motif piece offers elegance, fine wor...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau style necklace with diamonds, peridots and tourmalines, circa 1900s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique necklace in the Art Nouveau style with a sophisticated form, characteristic of this era. The necklace is set with old-cut diamonds, 5 pink tourmalines and two beautiful gree...
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Silver
Vintage Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Omega Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Omega Necklace. Featuring one cabochon cut ruby weighing approximately 1.30 carats. Accented by two baguette and 26 round brilliant cut diamo...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Byzantine Necklace with Glass Paste and Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal Byzantine-style necklace with glass paste and rhinestones. Jewelry from the 1980s.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
...
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1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 13.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.65 ct.
The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity.
Total lenght is chain 50 cm.
Please contact for any q...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau French 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Enamel Bird Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Nouveau diamond, ruby, enamel, and yellow gold locket, comprising four cabochon rubies, and twenty-eight rose cut diamonds, and enamel, in 18 karat yellow gold.
This handsom...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau 1900 Enamel Orchid Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enameled orchid flower brooch.
A beautiful three-dimensional antique piece created in America during the Art Nouveau period, back in the 1900. This pendant-brooch is a r...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...
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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