Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
1930s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Coral, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amazonite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Si...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Turquoise, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver,...
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Bronze
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
1920s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 24k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18...
1850s Italian Retro Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Tsavorite, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gol...
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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