Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s Canadian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Steel
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
1860s English Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Crystal, Brass, Copper, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold...
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Aventurine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s European Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Chinese Antique Pendant Necklaces
Jade
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling 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.
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