Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold
2010s African Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Moonstone, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cuban Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Pendant Necklaces
Aventurine, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Asian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Rhodium, 18k Go...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Vermeil
1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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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