18 Karat Bale
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s British Modern More Jewelry
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s English Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 2000s British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Charm Bracelets
18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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 ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, there is such a thing as 18-karat. The term describes metal that is 75 percent pure gold, with the remaining 25 percent being an alloy like aluminum, copper, nickel, iron or zinc. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gold jewelry and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry is 18-karat gold, not 14-karat. The luxury jewelry designer makes necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and cufflinks in 18-karat white, gold and rose gold. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether 14-karat or 18-karat white gold is better for a wedding band depends largely on your preferences. If you like the look of white gold with a warmer tone, you may wish to opt for 18-karat gold because it often appears yellower due to its higher gold content. On the other hand, 14-karat white gold wedding bands tend to be durable, making them a good option for people most concerned with keeping their rings scratch-free. Find an assortment of white gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
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