Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
1930s Victorian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pink Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Copper
1960s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
1980s American Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, White Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
2010s Zambian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s African Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 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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