9 Karat Cross Pendant
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Italian More Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Copper
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21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Britannia Standard Silver
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s Japanese Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver, Copper, Shakudo
Antique 1870s American Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal, Platinum, Rh...
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Spanish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Bronze, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Malachite, Turquoise, 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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