Locket Surprise
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Brooches
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Modernist Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Boxes and Cases
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
2010s Turkish Art Deco Charm Bracelets
14k Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Enamel Frames and Objects
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold
2010s French Top Handle Bags
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
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2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold Plate, 9k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s English Victorian Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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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