$2,065Sale Price|30% Off
Victorian Renaissance Revival 14K Gold Cross Pendant - Unisex - E.U. - C.1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Renaissance Revival 14K yellow gold cross pendant - featuring an embossed laurel leaf pattern over the convex arms of the cross - flat back - unsigned - acid tested for gold ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Era Large Locket Amethyst & Pearl Cross
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love finding vintage lockets! Imagine the stories and memories this beauty kept!! Locket Details Material: 10K Rose & Yellow Gold Era: Victorian 1840 - 1900 Length: 1 7/8 ...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst, Pearl, and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Amethyst, Pearl, and Diamond Cross Pendant. This cross pendant has round amethysts, pearls, and 26 old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.75 carats all set in silver and ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
c. 1890s Victorian Gold-Filled Book Chain Necklace with Detachable Cross
Located in Honolulu, HI
Features a highly detailed, hand-engraved Gothic-style cross pendant. A key feature is the specialized open-clasp mechanism allowing the cross to be detached and worn separately.
Gold-filled
Antique 14K Gold Filigree and Cannetille Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century Dutch cross pendant created with fine wire and cannetille work. This lovely antique cross is beautifully decorated with a repoussé design throughout the cross...
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century 14K Gold Filigree Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Dutch 19th century cross pendant created with fine wire and cannetille work. This lovely antique cross is beautifully decorated with a repoussé design throughout the cross...
14k Gold
Large Antique Banded Agate Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880 This unusual, one of a kind cross pendant is finely crafted in 14K gold. It is set with fifteen perfectly matched cabochon cut banded agates. The center stone is encircl...
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold
Antique 39.32 Carat Nephrite and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Victorian gold cross pendant with nephrite is an exceptional gauge of gold and is in exceptional condition.
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MASSIVE Stunning Antique French Bresse Enamel Cross Pendant RARE
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A magnificent and highly collectible piece of antique jewelry, this French Bresse enamel cross pendant hails from the late Victorian era, circa 1870s-1880s.
Enamel
Victorian 66.96 TCW Amethyst Seed Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Cross Penant
Located in Towson, MD
This antique Victorian 14K yellow gold oval cut amethyst and seed pearl cross pendant is a striking example of estate jewelry craftsmanship at its finest.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 12K Gold Filled Amethyst Floral Cross Necklace 1890
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exceptional antique genuine late Victorian openwork cross pendant, dating to circa 1890-1900, beautifully preserved with its authentic closed-back settings.
Amethyst, Gold-filled
Victorian 5.10 Ct Old Mine Diamonds Rare Religious Cross 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Quite impressive rare Victorian Diamond cross dating 1880/90 ca Beautiful designed in a simple yet effective claw setting, typical of the era, solid 18 KT gold Rare Diamond content c...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18k Gold Mourning Locket, Black Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique 18kt gold Mourning locket is really a very special and sentimental piece. Rich aged 18kt gold with a raised repousse cross applied to the front in inky black ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Italian micromosaic cross pendant in 18 karat gold, Grand tour jewelry
Located in PARIS, FR
Italian micromosaic cross pendant in 18 karat gold.This Italian cross is entirely paved with micromosaics illustrating Christian symbolism: the Chi-Rho, the dove of the Holy Spirit e...
Gold
Antique Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This magnificent, fine and impressive Victorian pendant has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Cross Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in open backed cut down bezel settings, and an amethyst set box and tongue clast, with a ...
Amethyst, Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold and silver diamond cross pendant. The cross is composed of 11 claw and grain set old cushion and lozenge shaped diamonds, with small rose cut diamonds...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Fine Large Antique Victorian 15K Rose Gold Banded Agate Natural Pearl Cross
Located in New York, NY
Elegant cabochon banded agate, natural pearl 15K Rose Gold large antique English cross 19th Century Composed of well matched banded agate cabochons forming an elongated vertical whit...
Agate, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
15ct Gold Victorian Locket with Seed Pearl Cross and Black Enamel Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
The circular pendant features a central cross motif set with twelve pearls, arranged symmetrically for visual balance.
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Natural Diamond 0.52 carats 18KT White Gold Vintage Cross Crucifix Pendant
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This exquisite piece of jewelry blends vintage charm with contemporary elegance, creating a truly captivating pendant necklace. Crafted with utmost precision and artistry, this pend...
Diamond, White Gold
$110Sale Price / item|50% Off
Antique Style Jesus Carrying Cross Medallion Pendant Made in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Antique Style Jesus Carrying Cross Medallion Pendant crafted in 925 sterling silver, this oval pendant features a detailed depiction of Jesus Christ carrying the cross, symboliz...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 20.34 Carat Opal and 4.63 Carat Diamond Silver Gilt Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique 20.34 carat opal and 4.63 carat diamond, silver gilt cross pendant / brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry colle...
Diamond, Opal, Silver
Antique Silver and 14K Gold Cross Pendant with Rose-Cut Diamonds, Circa 1850
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This elegant antique cross pendant is a refined example of mid-19th century devotional jewelry, dating to around circa 1850, and crafted in silver with a 14 karat yellow gold backing...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
22ct 916 Gold Cross
Located in London, GB
22ct 916 Gold Cross unknown Gem stones ( definitely not diamonds ) are all present Fully Hallmarked by Birmingham Assay Offices Goldsmiths SJPL size 2.5cm x 1,5 cm (Incl. 5mm Bail )
Gold
$6,076Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Antique Fancy Cut Citrine & Gold Cross, c 1840
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique cross early 19th Century cross of approximately 30 cts. natural bright lemon yellow Citrines. The larger oval cut stones have fancy pavilion facets which reflect the light we...
