Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Silver
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century Italian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s European Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s African Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1950s Chinese Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Jade
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pyrite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s African Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s European Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 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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