Pendant Necklaces
1990s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
1980s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Rose Gold, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Afghan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Crystal, Brass, Copper, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal, Shakudo
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Pendant Necklaces
1980s Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 2000s Danish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1880s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1850s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 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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