5.69 Carat Oval Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Vintage Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Surrounded by Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.34tcw, securely Hand set in finely detailed Hand crafted intertwined 18K Yellow Gold mounting. Measuring approx. 1.2”. Love this Classic El...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K rose gold pendant is from Riad Collection. This beautiful necklace is made from 5 oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 3.6 Carat and white diamonds in total of 0.27 Ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Solitaire Pendant - 14k Oval 7.68ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 7.68ct Cut: Oval Total Carats: 7.68ct Style: Solitaire Measurements ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Mystic Topaz Diamond Pendant - 10k Oval 8.83ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Mystic Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 8.8CT Cut: Oval Color: Bluish Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(...
Diamond, Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Halo Pendant - 10k Oval 2.92ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Blue Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.12CT Cut: Oval Color: Dark Blue Genuine Blue Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1....
Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$605Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Yellow Gold Solitaire Oval Cut Peridot Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Add a refreshing pop of color to your jewelry collection with this elegant Oval-Cut Peridot Solitaire Pendant. Meticulously crafted in polished 14K yellow gold, the necklace features...
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$605Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Solitaire Oval Cut Peridot Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Add a refreshing pop of color to your jewelry collection with this elegant Oval-Cut Peridot Solitaire Pendant. Meticulously crafted in polished 14K white gold, the necklace features ...
Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Blue Topaz Solitaire Pendant - 14k Oval 8.80ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 8.80ct Cut: Oval Total Carats: 8.80ct Style: Solitaire Measurements T...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
70.30 Carat Oval Cut Morganite Diamond Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Trumbull, CT
This breathtaking 70.30-carat oval-cut morganite is encircled by a double-row halo of dazzling diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Pendant - 14k Oval Cabochon 2.03ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 1.90ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australian Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .13ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Amethyst & Diamond Pendant - 14k Oval Checkerboard 31.58ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 31.50ct Cut: Oval Checkerboard Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H C...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Solitaire Pendant Necklace 18" - 14k Oval .87ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .87ct Cut: Oval Color: Orangey Yellow Clarity: VS1 Total Carats: .87ct Style: Solita...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Pendant - 14k Oval Cabochon .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Oval Cabochon Natural Diamond Carat(s): .10ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Clarity: SI2 Total Carats: .10ct S...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$456Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Swiss Blue Topaz Oval Cut Solitaire Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 2.54 Gram Pendant Size : (Pendant-15.75mmX9.00mm ) (Necklace-18inches) Set with : Swiss Blue Topaz Gem Stone : 1 Blue Topaz Gem Stone Cara...
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
$456Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Swiss Blue Topaz Oval Cut Solitaire Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 2.54 Gram Pendant Size : (Pendant-15.75mmX9.00mm ) (Necklace-18inches) Set with : Swiss Blue Topaz Gem Stone : 1 Blue Topaz Gem Stone Car...
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Pendant – 18ct Yellow Gold Halo Design
Located in London, GB
A refined emerald and diamond pendant crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, featuring a rich oval cabochon-cut natural emerald at the centre.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace with Freeform Oval Opal and Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold 16 Inch Necklace with Free Form Oval Opal And Gold Pendant 4 grams total weight.
14k Gold
14K White Gold Oval Cut Amethyst Pendant Necklace, Modern Design
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant necklace features a striking oval cut amethyst, displaying a rich, vibrant purple hue with excellent clairity. The amethyst stone is secured in a classic prong setting, ...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mings Hawaii Oval Phoenix Pendant 14K Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Diameter with Bail: ~1.40" x 0.88" Stamped: "14K" "Mings" Total Weight: 3.6 Grams Condition: Vintage, Excellent
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Oval Jadeite Jade Natural Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's Natural Jadeite Jade carved oval pendant necklace with no enhancements. AGL certified mottled green with a halo of natural pearls.
Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Oval Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Oval Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Pearl Pendant Locket Oval 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Antique Pearl Pendant Locket Oval 14K Gold This gorgeous vintage locket/ pendant is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed) and set with Natural g...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.99ct Oval Opal & Diamonds Pendant Set in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pendant opal and diamonds is set with a 0.99ct oval-shaped opal gemstone.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Oval Citrine & Diamond Slide Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Citrine - Oval Shape - Checkerboard - Prong Set - Rich Golden Yellow Color - 14.2x12mm (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut ...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow & White Gold Large Oval Amethyst Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.15 Grams Chain Type: 18” - Fine Box Chain- Spring Ring Clasp Pendant Height: 30.29mm (1.19") (including bail) Pendant Width: 18.04mm (0.71")...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Oval Diamond 0.48 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic diamond pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural oval cut yellow diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Faye Kim 18K Gold Large Oval Locket Pendant, Modern Design
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Experience luxury every day in Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Large Oval Locket. The spectacular locket, with its matte finish, evokes a feeling of nostalgia and can be paired with many of...
Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Solitaire Pendant - 10k Oval Cabochon .70ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opal Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Total Carats: .70ct Style: Solitaire Measurements Tall (from station...
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Oval Diamond 0.64 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic diamond pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural oval cut yellow diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2.50 Carat Oval Ruby & Diamond Pendant In 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked. This exquisite pendant features a stunning 2.50-carat oval-shaped red ruby, set in a beautifully crafted 18k white gold sett...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,624Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Oval Tanzanite Birthstone Diamond Pendant 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Oval Tanzanite Birthstone Diamond Pendant 18 Karat White Gold features a stunning oval cut Tanzanite gemstone, with diamond set on top of it making a pendant nekclace.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Onyx Framed Solitaire Enhancer Pendant 14k Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Oval Cabochon Style: Framed Solitaire Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 1 9/16" (39.5mm) Wide: 1 1/16"...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Oval Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The necklace is a captivating piece that exemplifies modern elegance and artistry. Crafted from 18K white gold, it exudes a luxurious sheen that enhances its overall beauty. The stan...
18k Gold, White Gold
9 Carat Oval Kunzite and Diamond Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Statement Oval Dark Kunzite and Diamond Gold Pendant. Featuring a securely Hand set Oval shape Dark Kunzite, weighing approx. 9 Carats.
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.50tcw Oval Tanzanite & Diamond Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Tanzanite Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
An unusual tanzanite and diamond gold pendant. A fancy tanzanite oval is suspended in an exquisite yellow gold channel set and is the center of attention.
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 36 Weight: 0.39 Carat (approx. in total) *This pendant will be supplied without a chain. Please contact us for availability.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.76Carat Oval Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K white Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing a 0.76 carat oval cut diamond .
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
6.85 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this striking ruby and diamond pendant necklace is crafted in 14 karat white gold and showcases a vibrant oval cut ruby weighing approximately 6.85 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$495Sale Price|35% Off
White Gold Oval Jade Cabochon Pendant Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Pendant Featuring An Oval Cabochon Cut Jade Surrounded By Freeform Gold.
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy Oval Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Opal pendant necklace. Natural oval free form Australian boulder opal on rock matrix (not a doublet or triplet) in a simple 14k yellow gold pendant with a 19 inch double link rope ch...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Pendant Necklace 18" - 10k Oval 3.80ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Tanzanites Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): .80ctw Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s): (3) small Cut: Single Total...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, White Gold
Natural Yellow Oval Diamond 1.06 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural oval cut yellow diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
0.20ct Diamond and Emerald 18 Carat White Gold Oval Pendant
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
This delicate 18 carat white gold pendant is beautifully designed as an oval claw set with 23 fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.20ct in total.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.73ct Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Oval Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of sophistication to your collection with this 18K white gold oval pendant featuring a deep blue sapphire center encircled by diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,200 / item
Oval Sapphire Double Halo Pendant
By Jan Feld
Located in New York, NY
1.07ct Oval Sapphire with 2 rows of Diamond Halo, 0.28ct total weight. 14k White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.18 Carat Oval Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Vintage Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Awesome Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Vintage Pendant. Featuring a Securely Hand set 1.18 Oval Rubellite Tourmaline.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 3.22ctw Oval Ruby & Diamond Cluster Scalloped Flower Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Natural Genuine Ruby - 1 Oval & 11 Round Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Rich Red Color - 7.5x6mm (oval) - 2.73ct (exact, stamped) (93) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brillian...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.20ct Blue Aquamarine Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Bright Blue Oval Cut Aquamarine Pendant Necklace. 8.20 Carat aquamarine with a beautiful light blue colour set in a fine 18k yellow gold four claw solitaire pendant.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.58 Carat Morganite Oval Cut 10K Rose Gold Classic Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Pendant, crafted from 10-karat Rose Gold by Gin & Grace Pendant.
Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
9 Carat Emerald Oval Bezel Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 8.99 ct. emerald oval. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Length is 18".
Emerald, Yellow Gold
$5,764 / item
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Rose Gold, Hallmar Collection byVictor Mayer, measurements app. 28.0 mm x 23.0 mm, two picture frames About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Natural Australian Doublet Opal Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Oval Natural Australian Doublet Opal Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Diamond Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K yellow gold elegant pendant is from our Divine Collection.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Mystic Topaz Enhancer Pendant - 14k Oval 11.50ct Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Mystic Topaz Treatment: Coating Carat(s): 11.50ct Cut: Oval Total Carats: 11.50ct Style: Solitaire with Accents Enhancer ...
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Rutilated Quartz Solitaire Pendant - 14k Oval Cabochon 11.90ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rutilated Quartz Carat(s): 11.90ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Total Carats: 11.90ct Style: Solitaire Features: Rope-Textured Bord...
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70 Carat Morganite Oval Cut 10K Rose Gold Classic Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Pendant is crafted from 10-karat Rose Gold by Gin & Grace Pendant.
Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Oval Shaped Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Lapis pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut gemstone that completes your look with a decent touch.
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.