Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
1810s Unknown Regency Antique Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Swiss Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Chinese Retro Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s British Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Vermeil
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Afghan Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
2010s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1850s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1950s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 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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