Masonic Necklace
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold
20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Egyptian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Blue Diamond,...
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
Antique Early 19th Century American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chain Bracelets
White Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Jewelry
Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1890s Turkish Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Native American More Jewelry
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled
Vintage 1940s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Native American Wrist Watches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1950s British Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1890s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
9k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
9k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
1990s English Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
20th Century British Modern Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian More Jewelry
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Necklace Enhancers
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Antique Mid-19th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Retro Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1960s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, Brass
20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian More Jewelry
Gold, Silver
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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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