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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Charm Bracelets
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Early 2000s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Jade
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s American Band Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
18k Gold
20th Century Swiss Couture
Mid-20th Century German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Art Deco Dome Rings
Marcasite, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets
Crystal
Vintage 1960s Italian Wrist Watches
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavor...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Rubelite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
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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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