Pendant Necklaces
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Agate, Brass
1840s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1980s German Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
1980s Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Brass
1980s Italian Victorian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
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.