Pendant Necklaces
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Turquoise, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold, Enamel
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century North American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1890s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
1880s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s Turkish Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1980s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Turkish Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel
1980s American Greek Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
1880s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
1980s American Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Brazilian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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