Cross Pendants
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Hong Kong Baroque Revival Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century North American Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Multi-gemstone, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold
20th Century Spanish Retro Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s European Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The meaning of a cross pendant is generally that it is a symbol of the Christian faith. It represents a person’s belief, provides comfort for the wearer, and promotes awareness of the religion. Cross pendants have been worn for centuries and are popular today. Shop a range of antique and vintage cross pendants on 1stDibs.
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