Pendant Necklaces
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold
1850s Persian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swedish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Bahraini Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 22k Gold
20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Gold Plate, Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1870s English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1960s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
1970s Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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