Opens Necklace Locket
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Quartz, 15k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Romantic Link Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Niello
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Mixed Metal, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century Czech Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Agate, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold-filled
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Czech Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
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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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Clasp design on vintage necklaces vary significantly, so there’s no uniform way to open and close a clasp. Research the specific type of necklace to find resources on the style of clasp. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of vintage necklaces from some of the world's top sellers.
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