Pendant Necklaces
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, Silver
1880s French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Niello
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
1870s French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, 9k Gold, Base Metal
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century French High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold Plate
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Copper
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Silver, Gilt Metal
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold...
Early 1900s Russian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s Egyptian Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 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.