Pendulum Necklace
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Silver
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire
2010s African Contemporary Link Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green...
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Pl...
Late 20th Century American Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate, Brass
Vintage 1980s French Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Brass, Sterling Silver
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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Moonstone, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Natural Pearl, G...
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Zircon, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, 10k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
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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