Pendant Necklaces
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
1990s Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
1890s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral
1880s French Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1970s European Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1860s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 10k Gold, Silver
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold Plate
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s North American Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Greek Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s Swiss Vintage Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
1980s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Gold-filled, Brass
1980s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k 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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