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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.
- What is a torque necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A torque necklace is a stiff metal ring or more aptly, a collar, made from a single piece or strands twisted together featuring an opening to slip it onto the neck. Torque is also frequently spelled torc or torq. Find a collection of vintage and modern torque necklaces on 1stDibs.
- What is a squash necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A squash necklace is a necklace in silver and turquoise consisting of round silver beads interspersed with beads that look like they are blooming, all leading down to what looks like a horseshoe or, some would say, a crescent moon turned on its side. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage squash necklaces.
- What is a solitaire necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A solitaire necklace is a necklace with one gemstone on its chain. Frequently a diamond, the stone usually ranges in size from .3 carat to 1.5 carat. Find solitaire necklaces on 1stDibs.
- What is a station necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A station necklace is a delicate metal necklace that has gemstones, charms, beads or other embellishments “stationed” at various points along the chain. While they come in a variety of designs, station necklaces with an evenly spaced pattern of gems are particularly alluring. Shop a collection of vintage and modern station necklaces from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- What is a kindness necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What a kindness necklace is varies. In some cases, the term refers to a necklace featuring a typographic pendant that displays the word "kindness." Other times, the term may indicate a necklace set with gemstones that traditionally symbolize kindness, like sapphires or topaz. Shop a large selection of necklaces on 1stDibs.
- What is a cartouche necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A cartouche necklace is a necklace with an oval pendant that encompasses one's name in Egyptian hieroglyphs. Cartouches were formerly worn by Pharaohs and meant to protect them from evil spirits. Today, these necklaces are a part of everyday style.
- What is a petite necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023A petite necklace is a necklace that features fine detail work. Typically, the jewelry has a very small pendant and shows off precise details like intricate micro pav� gemstones. Petite necklaces tend to be very delicate because of their scale. Find a variety of necklaces on 1stDibs.
- What is Alhambra necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Inspired by the four-leaf clover, the Alhambra necklace is a talismanic design said to be inspired by the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. You can shop a collection of Alhambra designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a serpent necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A serpent is another word for a snake and symbolically it’s one of the oldest known mythological symbols. A necklace is a piece of jewelry that hangs around the neck. Serpent jewelry can have a variety of meanings or be purely a decorative adornment. Find an assortment of serpent jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Roma necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023A Roma necklace is a chain necklace that bears a pendant resembling an ancient Roman coin. In some cases, these necklaces feature real classical coins that have been upcycled into jewelry. Other necklaces may simply have circular pendants with details inspired by authentic coins. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of necklaces from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is a rosary necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A rosary necklace contains rosary beads that are organized in a specific fashion to help the owners pray. The beads help the individual count their prayers and can tell them which prayer to say. Shop a collection of vintage and new rosary necklaces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What is a mandala necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A mandala necklace is an ornamental chain with a mandala pendant or the entire chain made using mandala art. A mandala defines a sacred space. It is a circle; which reveals an inner truth about you or the world that surrounds you. Do check out the unique and beautiful mandala necklaces at an affordable price range on 1stDibs.
- What is a mourning necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A mourning necklace is a piece of jewelry worn as a remembrance of death and loved ones, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a sign of mourning, so the necklace features motifs of skulls, crossbones, or angels that are representative of death and mortality. On 1stDibs you can find antique and vintage mourning jewelry today.
- What is an opera necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021An opera necklace is a long necklace of a size between 26 - 35 inches. It is worn as a single strand or doubled to create a fashionable two-strand choker. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of opera necklace options to choose from.
- What is a hug necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023A hug necklace is a necklace with a certain type of pendant. Specifically, it depicts a couple sharing an embrace. In some cases, makers produce the partner figures out of different types of precious metal, such as platinum and titanium or platinum and gold. Other pieces feature just one type of precious metal. To many people, the hug necklace symbolizes romantic love, but others associate it with unity and harmony. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of necklaces.
- What is a lariat necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Similar to a bolo tie, a lariat necklace consists of a looped cord and a decorative clasp. You can move the clasp up or down the loop, making the necklace tighter or looser.
- What is a 143 necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A 143 necklace is a piece of jewelry with a symbolic meaning. It usually features precious metal tubes or beads separated by spacers so that they're arranged into groups of one, four and three. The number of tubes or beads represents the number of letters in the words that make up the phrase "I love you." Consequently, people often give 143 necklaces to their partners as romantic gifts. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of necklaces.
- What is a sovereign necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sovereign necklace is a gold coin made from the Royal Mint of England which bears the portrait of the British monarch from the time the coin was minted. These coins are then attached to a gold chain to complete the necklace. Shop a collection of sovereign necklaces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Cuban necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A Cuban link chain or a Cuban link chain necklace refers to a type of design in fine jewelry. A Cuban link chain necklace is a variation on traditional chain link necklaces, in that it sees flat oval-shaped links tightly intertwined to form a stylish rope-like pattern. Shop a variety of Cuban link necklaces on 1stDibs.
- What are tennis necklaces?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tennis necklace, also known as a tennis chain, refers to a type of necklace made from small diamonds or gemstones connected by precious metals like gold or silver. The term originated in the 1980s when these necklaces were commonly worn by tennis players. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary tennis necklaces and bracelets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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