Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century English Retro Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Ecuadorean Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brazilian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 22k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Kunzite, Pearl
1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Colombian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Carnelian, Brass
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Swedish Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 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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