Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 14k Gold
18th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rhodolite, Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Rose Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Peridot, Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
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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