Pendant Necklaces
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s French Etruscan Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Aquamarine, Amber, ...
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s North American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, 22k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Crystal, Black Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...
2010s Danish Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Opal, Agate, Crystal, Silver, St...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Citrine, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Jade...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Spinel, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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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