8 Karat Vertical Pendant
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, 22k Gold
1990s English Modernist Brooches
Agate, Opal, Fire Agate, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Artist Brooches
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Post-War Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets
Amber, Chalcedony, Coral, Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Malachite, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1880s Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k 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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