Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Rhodium, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1860s English High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Oceanic Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s German Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Citrine, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Jade...
2010s Greek Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
1960s Italian Artist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Oceanic Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 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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