Filigree Cross Pendant
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold
20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Portuguese Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 22k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1810s Italian Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-18th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Antique 16th Century Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 17th Century European Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pall...
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pall...
Antique Early 1900s Georgian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s Italian Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Agate, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Byzantine More Jewelry
Vintage 1960s Swedish Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 18th Century More Jewelry
Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
2010s Australian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
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Finding the Right necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The meaning of a cross pendant is generally that it is a symbol of the Christian faith. It represents a person’s belief, provides comfort for the wearer, and promotes awareness of the religion. Cross pendants have been worn for centuries and are popular today. Shop a range of antique and vintage cross pendants on 1stDibs.
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