Vintage Ladybug Watch Pendant Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Ladybug Golf Filled Lucerne Watch Pendant. Measuring approx. 39mm x 28mm.
Late 20th Century Modernist Lucerne Pendant Watch Vintage
Gold-filled
Vintage Ladybug Watch Pendant Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Ladybug Golf Filled Lucerne Watch Pendant. Measuring approx. 39mm x 28mm.
Gold-filled
$769Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lily of the valley 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lily of the Valley Ring. Flower Engagement Ring. Gold Lily Wedding Ring for Women. Birthday Flower Ring. Metal type: 14kt solid gold Weight 2.6 g depends from size Gemstones: Colo...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.96 Carat Green Beryl Square Radiant Cut Platinum Engagement Ring by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined platinum diamond engagement ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, centered by a natural green beryl weighing 4.96 carats in a square radiant cut. The vivid green hue is pa...
Beryl, Green Beryl, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco
Located in Greer, SC
" Lady's dress watch by Omega measures 6.5 inches long. It weighs 13.3 pennyweights. It has a rectangular platinum case measuring 13.62 by 13.21 mm with bead set round diamond lugs. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Qing Dynasty–Style Enamel Dragon Hoop Earrings Gold toned
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Qing Dynasty–Style Enamel Dragon Hoop Earrings Inspired by the opulence and symbolism of Qing Dynasty imperial artistry, these exquisite earrings feature a coiled dragon motif rende...
MONET signed vintage gold tone bee fly insect figural designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 62 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
$150Sale Price / set|50% Off
W 0.29 in D 0.16 in L 1.5 in
Silvorra Classic 925 Silver Deep Garnet Botanical Dangle Earrings Christmas Gift
Located in New York, NY
These elegant dangle earrings are crafted from 925 sterling silver and feature twenty natural garnet gemstones in a mix of heart, marquise and round shapes, creating a playful floral...
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990's Vintage Moschino Backpack - Gold Letter Rucksack Bag
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino black Vinyl Backpack bag, with large 'MOSCHINO' lettering. An Iconic nineties Vintage Piece ! MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Large 'MOSCHINO' spell out l...
Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 2gr
Located in SE
A Ring from 1920s -1930s decorated with natural emerald cut Emerald 4.75 mm x 3.75 mm x 2.1 mm deep ca. 0.4 ct with natural internal flaws and inclusions. Emerald is accented with si...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural diamond pearls drop sterling silver convertible tiara head band necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
This Vintage tiara is a symbol of beauty and self-love. It is handmade with natural pave diamonds and pearl drops in sterling silver. Diamond- pave diamonds Diamond color- White wit...
Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1900 This circa 1900 five‑stone diamond ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold with a platinum setting. It features five ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$419Sale Price / item|55% Off
Lily of the valley silver, gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lily of the Valley Ring. Flower Engagement Ring. Gold Lily Wedding Ring for Women. Birthday Flower Ring. Metal type: silver 925 + gold plating Weight 3.5 g depends from size We can...
Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Art Deco European Cut Diamond Platinum Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Orlando, FL
Original Art Deco Diamond Ring in Platinum – European & Old Mine Cut Diamonds A beautifully preserved original Art Deco diamond ring crafted in platinum, showcasing the geometri...
Diamond, Platinum
Crystal Quartz Ring Black Enamel Victorian style Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Holy Word Ring Crystal Quartz 14k Gold Plated Silver Black Enamel Kabbalah Memento Mori Statement Ring Designer: J DAUPHIN The Holy Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated sterling ...
Quartz, Crystal, Enamel, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Double Head Diamond Snake Ring, Circa 1980s
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Double Head Snake Ring 18ct Yellow Gold A striking sculptural ring crafted in rich 18ct yellow gold, designed as two entwined serpents forming a continuous loop around the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ladies Wrist Watch Mined 1ct 1930's Custom Dial
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Diamond 1ct Platinum Ladies Wrist Watch Features 2 Genuine Natural Mined Marquise Cut Diamonds Surround By Antique Single Cut Side Di...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped Makers Mark H & C B Circa 1910 A truly charming and versatile Edwardian era piece, dating to the early 20th century, beautifully c...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
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.