Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1870s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s Dutch Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling ...
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century French Etruscan Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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