Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Canadian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Greek Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold
1810s Italian Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
1960s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1980s Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Other
19th Century American Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Spanish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
2010s American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Bronze
Late 18th Century Portuguese George III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Silver
19th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Israeli Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
18th Century Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Ruby
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.