Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century North American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
2010s British Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Sil...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 18k Gold
1890s British Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Dutch Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Afghan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
1970s British Victorian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate...
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 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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