Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
20th Century North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Diamond
Mid-20th Century Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Mid-18th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Other, Cut Steel, Niello, Mixed Metal, Copper, Bronze, Brass, P...
1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 10k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s English Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 15k Gold
1930s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s English Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Zambian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Native American Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1970s British Vintage Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 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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