Midcentury Modernist Pendant Necklace
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century British Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Spanish Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Choker Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1940s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Bronze, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Modernist Necklace Enhancers
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Amazonite, Silver
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal, Other
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century German Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Mixed 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.








