Pendant Necklaces
1990s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Vermeil
2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Brass
2010s Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Brass
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Stainless Steel
2010s Belgian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Opal, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 18k 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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