Pendant Necklaces
1970s British Vintage Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1850s English George V Antique Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Pearl, 15k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1980s British Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
2010s Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 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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