Ancient Byzantine Gold Cross
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine More Rings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Portuguese Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Bangles
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, B...
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoi...
Early 20th Century French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Copper
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Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 18th Century Italian Victorian More Jewelry
18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1810s English Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s More Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 24...
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 1760s English Georgian Band Rings
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary More Jewelry
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Byzantine Drop Earrings
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Bronze, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Bronze, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Blue Sapphire, Bronze, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Spanish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k...
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Bronze
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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.