Harlequin Gold Pendant
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Morganite, Ruby, Pearl, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Agate, En...
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Fashion Rings
18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Corsets
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s British Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1940s French Briefcases and Attachés
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, 22k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Italian More Necklaces
Gold
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2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel...
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold...
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Go...
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold...
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold...
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces
Quartz, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Australian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Brooches
18k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Gold, White Gol...
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 9k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
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 5, 2021The best gold chain for a pendant is a matter of preference. While choosing a chain make sure that the chain is not too thick for the size of the pendant, and it is strong enough. Wheat chains and box chains are good choices due to their sturdiness and flexibility. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gold chain and pendant options to choose from.
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