Pendant Necklaces
2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Greek Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Thai Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Spinel, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Tiger's Eye, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
1990s European Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, White Gold
19th Century Chinese Antique Pendant Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, 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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