Pendant Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Carnelian, Brass
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Zircon, Platinum
19th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Swedish Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapph...
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century English Retro Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rube...
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 14k Gold
1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Belgian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s French Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k 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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