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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Medieval
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
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
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
Antique Style Garnet Floral Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This fine and impressive garnet antique pendant has been crafted in 14k white gold. The pendant displays a central feature round-cut garnet accented with smaller garnet set in an ope...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Necklace and pendant set with rose cut diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with gold and silver entourage pendant with rose diamonds. 0.30ct - G/H - SI - 45 cm long
detailed description:
necklace is 45 cm long and 1.0 mm wide
siz...
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1990s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
Sapphire Pink Chunky Chain Necklace French Medal Silver Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Pink Chunky Chain Necklace 26" French Medal Silver Bronze J Dauphin
Chain can be worn as shorter and is adjustable. Thick Gold Filled Chain.
Fre...
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2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver
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
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
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
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
Chain 14k Pink gold with Pendant set with diamonds 14k Pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold necklace with gold and silver pendant set with rose diamonds. 0.50ct - G/H - SI - 45 cm 45 cm long
detailed description:
the length of the necklace is 45 cm long by 0...
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2010s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
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
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
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Flower Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely Victorian diamond necklace. Crafted to form the shape of flower head, this 15ct yellow gold pendant focally showcases a cut collet set round rose cut diamond at the ...
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20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 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
Queen Victoria Jubilee Ruby and Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful, Victorian diamond and ruby pendant/brooch. The pendant features an oval shaped flat piece of red agate with a gold figure of Queen Victoria on. Surrounding...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1890's Natural Red Coral Silver Cross
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Stunning Victorian natural red coral and silver cross. The amazingly matched cabochon coral is a lovely bright red/orange color. Dating from late 1890-1900, this cross is a...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Silver
Victorian era 18K gold perfume box “Vinaigrette” pendant, locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a very rare French antique 18k gold perfume box pendant, adorned with intricate geometric gold motifs reminiscent of delicate honey patterns.
Unlocking its secrets reveals ...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Blue Enamel Pearl & Garnet Snake Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, pearl, garnet, blue enamel, and yellow gold necklace, formed as a snake, comprising four round pearls, two cabochon garnets, and cobalt blue enamel, set in 18 karat yello...
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Jean Paul Gaultier Jeweled Chain Necklace with Victorian Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This romantic beaded necklace designed by Jean Paul Gaultier Paris has a Victorian-inspired design that features a black metal chain ornate with black French jet beads complimented w...
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1990s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby & Enamel Bird Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian pearl, diamond, sapphire, ruby, enamel, and yellow and rose gold locket pendant, comprising seventy-five half seed pearls, 1 whole seed pearl, six round cut rubies, six r...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Garnet Topaz Citrine Chrome Diopside Pearl Silver Gold Platinum Cross Pendant
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier's Cross collection is a tribute to faith, love and beauty. The design of the cross resembles a fragment of a church or an old icon from a long by...
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2010s American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 24...
Victorian Royal Princess Louise Wedding Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful and rare pendant dating back to the Victorian era.
The locket given by her royal highness to the bridesmaids was manufactured by London and Ryder. It's des...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 1870s 18K Gold Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Micro Mosaic Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, and micro mosaic pendant, comprising tiny mosaic panels in varying vibrant colours, set in 18 karat yellow gold, with 18 karat yellow gold fittings.
This pe...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold & Silver 3.18ctw Old Cut Diamond Star Pendant & Hair Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, silver, and rosy toned gold gold pendant and hair pin, comprising one large old mine cut diamond, twenty-seven smaller old mine cut diamonds, and eighteen rose c...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Stroud, GB
Original, extraordinary and a tiny work of art, we are endlessly drawn to the history of miniature portraits in jewellery. Characters from the past come to life through these fascina...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Enamel
12.62ct Ethiopian opal stone in 14k yellow gold for pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
This is a beautiful opal stone set in 14K gold. It consists of:
Gross weight- 4.270g
Gemstone- Natural opal
Gemstone weight- 12.62ct
Gemstone origin- Ethiopia
Metal- Solid Gold
Met...
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2010s Indian Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 1860s 18K Yellow Gold Swan Micro Mosaic Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian micro mosaic, and yellow gold pendant locket, comprising two micro mosaic panels, set in 18 karat yellow gold.
This glorious Victorian micro mosaic pendant is designed ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 10.8ctw Old Cut Diamond Pendant & Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, silver, and yellow gold brooch and pendant, comprising one large old mine cut diamond, fifty-two smaller old mine cut diamonds, and fifteen rose cut diamonds, se...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
18K gold treasure box charm pendant, gold locket pendant vintage gold charm birt
Located in Versailles, FR
Transport yourself to the romantic ambiance of 19th century France with this very cute 18K gold pendant, featuring a charming treasure box that beckons with its delicate allure.
Ope...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
French Victorian Moonstone Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Victorian three-drop moonstone yellow gold necklace, circa 1890.
The French Victorian Moonstone Yellow Gold Necklace is a stunning piece of jewelry that embodies the elegance...
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1890s French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Peridot & Pearl Pendant on Antique 9ct Gold Chain Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Antique 15ct Gold Peridot & Pearl Pendant on Antique 9ct Gold Chain Dated Circa 1900
Beautiful Pendant set with real peridot and real seed pearls.
The chain has a ribbed belcher pattern
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian 7.60 Ct Rhodolite Garnet 2.70 Ct Diamond 18 KT Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This marvelous antique brooch pendant is Victorian period 1890 circa
Glorious workmanship of the era made of solid 18 KT gold
Designed upon the amazing centre stone complemented with...
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1890s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
Bronze Byzantine Coin Pendant in 14K White Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
This bronze coin, also known as a folis, is from the Byzantine Era. Byzantine coins are one of the most challenging and complex coins to identify. This coin has an image of an emper...
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15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Gold, Bronze, 14k Gold
NCR & Co Antique Victorian Gold Gilt Metal Long Guard Chain with Dog Clip
Located in London, GB
NCR & Co antique Victorian gold gilt metal long guard chain, with the original swivel dog clip that can be used to attach a pendant or fob. The dog clip was used in Victorian times to hold a pocket watch. Measuring length 151 cm / 51.5 inches, and the clip is length 1.9 cm / .75 inch. It is stamped NCR & Co for N C Reading & Co of Birmingham, England. The beautiful quality chain is soldered on alternate links.
This wonderful antique guard chain...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Victorian 23.72 CTW Citrine Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Swagged Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of cable link chain with a swagged central station with fringe drops
Featuring graduated round cut citrine stations bezel set across
Weighing approximately 8.52 carats tot...
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1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dutch Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Gold and Silver Flower Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Gold and Silver Flower Necklace
This rose cut diamond flower necklace is a lovely Early Victorian era piec...
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1860s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Initials Pearl Enamel Oval Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an amazing Victorian oval locket pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1880.
The piece is adorned with black enamel stripes. There are initials (possibly letters “A” an...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
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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