Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, Citrine, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow...
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Marcasite, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Quartz, Citrine, Topaz, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Quartz, Opal, Hematite, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 22k ...
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold-filled
Early 2000s Afghan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Base Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, White Gold, ...
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Silver Plate, PVD-Coated, Sterling Silver, Base Metal, ...
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Amethyst, Quartz, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s British Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Ruby, Quartz, Diamond, Amethyst, Sterli...
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Moonstone, Diamond, Crystal, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
1850s Italian Egyptian Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Opal, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 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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