Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s African Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold Plate,...
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermei...
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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