Gem Cross Pendant
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Moonstone, Pearl, Peridot, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Indicolite, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Pearl, Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow ...
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Spanish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1740s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown George III Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Jade, Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, Beryl, Garnet, Blue...
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1770s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 17th Century French Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Silver
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1800s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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