Pendant Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Opal, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Early 2000s European Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s European Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Norwegian Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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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