Charm Necklace Animal
2010s Italian Artisan Charm Bracelets
Black Diamond, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s North American Empire Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s British Artist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s British Artist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Sculptures
Silver
1980s French Day Dresses
1990s Link Bracelets
Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Textile, Linen, Silk
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Textile, Linen, Silk
2010s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The charm on a necklace is called a pendant. It comes from the Old French word pendr, which means "to hang down." In turn, this word has its roots in the Latin verb pendere, also meaning "to hang." Shop a large collection of pendants from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Whether charm necklaces are in style can vary based on personal tastes and current trends. However, many people continue to wear charm necklaces year after year. Charm necklaces allow their wearers to record their most precious life moments in a language of gold and gemstones. The charms can represent friendships and hobbies, as well as births, graduations and anniversaries, making them enduringly meaningful. Find a variety of charm necklaces on 1stDibs.
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