Pendant Necklaces
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Afghan Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Afghan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century French Artisan Antique Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 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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