Pendant Necklaces
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, ...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby
Early 1900s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Silver
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Cultur...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Malachite, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Jade, Onyx
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Opal, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 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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