Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k 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
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Canadian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold
1820s English Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
1970s Brazilian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Modernist Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Brass
18th Century European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s Spanish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Norwegian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1820s French Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1880s Dutch Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
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.