Pendants Collection

Tutankhamen influenced jewellery, 1920s
Egyptian trinkets from 1500 to 3000 years old adapted as modern jewellery: brooches, pendants, earrings and hat pins set wtih real antiques and a tutankhamen replica. All by Cartier

Harrys New York Bar, Paris, France
A whole variety of Gentlemen drinking at Harrys New York Bar, 5 Rue Daunou, Paris, France - the bar is adorned with pendants from all of the major Ivy League Universities Date: circa 1910s

Advert for Frank Hyams Ltd, diamonds jewellery 1911
Selection of womens diamond jewellery. Date: 1911

Ducks Resting Sunshine 1753 Oil canvas 25 1 / 2 x 31 3 / 4
Artokoloro

Zebu Pendant, between c.1350 and c.800 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Zebu Pendant, between c.1350 and c.800 B.C

Design for Pendant with Diamonds, c.1864-c.1894. Creator: Henri Cameré
Design for Pendant with Diamonds, c.1864-c.1894. Cruciform pendant set with brilliant-cut diamonds. In 1867 rich diamond deposits were discovered along the Orange River in South Africa

Nine designs of pendants, c.1800-c.1810. Creator: Carl Friedrich Bärthel
Nine designs of pendants, c.1800-c.1810

Jewellery for sale in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Central America

Asante pectoral, from Ghana (gold)
XBP228678 Asante pectoral, from Ghana (gold) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Mamprusi Necklace, from Ghana (detail) (silver)
HSC186327 Mamprusi Necklace, from Ghana (detail) (silver) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Portrait of Catherine de Bourbon, 1600. Creator: Jan Wierix
Portrait of Catherine de Bourbon, 1600

Design for the Verso of a Cross-Shaped Pendant Above a Pair of Oval Ornaments and A... before 1573
Design for the Verso of a Cross-Shaped Pendant Above a Pair of Oval Ornaments and Axe-Shaped Ornaments, before 1573

Title Plate, from Pendant Designs with Architectural Elements and Vegetal-Arabesque... before 1573
Title Plate, from Pendant Designs with Architectural Elements and Vegetal-Arabesques, before 1573

Necklace with Amulets, 1st-4th century. Creator: Unknown
Necklace with Amulets, 1st-4th century

Two amulets (bone)
XIR202024 Two amulets (bone) by Gallo-Roman, (1st century BC); Musee Alesia, Alise-Sainte-Reine, France

Double Pendant in the Form of a Mythical Saurian with Tusks, A. D. 800 / 1200
Double Pendant in the Form of a Mythical Saurian with Tusks, A.D. 800/1200. Gold caiman-like creatures, with plaster restoration of boar tusks. Cocle, Cocle province, Panama

Mourning Pendants, c. 1936. Creator: William P. Shearwood
Mourning Pendants, c. 1936

Jewelry Designs in Gold and Rose Gold, 1879. Creator: Jean Francois Barousse
Jewelry Designs in Gold and Rose Gold, 1879. Plate 5 from L Art de la Bijouterie, a work on jewellery

Rabbit-form pendant, late Shang-early Western Zhou dynasty, 12th-11th century BC (jade)
5942694 Rabbit-form pendant, late Shang-early Western Zhou dynasty, 12th-11th century BC (jade) by Chinese School; length: 4.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pendant bell: turtle, 800-1200 (gold)
1068473 Pendant bell: turtle, 800-1200 (gold) by Pre-Columbian; 6.4x5.9x2.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Nora and John Wise Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jake L

Shell Gorget - The Human Figure (engraving)
980420 Shell Gorget - The Human Figure (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shell Gorget - The Human Figure. Mound, Tennessee)

The Bird (engraving)
980416 The Bird (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bird. 1 Fragment of shell gorget, Alabama (1/1). 2 Gold ornament, Florida

Maquette for a Pendant with an Arabesque Escutcheon (bronzed plaster)
833468 Maquette for a Pendant with an Arabesque Escutcheon (bronzed plaster) by Gilbert, Alfred (1854-1934); 7.5x7x2 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Viscountess Beresford (engraving)
725872 Viscountess Beresford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Viscountess Beresford. Illustration for The Gallery of Engravings (circa 1880)

Pendant of a Cross, 1550-1600 (gold, enamel, emeralds & pearls)
2970865 Pendant of a Cross, 1550-1600 (gold, enamel, emeralds & pearls) by Spanish School, (16th century); 9.5x7.6 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Marilynn B

George IV Coronation, Gold Pendant, ac. 1821 (gold & glass)
2959867 George IV Coronation, Gold Pendant, Ac.1821 (gold & glass) by Tassie, James (1735-99); 3.2x2.7 cm; Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info)

La Pensee (engraving)
1618913 La Pensee (engraving) by Baxter, Charles (1809-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Pensee. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 April 1854)

The Treasure of Guarrazar (colour litho)
CHT293201 The Treasure of Guarrazar (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Woman in long coat of otter fur with ermine collar, black hat with multi-colour feather. Grand manteau de loutre, col d hermine, chapeau noir a plume changeante

