Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
White Gold, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst
2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Marcasite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Pearl, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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