Antique Virgin Mary Jewelry
Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 17th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s French More Jewelry
Platinum
Antique 16th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Cut Steel
Vintage 1970s Egyptian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1810s British Regency Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Baroque Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1750s Unknown Georgian More Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1970s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Medieval More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1780s Italian Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver Plate
Antique 17th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Antique 19th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Spanish Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 16th Century Italian Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Necklaces
Pearl, Emerald, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Antique 1820s Belgian Early Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
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Pearl, 18k 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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