Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold
19th Century French Etruscan Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century American Artisan Antique Pendant Necklaces
Morganite, Topaz, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, White Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s French Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
1960s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
1920s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Spinel, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Zircon, Rhodolite, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold
2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1820s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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