Pendant Necklaces
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s North American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 1...
1980s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Retro Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond
1980s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Bronze, ...
1980s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond
1970s German Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Silver, 18k Gold
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Turkish Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Enamel, Platinum...
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Spanish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1980s Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Canadian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s English Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
1980s British Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Rose 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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