Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Antique Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Turquoise, Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Brass
20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamo...
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Indian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Turqu...
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamo...
20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Jasper, Amazonite, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli...
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamo...
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Amber, Coral, Turquoise, Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pyrite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century North American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamo...
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
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.
Read More
A Centuries-Old Style, Lockets Have Never Lost Their Romantic Appeal
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.