Pendant Necklaces
1990s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 17th Century Afghan Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline
Late 18th Century French Antique Pendant Necklaces
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
Emerald
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
1990s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Bronze
1990s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Yellow 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
Gold, 22k Gold
1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
White Gold, Bronze, 14k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18th Century European Antique Pendant Necklaces
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
1990s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Silver
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
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 European Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
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
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 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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