Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond 18K Gold Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of a 1.5 mm cable link chain suspending a heart-shaped pendant With a sinuous organic design and pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.55 cara...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Diamond Heart Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. open heart diamond necklace in solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Weight: 5.90 grams Chain: 17" long Pendant: 16mm wide Diamond: 5 round brilliant d...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Weight: 8.80 grams Chain: 16" Pendant: 22mm wide Diamond: 27 round brilliant diamonds...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Weight: 5.80 grams Chain: 16" long Pendant: 16mm wide Diamond: 5 round brilliant diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Pavé Diamond Open Heart Necklace in Platinum
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous pave diamond open heart pendant necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. absolutely exudes modern elegance.
Diamond, Platinum
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Pavé Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace This st
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Pavé Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace This stunning necklace is part of the iconic Elsa Peretti collection for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$16,640Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Open Heart Diamond Necklace 2 Carat 17"
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elsa Peretti’s iconic open heart design for Tiffany & Co. is crafted in solid platinum and set with approximately 2 carats of natural round brilliant diamonds graded E‑G color an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .36ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .36ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 8.40 grams Chain: 16" long Pendant: 22mm wide Diamond: round brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1980 Elsa Peretti Large Open Heart Necklace 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Large heart pendant with diamonds designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .36ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .36ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gold weight: 6.40 grams Pendant: 22mm wide Silk Cord: 18" long Diamond: round...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Yellow Gold Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 27mm open heart pendant necklace in 18k yellow gold 24 Inch chain.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 16" long Pendant: 16mm wide Diamond: 5 round brilliant diamonds Hal...
Diamond, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 4.40 grams Chain: 16" long Pendant: 16mm wide Diamond: 5 round bril...
Diamond, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Yellow Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Yellow Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 4.30 grams Chain: 16" long Pendant: 16mm wide Diamond: 5 ro...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 2 Diamond 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 2 Diamond 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 7.80 grams Chain: 16" long Pendant: 22mm wide, medium size Diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Platinum Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous iconic Tiffany & Co. necklace is designed by Elsa Peretti and features an open heart pendant crafted in platinum and set with round brilliant F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Pavé Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart pendant necklace is crafted in platinum and showcases a graceful open heart design adorned with pavé-set diamonds totaling approximatel...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Open Heart 18k Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold open heart pendant necklace , designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Large Open Heart Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Large Open Heart Pendant Necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Vintage Elsa Peretti Medium Open Heart Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A David's star necklace designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co.
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Large Open Heart Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. ‘Elsa Peretti’ 0.45ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This delightful open heart pendant comes from Tiffany & Co. and their Elsa Peretti collection. Crafted in platinum, the iconic open heart design is adorned with 0.40 carat of round b...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Diamond Necklace 15" - Round .40ctw Love
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $8500 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Designer: Elsa Peretti Collection: Open Heart Design: Small Metal Content: 950 Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z151770 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant Con...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Heart Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Heart Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Peretti Large Open Heart Platinum Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
A timeless icon of modern elegance, this Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant Necklace is exquisitely crafted in platinum and adorned with brilliant round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold 11mm 3 Diamond Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold 11mm 3 Diamond Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant Product Details Xupes Ref: J1719 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 5 Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold 16mm Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 5 Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold 16mm Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant Product Details Xupes Ref: J1725 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Open Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Forming part of an Elsa Peretti collection, this iconic open heart design celebrates the spirit of love.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Open Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Excellent) Weight: 8.0 grams Length: 15 inches Heart Dimensions: 21mm x 20mm x 2mm Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.35ct Hallmarked: 18ct London 2007 Marked: ‘Tiffany...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Heart Link Diamond Necklace Yellow and White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Tiffany & Co. heart link diamond necklace, made of 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Gold Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18K yellow gold open heart pendant necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co, set with 0.80ctw in G/VS diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Platinum Pendant with Diamond and Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Open Heart Pendant by Elsa Peretti Platinum Heart w/ Five Pave Set Diamonds Total Carat Weight = .03 carat Approximately 15 mm Across Includes 16" Platinum Chain A Great Deal!
Diamond, Platinum
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White Gold Diamond and Heart Necklace
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The necklace is stylized and has the look of a Tiffany heart designed by Elsa Peretti.
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable
"DIAMOND STAR" Heart by Boregaard
By Pedro Boregaard
Located in Narrowsburg, NY
The "DIAMOND STAR" Heart by Boregaard in 18K textured yellow gold with 10 star shaped white gold settings set with brilliants. Total weight 0.34ct. The heart measures 18mm x 16mm wi...
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Open Heart Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Spain open heart diamond pendant crafted in 18 Karat white gold, featuring 22 round brilliant cut diamonds, graduating in size, weighing approxi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 1.0 mm cable link chain suspending a pierced open heart pendant Sinuous with bead set round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.02 carat total Eye clean a...
Diamond, Platinum
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum 22MM Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of a cable link chain suspending a heart pendant Stylized and pierced with sleek, sinuous edges Bead set with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.35 car...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Open Heart Yellow Gold Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as the iconic open heart motif Accented by a bead set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.12 carat - eye clean and white Suspending f...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Double Open Heart Diamond Set Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti diamond set double open heart 18 karat yellow gold and platinum pendant necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as a stylized open heart pavé set throughout by round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 1.00 carats with well-matched F/G color and VS clari...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co her iconic open heart pendant necklace ♦ Designer: Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co ♦ Metal; Platinum ♦ 7 Diamonds=.30 ♦ 7/8th of an inch across ♦ C...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Medium Open Heart Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Medium Open Heart Pendant Necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond Open Heart Large Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Diamond Elsa Peretti Heart Necklace 2.00 Carat
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k rose gold diamond heart necklace by Tiffany & Co. from the Elsa Peretti collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 3.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Open Heart Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as a stylized open heart pavé set throughout by round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 3.00 carats with well-matched F/G color and VS clari...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Diamond Heart Chain Necklace, 18k Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond, 5 round brilliant cut 1-1.5 mm approximately .04 total carats EF color/ VS1-2 clarity Chain Length: 16 in. Chain Width: 1.1 mm Pendant Length: 5/8 in. Weight: 2....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum and Diamond Heart Pendant
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company Platinum Floating Heart pendant, measuring 7/8 X 3/4 inch and is set with Diamonds totaling .15 Carat, suspended from a 16 inch Platinum...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Open Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
"Designed as if unaware of its beauty, the Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Open Heart Diamond Necklace displays a romantic and feminine charm that's hard to resist.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Open Heart Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
An iconic Tiffany & Co. design by Elsa Peretti, this Open Heart necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold and accented with a row of round brilliant diamonds along one side.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Open Heart Diamond Necklace in Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. open heart diamond necklace in solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Elsa Peretti Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold diamond Tiffany & Co. heart necklace from the Elsa Peretti Open Hearts collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 2000 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Heart Pendant
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a sinuous pierced open heart pendant With bead set round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.14 carat total Eye clean and bright Completed by high polish fini...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Open Heart Platinum Pendant and Chain
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in MIAMI, FL
The simple, evocative shape of Elsa Peretti Open Heart designs celebrates the spirit of love. Dazzling diamonds accentuate the beautiful curves of this pendant. Pendant is crafted in...
Diamond, Platinum
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Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Diamond Heart Pendant and Chain
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. diamond heart pendant and chain.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Open Heart 18k Gold Pendant
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
An iconic design by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., this Open Heart pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a row of brilliant diamonds that follow the graceful contou...
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti open heart platinum necklace featuring 5 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .04cts total, F color VS clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
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.