Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1990s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Hematite, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Nepalese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1860s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
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, ...
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s European Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1880s French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Gold, ...
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
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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