Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, ...
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
19th Century Colombian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold
Vintage Pendant Necklaces
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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