10K White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace #24962
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace - This lovely 10K white gold cross pendant is accented with four round single cut diamonds, adding just the right amount of sparkle.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #20938
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant- This 14K yellow gold cross pendant is a timeless symbol of faith, beautifully crafted with clean lines and a classic design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace #21563
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace This sparkling cross pendant is crafted in 14K white gold and adorned with 11 round single cut diamonds, offering a meaningful sym...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace #21539
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace A timeless symbol of faith, this sparkling 14K white gold cross pendant features 17 round single cut diamonds set in classic 14K w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #24950
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant- This lovely 10K yellow gold cross pendant is accented with five round brilliant cut diamonds set in 10K white gold, adding just ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #23645
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant This sparkling yellow gold cross pendant features nine round brilliant cut diamonds* set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Cartier Platinum Diamond Cross Pendant on a Platinum Necklace W/Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Cartier platinum-and-diamond cross pendant is set on a platinum chain necklace.
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Heart Center #24960
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Heart Center- This sparkling cross pendant features 14 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant #23644
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant- This elegant cross pendant is crafted in 14K two-tone gold and accented with one round single cut diamond at its center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace #18836
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace- This lovely cross pendant features one round single cut diamond set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #19553
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant- This sparkling cross pendant features 21 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Chain with Platinum Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite 18K yellow gold chain with a platinum-accented diamond cross pendant combines classic elegance with luxurious craftsmanship.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Massive 14K/10K Gold & Diamond Cross Pendant 17.7 Grams 3.5" Large Cross
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
This item is offered on consignment on behalf of a client; all serious and reasonable offers are presented for consideration, and we work diligently to achieve a mutually agreeable o...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Effy 18k Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Diamond Cross Pendant #24749
By Effy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Effy 18k Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Diamond Cross Pendant Refined and radiant, this 18K yellow gold and sterling silver Effy pendant blends two-tone elegance with subtle sparkl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
10 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #22565
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant- This elegant cross pendant is crafted in 10K yellow gold and set with 16 sparkling brilliant cut diamonds in 10K white gold, adding ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two-Toned 14K Gold Diamond Cross Pendant, 0.67ct, Contemporary, 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This two-toned diamond cross pendant is a striking blend of elegance and craftsmanship, crafted primarily in 14K white gold with subtle accents of yellow gold for a warm, contrasting...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Denise Roberge Modified 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant #22474
By Denise Roberge
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Denise Roberge Modified 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant- This beautifully crafted cross pendant was modified to a pendant from an earring .
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$392Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Black Diamond Cross Pendant Sterling Silver Estate
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Black Diamond Cross Pendant Sterling Silver Estate DY805 Retails $999.00 This elegant Authentic David Yurman cross pendant is made of sterling silver.
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
$392Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Black Diamond Cross Pendant Sterling Silver Estate
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Black Diamond Cross Pendant Sterling Silver Estate DY804 Retails $999.00 This elegant Authentic David Yurman cross pendant is made of sterling silver.
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
$312Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Black Diamond Cross Pendant Sterling Silver Estate
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Black Diamond Cross Pendant Sterling Silver Estate DY695 Retails $999.00 This elegant Authentic David Yurman cross pendant is made of sterling silver.
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
$312Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Black Diamond Cross Pendant Sterling Silver Estate
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Black Diamond Cross Pendant Sterling Silver Estate DY656 Retails $999.00 This elegant Authentic David Yurman cross pendant is made of sterling silver.
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
$312Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Black Diamond Cross Pendant with 16" Chain Sterling Silver Estate
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Black Diamond Cross Pendant with 16" Chain Sterling Silver Estate DY634 Retails $999.00 This elegant Authentic David Yurman cross pendant is made of sterling...
Sterling Silver
14k Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Cross Pendant
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This incredible 14k yellow gold pendant is made with natural sapphires and a bright white diamond center.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
CARTIER Diamond Cross Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Round Brilliant-Cut Diamond Cross and Bail. 18K White Gold Circa - 1990 Approximate Length - 3 CM Approximate Width - 2.5 CM French Assay Marks Signed - Cartier
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace #25637
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace- A timeless symbol of faith, this sparkling cross pendant features 15 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co 18k Gold Chrysoprase Diamond Cross Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany vintage cross pendant in 18k yellow gold set with carved green chrysoprase and accented by a round brilliant-cut diamond accented 'X' motif at center.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.55tcw I VS Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This cross pendant is a bold and highly refined diamond piece, centered by a substantial 1.25ct princess cut diamond and accented by additional princess cut diamonds for a total weig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace — Classic Design
Located in Tucson, AZ
Fashioned in 4.2 grams of 14k white gold 21" in length Set with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds. Cross dimensions: 15mm x 13.2mm Elegant and timeless, this 14k white gold necklace fe...
