Cross On Coin Pendants
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Morganite, Opal, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 17th Century South American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 17th Century Peruvian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Antique Early 17th Century Mexican Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Antique Early 17th Century Peruvian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Gold
Antique Early 17th Century Peruvian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Antique Early 17th Century Peruvian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Antique Early 17th Century South American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ethiopian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Portuguese Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Collectible Jew...
Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, Opal
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s American Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Topaz, 18k Gold
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 17th Century Spanish Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Bronze
Antique Early 17th Century Peruvian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Antique 17th Century Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 17th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 17th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 16th Century Spanish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Jade
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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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021The meaning of a cross pendant is generally that it is a symbol of the Christian faith. It represents a person’s belief, provides comfort for the wearer, and promotes awareness of the religion. Cross pendants have been worn for centuries and are popular today. Shop a range of antique and vintage cross pendants on 1stDibs.
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