Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

One black opal and diamond 18K white gold pendant centering one pear-shaped cabochon black opal weighing 4.50 ct. with 19 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.80 ct. with I-J colo...

An abstract pendant, 18ct gold, large opal (small rond diamond brillant cut) by Fernand Demaret , a famous Belgian goldsmith and his studio’s artists. Pendant designed by goldsmith Claude Wesel while working in Fernand Demaret workshop. Marked : Demaret’s stamps This pendant exemplifies the artist goldsmith's sculptural treatment of gold. Published in « Belgian Modernist Jewellery », Collectors Gallery...

A super-Mod 1970s pendant for a necklace. In 18k yellow gold. With a central bezel set square cut garnet surrounded by 11 baguette-cut emerald gemstones. The gemstones are set on ...

Mother of pearl, is an organic–inorganic composite material produced by some molluscs as an inner shell layer; it is strong, resilient, and iridescent. This vintage buddha charm pend...

This 18kt gold pendant shows St. Christopher crossing the water with Jesus on his shoulder. The jeweler was Edmond-Henri Becker, he was born in France in 1871. • Designer: Edmond He...

Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Large Vintage Copper Deco Pendant Stunning Necklace.This one of a kind, handmade, piece consists of a repousse copper tribal pendant that is beautifully en...

One mid-century diamond snowflake motif platinum pendant featuring 81 old European cut and single round cut diamonds totaling 2.55 ct. Measuring 38 ...

Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Pendant Measurements with Bail: 3" x 1.5" Total Weight: 28.29 Grams Lab Report: GIA Jade Report GIA Report #: 2231035273 Gemstone Sp...

Year: 1930s Item Details: Metal Type: 10K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.9 grams Zircon Details: 1.00ct, total weight, blue, round and pear shape Measurement: 1.75 in...

This 14K 1970's Halo Diamond Sweet Pendant is the perfect choice for any jewelry collection. It features a timeless diamond halo design for a sleek and classic look. Crafted with pre...

A gorgeous modernist Amethyst gemstone pendant set into 14k yellow gold. The pendant takes a triangular drop form, while the hand-sawed deta...

One mid-century diamond 18K white gold pendant featuring scroll work and a bow motif upon an oval-shaped pendant with 147 round brilliant cut, marquise brilliant, and baguette cut di...

This is a vintage wall clock shape pendant-brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1960. The piece features: - 25 diamonds (round brilliant cut, TW 0.28ct, RW+/STW, VS-SI) - 2 di...

This sweet antique pendant necklace is the perfect accent to any look! J. Birnbach repurposed an antique pin, using the flower design to create this pendant. The flower features anti...

A gem set bee pendant, with an oval cabochon cut opal and a round cabochon cut amethyst set to the body, articulating wings, set with eight-cut diamonds, a...

The Retro Swiss 18kt White Gold Cross with Diamonds featuring old-cut diamonds is a piece of jewelry that combines vintage design elements with...

CHANEL Made in France by ROBERT GOOSSENS Gold metal necklace with reliquary pendant decorated with green and red glass paste cabochons and small pearly beads - signed Chanel Height...

Extremely stylish piece of jewellery from the house of Jakob Bengel, dating to the 1930's and so advanced for it's time in it's design that one could be forgiven for not recognising ...

14k rose gold "antiqued" cross with 12 round Natural Light "Pink" Diamonds weighing approximately 1.25cts. and 28 round diamonds weighing approximately .50pts. set in a filigree sty...

French jewelry artist Henry Perichon (aka Henry) designed this unique Talosel and bronze pendant necklace in the 1960s. The piece features a worked gilded heavy chain complimented wi...

This gorgeous bezel set Diamond Solitaire pendant floating from a chain is the perfect one to have always with you Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold comes with a classy 18 KT chain...

A wonderfully made cross circa the 1960’s done in in 14K yellow gold and heavy sterling silver and finished off in natural long lapis Cabochons. Makers mark...

Presenting a vintage Hammerman Brothers butterfly necklace – a true testament to the legacy of the Hammerman Brothers' fine craftsmanship....

Ronald Hayes Pearson (1924 -96) was an influential figure in metalsmithing and modern jewelry. He regarded precious metals as plastic substances to be stretched or elongated into sim...

One Art Deco diamond and pearl platinum pendant featuring a modified marquise shaped pendant portion featuring 96 old European and rose cut diamonds totaling 3.25 ct. with H-I-J color and SI-2 clarity with the center diamond weighing 0.70 ct. The pendant measures 40 x 33 millimeters in size and is enhanced by twenty round white cultured pearls set throughout measuring 3 millimeters in diameter on average. Suspended from an 18K white gold open link chain necklace...

GIA certified Colombian pear shape emerald and diamond necklace pendant—a true gem of sophistication and elegance. This pendant features a captivating 11.72-carat Colombian pear-shap...

This is the Modernist Necklace "O2X" by Finnish jewelry designer Björn Weckström for Lapponia in Sterling Silver. The classic Mid Century brutalist piece was designed in 1970 for Lapponia Jewelry in Finland. The chain is a link chain in Sterling Silver. The pendant has the undulating brutalist naturalistic forms that characterize the masterworks of Weckstrom and Lapponia. Bjorn Weckstrom's pieces define Scandinavian modernism. They are exquisitely designed and timeless. This classic necklace is one of the greats by a master artisan of the 20th Century. The chain measures 30 inches (77cm). The pendant portion measures 2.3 inches (6 cm) tall and 2 inches (5 cm) wide. Impressed Marks: FINLAND, Manufacturer´s mark Lapponia. Designer name Björn. We have just returned from Finland with a wonderful collection of Finnish MId Century Modernist Jewelry...

