Pendant Necklaces
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Swedish Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Australian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s Australian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Egyptian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yell...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
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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