Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Vermeil
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Labradorite, Marcasite, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Gold-filled, Brass
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s French Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Nepalese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Late 19th Century Nepalese Artisan Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1860s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Artisan Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Stainless Steel
1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Carnelian, Brass
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Brass
1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Austrian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s European Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Italian Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k 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.