Antique brooch by Musy, Turin (metal, natural & cultured pearls and diamonds)
CH448388 Antique brooch by Musy, Turin (metal, natural & cultured pearls and diamonds) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Colliers Bracelets et Bijoux Gaulois (colour litho)
6020721 Colliers Bracelets et Bijoux Gaulois (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colliers Bracelets et Bijoux Gaulois)

Dragon-silkworm pendant, late Shang-early Western Zhou dynasty
5942696 Dragon-silkworm pendant, late Shang-early Western Zhou dynasty, 11th-9th century BC (jade) by Chinese School; length: 4.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The ancient Necklace of Melos, a gold necklace with seed-like pendants (330-300BC). BCE

Hagar and Ishmael - Design for a pendant or hat badge, c. 1532-43 (pen & ink on paper)
449173 Hagar and Ishmael - Design for a pendant or hat badge, c.1532-43 (pen & ink on paper) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 5.4x5.4 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Victorian chandelier with crystal pendants (crystal and mixed media)
BAL20189 Victorian chandelier with crystal pendants (crystal and mixed media) by English School, (19th century); Mrs. M. E. Crick, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Cross Pendant, late 16th century (gold & emeralds)
2970868 Cross Pendant, late 16th century (gold & emeralds) by Spanish School, (16th century); 6.3x2.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Two-Sided Pendant with Symbols of Christ and the Passion
2970862 Two-Sided Pendant with Symbols of Christ and the Passion, and Christ in the Temple among Elders, late 16th-early 17th century (gold)

Details of room in the Law Library, including central ceiling pendant and cornice
2831948 Details of room in the Law Library, including central ceiling pendant and cornice (pencil & w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Eliezer offrant a Rebecca des bracelets et des pendants d oreilles (engraving)
3625756 Eliezer offrant a Rebecca des bracelets et des pendants d oreilles (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jewellery (chromolitho)
964351 Jewellery (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jewellery (bijoux); France, 16th and 17th century. Drawn by Ciappori, lithography by Kellerhoven

Silver jewellery (chromolitho)
964336 Silver jewellery (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver jewellery (orfevrerie civile joaillerie), necklace

Advert for Mappin & Webb pearl and diamond jewellery 1912
Selection of beautiful brooches, pendants and a necklace all made of pearls, diamonds and other precious stones Date: 1912

Our Coastguard (litho)
1056274 Our Coastguard (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Coastguard)

Tokens given by mothers to their children on leaving them at the Foundling Hospital
CF274194 Tokens given by mothers to their children on leaving them at the Foundling Hospital (mixed media) by English School, (18th century); The Foundling Museum, London; eFoundling Museum; English

Double egg pendant, Igbo-Ukwu, 9th - 10th century (leaded bronze)
DBP412934 Double egg pendant, Igbo-Ukwu, 9th - 10th century (leaded bronze) by Nigerian; height: 22 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Nigerian, out of copyright

Native of the Caribbean with a parrot, from a manuscript on plants
CHT177273 Native of the Caribbean with a parrot, from a manuscript on plants and civilization in the Antilles, c.1686 (w/c on paper) by Plumier, Charles (1646-1704); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Crown Jewels of France (engraving)
1594832 The Crown Jewels of France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crown Jewels of France)

The Holy Crown of Hungary, 11th-12th century (gold with enamel
BAL54537 The Holy Crown of Hungary, 11th-12th century (gold with enamel, pearls & semi-precious stones) by Byzantine; diam: 20.5 cm; Hungarian National Museum, Budapest

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"Pendants: A Timeless Tale of Elegance and Charm" Step into the enchanting world of pendants, where history intertwines with beauty. From the iconic Harry's New York Bar in Paris, France to an advert for Frank Hyams Ltd showcasing dazzling diamond jewelry in 1911, these exquisite pieces have captivated hearts for centuries. Travel back to 1753 as you admire "Ducks Resting Sunshine, " an oil canvas masterpiece that evokes a sense of tranquility. Fast forward to ancient times with gold Etruscan jewelry dating back to 400-350 BC, a testament to the enduring allure of precious metals. The art nouveau era comes alive through Lefebvre Fils Aine's advertisement from 1910, showcasing intricate designs that epitomize elegance and innovation. Discover the significance of good luck charms during WW1 through J. C. Vickery's collection, reminding us of hope amidst adversity. Spiers & Ponds stores' advert from 1911 takes us on a journey through time as we explore their stunning array of jewelry. Venture beyond borders and immerse yourself in the vibrant markets of Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Central America where unique treasures await. Delve into African heritage with Asante pectoral from Ghana crafted in radiant gold or marvel at the intricate details adorning Mamprusi Necklace made from shimmering silver – both reflecting rich cultural traditions. Let your imagination soar as you gaze upon Jan Wierix's portrait capturing Catherine de Bourbon's grace and poise in 1600. Finally, be mesmerized by Jan Collaert I's design for a cross-shaped pendant adorned with oval ornaments before 1573 - a true work of art transcending time itself. In this captivating tale spanning continents and eras, pendants emerge as timeless symbols embodying elegance and charm throughout history. Whether worn as personal adornments or cherished heirlooms, these exquisite pieces continue to captivate hearts and inspire awe.