Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s European Edwardian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
1890s Antique Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
1860s French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 1...
Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold-filled
1790s European George III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Retro Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k 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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