Pendant Necklaces
19th Century Chinese Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Rhodolite, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Rhodolite, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1820s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 22k Gold
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s East Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Tiger's Eye, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Zircon, Rhodolite, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1760s Spanish Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Mexican Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver, Brass
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1830s Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1960s British Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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