Gold Clown Pendant
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Dutch Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets
Turquoise, Other, Garnet, Coral, Citrine, Chrysophrase, Chalcedony, Carn...
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1980s European Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Coral, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Aquamarine
2010s Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss More Jewelry
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterlin...
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 24k Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Charm Bracelets
Carnelian, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Modernist Figurines and Sculptures
Late 20th Century Swiss Necklace Enhancers
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, Blue Sapphire
1990s Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold,...
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Necklace Enhancers
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold...
French Necklace Enhancers
1990s Swiss Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chandelier Earrings
18k Gold
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Finding the Right Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best gold chain for a pendant is a matter of preference. While choosing a chain make sure that the chain is not too thick for the size of the pendant, and it is strong enough. Wheat chains and box chains are good choices due to their sturdiness and flexibility. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gold chain and pendant options to choose from.
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