Pendant Necklaces
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Enamel, Vermeil
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Other, Steel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Black Spinel, Silver, Sterling Si...
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Pink Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Garnet, South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 22k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Pall...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Crystal, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k 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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