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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 1900s
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
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
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...
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Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique French Turquoise and Pearl Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This antique pendant is set with brilliant blue Persian Turquoise in a stylishly refreshing Moorish motif. Intricate gold work, underscored by meticulous ha...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Tourmaline Enamel Diamonds Yellow Gold Pendant, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Nouveau Tourmaline Enamel Diamonds Yellow Gold Pendant. Created around 1890.
A massive Art Nouveau Pendant with Tourmaline and matching in color ...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Enamel
LB offers Victorian English Gold filled Amethyst pendant necklace Glass Brass
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a highly unusual 19th century English, goldfilled and Amethyst brooch pendant necklace. This is a wonderful example of Mid Victorian jewelry being repurposed...
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Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Gold-filled, Brass
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
Victorian Era Watch Chain Toggle Necklace 9K Rose Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We absolutely love this vintage beauty!
She was likely used as a chain for a pocket watch & later converted to be used as a beautiful necklace.
The charm is a lovely shield shape & i...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose 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 1.05ct Diamond Heart Pendant, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Encrusted with diamonds, this Victorian pendant is beautiful. The heart shaped design centres around an old cut diamond of 0.15 carat which is surrounded by multiple stones of variou...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
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
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
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
Victorian 9ct Gold Miniature Amethyst Fob Seal with Carved Fly, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fabulously dainty and rare Victorian 9ct gold fob seal that has a masterfully carved fly insect engraved into a hexagonal amethyst base. The body of the fob has delicately chased p...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow 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
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Victorian Oval Heart Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped
*The term gold front & back is often used to describe antique gold lockets which have a front back made from gold.
The gold...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose 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...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Vulcanite locket pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and interesting antique Victorian Vulcanite locket.
The locket is crafted in rich black Vulcanite and it a hexagonal shaped locket with a smooth finish and a textured ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Antique Victorian Aesthetic cross pendant, sterling silver and 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique Victorian aesthetic era cross pendant is striking and delicate at the same time.
It is a large sized cross pendant crafted in sterling silver with applied yel...
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19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Colombia Emerald, Pearl, & Old Mine Diamond Pendant Circa 1880
Located in Miami, FL
Expert craftsmanship and magisterial gemstones from a bygone era, the Victorian period. This silver pendant bears a 3.65 carat (approx.) emerald center stone, adorned with 34 old mi...
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19th Century Colombian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Silver
Necklace and pendant set with diamonds up to 1.50ct 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with rose cut diamonds total approx. 1.50 ct - G/H - SI/P - 60cm
Detailed description
the length of the necklace is 60 cm long by 1.0 mm w...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k 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 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
Victorian Lapis Lazuli Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Silver Antique Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a marquise shape surmount suspending a cross pendant of carved lapis lazuli
Opaque ultramarine blue with gold pyrite flecking and decorated with vine motif appliqué
Sil...
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1860s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Lady Shell Cameo Turquoise Pendant Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian pendant and pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890.
It features a shell cameo depicting a lady.
The frame is adorned with 4 turquoises.
Weight: 5.47g
Size...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 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
Chain with solitair pendant set with diamond 14k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold necklace with a solitaire pendant set with rose cut diamonds. 1.00ct – K/L – SI – 45 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7 mm wide
the pen...
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1880s French Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Jantar Necklace, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th to early 20th century Jantar necklace, Nepal
This long silver alloy (kakar-manka) necklace, a jantar, features a hollow amulet box depicting the elephant god Ganesha, which is ...
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Artisan Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
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
Georgian Era Gold Case Watch Key Fob, circa 1820
Located in Venice, CA
This elaborate gold case Georgian watch key fob is ready to hang on a chain of your choice! The key has nice proportions, is short and squat in shape, w...
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1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Victorian I cling to thee locket, Whitby Jet and sterling silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Victorian Whitby Jet and sterling silver locket is truly unique and incredibly beautiful.
This locket is an oval shape with a smooth polished jet front and back, mounted on a silver frame, the front has applied silver detailing of two Ivy leaves and an engraved love heart.
The heart is engraved: I cling to thee...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 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
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
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
Antique Victorian Scottish agate cross pendant, 9k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
We love this unusual antique, early Victorian era Scottish agate conversion pendany.
Circular in shape it has a cut out design with a cross to the centre, the cross is set with vary...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 9k 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
Victorian era 18K gold coat of arms photo locket pendant lion crown flowers
Located in Versailles, FR
Step back in time with this rare 19th-century locket pendant, a timeless treasure steeped in history and heraldry. Adorned with a beautiful coat of arms featuring two noble lions, a ...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
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
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
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...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Pearl Diamond and Green Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely 18ct yellow gold Victorian pendant. The pendant is in a foliate style and features green enamelled leaves and natural pearls which play the role of the fruit. The p...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1892 Nordic Locket Pendant solid 18K Gold / 4.5gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Pendant / Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold.
Fine hand-engraved ornaments on both sides. One internal removable bezel inside, no glass.
All parts tested 18K Yellow Gold. ...
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1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k 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
Masonic 18 Karat Gold All Seeing Eye Enamel Heliotrope Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Masonic fob seal pendant crafted in 18K gold. It depicts the symbols of Freemasonry: square, compasses, gavel, trowel and the all seeing eye. The piece features oval heliot...
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Late 19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Enamel
19th Century Heart Carved Moonstone 1.40 Ct Diamond Pearl Pendant Brooch Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb 19th example of sentimental heart pendant is made of silver over 10 Carat gold electronically tested – it can b worn as a brooch too
The large luminous heart carved Moons...
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1860s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 10k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Lock and Key Pendant Charm
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Lock and Key Pendant Charm. This amazing antique Victorian heart pendant charm is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The charm has a lockin...
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1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
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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
18 Karat Gold Pearl and Onyx Cross Pendant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian onyx cross pendant with 18 karat gold harness and pearls / Made in Italy 1870s-1890s
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 18k 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
Victorian Black Onyx and Diamond Mourning Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 15ct yellow gold mourning brooch. The brooch has beautiful etruscan style detail around the edges, a black onyx face with a star set old cut diamond. Like most mo...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 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
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
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Photo Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely Victorian diamond locket pendant. The front of the pendant features a rose cut diamond border and bale with a central hand painted miniature depicting an elegant lad...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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