Gold Orb Pendant Necklace
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
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Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Quartz, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Tudor Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1990s English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Renaissance Revival Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Blue Diamond,...
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Stud Earrings
Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Apatite, Garnet, Citrine, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
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Black Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French More Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
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Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Antique 1890s Unknown Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swazi Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
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9k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
1990s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Link Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
9k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Choker Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s English Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 10k Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Drop Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Rope Necklaces
Agate, 10k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian More Jewelry
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s British Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.
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