Pendant Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Silver
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Beryl, Citrine, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Moonstone, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Zultanite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Asian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Early 1900s French Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled
1920s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k 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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