Locket Pendant
2010s Indian More Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s French Clip-on Earrings
Silver
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian More Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s British High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Russian More Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Onyx, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Brass, Stainless Steel, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
Vintage 1940s English Retro Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s British Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1850s English Victorian More Jewelry
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
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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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The main difference between a locket and a pendant is design. A locket has a hinged cover that allows you to place a picture inside, while a pendant lacks this feature. Shop a collection of pendants and lockets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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