Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Native American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Steel, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
1850s European Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
1960s American Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Labradorite, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Rose Gold
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Gold, Silver
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 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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