Mourning Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Other, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
Antique 1780s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1800s American Post-War Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1840s European Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Si...
Antique Early 1800s American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British George IV Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1840s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1810s German Georgian Link Necklaces
Berlin Iron
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s English Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s German Georgian Link Necklaces
Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 18th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
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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 mourning necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A mourning necklace is a piece of jewelry worn as a remembrance of death and loved ones, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a sign of mourning, so the necklace features motifs of skulls, crossbones, or angels that are representative of death and mortality. On 1stDibs you can find antique and vintage mourning jewelry today.