1900s Amethyst Necklace
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Link Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Amethyst, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s English Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Kunzite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gilt Metal
Antique 1830s German Early Victorian Clamper Bracelets
Garnet
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Quartz, Topaz, Turqu...
Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1830s English Early Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Czech Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver
Antique 18th Century Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Collectible Jewelry
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pink Coral, Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli
Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Tribal Art
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Copper
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Silver
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 22k Gold
20th Century European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold
Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
Late 20th Century Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Brass
1980s American Belts
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
American Necklace Enhancers
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Malachite, Quartz, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023In the 1900s, wedding dresses typically looked like full, floor-length garments. Brides wore S-shaped corsets below the usually ruffled bodices, and most designs included large puff sleeves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the early 1900s, engagement rings often looked like other jewelry from the Edwardian era, which coincided with the reign of King Edward VII in the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910. Cutters used new diamond saws and jewelry lathes to refine the old European cut. The resulting stones, designed to sparkle in the light from candles and gas lamps, are beloved by connoisseurs for their inner fire and romantic glow. The invention of the oxyacetylene torch enabled jewelers to use platinum, which had previously been too challenging to work with. This technological advancement made it possible for Edwardian rings to show off lacy filigree and milgrain work. Nature also influenced jewelry in the early 1900s. Flowing and floral garland motifs were so popular that the Edwardian age is sometimes called the "garland era." Find a selection of Edwardian engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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