French 19th Century Necklace
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Link Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 18k Go...
Antique 1890s French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1810s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1830s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow ...
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Empire Drop Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1800s Swiss Chain Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Go...
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Link Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique 19th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Link Necklaces
Gold
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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.
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