Ancient Mixtec Copper Bell Monkey Pendant Necklace Mexican 16th Century
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the elegance of antiquity with this fantastic copper bell pendant cast as the head of a monkey with applied wire facial features from Latin American, Mexico, Mixtec culture, P...
Copper
Renaissance Enamel Emerald & Gold Cross Pendant Late 16th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 16th century Measurements: 8,5 cm x 5,7 cm Weight: 79,28 gr This refined Renaissance pendant dates to the late 16th century and is distinguished by its cross shape, whi...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
16th Century Rock Crystal Hogback ScissorCut Silver Scrollwork Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
In a rare scissor cut dating to the 1500s, this centuries-old prong-set hogback rock-crystal pendant produces a fascinating play of refractions in low light. With its rectangular nar...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
16th Century Italian Agate Cameo Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold Mount
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 16th century Measurements (cameo): 3,7 x 2,9 cm Weight: 25,6 gr The pendant is characterised by a 16th-century cameo in two-layered agate, red and white, and a 19th-century...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spanish Silver Cob Coin in 22k Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish silver cob coin (circa 1500's), 2 Reale, Phillip II, set within a custom rounded 22k gold bezel with roped accent and a 22k gold bail. This coin has been inspected and appr...
22k Gold
Gold fob seal with Renaissance intaglio of herm, figures, and altar with lyre.
Located in London, GB
Gold-Mounted Carnelian Fob Seal with Intaglio of a Herm, Female Figures, and Sacrificial Altar Renaissance, 16th century (intaglio); French, 18th century (mount, with duty marks) ...
Renaissance Enamel Winged Cherub Pendant of 22ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Renaissance Era Winged Cherub Pendant: This exquisite 16th-century pendant, featuring a 22ct gold winged cherub adorned in vibrant enamel, was once treasured by Viennese busi...
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
Jupiter Shipwreck coin in 14KT gold pendant setting RARE
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning coin from Jupiter Shipwreck! Please check the certificate for all the details, the coin is mounted in 14KT bezel setting, will come with nice packaging and documents. WHAT ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
16thCentury Renaissance Silver Repousse Lovers Pendant Or Engagement Hat Badge
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 16th-Century Renaissance silver-repousse round medallion "lovers" pendant depicts a romantic encounter in a rural landscape between a man and smiling woman wearing Europea...
Silver, Gilt Metal
Natural 26.15 CT Orange Pink Coral Pendant in 18k Gold Certified
Located in Warren, NJ
Enhance your jewelry collection with this stunning LaFrancee pendant. The 14k yellow gold pendant features a natural certified angel skin coral stone in a beautiful orange-pink color...
Coral, 14k Gold
16thCentury Ultramarine Painting Angel RockCrystal Filigree Renaissance Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
With artistic value as a Renaissance chiaroscuro miniature painting with precious ultramarine lapis-lazuli pigment, this early 16th-Century period gilt-filigree silver pendant medall...
Crystal, Silver, Enamel, Copper, Gold
22K Yellow Gold Antique 1567 AD Venezuelan Coin Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This coin is an uncirculated commemorative coin marking the 400th anniversary of the founding of Caracas, Venezuela on July 25, 1567. The front depicts an image of the founder of Car...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$568Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Globe Charm – Exquisite Miniature
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted vintage charm in 14K yellow gold, featuring a turquoise globe with intricate detailing. Perfect as a unique addition to your charm collection or as a symbol of ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$40,838
Salamander-shaped pinjante.
Located in MADRID, ES
Its devotional pinjante votive offering which origin is Spanish, of Canarian manufacture. The piece represents a salamander crafted in solid gold, richly adorned with emeralds, rub...
Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold
$568Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning 47.70 Carat Natural Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline Vase Carving
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Tourmaline Carved Weight: 47.70 Carats Dimension: 41x20.5x8.5 Mm Origin: Africa Color: Red & Green Shape: Carving Quality: AAA . Bicolor tourmaline is connected to the heart ...
Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, ...
$103,528
The Gigantas Pendant
Located in London, GB
The Gigantas Pendant, an important late 16th century Renaissance baroque pearl, gold and enamelled pendant, with later alterations, depicting one of the Greek gigantes, wearing the i...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
Antique Architectural Rock Crystal Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
ROCK CRYSTAL PENDANT WITH COLUMN France or Italy, 16th century Fire-gilded silver, rock crystal, verre églomisé Weight 96 grams; dimensions 75 × 35 × 21 mm (with loop) Architec...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
Antique Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Chicago, IL
Pendant with Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven Western Europe, Southern Germany (?), Italy (?), c. 1550-1560 Gold, enamel, diamonds, and pearls Weight 13.2 gr; Length 36.9 x 31.2 mm (in...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique 1700s Gold Miniature Pendant with Greek Mythology Perseus Andromeda
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 1700’s gold miniature pendant with Greek mythology Perseus Andromeda by artist nathaniel hone-1718-1784. The only hallmarks as can be seen in the last image are two owls with...
14k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.1 in Dm 1.3 in
Georgian Original Military Portrait Miniature of a Young Officer, circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
Fine Georgian original military portrait miniature. A most attractive and well-executed Georgian portrait miniature of a young army officer. Painted in high English dating from c 179...
14k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Noir Byzantine Diamonds Cross
Located in Athens, GR
Noir cross in 18 karat yellow gold decorated with granulation and filigrees. The 12 diamonds (0.47carats) are cut in brilliant formation and the exceptional summary white color ident...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Spanish Hat Badge Pendant Carved in Jet
Located in Chicago, IL
BADGE WITH ST. JAMES THE GREAT Northern Spain, 16th century Silver, jet Weight 18.2 grams; dimensions 44 × 43 × 12 mm Round pendant with high-relief image of St. James the Great ...
