Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Onyx, 9k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century North American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k 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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