Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18th Century Asian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1830s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1910s German Jugendstil Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Tanzanian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1910s Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Brass
19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k 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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