Pendant Necklaces
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, White Gold
Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Hessonite, Jasper, Gold Plate
2010s European Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Victorian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Israeli Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Artist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Marcasite, 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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