Pendant Necklaces
2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Pyrite, Crystal, Sterling Silver
1970s Australian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Green Sapphire, White Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Irish Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum,...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 17th Century European Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Agate, Diamond, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k 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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