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Place of Origin: Scandinavian
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 Modernist Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Beryl, Silver

Art Deco 1920s Swedish Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique 1920s art deco Swedish drop necklace. This stunning necklace features an elegant diamond crown with two faux pearl drops set in platinum. The central diamond measuring 0.25ct white diamond alongside a crown of thirteen diamonds totaling 0.19ct. The pearls are incredibly exquisite. The maker was a 'Court' jeweller in Stockholm the capital of Sweden. The necklace comes in its original box with the makers name on it. See in the picture an antique catalogue...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 Arts and Crafts Antique Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

LB offers Vintage Danish Enamel Sterling pendant, glass Opals Quartz necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Vintage 50’s Danish Enamel and Sterling Silver brooch pendant Necklace. This is a stunning turquoise enamel piece that is a wonderful example of Danish cra...
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Mid-20th Century Artisan Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Swedish Vintage Silver and 18k Gold Neck Ring by Manfred Chevrell
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is a sleek silver neck ring that opens at the back, making it easy to slip on and off. The pendant has a modern, broad V shape with a smooth silver finish and striking 18 karat ...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Pendant 50ct Emerald 1.32ctw Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold / 16 gr
Located in SE
This is a very attractive golden pendant with a huge natural Emerald surrounded by Diamonds. Emerald measures 24 mm x 20 mm x 14 mm deep / ca. 50 ct . This stone is of Light Green ...
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1880s Retro Antique Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Very large Silver and Citrine Pendant Made 1978
Located in Stockholm, SE
This silver pendant showcases an exceptionally large citrine gemstone, radiating with a deep, honey-like color that's both warm and captivating. The citrine is faceted into a round s...
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1970s Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Silver

1882 Antique Engraved Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold / 3.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Miniature hand-engraved ornaments on both sides. Two internal removable bezels inside, no glass. Swedish XIX cent hallmarks /...
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 'Moonlight Grapes' Pendant Necklace No. 257A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen sterling silver pendant necklace. Model no. 257A (part of the 'Moonlight Grapes' collection). Designed by Georg Jensen in the 1930s. This model was produced in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Muonionalusta Meteorite Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Sweden This striking pendant fashioned from Muonionalusta meteorite makes an excellent gift for anyone who enjoys unique jewelry. It features a simple design that lets the distinct ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

1904 Nordic Necklace 200ct Natural Coral 18K Gold /48.5 cm /55 gr
Located in SE
Old Necklace with a set of 47 hand-cut and polished gradually sized beads of natural untreated Precious Coral. Silken thread. Diameters of beads range from Ø 12 mm x 8 mm to Ø 5 x 3 ...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Antique Nordic Picture Pendant Locket Diamond solid 18K Gold /5gr
Located in SE
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Locket with a diamond cut Diamond in white Gold rhombus shaped bezel. Hand-engraved ornament on the front side. Swedish pendant. Marked 18K. No hallm...
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1930s Art Nouveau Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique oval Picture Locket Pendant solid 18K Yellow Gold / 6gr
Located in SE
Hand-made in 18K Gold - Pendant / Locket with hand-engraved ornaments of Greek Key on both sides. Made in solid 18K Yellow Gold. One internal removable bezel inside, no glass. All pa...
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1930s Art Nouveau Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare 1960s Vivianna Torun Georg Jensen Silver Amethyst Crystal Pendant Necklace
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare, large pendant of teardrop shaped amethyst and rock quartz polished stones fastened by silver hooks. Pendant suspends from a sterling silver collar, all designed by Vivianna T...
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1960s Modernist Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Silver

1889 Nordic Necklace Egyptian Revival 30 Scarab Beetle Gilt Silver / 50cm/ 27gr
Located in SE
Rare and very unusual piece of Egyptian - revival styled necklace with 30 genuine emerald Green Scarab Beetles set into gilt Silver frames. These shimmering Tortoise beetles once were the Victorian times' species of choice to stand in for genuine Scarabs...
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1880s Egyptian Revival Antique Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Gold-filled

