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Gold Pendant Necklaces

From hammered amulets to brilliantly encrusted dangles, gold pendant necklaces offer a remarkable range of luxury. While some reflect refinement, others tell their own story, revealing something of history of both the vintage pendant necklace and its wearer.

The earliest pendant necklaces include some of the oldest known jewels. From elegant baubles to talismanic charms, our world’s ancient cultures incorporated pendants into their adornment, with gold accents included only for the wealthiest members of society. As jewelry making became more refined, pendants took on more complex designs, giving way to the rich variety of pendants available today.

Adding to the rich variety of gold pendant necklaces was the innovative development of white gold. Originally invented in the 19th century as an alloy with palladium, white gold catapulted to popularity in the 1920s, in part because it offered the crisp look of platinum without the hefty price tag. Today’s white gold is more commonly made from an alloy of copper, zinc, and either nickel or a less allergy-prone substitute.


Quick Facts

  • The carat measurement of gold refers to the purity of the gold. Gold, for example, that is 24 karat is 100 percent gold, while 18 karat is 75 percent pure
  • The ancient Babylonians were the first to test the purity of gold using fire assay, which involved heating a combination of gold, lead, salt, and grains in a sealed vessel over several days to separate the gold from other ores
  • The discovery of gold in the United States first dates to 1799, when a 17-pound gold nugget was unearthed in North Carolina

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H. FRED SKAGGS 14K YELLOW GOLD ROADRUNNER PENDANT
Nov 17, 9:00 AM MST
H. FRED SKAGGS 14K YELLOW GOLD ROADRUNNER PENDANT
by Bradford's
Est: $0- $0
$28012 Bids
CUSTOM HAND HAMMERED GOLD PENDANT
Nov 10, 11:00 AM EST
CUSTOM HAND HAMMERED GOLD PENDANT
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Est: $900- $1,000
$70012 Bids
Rare Hans Klein 18k/22k Gold German South African Dioptase Arts Crafts Pendant
Nov 16, 12:00 PM EST
Rare Hans Klein 18k/22k Gold German South African Dioptase Arts Crafts Pendant
by Hess Fine Art
Est: $1,500- $2,000
$3757 Bids
1878 2 1/2 Dollar US Coin in 14k Gold Charm Bezel
Nov 20, 11:00 AM EST
1878 2 1/2 Dollar US Coin in 14k Gold Charm Bezel
by Hill Auction Gallery
Est: $100- $1,000
$507 Bids
A GROUP OF FOUR GOLD CHARM PENDANTS
Nov 14, 12:00 PM AEST
A GROUP OF FOUR GOLD CHARM PENDANTS
by Leonard Joel
Est: AUD300- AUD500
AUD2504 Bids
2 High Karat Gold Egyptian Pendants
Nov 13, 9:00 AM CST
2 High Karat Gold Egyptian Pendants
by Revere Auctions
Est: $200- $400
$1253 Bids
NINO D'ANTONIO GERMANO 18K YELLOW GOLD CENTAUR PENDANT
Nov 21, 1:00 PM EST
NINO D'ANTONIO GERMANO 18K YELLOW GOLD CENTAUR PENDANT
by Potomack Company
Est: $500- $700
$3002 Bids
Antique .375 Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant w Case
Nov 22, 10:00 AM EST
Antique .375 Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant w Case
by Premier Auction Galleries
Est: $50- $1,000
$152 Bids
YELLOW GOLD PESO COIN PENDANT
Nov 20, 10:00 AM CST
YELLOW GOLD PESO COIN PENDANT
by Freeman’s | Hindman
Est: $2,000- $3,000
$1,0001 Bid
An 18ct gold pendant
Nov 19, 10:00 AM CET
An 18ct gold pendant
by Hermann Historica GmbH
Est: €0- €0
€5601 Bid
9ct Gold Nugget Pendant,
Nov 16, 10:30 AM AEDT
9ct Gold Nugget Pendant,
by Aalders Auctions
Est: AUD400- AUD500
AUD3251 Bid
A Vintage 14ct Yellow Gold Butterfly Charm Holder Pendant together with Two 14ct Yellow Gold Charms
Nov 19, 6:00 PM AEDT
A Vintage 14ct Yellow Gold Butterfly Charm Holder Pendant together with Two 14ct Yellow Gold Charms
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD100- AUD150
AUD501 Bid
18k Yellow Gold Choker and Religious Pendant Assortment
Nov 10, 10:00 AM CST
18k Yellow Gold Choker and Religious Pendant Assortment
by Leonard Auction
Est: $2,000- $2,400
$1,0001 Bid
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10K YELLOW & WHITE GOLD FILIGREE SLIDING PENDANT
Nov 23, 1:00 PM EST
10K YELLOW & WHITE GOLD FILIGREE SLIDING PENDANT
by Florida Estate Sales Inc.
Est: $120- $10,000
$301 Bid
Unusual Religious Pendant
Nov 14, 10:00 AM EST
Unusual Religious Pendant
by New England Auctions
Est: $150- $250
$251 Bid
18K GOLD ELEPHANT PENDANT 14 G
Nov 11, 5:00 PM EST
18K GOLD ELEPHANT PENDANT 14 G
by DejaVu Estate Sales & Auctions
Est: $800- $1,000
$1001 Bid
A Carved Mammoth Ivory & 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant
Nov 19, 6:00 PM AEDT
A Carved Mammoth Ivory & 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD100- AUD200
AUD501 Bid
14K GOLD GRANDMOTHERS JEWELS PENDANT 7G
Nov 11, 5:00 PM EST
14K GOLD GRANDMOTHERS JEWELS PENDANT 7G
by DejaVu Estate Sales & Auctions
Est: $300- $400
$501 Bid
14K GOLD MERRY CHRISTMAS PENDANT CHARM 5 G
Nov 11, 5:00 PM EST
14K GOLD MERRY CHRISTMAS PENDANT CHARM 5 G
by DejaVu Estate Sales & Auctions
Est: $250- $300
$501 Bid
24 CARAT GOLD LEAF PENDANT ROCK STONE LAPIDARY SPECIMEN
Jan 21, 1:00 PM CST
24 CARAT GOLD LEAF PENDANT ROCK STONE LAPIDARY SPECIMEN
by Col. Christie Hatman, Auctioneer
Est: $0- $0
$1000 Bids
24 CARAT GOLD LEAF PENDANT ROCK STONE LAPIDARY SPECIMEN
Jan 21, 1:00 PM CST
24 CARAT GOLD LEAF PENDANT ROCK STONE LAPIDARY SPECIMEN
by Col. Christie Hatman, Auctioneer
Est: $0- $0
$1000 Bids
GOLD FLECKED EAGLE PENDANT ROCK STONE LAPIDARY SPECIMEN
Jan 16, 1:00 PM CST
GOLD FLECKED EAGLE PENDANT ROCK STONE LAPIDARY SPECIMEN
by Col. Christie Hatman, Auctioneer
Est: $0- $0
$80 Bids
Victorian Style Lady Hand Painted Gold Brooch Pendant
Nov 11, 9:00 PM EST
Victorian Style Lady Hand Painted Gold Brooch Pendant
by Weatherham Estate Treasures
Est: $50- $100
$200 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Gold Pendant Necklaces


Henry's Auktionshaus

Henry's Auktionshaus

Weatherham Estate Treasures

Weatherham Estate Treasures

Revere Auctions

Revere Auctions

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