Egg Locket
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Brass, Stainless Steel, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1990s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Enamel
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century English Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 1810s French Empire More Jewelry
Onyx, Gilt Metal
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Necklace Enhancers
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
Pearl
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1840s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Copper
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2010s British More Jewelry
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
2010s Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 15k Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Russian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1860s French Victorian Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
French Drop Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Russian Russian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century German Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Photography
Giltwood
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Gold
Antique 1840s Unknown High Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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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.
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