Egg Locket
Early 2000s German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1990s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Brass, Stainless Steel, Enamel
2010s British More Jewelry
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
2010s Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1860s French Victorian Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
French Drop Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Russian Russian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s British Signet Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s American Jackets
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
2010s Colombian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Rhodolite, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1980s Italian Informal Dresses
1990s British Skirt Suits
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
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Finding the Right Pendant-necklaces for You
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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