Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Silver
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Georgian Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 1900s European Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Enamel
Early 1900s French Egyptian Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1830s Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
1970s American Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
1940s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold, ...
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k 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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