Pendant Necklaces
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold Plate
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Gold Plate
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Enamel
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Enamel
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
1940s Italian Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s European Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s European Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Gold
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1990s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1980s English Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Silver
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1960s Belgian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Greek Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Austrian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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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