Celestial Pendant
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Zambian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Si...
Antique 1850s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Si...
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
20th Century French Glass
Crystal, Vermeil
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs
Wool
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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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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.
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This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making
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Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
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Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
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.