Pendant Necklaces
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Antique Pendant Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
17th Century French Baroque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
1970s Etruscan Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
White Gold, Bronze, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Pendant Necklaces
1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century French Antique Pendant Necklaces
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Artisan Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
18th Century European Antique Pendant Necklaces
1970s Artist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
Discover a remarkable 18kt gold pendant featuring an original Roman silver coin dating back to 150 BC. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating depiction of the revered Goddes...
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Platinum
1970s Swedish Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 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.
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