Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Rose Gold
1930s German Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1960s European Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Mixed Metal
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s German Jugendstil Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold, Vermeil
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s British Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
1880s American High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
Early 1800s Antique Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Peridot, 14k Gold
Vintage Pendant Necklaces
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.
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