Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1840s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1970s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Beryl, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Citrine, Zircon, Topaz, Spinel, Peridot, ...
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16th Century Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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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