Pendant Necklaces
1980s English Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
18th Century European Antique Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1980s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yel...
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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