Pendant Necklaces
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, Pearl
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Afghan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Base Metal, Enamel
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k...
1820s English Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Labradorite, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Unknown Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Si...
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, White Gold, ...
Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, Agate, Brass, Gold-filled
19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century North American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s British Artist Pendant Necklaces
Jasper, Turquoise, Garnet, Crystal, Amazonite, Agate, Mixed Metal, Gold ...
Late 20th Century North American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold
2010s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
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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