Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Tiger's Eye, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Labradorite, Hematite, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold P...
Mid-20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
1960s Mexican Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century European Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
20th Century Russian Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gol...
20th Century Irish Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Afghan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 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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