Tiffany Sparkler Necklace
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Stud Earrings
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Coats and Outerwear
Antique Early 1800s British George III Chandelier Earrings
Topaz, Gold
20th Century French Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s German Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vanity Items
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Finding the Right Pendant-necklaces for You
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.