Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 18th Century Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...
1980s North American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Onyx, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Finnish Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Rubelite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s French Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 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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