Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Swedish Arts and Crafts Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
1830s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
20th Century French Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Thai Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1870s European High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1980s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1870s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Early 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Other, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 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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