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Saint Christopher Medal, 14 Karat Gold, Saint Christopher Pendant, Catholic
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The Christian religion honors medals as a form of religious protection. The Saint Christopher medal
Category

2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miraculous Medal Pendant Mother Mary 24k Gold and Sterling Silver Catholic Charm
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This pendant is made with a sterling silver charm based off the design of a Miraculous Medal from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Remembrance of First Communion Catholic Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful medallion pendant intended to be given as a gift as it denotes the first communion of persons life. This vintage piece has been crafted from a rich 9ct yell...
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Saint Christopher Faith Medal Pendant 925 Protection Rectangle Catholic
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Beau Metal Content: 925 Sterling Silver Style: Faith Medal Theme: Saint Christopher
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Saint Christopher Faith Medal Pendant - 925 Protection Catholic Gift
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Beau Metal Content: 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Style: Faith Medal Theme: Saint
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Sterling Saint Christopher Faith Medal Pendant - 925 Protection Catholic Gift
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 925 Sterling Silver Style: Faith Medal Theme: Saint Christopher, Protection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Sterling St. Christopher Faith Medal Pendant 925 Protection Catholic Engravable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 925 Sterling Silver Style: Faith Medal Theme: Saint Christopher, Protection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Pendant - 14k Catholic Faith Protection Medal
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Faith Medal Theme: Saint Christopher, Faith Measurements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Faith Medal Pendant - 18k Protection Catholic Gift
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Style: Faith Medal Theme: Saint Christopher, Protection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Oval Saint Christopher Faith Medal Pendant - 14k Protection Catholic
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Faith Medal Theme: Saint Christopher, Protection Features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Vintage Original French Medal Pendant Gold Plated Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Original Marquis shaped Medal Pendant The medal has the phrase "Je suis l'Immaculée
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red Tourmaline Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Yellow Gold Catholic Faith Rosary 26 1/2" - 14k Diamond Cut Cable Chain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Length (top of medal to base of cross): 3 1/4" Item 2: Immaculate Conception Medal Wide: 3/8" (9.4mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Emerald Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart (also known as
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace 10 k Gold Vermeil Medal J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Gold-filled

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline 16" Long J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline 16" Long J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red Tourmaline Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Gold Vermeil Pendant Necklace 22
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Vermeil, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Tourmaline Opal Medal Sacred Heart Sterling Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmaline Opal Medal Coin Sacred Heart Silver Black Pearl Chrysoprase Choker Chain 16" Necklace
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Medal Chain Necklace Sacred Heart Sterling Silver Black Pearl Tourmaline Opal
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Sacred Heart Sterling Silver Black Pearl Tourmaline Opal The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Black Pearl, Opal, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver, Silver, Go...

White Diamond Sacred Heart Medal Bronze Long Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Medal Bronze Long Chain Necklace Gold Filled J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Tourmaline Opal Sacred Heart Medal Sterling Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Blue Green Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Coin Silver Black Pearl Tanzanite Beads Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, S...

Pink Sapphire Medal Virgin del Carmen Chain Choker Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Sapphire set i a prong on a Virgin del Carmen Medal Chain Necklace 18" J Dauphin Symbols or
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate, Bronze

Emerald Heart Medal Necklace Chain Virgin del Carmen Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Heart Bronze Medal Necklace Chain Virgin del Carmen Pendant 28" Gold Filled Chain J
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold-filled, Bronze

Pink Sapphire Medal Virgin del Carmen Chain Choker Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Sapphire set i a prong on a Virgin del Carmen Medal Chain Necklace 18" J Dauphin Symbols or
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate, Bronze

Emerald Religious French Medal Chain Necklace Gold Filled Silver Cross J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set Religious French Catholic Medal "Jeanne Le Mat" Chain Necklace Gold Filled with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Coin Necklace Opal Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Coin Pendant Necklace Silver Opal Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Tourmaline, Black Pearl, Opal, 14k Gold, Bronze, Silver, Gold...

