Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Eye Stars Novelty Black Rhinestones Gothic Necklace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Eye Stars Novelty Black Rhinestones Gothic Necklace Measurements: Height Centrepiece: 4.13 inches (10.5 cm) Wearable Length: 15.35 inches (39 cm) Feature...
Kenneth Jay Lane Gothic Studded 'Snake' Pendant with Gothic Rope-Chain Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
The matching gothic rope-chain necklace measures 33 inches in length.
Vintage Runway Gothic Baroque Plastron Breastplate Necklace
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Runway JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Gothic Baroque Plastron Breastplate Necklace Measurements: Height: 9.45 inches (24 cm) Width: 9.45 inches (24 cm) Length: 22.83 inches (58 cm) Uns...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Gothic Fleur de Lys Rhinestone Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Gothic Fleur de Lys Rhinestone Necklace Measurements: Height: 2 4/8 inches (6.35 cm) Width: 1 7/8 inches (4.76 cm) Length: 45 inches (114.3 cm) Features: - 1...
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER by Robert Goossens Gothic Jewelled Branch Necklace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER by Robert Goossens Gothic Jewelled Metal Branch Cascading Chain Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic JEAN PAUL GAULTIER by Robert Goossens. - Gothic metal ...
Chanel Necklace With Medallion
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Chanel gold plated necklace, chain-link, gothic style medallion with synthetic gemstones and pearls.
Gold Plate
Stanley Hagler Vintage Baroque Gothic Large Cross Black Flower Crystals Pendant
By Stanley Hagler
Located in Wokingham, England
Signed clearly on the reverse. Chain of necklace is not included. Material: Gold plated metal, Rhinestones, Resin.
Gold Plate
Heavy Sterling Amethyst Dragon Moon Pendant Necklace One of a Kind
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful sterling silver pendant is one of a kind. The top features a celestial theme with a crescent moon wrapped around an amethyst sphere. The second section is connected t...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
18k Yellow Gold Italian Box Chain Silver Skull Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 18k yellow gold Italian chain is paired with an oxidized silver skull pendant, creating a mixed metal necklace with a gothic and memento mori inspired design.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
13K Yellow Gold Eastern Orthodox Cross Pendant #25263
Located in Washington Depot, CT
13K Yellow Gold Eastern Orthodox Cross Pendant Celebrate spiritual tradition with this piece symbolizing faith, devotion, and heritage. Meticulously crafted in 13 karat yellow gold,...
Yellow Gold
Renaissance Revival Austro-Hungarian Gothic Cross Necklace with Garnets
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian brass and copper cross necklace features a striking red stone centerpiece, combining elegance with a bold, vintage charm. The intricate detailing on the cross enhances...
Brass
Exolette Gothic Revival Garnet & Silver Cross Pendant on Braided Amethyst
By Samuel Edwards Jewelry Design
Located in Pahrump, NV
This Gothic Revival necklace (I call Bishop's Cross) is my own unique creation.
Amethyst, Garnet, Sterling Silver
Exolette Black Onyx Sterling Pendant Necklace Earring Set
By Samuel Edwards Jewelry Design
Located in Pahrump, NV
This black onyx and sterling pendant necklace with matching earrings is a classic assemblage of my very own. I restored the vintage oval black onyx pendant set in a sterling bezel. T...
Onyx, Sterling Silver
French Plique-a-Jour Enameled 18k Gold Pendant, Paris, 20th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Recalling the stain glass windows of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, this 18k gold pendant is decorated with plique a jour (transparent) enamel of vibrant colors, separated by gold cl...
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Gothic Cross Choker Necklace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
Jean Paul Gaultier vintage rare choker necklace featuring rings and enameled crosses with crystal embellishment. Lobster clasp clorure. Marked GAULTIER. Indicative measurements : ...
