Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Swiss Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Spanish Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1860s European Neoclassical Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 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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