Ladybird Pendant
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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Vermeil
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Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
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Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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Yellow Gold
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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century British Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Agate, Carnelian, 9k Gold, Silver, Pinchbeck
Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
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Diamond, Platinum
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Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s British Charm Bracelets
Gold Plate
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Gilt Metal
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Copper
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Diamond, Gold, Silver
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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9k Gold
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Diamond, Gold
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18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Pearl, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
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Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
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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.
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