Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Quartz, Opal, Lapis Lazuli, Labradorite, Hematite,...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Greek Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Platinum
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Green Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
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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