Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 22k Gold
1940s Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Italian Gothic Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Silver
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Emerald,...
1990s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Italian Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s French Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 17th Century Afghan Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Pendant Necklaces
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.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
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