Pendant Necklaces
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Green Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1880s English Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Portuguese Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artist Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century French Artisan Antique Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 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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