Pendant Necklaces
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1990s British Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Crystal
1970s Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Silver
20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Chinese Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 22k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s British Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
1860s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1950s French Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Egyptian Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, 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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