Pendant Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier Italian Modernist Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1830s Italian Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Japanese Artist Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Artist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Jasper, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Gold
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Gold
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Gold
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Gold
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Kunzite, Sapphire, White 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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