Sapphire Medallion Pendant
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Palladium
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century North American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Enamel, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Ste...
Vintage 1920s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique Early 1900s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Wool
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Wool
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Native American Link Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Gilt Metal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s British Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Charm Bracelets
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
20th Century American Charm Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1970s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pink Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s French Byzantine More Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1910s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Wool
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Other, Diamond, White Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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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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