Pendant Necklaces
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Emerald,...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Classical Roman Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate
Early 2000s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Gold
18th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Garnet, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Y...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Opal, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sterling Silver
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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