1873 Nordic Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 3.25 gr
Located in SE
Hand-made in 18K Gold - Pendant / Locket with hand-engraved ornaments of Greek Key on both sides. Made in solid 18K Yellow Gold. One internal removable bezel inside, no glass. All pa...
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1860s Greek Revival Antique Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Nordic Pendant Picture Locket oval solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 4.35gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Detailed hand - engravings in miniature proportions on both sides. One sections with inner removable bezel inside. Swedish l...
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1860s Arts and Crafts Antique Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1904 Art Nouveau Nordic Locket Pendant Sapphire Pearls solid 18KGold / 5.3gr
Located in SE
120-year-old Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with two Sapphires Ø 2.75 mm / 0.08 ct each and inlaid with 4 paved natural oriental Pearls Ø 1.6 mm each. The locket is 3.8 cm long suspended including the hanger x 2.1 cm wide x 5 mm deep. There are two internal compartments with original Glass covers and bezels lined with blue silk or paper. I did not try to remove the bezels and Glass covers . Note that finding old lockets...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage David Andersen Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant Necklace
By David Andersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern necklace or neckpiece. By David Andersen. In sterling silver. Comprised of neckpiece and a kinetic pendant. Marked to the reverse of the pendant for 92...
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20th Century Modernist Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Neck Ring and Pendant by Master Sigurd Persson 1994 &1998
By Sigurd Persson
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is a sleek and modern sterling silver neck ring that has a minimalist design. It features a circular silver pendant, which is elegantly simple, with a striking gilded silver str...
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1990s Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver and Amethyst Neck Ring / Pendant
Located in Stockholm, SE
This neck ring is a simple, elegant silver piece with a sleek and modern design. A single, teardrop-shaped amethyst pendant dangles gracefully from the center, its deep purple hue pr...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Swedish Silver Neck Ring / Silver and Ebony Pendant, early 21st c
Located in Stockholm, SE
This sterling silver neck ring is complemented by a pendant made of silver and ebony. The neck ring is sleek and circular, hugging close to the neck. The pendant attached to the neck...
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Early 2000s Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

1900 Nordic Necklace Gilt Silver Enamels /38.5 /10.5 gr
Located in SE
Old Norwegian Necklace in solid gilt sterling Silver with filigree decorations and Enamel works . Secure the original period push lock. Ca. late 19th - early 20th cent, marked 925, ...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Gold, Enamel

1864 Nordic Eternity Knot Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 4gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant / Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Detailed hand - engravings of Eternity Knots in miniature proportions on both sides. One sections with inner removable bezel insid...
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1860s Art Nouveau Antique Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

1916 Antique Necklace solid 18K Gold Filigree Citrine River Pearl / 7.7 gr
Located in SE
Antique hand-made Swedish necklace in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Delicate filigree work, oval and drop cut natural Citrine stones accented with tiny Seed P...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold

1932 Art Deco Nordic Pendant Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.6gr
Located in SE
Pendant in 18K White Gold with the setting of Black onyx accented with Diamonds. There are ten Diamonds here, the largest in the center is brilliant cut Ø 2mm /0.03ct, color ca. F, ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique von Aminoff 3 Intaglio Fob wax Seal Citrine solid 18K Gold / 8.7gr
Located in SE
18th - 19th-century fob pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold mount with 3 intaglio seals skillfully carved in solid natural Citrine stone. One seal shows the coat of arms of the noble f...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Muonionalusta Meteorite Guitar Pick Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Sweden This unique functional guitar pick fashioned from Muonionalusta meteorite can make a lovely necklace with the addition of a thin cord or silver chain. A fantastic gift for yo...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

N.E. From Signed Sterling Silver Pendant Amber Cabochon Danish Silver Jewellery
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely example of Danish silver jewellery is fully signed N.E.From in impressed script on the reverse of the pendant. Danish jeweller and s...
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1960s Post-War Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver

