Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tsavorite, Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18...
19th Century English Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
1970s Thai Vintage Pendant Necklaces
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Mexican Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Greek Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s Swiss Vintage Pendant Necklaces
24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
19th Century European Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Blue Zircon, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, Zircon, Topaz, Aquamarine, Yell...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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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