Amulets
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
2010s Italian Empire Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Antique 19th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
Antique 18th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Jade
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Vintage 1910s Chinese Art Nouveau Band Rings
Jade
Antique 1880s European Russian Empire Drop Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, Quartz, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Moonstone, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold
1990s Thai Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
English Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Turkish Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
Late 20th Century Turkish Cuff Bracelets
Emerald, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Three-Stone Rings
Moonstone, Opal, 22k Gold, 24k Gold
Indian More Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
White Gold, 18k Gold
American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers
Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Fashion Rings
24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold
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Selecting the Right Antique and Vintage Amulet Jewelry for You
Amulet jewelry has been spellbinding us for millennia. Today, antique and vintage amulet pendants, gold amulet jewelry and other amulet accessories are favorites of jewelry lovers all over the world.
The oldest form of jewelry is said to be the amulet. Our earliest ancestors ascribed meaning — and magic — to feathers, bones, stones and even tree bark. They wore or carried these “amulets” for protection or to enhance their strength, courage or sexual attraction. Over time, these were replaced with symbolic objects: small replicas of animals, plants and, later, gods.
For the Egyptians, there was no more potent protection than the image of the scarab, otherwise known as the dung beetle. They believed it was a male-only species that reproduced itself by depositing its seed in dung, which its babies then fed upon.
By turning waste to life, the scarab symbolized the god Khepri of the rising sun — “he who has come into being from nothing” — and hence both transformation and resurrection. So wondrous were the powers of the scarab that it became a popular amulet throughout the ancient Mediterranean (for example, the scarab could be seen in signet rings from Greece crafted circa 500 B.C.).
And the dung beetle continues to fascinate designers as a symbol even into our present day, with none other than John Galliano creating an Egyptian Revival necklace for Christian Dior’s Spring/Summer 2004 collection (the audacious British designer worked with Dior from 1997 until 2011). In the center of his piece is an orange Lucite scarab.
Like primeval man, the jeweler Temple St. Clair believes that any adornment can be a power object, so long that it has special meaning to us. She should know. St. Clair began her storied design career — she’s the first contemporary woman jeweler to have her work included in the jewelry collection of the Louvre — by conceiving modern-day amulets.
Find antique and vintage amulet jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is an Egyptian amulet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021An Egyptian amulet is a type of decorative object that people believe to bring good fortune and bear certain energies. Egyptians tend to wear them as pendants around their necks. The concept is similar to that of healing crystals.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between an amulet and a pendant is that amulets are considered good luck charms that are imbued with positive energy, whereas a pendant is merely a fashionable piece of jewelry that can be styled with a chain.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Comparable to bracelet charms or necklace pendants, ancient Egyptians did indeed wear amulets. The symbolic amulets were said to have been imbued with magical properties. You’ll find a large collection of amulets from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.








