Pendant Necklaces
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
2010s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
1850s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 18th Century English Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century French High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s Uruguayan Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s German High Victorian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Onyx, Fire Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s European Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire
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.