Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Agate, Brass
2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1980s Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k...
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Opal, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Pl...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s North American Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pall...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s North American Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pall...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Romanian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Tanzanite, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Amethyst, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k 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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