18th C Necklace
Antique 18th Century Asian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1700s Dutch Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1790s Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Copper
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Choker Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 17th Century Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures
Quartz, Turquoise, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Jade, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, ...
20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurines and Sculptures
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique 16th Century British Renaissance More Rings
Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Enamel Frames and Objects
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond
Antique 1820s British George III Drop Earrings
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Belgian Rococo Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1730s Belgian Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Russian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Rose Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
Late 20th Century German Modern Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Jasper, Gold
Antique 18th Century British Art Deco More Jewelry
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
Early 20th Century French Edwardian More Necklaces
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese George III Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s German Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Early 19th Century German Georgian Chain Necklaces
English Drop Necklaces
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1780s French George III Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
German Chain Necklaces
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Pendant Necklaces
Pyrite, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
German More Bracelets
Vintage 1950s British Baroque Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Georgian Choker Necklaces
Base Metal
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 18th Century Baroque Drop Necklaces
Antique Late 18th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1780s Spanish George III Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 18th Century Chain Necklaces
Topaz
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Multi-Strand Necklaces
Topaz, 15k Gold
Antique 1870s British High Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-17th Century Unknown Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver
Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1750s Georgian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 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 ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether an 18-inch necklace is too short depends on a few factors. If the necklace length causes it to hit right at the neckline of your top, you may want to go with a longer or shorter option. People with wide or short necks may also find necklaces longer than 18 inches more flattering. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether an 18- or 20-inch necklace is better depends on a variety of factors. Generally, a necklace should fall above or an inch or so below the neckline of what you're wearing, so you'll want to keep your tops and dresses in mind as you choose pieces. People with wider or shorter necks may prefer longer necklaces, while those with longer or narrower necks may be best flattered by longer styles. Also, you may find one length more comfortable or visually appealing than another based on your preferences. Shop a large collection of necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether you should get an 18-inch or 20-inch necklace depends largely on where you want the piece to fall. An 18-inch, or princess-length, necklace usually hits just below the collarbone and can work well for displaying pendants. A 20-inch, or matinee-length, necklace will rest a little further below the collarbone and can be ideal for creating layered looks with other necklaces. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of necklaces.
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