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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
GIA Certified Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 1.58 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's intriguing GIA certified diamond pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural cushion cut yellow diamond. The yellow diamond is sur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
GIA Certified Natural Yellow Pear Diamond 1.37 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 pear cut yellow diamond. The yellow diamond is surrounded by round nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Vintage Boho Agate Slab Necklace
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
A Vintage Boho Agate Slab Necklace is a striking and unique piece that blends the earthy allure of agate with the free-spirited and eclectic aesthetic of boho style.
Agate is a typ...
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Articulated Jester Pendant Hallmarked Birmingham 1904
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Clown Charm
9ct Gold Stamped
Hallmarked Birmingham 1904
Delight in the charm of this exquisite 9ct gold Edwardian clown/jester pendant, a perfect blend of whimsy and elega...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
15ct Yellow Gold, Early Victorian Hand Carved Fancy Split Ring Fitting Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Split Ring
15ct Yellow Gold Tested
Circa 1870
CHAIN SOLD SEPARATELY
This exquisite early Victorian split ring is crafted from 15ct yel...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.70 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Suspended from a Platinum Figaro Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond Heart Necklace
Platinum Stamped
Circa 2000
Adorn yourself with this exquisite heart-shaped diamond pendant necklace, a true embodiment of elegance and love. Suspended fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
925 Sterling Silver "Couple Marrying in Church / Chapel" Vintage Opening Charm
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricately designed as a Church / Chapel,
this lovely vintage charm is meticulously crafted
in 925 Sterling Silver
Exceptionally detailed throughout &
designed to delight and sur...
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1960s Australian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique c1850 Gold Retractable Barrel & French Calendar Vintage Charm / Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Intricate Barrel Form Vintage Charm
is crafted with great attention to details in 15K Rose Gold,
It contains a printed scrolled fabric document
with French calendar and
corre...
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1850s French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Antique c1850 Bloodstone Rose Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant / Charm in 15K Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This intricate Intaglio Seal is crafted
with great attention to details in 15K Gold:
Indeed, the seal fob pendant / charm is elaborately detailed,
showcasing skilled craftmanship
The base is set with a bloodstone seal,
measuring 15mm x 13mm
depicting a Rose - a symbol of love, romance & loyalty;
Bloodstone is finely engraved with 'Just Like Love' above a rose
Seal Intaglio Jewelry...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold
Natural Pink Round Diamond 1.28 Carat TW Rose Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose and White Gold setting with natural round pink diamond melee complimented by natural round white diamond mel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Natural Yellow Oval Diamond 1.57 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. The yellow diamond is surrounded by natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
GIA Certified Natural Yellow Radiant Diamond 1.39 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic GIA certified diamond pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural radiant cut yellow diamond. The yellow diamond is surrou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
GIA Certified Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 1.48 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's intriguing GIA certified diamond pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural cushion cut yellow diamond. The yellow diamond is sur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Art Nouveau Locket Circa 1900s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This exquisite French made Art Nouveau oval hinged locket is crafted in 18k yellow gold. Featuring an open pierced front with a beautiful entwined floral theme. Inside is a glass loc...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Belle Epoque Diamond Necklet Circa 1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This is a stunning necklet from the Belle Epoque era. Hand-crafted in platinum with pierced and mille-grained settings, this circular pendant with an elaborate runner is adorned with...
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Natural Yellow Radiant Diamond 1.17 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful GIA certified diamond pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural radiant cut yellow diamond. The yellow diamond is surr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Estate 18K White Gold Red Enamel Heart Pavé Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace 16”
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A pretty German-made teardrop pendant done in 18K white gold pavé set with approximately .65cttw in G-H color Vs1-2 clarity round diamonds and fished with red enamel hearts both fron...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
18k Gold Diamond Aurora 7-8 mm Golden South Sea Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with luminous deep-golden South Sea pearls and paired with an adjustable 18K yellow gold chain, this necklace exudes timeless elegance. Available in two exquisite styles—clas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Natural Yellow Pear and White Diamond .77 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 pear cut yellow diamond. The yellow diamond is surrounded by small rou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Whi...
18k Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst Pearl Pendant for Necklace Marquise Cut
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning vintage 18k solid yellow gold pendant featuring a large marquise cut amethyst. Accented with dazzling diamonds and a dangle drop pearl. The pendant measures approximately .9...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exceptional GIA 58.56 carat sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite necklace showcases 14 dazzling GIA-certified sapphires, totaling 58.56 carats, complemented by radiant diamonds in luxurious 18k yellow gold.
Center stone: 14 oval, o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris diamond sapphire 18k yellow gold necklace
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Cartier Paris necklace dazzles with diamonds and sapphires, elegantly set in luxurious 18k yellow gold, showcasing timeless sophistication.
