Pendant Necklaces
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, 22k Gold
19th Century French Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s French Contemporary Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
2010s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Jasper, Rose Gold
15th Century and Earlier Iraqi Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 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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