Large Cabochon Pendant
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Garnet, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Tiger s Eye, Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s American Chain Necklaces
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century North American Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1920s American More Jewelry
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
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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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