Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Ste...
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Fire Agate, Gold, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Zircon, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Charoite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, White Go...
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
2010s Dutch Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s German Jugendstil Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Quartz, Opal, Jade, Diamond, Silver, Gold Pla...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamo...
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Coral, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli...
2010s American Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Jade, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamo...
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamo...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 14k 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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