One mid-century diamond platinum circular pendant / brooch with wreath motif featuring 75 round brilliant, baguette and pear diamonds weighing a total of 5.75 ct. with G-H-I color an...

A fine convertible Modernist pendant necklace and brooch combination. By the New York City Modernist female goldsmith Resia Schor. In sterling silver and 14k gold. Comprising a l...

Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Retro style 60’s Brooch pendant, handmade, one of a kind, necklace. A string of fabulous vintage French 20’s blue glass beads,...

Finely detailed vintage ruby & cultured pearl pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s). Center set ruby measures 2.5mm, accented with cultured & natural pearls me...

Among the most in-demand designs by Trifari artistic director Alfred Philippe were his flora and "jelly belly" fauna jewelry from the 1940s. Both iconic styles can be mixed as the go...

A fine gold necklace after Pablo Picasso. In 14k yellow gold. Depicting a bird in profile. Fashioned after Picasso's terra cotta medallion entitled: Oiseau de Profil (A.R. 91) Ma...

14k white gold diamond pendant with silver chain. The two halves of the oval pendant can be twist locked into a heart shape. The pendant is stamped 14k and weighs 6 grams. The round ...

Timeless vintage Jewellery This beautiful Diamond necklace is hand fabricated in rich 18K yellow gold, signed by Mario Fontana 1960 ca Comprising a large Diamond pendant of striking...

This 18 karat gold, malachite and dimond has a wonderful oval shape. The pendant radiates style and elegance and will be a perfect fit for any occasion. The pendant has a classic ba...

Large Native American Navajo Indian highly detailed sterling silver pendant with rotating Kingman turquoise center stone. Stone is floating in pendant with ornate and intricate sterl...

Extremely stylish piece of jewellery from the house of Jakob Bengel, dating to the 1930's and so advanced for it's time in it's design that one could be forgiven for not recognising ...

For all lovers of the arts, Artisan jewelry holds special interest. This particular pendant is item 197 of a limited edition and is entirely hand crafted in the modernist style. A de...

Native American Santo Domingo Indian burnt orange spiny oyster necklace. Piece has beaded chain with large and small round spiny oyster beads, fe...

Finely detailed vintage Maurice Katz Egyptian Pharaoh pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Two small emeralds are set into the eyes and total an ...

An impressive and quite unique Mid century large Coral & Diamond brooch/ pendant 18 KT solid gold, 1940/50 ca. Ultra – chic designed to catch the attention reflecting the Glam in vog...

Diamond Pendant Necklace A tennis necklace featuring baguette & round cut diamonds & two diamond bow motif clasps. The pendant set with baguette & marquise diamonds is removable as ...

Love the symbolism of this vintage European sun inspired 14 karat yellow gold brooch pendant accented with petite round pearls. Suspended on a complementing 16 inch lightweight oval ...

Year: 1940s Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum with 14K White gold Pin/Clasp [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.9 grams *Swivel to convert brooch into a pendant as well Diamond Detai...

Silver Necklace Goldsmith's old warehouse. Unused Turku Finland Alpo Tammi AKT 1959-1967 Chain length 49cm Pendant length 6cm Old Goldsmith's warehouse. Be...

A fine and impressive antique French hot enamel and 18 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse estate jewelry and enamel pendant collection. This fine and impressive antique ...

Sterling silver abstract modernist necklace created by Irvin and Bonnie Burkee, circa 1950's. Necklace has a 17" wearable neck length and is signed Burkee, Sterling on reverse. In very good vintage 1950's condition. Artist Biography: Irvin Burkee...

John and Robert Kennedy 90% Gold Commemorative Coin 18K Pendent Frame 18.9 Gram. 1.5 inch Diameter

Tested 18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Pendant. The pendant features a 32.43 x 28 x 61mm (46ct) opal prong-set on a handmade open bezel with mul...

"Timeless Beauty: Authentic Old European-Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Elevate your elegance with this enchanting 0.60 carat old European-cut natural earth mined diamond pendant. The diamond, near colorless and slightly included SI2 in clarity, captures the essence of vintage allure. Meticulously re-set in a new domed solitaire bezel pendant, the captivating gem shines anew, exuding a graceful charm. The pendant gracefully dangles from an 18-inch sliding chain, allowing for effortless adjustments to complement any neckline. The bezel, approximately 9mm in diameter, adds a touch of modern sophistication while preserving the diamond's vintage essence...

A natural jadeite jade bi disc pendant created in an 18 karat yellow gold frame. The jade is rich and has a beautiful translucent mottled apple gr...

Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co feather pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The pendant is a hard-to-find retired piece and no longer made by Tiffany & Co. Modeled in th...

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...

Old gold pendant made of 0.585 yellow gold decorated with four synthetic rubies (rubies made with labolatory technics) and 17 cultured pearls Very good condition, no damage length 5....

Designed as a stylized chain suspending a heart shaped enhancer pendant centering a heart cut emerald Weighing 9.58 carats - natural Colombian in origin with minor traditional clarit...

Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. A very beautiful necklace, signed at the back. Size: 40 cm, extend chain: 6 cm. Pendants: 15.5*3.2 cm. ...

This Magnificent Piece of Jewelry is Retro, dating back to year of 1963 yet it's in remarkable condition Created by Grosse Germany - who was an exclusive manufacturer for Chri...