Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Asian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1930s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s European Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Russian Russian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Tourmaline, Fluorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Spinel, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Rhodolite, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, 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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