Pendant Necklaces
Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Nepalese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
1990s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, ...
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Opal,...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
1880s French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1980s North American Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Labradorite, Marcasite, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Gold-filled, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k 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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