Antique, Vintage and Preloved Pendants and Charms
Explore antique, vintage and preloved pendants and charms in gold, sterling silver, platinum and carefully described mixed materials, with pieces chosen for their detail, meaning and individual character.
This collection may include lockets, cross pendants, heart charms, gemstone pendants, diamond designs, animal motifs, symbolic charms, perfume bottle pendants and unusual secondhand pieces. Materials, measurements, hallmarks, stamps, chain details and testing notes are included in each listing where they apply. You can also browse antique, vintage and preloved lockets if you are looking for photo lockets, keepsake lockets or opening pendant designs.
This selection changes often, with many one of a kind pieces. Check back regularly to see the latest arrivals.
Pendants and Charms FAQs
A pendant is usually worn on a chain around the neck, while a charm is often smaller and may be worn on a chain or added to a charm bracelet. Some pieces can work as either, depending on the bail, loop, size and weight. Each listing explains the fitting and measurements so you can see how the piece is likely to be worn.
Not always. Some pendants are sold with a chain, while others are sold as the pendant or charm only. The product title, description and photos will state whether a chain is included, along with the chain length and metal details when one is part of the listing.
Some lockets may appear in this wider pendants and charms collection because they are worn as pendant-style jewellery. If you are specifically looking for opening keepsake designs, photo lockets or heart lockets, you can also browse the lockets collection.
Check the listing for metal details, hallmarks, stamps, assay office marks, maker marks or testing notes. Small pendants and charms can have partial, worn or hidden marks, especially on older pieces. You can also read the UK hallmark guide for help understanding jewellery marks.
Check the size, weight, bail or loop, chain details, stone settings, hallmarks, stamps, testing notes and photos of the front and back. For older pendants and charms, the reverse can show useful details such as construction, wear, repairs, engraving or previous alterations. You can also read the antique, vintage and secondhand jewellery guide for help understanding age terms.