Gemstone Cross Pendants
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Quartz, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Belgian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 17th Century Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
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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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