Large Cabochon Pendant
20th Century Brooches
Jade, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Malachite, Tiger s Eye, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amazonite, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Vermeil
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1980s More Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Greek Pendant Necklaces
Garnet
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Hematite, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Italian Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Mexican Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s French Dangle Earrings
Vintage 1980s Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chandelier Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Greek Modernist More Jewelry
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches
Tiger s Eye, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
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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.
- What is a large pendant called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Generally, a large pendant isn't called by a special name. Most people will simply refer to one as a pendant. However, there are terms for some types of pendants. For example, a locket is a hinged pendant that can hold a photograph or a lock of hair, while a medallion is a round pendant that resembles a coin. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of pendants.
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