Brand: Cartier Paris
Center ...
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1980s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds Icons Necklace
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
- Gold-tone
- 18kt yellow gold
- White diamond
- Polished finish
- Happy Diamonds Icons
- Clasp fastening
Please kindly note all items have been previously used and present some sig...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Rose Gold Happy Spirit Necklace
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
- Rose gold-tone
- 18kt rose gold
- 18kt white gold
- White diamond
- Polished finish
- Happy Spirit design
- Clasp fastening
Please kindly note all items have been previously used ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold
Chopard White Diamond Happy Spirit Necklace I
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
- 18kt white gold
- White diamond
- Silver-tone
- Polished finish
- Happy Spirit design
- Clasp fastening
Please kindly note all items have been previously used and present some sig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, White Gold
Chopard White Diamond Happy Spirit Necklace II
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
- 18kt white gold
- White diamond
- Silver-tone
- Polished finish
- Happy Spirit design
- Clasp fastening
Please kindly note all items have been previously used and present some sig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, White Gold
Carrera Y Carrera Sol y Sombra Diamond Sun Necklace
Located in London, GB
Shine bright with the Sol y Sombra Diamond Sun Necklace. Featuring a stunning diamond pendant, this necklace is perfect for the fashionista who wants to add a touch of elegance to an...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
An 18 Carat Gold and Enamel Vinaigrette Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold oval vinaigrette pendant with royal blue enamel with a gold decor of leaves and vines, the grille, the grid of the vinaigrette, is also decorated with leaves and bea...
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1820s French Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Yvel Ethiopia Diamond Woven Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By Yvel
Located in Jerusalem, IL
The Diamond Woven Pendant from Yvel’s Ethiopia Collection is a symbol of infinite artistry, combining the timeless allure of 18K yellow gold with the brilliance of 0.51 ct. of natura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Pearl Swallow Pendant Necklace with Diamond Drop
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Swallow Necklace
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1910
This exquisite 15ct gold Edwardian swallow necklace is a true testament to craftsmanship and...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia Finland 1970's Acrylic Drop Space Series Sterling
Located in New York, NY
This is the rare Modernist Necklace by Finnish jewelry designer Björn Weckström for Lapponia in Acrylic Crystal and Sterling Silver. The classic Mid Century brutalist piece was desi...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian 14K Yellow Gold and Blue Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing this Vintage Victorian 14K Yellow Gold and Blue Enamel Locket Pendant. Gold locket pendants were cherished pieces of jewelry during the Victorian era, often reflecting the...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian era Diamond and Pearl Bow Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bow Pendant
18ct Gold & Platinum Tested
Circa 1910
*THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY.
Introducing an exquisite piece from the Edwardian era, this 18ct gold and platinum pen...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bolt Necklace, Silver and Rose Gold, Tanzanite
Located in PARIS, FR
Bolt necklace is transformed around antique gemstones. Inspired by 19th-century archives, it brings new life to the Rosace medallion invented by Léon Rouvenat.
Here, Bolt necklace h...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tanzanite, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Tag Necklace, Blackened Silver and Yellow Gold, Tsavorite
Located in PARIS, FR
Playing with materials. Playing with light. Contrast and color. The Tag necklace embodies the art of composition and eco-creation.
Here, the Tag necklace highlights a 0.61-0.68-cara...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tsavorite, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Tag Necklace, Yellow gold, Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Playing with materials. Playing with light. Contrast and color. The Tag necklace embodies the art of composition and eco-creation.
Here, the Tag necklace highlights a 0.28-0.31 cara...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bolt Necklace, Blackened Silver and Silver, Citrine
Located in PARIS, FR
Bolt necklace is transformed around antique gemstones. Inspired by 19th-century archives, it brings new life to the Rosace medallion invented by Léon Rouvenat.
Here Bolt necklace hi...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, Silver
Bolt Squared Necklace, Blackened Silver and 18K Yellow Gold, Garnet
Located in PARIS, FR
A precious decoration in yellow gold paved with diamonds, designed like the ornamental plates on antique doors, decorates the blackened surface of the pendant and highlights a 1.87-c...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Bolt Necklace, Blackened Silver and Rose Gold, Amethyst
Located in PARIS, FR
Bolt necklace is transformed around antique gemstones. Inspired by 19th-century archives, it brings new life to the Rosace medallion invented by Léon Rouvenat.
Here, Bolt necklace h...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Tag Necklace, Rose Gold, Indigolite Tourmaline
Located in PARIS, FR
Playing with materials. Playing with light. Contrast and color. The Tag necklace embodies the art of composition and eco-creation.
