Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Cross pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure studded with diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Diamonds Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
The cross is elegantly wrapped by a serpent motif, masterfully sculpted in 800-millesimal silver and set with rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Diamonds, 9 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing cross pendant necklace in 9 karat white gold structure mounted with diamonds.
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Small and simple cross shape pendant necklace realized in 18K white gold studded with 0.37 ct of diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & Diamond Pendant Cross 16-inch Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage signed platinum and diamond pendant necklace. By Tiffany & Co. In platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Handcraft Cross 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14K White Gold and Diamond Filigree Cross Pendant #22773
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Filigree Cross Pendant- Elegant and detailed, this 14K white gold cross pendant features intricate openwork filigree accented with 35 white brilliant cut ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Diamonds Fe Faith Cross Pendant 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
1.00 Carat Diamonds Fe Faith Cross Pendant 18k Gold. The pendant features round brilliant cut diamonds with a color and clarity H/VS-SI1 The pendant measures 2 inch X 1 inch and wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Criss Cross Heart Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K white gold and diamond criss cross heart pendant. Criss cross my heart with diamonds!!
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Square Openwork Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
This wonderful square cross pendant features a marvellous open work design beautifully decorated with 28 fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds, all claw set in 18 carat white gol...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure studded with emeralds surrounded by diamonds. The silver chain is included. This pendant was totally handmade by It...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Open Scrolling Cross Pendant #24509
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Open Scrolling Cross Pendant- This stunning cross pendant features one round brilliant cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Baguette Diamonds - '90s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With a substantial weight of 10.65 g and an estimated total diamond weight of approx. 3 carats, this pendant offers a perfect balance between presence and refinement.
Magnesite, Topaz, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic cross pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with magnesite for all the structure surrounded by diamonds, and topaz.
Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Topaz, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic cross pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with topaz for all the structure surrounded by a frame of diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Garnets, Spinel, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic cross pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with garnets surrounded by hydrothermal spinel and diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, Spinel, Rose Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Diamond, 20th Century Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A versatile and heartfelt adornment, the 14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Diamond is not merely a jewel—it is a symbol of grace, faith, and lasting elegance.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ankh Cross Pendant #21254
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ankh Cross Pendant- This 14K gold Ankh cross, an ancient Egyptian symbol representing life and immortality, is beautifully adorned with 178 sparklin...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Diamonds Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat yellow gold. Flat, it is carried out in smooth gold and decorated on its top in setting star of 5 rose- cut diamonds and in the center, of a cushion- cut ruby. Heig...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold an Silver Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò cross pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with rubies in the central part surrounded by diamonds and blue sapphires.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Cross Pendant #21651
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Cross Pendant Rustic yet elegant, this 14 karat yellow gold diamond cut cross pendant blends timeless faith with artisanal texture for a uniquely me...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century, 14k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Black Enamel Cross Pendant / Brooch
Located in Birmingham, AL
Absolutely Stunning true vintage, Mid Century Cross pendant and Brooch! This piece is made in 14K Yellow Gold and black enamel.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamonds Pearls 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Cross Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic 9 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver cross pendant necklace. Handmade by artisans assembled with old cut diamonds,pearls and enamel Cross Total Weight 19.40 gram...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold
Vintage 7.70Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Cross Pendant Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive and large vintage 1990's 7.70 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cross pendant; part of our diverse diamond necklaces collection.
Diamond, White Gold
18k solid gold cross pendant - Sapphire & diamond - Estate Catholic medallion
Located in Antwerp, BE
These deep blue gemstones are placed in the shape of a cross, with in their centre a small sparkly brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 14kt Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Filigree Cross Pendant
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, vintage cross pendant is 10k yellow gold. It features a filigree, diamond cut design.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Gold and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Ruby and Diamond Cross, Hand set with Rubies, approx. 4.30tcw and Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.02tcw. Hand crafted in 925 Sterling Silver and 14K Ye...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Chocolate & White Diamond Large Cross Pendant White Gold & Black Rhodium
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step back in time and discover the allure of this exquisite vintage cross pendant, beautifully adorned with a captivating array of chocolate and white diamonds.