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Large Diamond Cross Pendant #21592
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This sparkling cross pendant features 116 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold 0.22tcw Convertible Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
14K white gold diamond pendant necklace featuring a cleverly designed folding mechanism that transforms from a geometric pendant into a cross.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Rich in history and timeless elegance, this 18K yellow gold antique cross pendant showcases exceptional vintage craftsmanship and the distinctive beauty of old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jamie Joseph 21k Yellow Gold Yellow Polki Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This Jamie Joseph pendant is an especially distinctive and collectible piece, combining the designer’s recognizable artistic sensibility with the warmth of rich 21k yellow gold and t...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Suna Bros. Art Deco Platinum Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace, 0.80ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The pendant measures approximately 25mm x 18.6mm x 4.25mm and features a striking combination of diamonds arranged in a clean, balanced cross motif.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.28 Carat VS Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cross pendant crafted in 18K white gold. The piece features 6 diamonds: round brilliant cut, TW 0.28ct, RW+/RW, VS.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Large 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant and Chain
Located in London, GB
This incredible necklace is set with a total of 38 exquisite diamonds. The diamonds are round brilliant cuts and total approximately 1.00 carat all set in an 18ct white gold cross pe...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace #14889
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This sparkling cross pendant necklace features 11 rouns brilliant cut diamond set in classic 14K white gold.
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow/White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant #14708
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This elegant cross pendant features 25 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white and yellow gold.
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Sugarloaf Cabochon Green Pink Tourmaline Large Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
* Metal: 18 karat yellow gold * Stones: Natural green and pink tourmalines * Tourmaline Weight: Approximately 17.00 carats total weight * Tourmaline Cut: Sugarloaf cabochons * Di...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Aquamarine and 1.55 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage aquamarine cross pendant is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Filigree 14K Yellow Gold Vintage 0.28ctw H-I SI2 Round Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Sewickley, PA
This Vintage Filigree 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant beautifully blends timeless faith with intricate craftsmanship.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$835Sale Price|24% Off
18kt Yellow Gold .20cttw Diamond Cross Pendant & Chain, 18 Inch Chain, 4.2 Grams
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 18kt yellow gold cross pendant that has 15 prong set round brilliant diamonds that are approximately .20cttw, G color and SI clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Brilliant Cut Diamond Classic Cross Pendant
Located in Sewickley, PA
Elegant and symbolic, this diamond cross pendant is crafted in luminous white gold and showcases a timeless cross silhouette adorned with shimmering round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Scroll Design Cross Pendant #24186
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant- This elegant cross pendant features delicate openwork scroll detailing and a single round brilliant cut diamond bezel-set at the center.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Filigree Cross Pendant #23245
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant- This elegant cross pendant is crafted in beautifully detailed 10K yellow gold filigree and accented with one round single cut diamond, add...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Double Cross Pendant Necklace, 1990s, France
Located in Palm Desert, CA
White Gold Diamond Double Cross Pendant Necklace. This exquisite diamond cross pendant features a prominent raised cross embellished with twenty-one round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow and White Gold Small Diamond Cross #25398
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Small Diamond Cross Pendant- This delicate cross pendant, crafted from 14K white gold, is a timeless symbol of faith and elegance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 2.00 Carat Round Cut 14 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendant Length (Top to Bottom): Approximately 5 CM Pendant Width (Left to Right): 23.56 MM Weight: 8.0 Grams Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Diamond: Approximately 2.00 Total Carat Weight...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage French Cross 18kt Yellow and White Gold with Diamond
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The high-quality diamond adds both value and brilliance, making this 18K gold diamond cross pendant a meaningful and luxurious choice.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Cut Diamonds 9 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
Capture the grandeur and romance of a bygone era with this spectacular diamond cross pendant. It perfectly melds historical design elements with magnificent brilliance, creating a tr...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Byzantine Cross Pendant
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful little Byzantine cross pendant from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Carat Diamond Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 18k white gold cross pendant on a chain necklace. Set with approx. 8 carats in diamonds.
Diamond, Gold
Coral, Onyx, Diamonds, Platinum Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing cross pendant necklace in platinum structure mounted with a central onyx with a diamond surrounded by diamonds and coral.
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Mellerio Garnet, Diamond and Gold Cross Pendant
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable openwork reliquary cross pendant by Mellerio dits Meller stands as a testament to the maison’s unparalleled craftsmanship and design legacy.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Cross Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite 1940s cross pendant, crafted in 9-karat yellow gold, carries the unchanged luster of years past.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Cross Pendant #25292
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Cross Pendant A sweet symbol of faith and love, this pendant features a 14 karat yellow gold cross with 5 sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Silver Anubis Knotted Cross Pendant
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Diamond and silver cross pendant. Featuring knotted anubis style design with a total of 82 small round cut diamonds along surface weighing approximately 79cttw.
Diamond, Silver
14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Topaz Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this elegant cross pendant features a radiant arrangement of sparkling diamonds and a vivid blue topaz.
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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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.
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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.