Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s European Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Paraiba, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pyrite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver...
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pyrite, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s African Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Platinum, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Ster...
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
1880s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Retro Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Citrine, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s European Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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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