Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artist Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Peruvian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1920s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Swedish Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Chinese Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Chinese Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Brass
19th Century Chinese Antique Pendant Necklaces
Jade
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Go...
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Rhodolite, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 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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