Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Polish Retro Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Turquoise, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century North American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
White Gold, Enamel
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s European Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 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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