Cross Necklace 18 Inch
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, White Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Blu...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Ruby, Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether an 18-inch necklace is too short depends on a few factors. If the necklace length causes it to hit right at the neckline of your top, you may want to go with a longer or shorter option. People with wide or short necks may also find necklaces longer than 18 inches more flattering. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether you should get an 18-inch or 20-inch necklace depends largely on where you want the piece to fall. An 18-inch, or princess-length, necklace usually hits just below the collarbone and can work well for displaying pendants. A 20-inch, or matinee-length, necklace will rest a little further below the collarbone and can be ideal for creating layered looks with other necklaces. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether an 18- or 20-inch necklace is better depends on a variety of factors. Generally, a necklace should fall above or an inch or so below the neckline of what you're wearing, so you'll want to keep your tops and dresses in mind as you choose pieces. People with wider or shorter necks may prefer longer necklaces, while those with longer or narrower necks may be best flattered by longer styles. Also, you may find one length more comfortable or visually appealing than another based on your preferences. Shop a large collection of necklaces on 1stDibs.
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