Pendant Necklaces
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
1850s Antique Pendant Necklaces
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 9k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
1980s British Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
2010s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1910s German Jugendstil Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold
1960s Canadian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Brass
20th Century Egyptian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 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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