Pendant Necklaces
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Stainless Steel
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal
Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Silver
1980s German High Victorian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s European Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Czech Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Jasper, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1950s British Victorian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1880s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Finnish Victorian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Enamel
19th Century Czech Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver
1960s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Spanish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1880s European Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1950s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White 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.