Pendant Necklaces
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
1870s Austrian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold-filled
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Native American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Yemeni Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Egyptian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, 22k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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