Chatelaine Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s Turkish Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1790s French Chain Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1850s French Victorian More Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
Antique 1850s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Japanese Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Silver
1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières
2010s Turkish Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century British Charm Bracelets
Carnelian, 9k Gold
20th Century Unknown Boxes and Cases
Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Enamel Frames and Objects
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1890s More Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18th Century British Art Deco More Jewelry
Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Brass, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Topaz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Beaded Necklaces
Topaz, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Brass, Sterling Silver, Ver...
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Citrine, Amethyst, Quartz, Garnet, Topaz, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco More Necklaces
Base Metal
Antique 1870s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco More Necklaces
Base Metal, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Brass
Antique 1830s Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Vanity Items
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Copper, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
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Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Onyx, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
Antique 1790s French Link Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s French Victorian Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American More Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
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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.
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