Citrine, Gold
Antique Gold and Platinum Amethyst and Diamond Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique amethyst and diamond cross necklace. The necklace is composed as a delicate double-chain arrangement, set with 12 bezel-set square amethysts, accented with 10 round amethy...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Platinum
IGI Certified 1.16 Carat Diamond Cross Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Diamond cross necklace, 1.16 carats, 14K white gold, IGI certified. This elegant necklace is crafted from 14-karat white gold (585 fineness) and features a finely detailed openwork c...
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Portuguese Medallion 19k Yellow Gold Cross of Christ Red Enamel Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Cross of Christ medallion crafted in 19k yellow gold. Crafted in Portuguese 19k yellow gold, the beautiful medallion features bright red enamel. The miniatu...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$5,960Sale Price|20% Off
Important Mid 19th Century Large Cross with Fine Fancy-Cut Citrine in Gold, 1840
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique cross early 19th Century cross of approximately 30 cts. natural bright lemon yellow Citrines. The larger oval cut stones have fancy pavilion facets which reflect the light we...
Citrine, Gold
Impressive Victorian Gold Cross Pendant/Brooch
Located in Wheaton, IL
This impressive antique Victorian gold cross complete with an elaborate raised floral, leaf and ivy design exquisitely sculpted from yellow, green and rose gold retains a lovely pati...
Gold
Victorian Agate Cross Pendant, circa 1890
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An unusual and beautiful cross in a rather assertive size, measuring 2.25 inches long, by 1.5 inches wide. The photographs show much light though the agate, however, when it is being...
Agate, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s This magnificent Victorian era pendant / brooch is designed as a large Byzantine (frequently called Maltese) cross set with bright white diamonds, gray pearls, and vivid...
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Sterling Silver Victorian Silver Cross Brooch Pendant with Emerald & Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in refined 925 sterling silver, this elegant brooch cum pendant features a graceful cross motif highlighted with natural emeralds and shimmering diamonds. Five round-cut natu...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$242Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Victorian Style Emerald & Diamond Cross Brooch Cum Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This striking 2.7 Carats emerald and diamond cross brooch pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver, showcasing a refined Victorian Revival inspired design with elegant Gothic influe...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
15ct Gold Coral Chain Necklace with Coral & Diamond Cross Pendant, Mid Victorian
Located in London, England
Additional information: Material: 9ct Gold, Coral, Diamond Origin: England Date of Manufacture: 1840s-1860s Era: Victorian (1837 - 1901) Dimensions: 43 L cm Cross pendant from the to...
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch Pendant C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1850 This very fine antique Maltese cross is crafted in silver topped 14K gold (front – silver, back – gold). The cross is embellished with chunky old mine cut diamonds and co...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Gilt Silver & Enamel Decorated Openwork Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique cross pendant features an open work stylized floral design decorated with black and white enamel suspended from the original link chain. This piece is signed I...
Silver, Enamel
Heart Pendant Necklace Pearl Tanzanaite Cross Virgin Mary Icon J Daupin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Pendant Necklace Pearl Tanzanaite Cross Virgin Mary Icon Designer: J Dauphin The Heart Cross Angel Necklace is a structural statement piece handcrafted in 14k gold-plated sil...
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$302Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Antique Style Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Flared Cross Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant yellow sapphire and diamond cross brooch is crafted in 925 sterling silver, showcasing a refined Victorian Revival inspired silhouette with striking Gothic undertones.
Diamond, Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Diamond and Pearl Cross Brooch/Pendant 15K Gold c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian 15ct gold brooch c.1880. Featuring a central cross bejewelled with half pearls, the brooch presents a beautiful design of sym...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
$220Sale Price / item|50% Off
925 Sterling Silver Fleur de Lis Cross Brooch Pendant with Sapphire & Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Gothic Revival architecture, this striking blue sapphire and diamond brooch pendant is meticulously crafted in 925 sterling silver and adorned with pavé set round diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Turquoise, Pearl and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
Victorian cross pendant is in excellent condition.
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Victorian Lapis, Half Pearl and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
This dramatic High Victorian cross pendant and chain come from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pearl and yellow gold cross pendant, the openwork pendant in the form of a Latin cross, set throughout with natural half-pearls and embellished with yellow gold beaded de...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Victorian Archaeological Revival Gold Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian archaeological revival gold cross pendant brooch, the Greek cross composed of five square panels, each square bearing to the centre a granulated rosette demonstrating fin...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian Diamond and Ruby Cross
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian diamond and ruby cross, the eleven old European-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 6.25 carats in total, surrounded by a frame consisted of forty-four rectangular fac...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Victorian Coral Bead and Diamond Cross
Located in London, GB
A Victorian coral and diamond cross pendant, consisting of twelve round coral beads, each set to the centre with a rose-cut diamond all mounted in gold frame and suspended from a cor...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.
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.