Pendant Necklaces
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1880s American High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Greek Classical Greek Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1870s American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Silver
1860s British George V Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 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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