Pendant Necklaces
Late 19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum,...
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Agate, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, S...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White...
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Fire Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Peridot, Diamond, Amethyst,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Blue Diamond,...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Brass, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Enamel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire
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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