Pendant Necklaces
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Brass
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cambodian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
2010s Finnish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s American Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Brass, Enamel
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
1850s Antique Pendant Necklaces
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Finnish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Platinum, Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold, ...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Baroque Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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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