Pendant Necklaces
1850s European Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century North American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, White Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1930s Swedish Arts and Crafts Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brazilian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
Late 19th Century English Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 1...
Vintage Pendant Necklaces
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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