Pendant Necklaces
1970s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Colombian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 1...
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brazilian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s British Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Brass, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Thai Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1980s Dutch Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Egyptian Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
20th Century French Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Chalcedony, 18k 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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