Cartier Sautoir
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1970s English Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Onyx, Rock Crystal
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise
Vintage 1930s American Baroque Revival Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Rose Gold
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Vanity Items
18k Gold, Platinum
1990s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Evening Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rose Gold
Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Brooches
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, 22k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Carnelian, Quartz, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s French Retro Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1990s French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
1990s French Artist Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Hematite, Malachite, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1960s French Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1960s American Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
1990s French Contemporary Link Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Jade, Onyx, Quartz, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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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.
- What is a sautoir?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Sautoirs have been around for centuries and are still worn by royal families all over the world. The chain, ribbon, or scarf is placed around one's neck with two ends forming a St. Andrew's cross in front. Shop a range of antique and vintage sautoirs on 1stDibs.
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