Silver Snail Pendant
2010s Thai Baroque Brooches
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Dome Rings
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Vintage 1960s German Reconstruction Era Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s Cluster Rings
White Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Boxes and Cases
Silver
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.