Gothic Revival 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Ruby Cross Pendant
Located in MIAMI, FL
Large one of a kind cross pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold. This beautiful design shows detail throughout. The focal point of the pendant are five bezel set cabochon rubies showing...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
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W 1.26 in D 0.2 in L 2.09 in
Italian 1960 Neo Gothic Black Enameled Cross In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A neo-gothic enameled cross. Very nice and unusual highly decorated cross designed in Italy with neo-gothic patterns. The vintage cross was crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 18 k...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 1.03 in L 3.15 in
Stanley Hagler Vintage Baroque Gothic Large Cross Black Flower Crystals Pendant
By Stanley Hagler
Located in Wokingham, England
Signed clearly on the reverse. Chain of necklace is not included. Material: Gold plated metal, Rhinestones, Resin.
Gold Plate
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H 2 in W 3.25 in D 0.5 in Dm 3.25 in L 22 in
Goth Sterling Silver Necklace, Sterling Silver Link Chain With Winged Skull.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Goth Sterling Silver Necklace, Sterling Silver Link Chain With Winged Skull.Exceptional Exceptional Quality And Detail. Heavy. Sterling silver link chain necklace with a silver wi...
Sterling Silver
Jean Paul Gaultier Paris XX Collection Gilt Metal Multi-Strand Chain Necklace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Jean Paul Gaultier Paris signed extra long necklace, gothic inspired. From the XX collection multi-strand gilded metal chain necklace ornate with charms and dangling elements.
Gilt Metal
Diamond Platinum Cross Pendant
Located in MIAMI, FL
Gorgeous hand crafted cross pendant crafted in platinum. Details are phenomenal on this pendant with sharp edges and intricate details throughout. Diamonds are seen throughout, as ap...
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Bird Red Enamel Bead Gothic Necklace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a highly decorated gothic necklace designed by Jean Paul Gaultier in 1990s.
Enamel
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Gothic Nugget Cross Necklace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Gothic Nugget Cross Necklace Measurements: Height: 4.33 inches (11 cm) Wearable Length: 14.96 inches to 16.14 inches (38 cm to 41 cm) Features: - 100% Au...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gothic Cross Pendant Chain Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage cross pendant chain necklace. This necklace features a chunky hammered link chain with a studded cross pendant. Silver tone metal hardware. Antiqued patin...
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Gothic Cross Metal Ball Pendant Necklace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Gothic Cross Metal Ball Pendant Necklace Measurements: Height: 3.15 inches (8 cm) Width: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic JEAN PAUL GAULT...
Fleur de Lis .55TCW Diamond Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Gothic Style Cross
Located in New York, NY
Fine Gothic style .55 TCW diamond, enamel 14K yellow gold cross with a Fleur de Lis bale. 20th Century Featuring eleven round brilliant cut diamonds I-J color, VS1 clarity on a black...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Chic Gothic Pearl Garnet Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 22k, possibly Swiss. From Boho to Moto, this seventies Gothic revival cross is retro fabulous and au courant irresistible. Beautifully made in 22k yellow gold, it is s...
Garnet, Pearl, 22k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Cross Pendant Channel Set With Gothic Influence
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking vintage inspired cross pendant is crafted in rich yellow gold and adorned with vibrant ruby gemstones in elegant channel settings. The cross features a classic elongate...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Estate Van Cleef & Arpels Plique-a-Jour Enamel 18K Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Rare estate Van Cleef & Arpels plique-a-jour enamel 18K Gold large pendant necklace. Turquoise, celadon green, lavender, cobalt blue and garnet polychrome enamel. Plique-a-jour Van ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ornate 3D Vintage Sterling Silver Dragon Pendant Black Onyx Sphere
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous estate dragon pendant is sterling silver with a 12mm black onyx sphere. Measurements: 7/8 by 1 3/8 inches Hallmarks: AICC, 96, 925 Condition: Excellent
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Accessocraft Gothic Necklace
By Accessocraft
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Signed Accessocraft NYC large Gothic-style glass and pearl bead necklace from a larger 1960s collection.
Vintage Diamond Letter A Charm, Name Letter A Diamond Pendant, Gothic Alphabet
Located in Rottedam, NL
Here we have a lovely vintage 18k yellow gold letter A charm! The letter has a beautiful detailing and accented with three sparkling diamonds. On its bale its marked with a Masters...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Notre Dame Cathedral Plique a Jour Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage, Cartier French 18KT round charm/pendant features a luminous multicolor Plique-a-jour enamel, and centers a three dimensional representation of the iconic Notre Dame Ca...
18k Gold
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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