Large Lockets
Antique Late 19th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1870s European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
20th Century Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1850s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Czech Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Enamel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold Plate
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k 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.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
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