Pendant Necklaces
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz
Mid-20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, P...
Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Labradorite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Cut Steel, Base Metal, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold P...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Russian Russian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s Asian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Platinum
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 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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