Cross Pendants
21st Century and Contemporary German Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Native American Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Kunzite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Late 20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s American Etruscan Revival Figurines and Sculptures
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 18th Century Rococo Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Silver
Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Spanish Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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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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