18th Century Silesian Iron Work Cross Necklace
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A rare and exquisite relic of European history, this 18th-century Silesian iron work cross necklace reflects both artistic mastery and meaning.
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18th Century Cross Necklace
Early 18th Century Rococo Diamond Cross Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1730 An elegant Rococo openwork necklace crafted entirely in silver and originally designed to be worn with a ribbon choker. The current gold chain was added at a later date. ...
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Antique Early 18th Century Rococo Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Rose Gold Trilobed Cross
Located in New York, NY
Fine elegant late 18th century Georgian rose cut diamond 14K rose gold trilobed cross. Hand cut, natural diamonds of irregular shapes, approximately 2.2 TCW The Trilobed cross, som...
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
French 18th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Jeannette Cross
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 Karat rose gold, rooster hallmark. This antique Jeannette cross is adorned on both sides with a flower. Pendant sold alone without its presentation chain. Height : 6.5 cm...
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Antique Early 1800s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18th Century Old Cut Rose Diamond Cross St. Andrews Cross Pendant Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful and original silver cross was handcrafted in the second half of the 18th century, in the 1770's. The jewel is set with old mine rose diamonds in closed settings. From ...
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Antique 1770s French Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Silver
18th Century Spanish Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant in Gold and Silver
Located in Lisboa, PT
A rare and striking 18th-century Spanish cross pendant, this exceptional piece of devotional jewelry is a true testament to the grandeur of the Baroque era. Masterfully handcrafted i...
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Rococo Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
18th Century 9kt Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds & Emeralds
Located in Marcianise, IT
A rare and refined piece, this antique cross pendant dates back to the 1700s and stands as a remarkable example of 18th-century craftsmanship and religious artistry. Handcrafted in 9...
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Antique Early 1700s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Gold Cross Pendant Set w/ Table-Cut & Rose-Cut Diamonds, Early Georgian
Located in London, England
This exquisite 18th-century gold cross pendant, dating to circa 1720, is a rare and beautiful example of early Georgian jewellery. It is entirely set with table-cut and rose-cut diam...
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Antique 18th Century European Necklace Enhancers
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Diamond, 14k Gold
17th Century Cross Table-Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Iberian Peninsula 17th Century Silver Cross Table Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald and Burma Ruby Pendant H 7.28 cm x W 5.27 cm / H 2.86 in. x W 2.1 14.75 grams Ribbon included 18th ...
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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Georgian Choker Necklaces
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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Antique Georgian French Regional Rose Cut Diamond Silver Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique cross pendant is made in silver and set with rose cut diamonds, dating to the 18th century. The piece reflects the refined yet expressive design language of Georgian-era...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Silver
Antique 15 Karat Yellow Gold Flat Cut Garnet Cross Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique 15 Karat Yellow Gold Flat Cut Garnet Cross Charm Pendant
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
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Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Rare 18th Century Silesian Iron Wire Work Necklace & Cross
Located in Austin, TX
Scarce Silesian wire work necklace and cross. Extremely long length and in wonderful condition. Chain Measures 40" while the cross is an additional 3". Silesian Iron wire work da...
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Antique Early 19th Century Polish Georgian Chain Necklaces
Antique 18th Century Flemish Cross Pendant Set with Diamonds, 1780s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: pendant Condition: very good condition Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel? Just send us your request and we’ll give you the direct link ...
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Georgian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Silver
High Quality 18th Century Baroque Diamond Cross, 1700s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: pendant Condition: very good condition Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel? Just send us your request and we’ll give you the direct link ...
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Antique Early 1700s Belgian Baroque Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18th Century Antique Filigree Gold Cross Pendant with Table Cut Diamonds, 1750s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: pendant Condition: very good condition Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel? Just send us your request and we’ll give you the direct link ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Belgian Rococo Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18th Century Antique Gold Cross with Table Cut Diamonds, 1730s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: cross pendant (is being sold without pictured chain) Condition: very good condition Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel? Just send us you...
