Vintage Pendant Open Locket
Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Rubelite, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s English Retro Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Australian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1970s French Blouses
Vintage 1970s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
Antique 1840s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Wedding Dresses
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Antique 1890s Victorian More Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite,...
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Russian Russian Revival Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s English Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Quartz, Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Mexican Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 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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