18th Century Cross Necklace
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1800s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1770s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1780s English Pendant Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1700s Dutch Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Antique 18th Century Russian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Russian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Georgian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique Late 17th Century Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Silver
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1990s French Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold
20th Century American Cufflinks
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Early 2000s Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
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Antique Early 19th Century Polish Georgian Chain Necklaces
Antique 18th Century Belgian Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver
Antique Early 1700s Belgian Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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 Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Drop Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby
Antique Late 19th Century Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Chalcedony
Antique 19th Century Belgian High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Belgian George III Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1700s Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century German Georgian Chain Necklaces
Antique 1850s Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 18th Century Baroque Drop Necklaces
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s British Georgian More Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Necklaces
Creamware
Antique Mid-18th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique 1780s Spanish George III Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
Antique Late 18th Century French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Necklaces
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Georgian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Multi-Strand Necklaces
Topaz, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1800s Italian Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique 1750s British More Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 18th Century English George III Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, 15k 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.
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