Dendritic Agate Pendant
Late 20th Century British Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 10k Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate
1990s English Modernist Brooches
Agate, Opal, Fire Agate, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Steel, Gilt Metal, Stainless Steel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold
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Agate
Vintage 1970s British Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern Choker Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1970s German Drop Necklaces
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Agate, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Russian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
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Agate, Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Pearl, Mandarin Garnet, Garnet, 18k Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s American Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Yello...
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Moonstone, Agate, Brown Diamond, White Diamon...
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Opal, Garnet, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, White Diamo...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Agate, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow 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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