Pendant Necklaces
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Czech Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Pyrite
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Zircon
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s North American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline
20th Century Greek Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Turquoise, Apatite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
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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