Jorgen Jensen Space Age Pewter Collar Necklace with Blue Glass Cabochon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish jewelry artist Jorgen Jensen designed this elegant Space Age modernist collar pendant-necklace. The piece is all made in pewter with arctic blue poured glass cabochons. The ar...
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1960s Modernist Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Gold photo locket medallion with a pearl, Scandinavia, early XX century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold medallion with a pearl - made of 0.750 yellow gold A golden secretary with space for a photo of a loved one Origin: Scandinavia, 1930s-40s Decorated with a delicate engraved ...
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1930s Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage necklace with diamonds and sapphire
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage necklace made of 18-carat white gold, studded with diamonds with a total weight of approx. 0.64ct (color D, clarity VS) with a central sapphire weighing approx. 0.70ct Very ...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Gold and Rock Crystal Necklace by Ateljé Stigbert Made in the 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold and rock crystal necklace shows upon typical characteristics for this time, such as the ring and bar chain and the pendant with its straight geometric shapes, its shiny surface and emerald-cut rock crystal. Something that makes this necklace stand out is the golden bow on top of the rock crystal. This elegant necklace fits well in both an everyday environment as well as in a more festive one. Ateljé Stigbert...
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1940s Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Pendant with 1.82ct emerald and pink diamonds
Located in Chorzów, PL
An unusual vintage pendant made of 0.585 white gold Decorated with a beautiful transparent natural emerald weighing 1.82ct and 23 pink brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.34ct (diamond clarity VS1...
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2010s Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gold photo locket medallion with a diamond, Scandinavia, early XX century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold medallion made of 0.750 yellow gold A secretary bag with space for a photo of a loved one Origin: Scandinavia, 1930s-40s Decorated with an interwoven rope decoration and a di...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage silver chain with leaf shaped silver pendant. Made 1971.
By Bengt Liljedahl 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
A typical 1970s piece of jewelry. The chain is made of 14 angular pools connecting with each other with round rings. The leaf has a hammered surface. Bengt Liledahl (1932-) is one of...
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1970s Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

Vintage silver necklace with cut large rock crystal Made 1942.
By Heribert Engelbert
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful design and exquisite quality of craftsmanship is what characterizes this piece of jewelry. The chain consists of thin square pools hooked together, the beautiful rock cryst...
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1940s Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Silver

Vintage silver necklace with circular Labradorit made 1998.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A modern necklace even if its made in 1998. This necklace has a little of the 70s in it as well as a lot of RocknRoll. The artist, Swedish Gunilla Lantz, has clearly been influenced by the Viking Era when she made this design. You can find jewelry very similar to this...
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1990s Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

