Pendant Necklaces
18th Century European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Silver
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Iolite, Topaz, Tourmaline, 10k Gold
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Jasper, 18k Gold
1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
1990s Austrian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
18th Century French Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
1990s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s Netherlands Antilles Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Hellenistic Antique Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...
1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Silver, Enamel, Copper, Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Enamel, 18k Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Early 17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Early 1600s Italian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Brass
1990s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-18th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Britannia Standard Silver, PVD-Coated, B...
1990s New Zealand Artist Pendant Necklaces
16th Century Malagasy Aesthetic Movement Antique Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Copper, Cut Steel, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 2...
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 17th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Gold Plate
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1990s American Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
1780s English Antique Pendant Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold
18th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1990s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Greek Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1620s Spanish Renaissance Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1680s French Antique Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold
17th Century Asian Baroque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k 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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