Memorial Necklace
Antique 1830s Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 18th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Link Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Bangles
Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century American Modern Charm Bracelets
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Early 2000s Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Jewelry
Silver
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1980s British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1800s British George II Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1820s British George III Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Gold-filled
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
Antique 1770s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 17th Century Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 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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