Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Si...
1850s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yell...
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Dutch Romantic Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yell...
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Brass
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Blue Diamond,...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amazonite, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
2010s Turkish Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Blue Top...
1860s Austrian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...
1960s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold
1870s English Antique Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pyrite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 24...
1910s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White...
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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