Pendant Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Alexandrite, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Russian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Rock Crystal, Gold
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Persian Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Enamel
1870s American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Swedish Arts and Crafts Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Native American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Jade, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Si...
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Crystal, Base Metal
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Enamel, Brass, Palladium, Gold-filled, 18k Gold, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
1910s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Crystal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Sil...
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
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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