Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1910s Swedish Greek Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s American Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Baroque Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1850s European Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, Malachite, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Ster...
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Spinel, 14k Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k 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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