Eigil Jensen For Anton Michelsen 1960 Denmark Fringe Necklace In .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Fringe necklace designed by Eigil Jensen for Anton Michelsen. Beautiful fringe necklace, created in Copenhagen Denmark, by the silversmith Eigil Jensen for Anton Michelsen, back in the 1960. Crafted as a flexible cascade of multiples tines, made up in Sterling Silver, Silver, Plated Yellow Gold, Plated Rose Gold, and Plated Oxidized Silver. Fitted with an integrated toggle lock with a ring. Very comfortable and gorgeous look. Weight: 77.95 Grams, (49.97 Dwt). Size: Fit a neck up to 16 Inches, (40 Cm). Measurements: The fringes lengths are 27 mm (1.06 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with Danish crown marks the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the silver and signed, "AM STERLING DENMARK". Anton Michelsen Company He was born 1809 in Copenhagen Denmark, he completed a goldsmith's apprenticeship in Odense in 1839 before moving back to Copenhagen where he continued his training in Dyrkoph's and court goldsmith J.B. Dalhoff's workshops. He also attended the Royal Danish Academy of Arts where he was influenced by Gustav Friedrich Hersch. In 1836, he went on a long journey abroad, working in some of the leading goldsmiths in Germany and Paris. He established his own goldsmith in Gothersgade, Copenhagen when he returned to Denmark in 1841. He immediately won the attention of the royal family and the king Christian VIII charged him with executing all Danish orders with title of royal court and order jeweler. Michelsen was the only Danish goldsmith who was represented at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1855. The company of A. Michelsen, was a leading Danish jeweler founded in 1841 by Anton Michelsen in Copenhagen. It was responsible for executing all Danish royal orders and was absorbed by the Georg Jensen company in 1985. Eigil Jensen Eigil Jensen was born in the Danish town of Aalborg in 1917. He liked drawing and was originally drawn towards graphic design, but was unable to find an apprenticeship. Instead, a goldsmith in Aalborg was looking for an apprentice who could draw. He soon showed an aptitude for his work and finished his apprenticeship in 1938. Jensen then sought new challenges and was employed by Hans Hansen in Kolding, Hans Hansen silversmith had an international reputation by this time. After five years at Hans Hansen Jensen sent his CV to A. Michelsen in Copenhagen, where he worked for the next forty years until his retirement in 1985. After just four years he became the foreman for the goldsmith workshop, he simultaneously studied and became a qualified gemologist and diamond expert. At Michelsen Eigil Jensen fulfilled many different design assignments, including jewelry, Christmas spoons, and hollowware. He also executed many commission orders; mayoral chains, church silver and silverware for Crown Prince Margrethe and Prince Henrik's as well as Princess Benedikte and Prince Richard...
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1960s Modernist Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace Facetted Green Chalcedony Silver Marcasite
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine Art Deco pendant necklace is set with a green chalcedony drop facetted on both sides and mounted in a silver mount set with marcasites. The reverse is marked with a Swedish...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Marcasite, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Georg JensenPendant Necklace Silver Turquoise Horn Leaves
By Georg Jensen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This striking Art Nouveau pendant has been designed by Georg Jensen, Denmark. This unusual jewel was handcrafted out of sterling silver in the beginning of the 20th century. It is de...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Silver

Jacob Hull, Danish jeweller. Necklace with pendant. Unique work
Located in bronshoj, DK
Jacob Hull, Danish jeweller. Necklace with pendant. Unique work, silver-plated metal adorned with stones. Marked. In perfect condition. Late 20th c. Pendant: L 7.5 x D 5.5 cm. Total...
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Late 20th Century Modern Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

14 karat Chanti gold pendant in the shape of a heart with a male symbol.
Located in bronshoj, DK
14-karat Chanti gold pendant in the shape of a heart with a male symbol. Modernist design. From the 1970s/1980s. Goldsmith initials BH. In excellent condition. Dimensions: D 20 mm.
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1970s Modern Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Bent Gabrielsen Carved Agate and 18 Karat Gold Pendant with Chain Circa 1975
By Bent Gabrielsen
Located in New York, NY
A handmade carved agate and 18-karat gold pendant necklace by Bent Gabrielsen, Denmark circa 1975. Back of pendant stamped: makers mark, B. Gabrielsen P., Denmark, U 193, 750. Toggle...
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1970s Modern Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage silver necklace made by Swedish master Anders Högberg 1968
Located in Stockholm, SE
A silver necklace made in 1968 by the Swedish silver smith master Anders Högberg. He was at this time one of the most known smiths in Sweden. It has a strong chain with oval links on...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Silver

