Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1850s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Mexican Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1870s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Early 2000s Danish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Turkish Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Early 2000s American Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s French Byzantine Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Silver, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1860s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 10k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
1980s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1970s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold Plate
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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