Pendant Necklaces
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Mandarin Garnet, Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s Rwandan Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
1910s European Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
2010s Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, P...
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Go...
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Rose Gold, Enamel
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, ...
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
1990s Asian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1930s Belgian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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