Shaker Pendant
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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Quartz, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Paraiba, Whi...
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Pe...
2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s Artist Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold
1990s European Enamel Frames and Objects
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold
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Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
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Antique 1820s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Artist Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Wedding Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 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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