Pendant Necklaces
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pyrite, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Early 1900s French Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Natural Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1870s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1850s English George V Antique Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Pearl, 15k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold...
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Mexican Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Mexican Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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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