Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Pendant Necklaces
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1990s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Scottish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Canadian Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold
1990s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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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