Pendant Necklaces
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Opal, Ruby, Opal, Malachite, Hematite, Diamond, Agate, Sterling Si...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Pyrite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1830s Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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