Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1970s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Onyx, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Silver
Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces
Opal, White Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Tanzanite, Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, B...
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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