Blue John Necklace
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Hematite, Amethyst, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1970s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
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Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Moonstone, Fluorite, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
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Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
2010s Israeli Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-17th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1850s French Victorian More Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Anglo-Indian Loose Gemstones
Aquamarine
20th Century Artist Cufflinks
Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Dome Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian More Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Cluster Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces
Gold
Antique Early 1900s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces
Coral, Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1970s Peruvian Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1980s American Link Bracelets
Crystal, Gilt Metal
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Citrine, 24k Gold, Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
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1990s Choker Necklaces
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2010s American Artist Link Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver, White Gold
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Iolite, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Mexican Clip-on Earrings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
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1990s Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Necklaces
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
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Rock Crystal, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Moonstone, Fluorite, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Aquamarine
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces
Topaz, 15k Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Link Bracelets
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Turquoise, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Emer...
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Iolite, Topaz, Sterling Silver
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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 1, 2023What a blue heart necklace means is up for interpretation. Today, some people might wear a blue heart necklace as a symbol of the anti-human trafficking movement. Historically, blue hearts were associated with confidence, trust and stability. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of necklaces.
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