Pendant Necklaces
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century English Antique Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
1960s French Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
19th Century Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
1960s American Baroque Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Kyanite, 9k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Brass
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s Baroque Pendant Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Cambodian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Afghan Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, 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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