Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
1860s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 10k Gold, Silver
20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
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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