Ruby Necklace Vintage And Antique Jewellery
1920s Unknown Art Deco Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Amethyst, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s European Edwardian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Late Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
19th Century Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Emerald, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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2010s Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, Apatite, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Italian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Gold Plate
1940s American Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Modern Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
21st Century and Contemporary Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1840s British Early Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Turquoise, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Recent Sales
1920s Indian Arts and Crafts Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Quartz, Ruby, Sterling Silver
19th Century Italian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1860s English Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
1860s British Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
1920s American Romantic Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Contemporary Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Retro Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
1890s Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
18k Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1910s Art Deco Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century British Georgian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18th Century British Georgian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s Unknown Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s British Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Rock Crystal, Ruby, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century American Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Irish Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Peridot, Ruby, Gold
Late 19th Century Indian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Coral, Jade, Onyx, Natural Pearl
1890s American Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Early 20th Century Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Early 20th Century French Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Ruby Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k 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.
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