Pendant Necklaces
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1860s Austrian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s British Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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.