Pendant Necklaces
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1950s French Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1970s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Early 17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Crystal, Brass, Copper, Enamel
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Native American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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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