Indian Egyptian Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
2010s British Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Blue Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Gold
2010s British Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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Carnelian, Gold
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Carnelian, Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
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Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 22k Gold
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Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
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White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
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1990s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
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2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
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Agate, Gold, 18k 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A squash blossom Indian necklace is a necklace made of silver and turquoise beads that look like they bloom. These necklaces are believed to have been originally handcrafted by members of the Navajo tribe. The name in their native language means “the bead which spreads out.” Shop for squash blossom Indian necklaces on 1stDibs.