Pendant Necklaces
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1970s Finnish Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s Swedish Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1970s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Swedish Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, Silver
1980s American Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
1970s English Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
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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