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Antique 1730s Belgian Baroque Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Colombian Emerald Diamond Cross Provenance 1st Earl Camden
Located in New York, NY
A very rare eighteenth-century cross. 14K openwork gold, set with six step-cut Columbian emeralds (approximately 7.20ct total weight). Provenance: Charles Pratt (1714-1794), ...
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
18th Century Spanish Rose Cut Oil Vinegar Diamonds Gold Foiled Cordoba Cross
Located in Cape May, NJ
As stated in Ginny Redington Dawes' book Georgian Jewellery, "No other emblem of the eighteenth century was more iconic than the cross. It managed to be, at the same time, both a sym...
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 22k Gold
Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Set Gold Cross Pendant, French, Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
A faceted rubies and old cut diamond set gold cross pendant. French, late 18th century. Dimensions Measures 5.1 x 3.3cm
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Portuguese Baroque Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant, 17th–18th Century
Located in Lisboa, PT
An exquisite example of early European religious jewelry, this antique Portuguese pendant dates back to the late 17th to early 18th century. Expertly handcrafted in rich yellow gold,...
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Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Gold
Georgian Foil Back Quartz 14 Karat White Cross Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set to the front with five cushion shaped, bezel set, foil-backed quartz Terminating in a cross set with six cushion shaped, bezel set, foil-backed quartz Completed by a pierce link ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Drop Necklaces
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Quartz, 14k Gold
Georgian Era Antique Ruby Diamond Cross Pendant, 1700s
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare 18th century gold (approximately 16.5K) and silver cross is embellished with rubies and rose cut diamonds set in rub-over settings. The center ruby is of an oval cut, other...
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces
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Ruby
Rare 18th century ruby and diamond cross.
Located in Aspen, CO
Very early table and rose cut diamonds and rubies are set in closed back 18K gold. This cross is in fine condition especially when one considers its age. The cross is 1 1/3 inches ...
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Drop Necklaces
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century 14k Gold Cross Crucification Natural Oriental Pearls Italy
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W 1.78 in D 0.2 in L 3.15 in
Antique 18th Century 14k Gold Cross Crucification Natural Oriental Pearls Italy
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This pendant of Christ on the cross was cast in Italy in the last quarter of the 18th century. The cross is marked with Italian hallmarks engraved and embellished with oriental pear...
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Antique 1780s English Pendant Necklaces
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Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold
Georgian Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A Georgian Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant. This very pretty pendant from the Georgian period (late 18th century) is mounted with table cut natural rubies in yellow gold and rose c...
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Drop Necklaces
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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
18th cent. Cross Crucifix 12K Gold Gilt Silver Cut Steel Diamonds / 10 gr
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W 14.18 in D 1.97 in L 26.38 in
18th cent. Cross Crucifix 12K Gold Gilt Silver Cut Steel Diamonds / 10 gr
Located in SE
European ca. late XVIII - early XIX cent. period Heart and double-sided Cross. Openwork/lace type ornamental panels cast in ca. 10- 12K Yellow Gold and mounted on top of inner Gilt S...
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Antique Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
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Gold, Silver, Cut Steel
Antique Early 1700s Baroque Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificient and very rare early 18th century Baroque crown & cross pendant is crafted in gold (approximately 14K) and embelished with antique rose cut diamonds backed by silver...
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Antique Early 18th Century Baroque Drop Necklaces
Georgian Gold Ruby and Pearl Cross Pendant
Located in Banbury, GB
A superb Georgian Italian gold ruby and seed pearl cross pendant, set with graduated creamy natural pearls in beaded and four pears cut rubies. It would be suitable as a Confirmation...
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Gold Ruby and Pearl Cross Pendant
Located in Banbury, GB
A superb Georgian Italian gold ruby and seed pearl cross pendant, set with graduated creamy natural pearls in beaded and four pears cut rubies. It would be suitable as a Confirmation...
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Ruby & Enamel Cross Circa 1780-1800
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This truly beautiful ruby and enamel cross from the Georgian era is crafted in 15k yellow gold. The cross is suspended by a ribbon bow featuring decorative enamel-work and is set wit...