Vintage Silver Necklace by Made Year 1976
Located in Stockholm, SE
This sterling silver necklace is adorned with a sterling silver circle pendant. The necklace itself consists of four arched silver bars which are attached to each other with five sil...
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1970s Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Regitze Overgaard for Georg Jensen. Pendant in sterling silver. Infinity
By Regitze Overgaard for Georg Jensen
Located in bronshoj, DK
Regitze Overgaard for Georg Jensen. Infinity. Pendant in sterling silver with matching silk cord. 2004. Pendant approx. 25 mm. In original Georg Jensen box. In perfect condition. Mar...
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Early 2000s Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regitze Overgaard for Georg Jensen. Pendant in sterling silver. 2004
By Regitze Overgaard for Georg Jensen
Located in bronshoj, DK
Regitze Overgaard for Georg Jensen. Infinity. Pendant in sterling silver with matching silk cord. 2004. Pendant approx. 25 mm. In original Georg Jensen box. In perfect condition. Mar...
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Early 2000s Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Regitze Overgaard for Georg Jensen. Pendant in sterling silver, 2004
By Regitze Overgaard for Georg Jensen
Located in bronshoj, DK
Regitze Overgaard for Georg Jensen. Infinity. Pendant in sterling silver with matching silk cord. 2004. Pendant approx. 25 mm. In original Georg Jensen box. In perfect condition. Mar...
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Early 2000s Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Vintage 18k Gold and Moon Stone Necklace by Heribert Engelbert Made Year 1956
By Heribert Engelbert
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold pendant features a smooth, oval moonstone with a cabochon cut. The moonstone exhibits a soft, translucent blue hue with a subtle glow that appears to shift and cha...
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1950s Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Modernist Georg Jensen Astrid Fog Large Sterling Silver Cross Bars Necklace
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Scarce large 1970's Scandinavian Modernist sterling silver cross bars necklace by Astrid Fog for Georg Jensen. Astrid Fog (1911-1993) designed her first jewelry collection for Georg Jensen in 1969. Her jewelry designs are distinctive for their large scale and bold, modernist style using classic geometric forms such as rectangles, circles and squares. She successfully utilized high quality lightweight, hollow silver forms to create pieces which were striking as well as comfortable to wear. This beautiful necklace is from the estate of a noted New York City psychiatrist who collected interesting, unusual, often one-of-a-kind jewelry. The pendant measures 2.19 inches by 2.19 inches. The chain is 29 inches long. Marks: 379 925 S Denmark Georg Jensen...
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20th Century Modernist Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

