Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Zircon, Rhodolite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, Silver
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artist Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Amazonite, Crystal, Garnet, Turquoise, Jasper, Gold-filled, Gold ...
20th Century Indian Retro Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Indian Retro Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Indian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, W...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Pe...
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Multi-gemsto...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Rhodolite, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Asian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, ...
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, Silver
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Enamel
Mid-19th Century British Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
1870s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Ster...
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1810s European George III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver
2010s Colombian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshw...
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Opal, Garnet, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 22k Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Colombian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshw...
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Tsavorite, Rhodolite, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Rhodolite, 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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