Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, White Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
2010s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, Turquoise, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Turquoise, Platinum
1970s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling 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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