Pendant Necklaces
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Garnet, Rose Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Enamel
19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century American Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
1880s British Renaissance Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1890s European Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k 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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