You are likely to find exactly the 70s pendant necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of
Gold,
18k Gold and
White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 29 vintage or 101 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 70s pendant necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 70s pendant necklace over the years, but those made by
Alberto,
LB Exclusive and
Luigi Ferrara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a 70s pendant necklace featuring
Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a
round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes
oval cut and
pear cut alternatives. Most of our 70s pendant necklace for sale are for
women, but there are 55 pieces available to browse for
men.
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.