Guard Chain
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Georgian Chain Necklaces
Cut Steel
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Crystal
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s Empire Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Mixed Metal
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1890s European Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Link Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Silver
Antique 19th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Necklace Enhancers
Pearl
2010s Chain Bracelets
Vintage 1980s French Chain Bracelets
Mid-20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Renaissance Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Modernist Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Rope Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
2010s German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Beryl, Jade, Kunzite, White Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1880s English Renaissance Revival Brooches
Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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 guard chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Guard chains are durable long chains that have a decorative clip on one end. You can use the clip as a clasp to keep the necklace in place.
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