Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gilt Metal, White Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Native American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal
1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1930s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Stainless Steel
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
1980s German Aesthetic Movement Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Jasper, Bronze
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond
Mid-20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k 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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