Paste Riviere
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Silver, Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Antique 1750s English Georgian Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Drop Earrings
Other, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Books
Gold Leaf
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1930s Hats
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Russian Rococo Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gilt Metal
Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Garnet
1920s British Copes
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bangles
Garnet
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Link Necklaces
Silver Plate, Brass
Recent Sales
Vintage 1910s More Necklaces
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown More Necklaces
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Link Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Drop Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1960s British Modern More Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1820s British Georgian More Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian More Necklaces
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown George V Link Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Link Necklaces
Topaz, 15k Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Choker Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Regency Choker Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1820s British Georgian Choker Necklaces
Other, Silver, 15k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Georgian Choker Necklaces
Base Metal
Mid-20th Century European Retro Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Necklaces
Paste
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Link Necklaces
15k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Necklaces
Silver
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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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