Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Enamel
20th Century Russian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Artist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Apatite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
1890s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century British Etruscan Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Renaissance Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1860s British Holbeinesque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1860s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1860s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1860s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, 9k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
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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