Pendant Necklaces
2010s Zambian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Gold,...
2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
18th Century French Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
Early 20th Century Portuguese Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
1960s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Stainless Steel
1960s Belgian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
1970s Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s Israeli Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1980s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Silver, Enamel, Copper, Gold
1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Gilt Metal
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1980s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Vermeil, Silver
1620s Spanish Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Canadian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s British Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swedish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
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.