Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Georgian Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Bronze
19th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
1860s Italian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade
1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
1940s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold
1880s Russian Artisan Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
1880s Swedish Retro Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Sterling 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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