Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Charoite, Silver
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1980s American Greek Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Beryl, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Citrine, Zircon, Topaz, Spinel, Peridot, ...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Portuguese Byzantine Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s French Greek Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
2010s Turkish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s Spanish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel
1960s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s American Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Purple Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Turkish Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel, 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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