Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1810s French George III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 1800s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Carnelian, Brass
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Silver
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Bl...
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Opal, 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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