Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s Persian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Enamel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Austrian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Platinum
1860s American High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1990s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Chinese Antique Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Natural Pearl, Silver
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k 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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