Silver
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Hand Painted Enamel Brooch/Pendant with Etruscan Grace
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Victorian 18k gold hand-painted enamel brooch/pendant with Etruscan grace
18k Gold
A Renaissance Diamond And Enamel Necklace 16th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The pendant with an interlaced rose-cut diamond frame between white and black enamel, suspending box-shaped bezel set with a single table-cut diamond with black and white enamel deco...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Spanish Treasure Coin Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Truly a one-of-a-kind piece, this authentic Spanish treasure coin is from the 16th century (only the pendant reflected in price).
White Gold, Yellow Gold
1598-1621 Potosi Mint Peru 2 Reales in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant #23021
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1598-1621 Potosi Min Peru 2 Reales in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant This piece features a real Potosi mint 2 Reales coin from Peru in an 18K yellow gold skeleton pendant decorated wi...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Tapered Baguette and Round Diamond Ballerina Pendant Enhancer
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful bright and clear Tanzanite 2.91ct in a beautiful Ballerina style pendant enhancer. Will fit a chain, omega or pearls. Diamonds are h, SI and sparkle. 1 oval Tanzanite 2....
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
16th Century Venetian Lion Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "Ducato" coin from Venice depicting the Venetian Lion of St Mark is set within a complementary twist wire handmade 18K gold with 2 accent diamonds setting in this...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Fluer De Lys Cross Coin Pendant, 16th C French, w/ 18K
Located in Atlanta, GA
A truly special 1/4 Ecu [coin], minted in 1594 at Nantes, France. This silver "very fine" [VF 30-35] coin is from the reign of Charles the X. It is a cross with fleur de lys, trimmed...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Spanish Treasure Gold Coin of 1 Escudo 1516-1556 Mount in an 18kt Gold Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish treasure gold coin pendant. Beautiful Spanish gold coin of 1 escudo, mounted in a custom made frame crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold with high polished finish. Fitted ...
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 16th Century Diamond Embellished Pomander Sphere
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: diamond loaded ball as pendant on an antique silver chain to wear pleasant smelling substances.
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver
Antique Gilded Silver Renaissance Reliquary Pendant in Book Form
Located in Chicago, IL
Reliquary Pendant in Book Form Southern Germany, probably Augsburg, c. 1550 Gilded silver, verre églomisé Weight 14.1 grams; dimensions 35 × 29 × 13 mm Gilded silver pendant in b...
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Double-Sided Octagonal Pendant with Verre Églomisé
Located in Chicago, IL
PENDANT WITH THE CRUCIFIXION AND ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST Italy (Lombardy), c. 1550–80 Silver rock crystal, gold foil, verre églomisé Weight 23.7 grams; dimensions 47 × 32 × 10 mm ...
Rock Crystal, Silver
Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set
By Cartier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flowering brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of France. The set has a Florentine finish to the petals with 15 full cut diamonds in the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$4,500
W 1 in D 0.63 in L 1.69 in
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Edwardian diamond, opal, ruby 14K yellow gold and silver topped gold fully articulated turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable h...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Silver Gilt and Enamel Vintage Charms Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This beautiful necklace is emblematic of the evocative 1920s Egyptian Revival aesthetic and was made in France. Condition Report: Very Good - A slight kink in the chain and a tiny ...
Silver, Enamel
Georgian 18k Gold Octagonal Miniature Ring, Circa 1790, France
Located in Firenze, IT
Octagonal miniature depicting a putto under a tree and near a brazer with the inscription in French "à l'amitié" that underlines the sentimental value of such gift. The frame is in ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 18k Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1790s
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Cameo High Karat Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, 2nd – 3rd century A.D. This massive solid gold ring with broad shoulders is of a very fine workmanship. The ring is crafted in high karat gold (about 24K). It is cente...
Gold
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Safety Pin Cut Out Black Leather Mini Runway Backpack
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare punk-inspired mini backpack designed by Gianni Versace for his Spring/Summer 1994 collection. Multiple variations of this bag were worn in various looks in the seas...
Antique Moonstone Silver Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wonderful Edwardian moonstone necklace set in silver. It is said if your lover gives you a moonstone necklace when the moon is full you will always have a passion for each other. Mo...
Moonstone, Silver
An Antique Boxed Pietra Dura Set
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extra ordinary pietra dura set consisting of a necklace, bracelet, brooch, earrings and two buttons all set with pietra dura of pecrious stones like turquoise, agate and jasper al...
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1860. Length is approximately 17 in. (43 cm) Weight – 121 grams. This exceptional quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, eac...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Seduttori Diamond & Emerald Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crafted by the renowned Italian house of Bvlgari, these exquisite earrings originate from the iconic Serpenti Seduttori collection and embody the maison’s legendary fusion of symboli...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
A late Victorian diamond-set tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian diamond-set tiara, the five openwork foliate garland design sections graduating in size from the centre, each featuring three old-European cut diamonds within a pear...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
$5,415 / set
W 0.95 in L 1.7 in
Pair 18th Century Spanish Rose-Cut Diamond and 18 K Gold Earring - Wearable Art
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Pair 18th Century Spanish "Salmantinos" Rose-Cut Diamond and Gold Earrings. Gold and Diamond earrings, which are a variation on the Pendeloque drop, Circa 1760 - 1780. (Wearable Art...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Resin Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage articulated gold tone and resin choker necklace featuring a CL monogram embellished with clear crystals. Lobster clasp closure. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX C...
Gilt Metal
Pair Ancient Roman Snake Bracelets Silver 2nd century AD Wearable Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the elegance of Ancient Rome with this exquisite pair of wearable Museum Quality Silver Snake Bangle Bracelets dating to the 2nd century AD, featuring extraordinary engraved ...
Silver
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.
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