Pendant Necklaces
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold,...
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 22k Gold
1860s Austrian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
1980s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1870s English Antique Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold Plate,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermei...
Late 19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Ste...
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1910s European Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, Green Beryl, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tsavori...
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1950s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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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