Egyptian Cat Gold Pendant
2010s British Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
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1990s American Fashion Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Copper, Enamel
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dome Rings
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Silver Plate, Enamel
20th Century Native American Fashion Rings
Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Copper, Enamel
Late 20th Century Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Topaz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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.