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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces
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Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cross Pendant Locket, circa 1860s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very beautiful and finely crafted locket pendant with a cross motive, in 18k yellow gold, ca. 1860s. The cross is studded with fine old cut diamonds and it is encircled with rosecu...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Georgian 18 Karat Gold, Carnelian Amethyst and Persian Turquoise Maltese Cross
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W 1.61 in L 1.63 in
Georgian 18 Karat Gold, Carnelian Amethyst and Persian Turquoise Maltese Cross
Located in New York, NY
Georgian 18k Yellow Gold, Carnelian Amethyst and Persian Turquoise Maltese Cross Pendant C.1820 Additional Information: Period: Georgian Year: 1790-1820 Material: 18k Cannetille Yel...
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
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Amethyst, Carnelian, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18th Century Order of Aviz Portuguese Paste Cross
Located in London, GB
An 18th century Order of Aviz Portuguese paste cross, the star of the order an eight pointed faceted star in white paste and silver gilt reverse suspending green paste cross set wit...
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Pendant Necklaces
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Silver
Antique Rose Gold Cross, Normandy Saint Lo, 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Antique french regional 18kt rose gold (quality mark: rooster) pendant cross set with Alençon's stones (quartz imitation of the diamond). French work from Saint Lo in Normandy. 18th...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Era Rococo Bow Burma Untreated Ruby Cross, 18th Century Jewelry
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W 1.3 in L 2.56 in
Antique Georgian Era Rococo Bow Burma Untreated Ruby Cross, 18th Century Jewelry
Located in Rottedam, NL
A very rare authentic 18th century neck jewel set with untreated Burma rubies!
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Georgian Choker Necklaces
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Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Georgian Pink Topaz Cross Gold Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This stunning 18th Century necklace features a large cross pendant, lavishly set with pink topaz stones in closed foil-back settings.
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Multi-Strand Necklaces
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Topaz, 15k Gold
Scarce Baroque Early 18th Century Table Cut Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A scarce early 18th century Baroque table cut diamond cross pendant, circa 1700-1720 and probably Western Europe (Netherlands or Flanders). The cross is crafted in 14K yellow gold,...
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Antique Early 1700s Dutch Baroque Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Gold
Russian Antique Cross Necklace Diamonds 12.50 Carats Circa 1700’s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Diamond = 12.50 Carats (Cut: Round, Color: F-G, Clarity: VS) Circa 1700 Made in russia Metal = Gold, Silver Pendant Dimensions: 64 x 48 mm
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Antique 18th Century Russian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
Russian Antique Cross Necklace Diamonds 12.50 Carats Circa 1700’s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Diamond = 12.50 Carats (Cut: Round, Color: F-G, Clarity: VS) Circa 1700 Made in russia Metal = Gold, Silver Pendant Dimensions: 64 x 48 mm
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Antique 18th Century Russian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
Georgian Era Rose Cut Diamond Flemish Cross Pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a large & rare antique Flemish cross pendant dated back to the late 18th century, the Georgian era. Between 1770 and 1840, this type of cross was made in Flanders for women...
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Antique Late 18th Century Belgian George III Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Quality Georgian Foiled Back Paste Cross Pendant in High Carat Gold
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H 1.54 in W 1.23 in D 0.32 in
Antique Quality Georgian Foiled Back Paste Cross Pendant in High Carat Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A striking pendant showing such quality aesthetic from the Georgian era. It is in a cruciform shape and and set with paste stones that have foiled behind so as to give them a translu...
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
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Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Georgian Topaz Cannetille Cross Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An exquisite Georgian filigree cross pendant set with pink topaz in foil backed settings. It's incredibly finely made, with cannetille gold work and looping wire-work punctuated with...
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Antique 18th Century English George III Pendant Necklaces
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Topaz, 15k Gold
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18th Century Cross Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact 18th century cross necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Making the right choice when shopping for a 18th century cross necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 18th century cross necklace over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Graff are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any 18th century cross necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 84 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 18th century cross necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 68 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a 18th Century Cross Necklace?
Prices for a 18th century cross necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $270 and can go as high as $135,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,500.
Finding the Right Pendant-necklaces for You
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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