Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Irish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Tudor Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Silver
1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rwandan Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 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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