Pendant Necklaces
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, B...
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 1900s French Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Palladium, Silver, St...
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Onyx, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold...
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s European High Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1860s French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k 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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