Pendant Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, Quartz, Ruby, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Si...
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1850s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yell...
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Dutch Romantic Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Morganite, Opal, Tourmaline, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Silver
1910s British Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
1860s Austrian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yell...
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Opal, Hessonite, Sterling Silver
1890s Unknown Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Fire Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k 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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