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil Pendant and Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Gold-filled

Blue Green Tourmaline Opal Sacred Heart Medal Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Blue Green Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Coin Silver Black Pearl Tanzanite Beads Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Opal Blue Green Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Blue Green Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Coin Silver Black Pearl Tanzanite Beads Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil Pendant and Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil

Aquamarine Heart Medal Chain Necklace Virgin del Carmen Gold Filled J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Heart Set on a Medal with Virgin del Carmen on Chain Necklace that is Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Bronze, Gold-filled

Ruby Heart Virgin del Carmen Medal Coin Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Virgin del Carmen Medal Coin Silver and Gold Filled Necklace Chain J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Ruby Opal Silver Medal Virgin del Carmen Chain Choker Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Opal Silver Medal Virgin del Carmen Chain Choker Necklace 18" J Dauphin Symbols or medals
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass

Pink Blue Tourmaline Opal Sacred Heart Medal Coin Necklace Black Pearl J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Coin Pendant Necklace Silver Opal Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Tourmaline, Black Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Silver, Gold-filled, 1...

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart Black Pearl Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart Black Pearl Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Gold-filled

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Gold-filled

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Emerald Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Emerald Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Gold-filled

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gold-filled

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Gold-filled

Astrology Pluto Ring Silver Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal Ring Sterling Silver Bronze Crest Pluto Astrology J Dauphin J DAUPHIN
Category

2010s American Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Astrology Pluto Ring Silver Gold Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal Ring Sterling Silver Gold Crest Pluto Astrology J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Compassion
Category

2010s American Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Astrology Pluto Ring Silver Virgin Mary
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal Ring Sterling Silver Bronze Crest Pluto Astrology J Dauphin J DAUPHIN
Category

2010s American Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Pluto Mercury Venus Mars Ring Sterling Silver Gold Virgin Mary
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal Ring Sterling Silver Crest Pluto Mercury Venus or Mars Astrology J Dauphin You
Category

2010s American Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver

St Mary Medallion Sterling Silver Crest Ring with Gold Pluto Astrology Symbol
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Catholic artists, responding to the Protestant minimisation of her part in humanity’s salvation, re
Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Jill Garber Sacred French Portrait of Christ, Amethyst and Onyx Festoon Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
cabochons alongside ten beautifully hand set black onyx cabochons. Four bezel set antique sacred medals are
Category

2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Abstract Silhouette Hat Portraits - Female Illustrator of Golden Age
By Jessie Gillespie
Located in Miami, FL
in jewelry publicity and advertising. In 1966 she won the Gold medal of the Printing Week Graphic
Category

1910s Victorian Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Virgin Mary Crest Ring Sterling Silver Gold Pluto Symbol Astrology J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the perfect virgin. Catholic artists, responding to the Protestant minimisation of her part in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold and Electroplated Brooch Thorvaldsen's Venus, Mars and Vulcan, 1880
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: brooch Condition: very good condition Do you wish for a 360° view
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Empire Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Italian 18 K solid Saint Christopher medal pendant - estate Catholic charm 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
beautiful jewellery that are worn. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please let us know so that
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Original French Medals Virgin Mary Jesus Silver Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Original two French Medals on Virgin Mary and Jesus Hanging on a 28" Silver Chain Necklace
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Silver

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Catholic Jewelry Medals For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of catholic jewelry medals for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and gold-filled. Our selection of items includes 2 vintage examples as well as 28 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of catholic jewelry medals made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular. J DAUPHIN, Five Star Jewelry and Jill Garber each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 16 tourmaline versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many brilliant cut and round cut catholic jewelry medals for sale. When shopping our range of catholic jewelry medals, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Catholic Jewelry Medals?

Prices for catholic jewelry medals can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $299 and can go as high as $4,989, while catholic jewelry medals, on average, fetch $890.

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.