Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Italian Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Brass, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Native American Pendant Necklaces
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Copper
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1980s British Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, Garnet, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century German Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
1940s European Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
1940s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Jasper, Bronze
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1970s American Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
1960s German Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
1940s American Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
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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