Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Italian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sa...
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Jasper, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s French Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Si...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, Gold-filled, Base Metal
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Afghan Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
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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