Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1990s European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl
Late 19th Century English Antique Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodolite, Silver, Gold, Enamel
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Steel
19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century French High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k 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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