Tear Drop Necklace
Vintage 1950s Link Necklaces
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Spinel, Rock Crystal, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 14k ...
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
2010s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal
Vintage 1950s Drop Necklaces
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
2010s American Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s American Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Mexican Modernist Drop Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Empire Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Link Necklaces
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1940s Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.
- What is a drop necklace called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A drop necklace is sometimes called a lavaliere. This style of necklace features a second chain that hangs down from its center. On some pieces, the hanging chain holds a pendant or features decorative embellishments like beads. Shop a variety of lavaliere necklaces on 1stDibs.
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