Novelty Pendants
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Peridot, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Boxes and Cases
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pitchers and Decanters
Antique 1870s French Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
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Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian More Rings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
14k Gold
2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Silver, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond
20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Antique Early 19th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Aesthetic Movement More Objets d'Art and Vertu
9k Gold
20th Century Italian More Jewelry
1990s French Drop Necklaces
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Retro More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
20th Century British Edwardian Charm Bracelets
Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Brooches
Amethyst
Mid-20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 15k 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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