Pendant Necklaces
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold
1990s English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
1860s Italian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Silver, Enamel, Copper, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s French Egyptian Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
2010s Indian Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Jade
2010s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Vermeil
1940s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Coral, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 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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