Sterling Silver Ethnic Pendants
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Jade, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, White Gold, Gold
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Peruvian Modern Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Necklace Enhancers
Carnelian, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Link Bracelets
Jade, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Bangles
Jade
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Silver
Mid-20th Century German Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Jasper, Amazonite, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Link Bracelets
Jade, Tourmaline, Vermeil, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Bangles
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Vintage 1940s Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Vermeil
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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