Antique Long Chain Necklace
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Long Chain Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold
1920s British Antique Long Chain Necklace
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Long Chain Necklace
18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Long Chain Necklace
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Long Chain Necklace
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Long Chain Necklace
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Long Chain Necklace
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
19th Century British Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Long Chain Necklace
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Early Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Long Chain Necklace
Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Yellow Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold
1830s French Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Long Chain Necklace
Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Gold, 15k Gold
1820s British George IV Antique Long Chain Necklace
Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Gold Plate
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
14k Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Gold
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Long Chain Necklace
Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century German Georgian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Berlin Iron
15th Century and Earlier Antique Long Chain Necklace
Palladium
1890s European Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Long Chain Necklace
Silver
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Long Chain Necklace
Amethyst, Labradorite, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1920s French Art Deco Antique Long Chain Necklace
18k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Long Chain Necklace
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Long Chain Necklace
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique Long Chain Necklace
Silver
Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique Long Chain Necklace
Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Long Chain Necklace
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Gilt Metal
19th Century British Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
9k Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Rose Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Long Chain Necklace
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Long Chain Necklace
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
10k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Long Chain Necklace
18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Long Chain Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century European Georgian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Pinchbeck, Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Silver
19th Century Antique Long Chain Necklace
Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Crystal, Jade, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Long Chain Necklace
14k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Long Chain Necklace
Crystal
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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 6, 2023What a long chain necklace is called depends on its length. Opera chains are 26 to 36 inches long and typically hang below the chest. At 37 inches and longer, rope chains are the longest styles and can be worn loose, layered, wrapped or knotted. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chain necklaces.
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