Ancient Byzantine Cross
Early 2000s Bangles
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine More Rings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Brooches
Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Portuguese Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, B...
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Jade, Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Turquoise, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Multi...
Early 20th Century French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Copper
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique 1810s English Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Boxes and Cases
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary More Jewelry
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Byzantine Drop Earrings
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Bronze, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Bronze, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Bronze, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Spanish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k...
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Bronze
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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.