Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 10k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Afghan Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18th Century French Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Rhodolite, Silver, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1970s British Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Crystal, Vermeil, Brass
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Silver
1950s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s Dutch Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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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