18th And 19th C Necklace
Antique 18th Century Asian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures
Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Turquoise, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Si...
Late 20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurines and Sculptures
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Quartz, Topaz, Turqu...
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1910s American Vanity Items
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Belgian Rococo Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Rose Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century German Georgian Chain Necklaces
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
German Chain Necklaces
Antique Mid-19th Century English Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Pendant Necklaces
Pyrite, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
German More Bracelets
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1870s British High Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-17th Century Unknown Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
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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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