Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s American Rococo Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gol...
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1870s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s European Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Onyx, 9k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Late 20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Georgian Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1970s French Classical Roman Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
1980s Spanish Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k 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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