Black Cross Pendant Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Amazonite, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Mexican Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Early 2000s American Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 17th Century Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
Antique Mid-18th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique 1830s French Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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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.
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