Locket Pendant Antique
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1850s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Mid-17th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1870s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1830s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Copper
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s European Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Russian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1870s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Sterling Silver, Silver
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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.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The main difference between a locket and a pendant is design. A locket has a hinged cover that allows you to place a picture inside, while a pendant lacks this feature. Shop a collection of pendants and lockets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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