Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
1950s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Copper, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Asian Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cuban Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Turkish Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
1960s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
White Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1910s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1990s Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Steel
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Gold Plate
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold Plate
1970s European Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 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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