Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Mixed Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s French Greek Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
16th Century Mexican Native American Antique Pendant Necklaces
Copper
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Malachite, 14k Gold
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1970s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
1860s Italian Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
1850s Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s German Egyptian Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Apatite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, E...
1960s British Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Silver
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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