What is a hanging necklace called?

A hanging necklace is sometimes called a pendant necklace. It features a charm that hangs down from the main part of the necklace, which may be fashioned out of a metal chain, leather cord, metal wire, a string of pearls or another material. Pendant necklaces have been traced back to the Stone Age, when early man made jewelry out of bones, shells and teeth. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of pendant necklaces.