Here, the Tag necklace highlights a 0.74 carat ind...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Bolt Necklace Imperatrice, White & Rose Gold, Tourmaline, Diamond, Spinel & Ruby
Located in PARIS, FR
The Bolt Impératrice necklace in rose and white gold is a tribute to Eugénie. The Empress was very fond of the lilac shade, the twilight color of Monet's water lilies, which was very...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Spinel, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Tag Necklace, White Gold, Diamond and Diamond Paved
Located in PARIS, FR
Playing with materials. Playing with light. Contrast and color. The Tag necklace embodies the art of composition and eco-creation.
Here, the Tag necklace highlights a ~0.59-carat di...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bolt Necklace, Silver and Chalcedony
Located in PARIS, FR
Bolt necklace is transformed around antique gemstones. Inspired by 19th-century archives, it brings new life to the Rosace medallion invented by Léon Rouvenat.
Here Bolt necklace hi...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Gold, Silver
Bolt Necklace, Silver and Amethyst
Located in PARIS, FR
Bolt necklace is transformed around antique gemstones. Inspired by 19th-century archives, it brings new life to the Rosace medallion invented by Léon Rouvenat.
Here, Bolt necklace h...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, Silver
Bolt Necklace, Silver and Rose Gold, Tourmaline
Located in PARIS, FR
Bolt necklace is transformed around antique gemstones. Inspired by 19th-century archives, it brings new life to the Rosace medallion invented by Léon Rouvenat.
Here, Bolt necklace h...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Bolt Necklace Odyssée, Rose Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in PARIS, FR
A journey through time, treasures brought back from the other side of the earth, or the tale of a jewelry epic, Rouvenat's odyssey is illustrated on waves of deep greens and blues.
T...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Bolt Necklace Victoire, Silver and White Gold, Black Pearl, Ancient Cut Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
The Bolt Victoire is the perfect representation of Rouvenat's renaissance, where the past meets the present.
The medallion, with its opening mechanism to release the gold, silver, di...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Tag Necklace, Blackened Silver and Rose Gold, Pink Sapphire
Located in PARIS, FR
Playing with materials. Playing with light. Contrast and color. The Tag necklace embodies the art of composition and eco-creation.
Here, the Tag necklace highlights a ~0.56-carat pi...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Bolt Necklace, Silver and Rose gold, Emerald
Located in PARIS, FR
Bolt necklace is transformed around antique gemstones. Inspired by 19th-century archives, it gives new life to the Rosace medallion invented by Léon Rouvenat.
Here, Bolt necklace hi...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Tag Necklace, Rose Gold and Silver, Tanzanite
Located in PARIS, FR
Playing with materials. Playing with light. Contrast and color. The Tag necklace embodies the art of composition and eco-creation.
Here, the Tag necklace highlights a 0.76-0.89-cara...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tanzanite, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Bolt Necklace Palace, Blackened Silver and Silver, Grey Spinel
Located in PARIS, FR
The first World's Fair of 1851 was held in London at the Crystal Palace, and Leon Rouvenat, a renowned jeweler, decided to exhibit his creations under the large glass roof of the jew...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Spinel, Gold, Silver
Tag Necklace, Rose Gold and Silver, Red Spinel
Located in PARIS, FR
Playing with materials. Playing with light. Contrast and color. The Tag necklace embodies the art of composition and eco-creation.
Here, the Tag necklace highlights a red spinel. Th...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Spinel, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Bolt Necklace, Blackened Silver and Rose Gold, Diamonds and Spinel
Located in PARIS, FR
Bolt necklace is transformed around antique gemstones. Inspired by 19th-century archives, it gives new life to the Rosace medallion invented by Léon Rouvenat.
Here, Bolt necklace hi...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Spinel, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Bolt Necklace, Rose Gold and Silver, Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Bolt necklace is transformed around antique gemstones. Inspired by 19th-century archives, it gives new life to the Rosace medallion invented by Léon Rouvenat.
Here, Bolt necklace hi...
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Tag Necklace, Rose Gold, Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Playing with materials. Playing with light. Contrast and color. The Tag necklace embodies the art of composition and eco-creation.
Here, the Tag necklace highlights a 0.28-0.31 cara...
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Bolt Squared Necklace, Blackened Silver and 18K Yellow Gold, Intaille
Located in PARIS, FR
At the heart of this jewel, a crystal intaglio dating from the 1st century A.D. reveals an allegorical scene depicting Eros piloting a shell under the guidance of a star, associated ...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Bolt Necklace, Silver and Rose Gold, Rubellite
Located in PARIS, FR
Bolt necklace is transformed around antique gemstones. Inspired by 19th-century archives, it brings new life to the Rosace medallion invented by Léon Rouvenat.
Here, Bolt necklace h...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rubelite, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
8 carats Emerald diamond gold pendant set three piece
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
8 carats Emerald diamond gold pendant set three piece 18k gold
18k gold 13.720
Diamond .40 carats
Emerald 7.50 carats
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Pendant Necklaces
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.
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