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Antique 1810s French George III Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s Czech Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Australian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 15k Gold
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets
Amber, Chalcedony, Coral, Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, T...
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
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Antique Early 19th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1880s Etruscan Revival More Jewelry
Coral, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Antique Early 18th Century Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Agate, 18k Gold
20th Century Swazi Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 15k Gold
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Onyx, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Gold, Gold-filled
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s American Victorian Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
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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