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Cross Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace. A classic diamond-set mini cross pendant on a fine 18 karat white gold chain by Van Cleef & Ar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Rich Purple Amethyst Diamond Large Enhancer Cross Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Natural Genuine Amethyst - 6 Round Cut & 9 Oval Cut - Prong Set - Deep Rich Purple Color - 7.8-10mm (round), 7.8x5.8mm to 12x9.8mm (oval) - 31ctw (approx.) (18) Nat...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant is a striking and meaningful piece, centered on a richly colored lapis lazuli cross accented by a delicate 1mm diamond.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Gemstone Cabochon Ruby Emerald Sapphire Cross 18KT Yellow Gold 28 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
One large cross featuring large Cabochon Emerald, Ruby and Sapphires crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, 28.5 grams. Chain not included.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier 1.75 Carat Princess Cut Diamond and Platinum Cross Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Princess cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.75 carat, G color, VS1 clarity. Signed by Cartier Circa 1990s 2 x 1/2 inch + 1/4 inch bail
Diamond, Platinum
10 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Inside Heart Pendant #19555
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Inside Heart Pendant- This lovely 10K yellow gold pendant features an open heart with a cross in its center.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Two-Tone Gold Cross Pendant with 1.00ct Square-Cut Diamonds, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite 14k two-tone gold cross pendant is a stunning expression of faith and elegance.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Fleur De Lis RBC Open Design Gold Cross Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Diamond Open Fleur De Lis Design Cross Vintage Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage White Gold Diamond Grooved Cross Pendant 20" Wheat Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.14ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold - Stamped...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold & 0.80ct Diamond (G/VS) Italian Vintage Cross / Crucifix Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cross / Crucifix Pendant, (stamped 750 to the reverse) set with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds of 0.80ct in total approx.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 1980's Diamond Enamel 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Cross Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced cross motif with flaring terminals and tiered rows of twisted rope Centering a domed enamel faux gemstone with enamel accents throughout Opaque glossy white in ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful cross pendant in 9 karat yellow gold and silver studded with blue sapphires and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Blue Sapphires, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful pendant necklace in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure studded with blue sapphires surrounded by diamonds. This pendant was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmith...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Russian 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Jesus-on-Cross Pendant Necklace, Circa 1950’s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It features a stoic Jesus on the cross and is adorned with 7 round-cut diamonds. Made in 14k yellow gold, has Russian hallmarks, and comes with a lovely rope necklace ready to be wor...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Simon G 18KW Diamond Cross Necklace
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Cincinnati, OH
THREE LOOKS- ONE PIECE!!! By designer Simon G. 18 karat white gold cross with .54 total carat round set diamonds. Inner cross is removable providing three different looks. 14 karat ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Diamond and White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage diamond cross pendant has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond White Gold Cross
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 1950s 18k white gold cross pendant in open work style centered with old mine cut diamond flanked with brilliant cut black diamonds and white diamonds total diamond weight 0.7...
Vintage 14kt Gold German Cross with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Vintage 14kt Gold German Cross with Diamonds is a unique and intricate piece of jewelry that combines traditional craftsmanship with luxurious materials. The cross is made of 1...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Cross
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Rope Gold Cross Design filled with Diamonds. This elegant VCA piece is just the right addition to any jewelry wardrobe
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Neiman Marcus Citrine, Emerald and Peridot 18K White Gold Cross Pendant
By Neiman Marcus
Located in New York, NY
Further enhancing this cross pendant’s elegance are two bright green peridots totaling 1 carat and white single cut and trapeze diamonds which bring an add an antique feel to this un...
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, White Gold
18ct Gold Diamond Cross & 18ct Gold 16" Chain
Located in London, GB
18ct 750 Gold Necklace Consisting of 18ct 750 Gold Cross with Genuine Diamonds x 4 with an 18ct Gold 16" Chain Both items have full British Hallmarks Weight of the necklace is 4.5...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Spanish Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This wonderful cross is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, known for its lustrous and rich appearance. This high-quality gold is often used in fine jewelry due to its durability and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 18kt White Gold Cross with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Vintage Italian 18kt White Gold Cross with Diamonds is a beautiful and timeless piece of jewelry with several distinctive features. Vintage indicates that the cross is not a mod...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Topaz Diamond Cross Necklace Solid 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 6.4 Grams Chain Length: 18" Cross Measurements: 1.55"long x 1.20" wide Cross Bezel Width: 5.1 mm wide Sta...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Retro Swiss 18kt White Gold Cross with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Retro Swiss 18kt White Gold Cross with Diamonds featuring old-cut diamonds is a piece of jewelry that combines vintage design elements with the timeless beauty of diamonds. The ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian Yellow and White Gold Cross with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian Yellow and White Gold Cross with Diamonds featuring relief work is a stunning piece of jewelry that combines traditional craftsmanship with the elegance of precious metal...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Faberge 1983 : Franklin Mint Midnight Cross Pendant in 18K solid gold and enamel
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very collectable 18 K solid yellow gold cross pendant. This beautiful detailed charm is designed by the famous House of Igor Fabergé for Franklin Mint.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Italian Two Faced Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Adorning the cross are brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 0.60ct, graded F in color and VS in clarity.
Diamond, 18k 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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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.