1937 Art Deco 85 carat rock crystal silver necklace by Wiwen Nilsson
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Malmö, SE
Silver and approx 85ct rock crystal. Signed and dated 1937. The pendant is 6,7 cm long on a 59 cm long chain. Wiwen Nilsson (1897-1974) - An Art Deco Silversmith in the Age of Modernism. Wiwen Nilsson was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1897. Born as Karl Edvin, but since he did not like his christening name, he was, within the family, called Wiwen. He was the son of Karolina and Anders and grew up with his sister Edith. In 1897 the family moves to Lund, Sweden when the father takes over the gold and silversmith company J.P. Hasselgren & Son. In 1906, Wiwen began at Katedralsskolan in Lund and finished school when he graduated fifth grade in 1912. It was common to continue up to sixth grade and then high school, but Wiwen who does not thrive in a school environment wants to become a pianist or aviator instead. However, as the father is a recognized jeweler and court supplier, the son's career is already marked. Instead, he embarks on an educational journey with the goal Königliche Zeichenakademie in Hanau am Main, Germany. The school is Germany's oldest and most prestigious goldsmith's school. Wiwen enrolled on the fourth of August in 1913 and studied drawing, workshop work, engraving and hammering work. The education comes to an abrupt end with the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, and he instead continues his education in his father's workshop, where he stays until 1919. He does, however, make two breaks, the first quarter of 1917 he enrolled at the Technical Society's School in Copenhagen where he studied modeling, among other things, and in 1917-1918 he did his military service in Stockholm. In 1919 he applied for and received his companion letter, at the same time he received the Swedish Craft Organization's large medal in silver for his professionalism. In 1920 he is again at the school in Hanau, Germany where he stays until 1921 and practices with the jewelry company Chr. Kissling also in Hanau. At school, he mainly studies drawing and chiseling, a type of relief technique that was very popular during the 17th century. Wiwen is driven by his own design language and thinks that the prevailing technique under the influence of Danish designers is a setback in the development of chiseling. During his time in Hanau, he visits several arts and craft exhibitions and comes into contact with the Wiener Werkstätte and the Wiener Werkbund, among others. At the same time as he is studying, he writes travel stories where it emerges that he believes that Sweden's conservatism inhibits the development of arts and crafts, something he himself wants to change. Back in Sweden in 1921, he was appointed the company's artistic designer. In 1923, the company participates in the Gothenburg exhibition, but here Wiwen receives devastating criticism. His creations are considered ugly and meaningless, a critic writes that it is a typical case of poor material sense. In 1924, Wiwen Nilsson travels to Paris. Just like in Hanau, he studies chiseling, silver, drawing and modeling at the Académie de la Grande Chaumiére (now Académie Charpentier). One of France's foremost art schools where, among others, Siri Derkert (1888-1973) and Bror Hjorth (1894-1968) have also studied. In Paris he became acquainted with Georg Jensen (1866-1935), in whose workshop he chiseled for a period. He also meets and hangs out frequently with Jules Schyl (1893-1977) and Gösta Adrian-Nilsson, GAN (1884-1965). The meeting with GAN becomes extremely important and came to influence and refine Wiwen's own design language and together they hold a joint exhibition in 1925 in Lund. From 1925 until the end of the 1920s, Wiwen Nilsson produces a large amount of church silver. He designs and manufactures for, among others, Allhelgonakyrkan in Lund, Knästorps and Tottarps kyrka in Skåne. In total, Wiwen's workshop manufactures 677 objects for churches, of which 483 are found in churches within the diocese of Lund and 194 in other Swedish churches. Some are also sent internationally to the Church of Sweden in Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen and churches in West Germany, Iceland and to Zululand in South Africa. His church silver unmistakably bears the same design language as his profane works. All with the same angular but harmonized and modernist shapes, not infrequently his vessels like jugs and lid boxes are often hexagonal or octagonal. In 1925 he participated in the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels à Paris (World Exhibition) where he received a gold medal in Class 10, the category for crafts and art industry in metal. Other exhibitors included C.G. Hallbergs Guldsmeds AB and Jacob Ängman...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Hans Hansen Scandinavian Modernist Yellow Gold Necklace, 1970
By Hans Hansen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A 14ct gold openable rigid necklace with three articulated elements designed by Danish manufacture "Hans Hansen" in the 1970'. A fine example of Scandinavian modernist jewellery...
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1970s Modernist Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen, Modernist Pendant in Sterling Silver
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in bronshoj, DK
Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen. Modernist pendant in sterling silver. Design 1997. 1960s / 70s. Measures: 24 x 23 mm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Our skilled Georg J...
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1960s Modern Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Enamel Danish brooch Chinese ceramic Vintage glass necklace Sterling
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage Turquoise Enamel Sterling Silver Danish 50’s brooch Pendant necklace with Chinese ceramic beads and vintage Czech glass beads from the 30’s comprise this stunning necklace. I...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Georg Jensen Silver Pendant Necklace #207, Vivianna Torun
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver pendant #207, designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen, with double strand chain. The pendant has a swirl effect to the front, on a double strand silv...
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Early 2000s Modern Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Long Silver Necklace by Marianne Berg for Uni David-Andersen Norway 1960s
By David Andersen
Located in Stokholm, SE
Lovely Silver necklace by designer Marianne Berg for Uni David-Andersen 1960s Norway. This is a two-section longer pendant with Viking inspired patterns on a long silver chain neckla...
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1970s Modern Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver and Amethyst Quartz Pendant Made Year 1972
Located in Stockholm, SE
This pendant has an amethyst quartz with a cabochon, free formed cut. The setting and the bail is made of silver. The pendant is perfect for any social event as well as for the ever...
Category

1970s Vintage Scandinavian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

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