19th C Necklace
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet
Antique Late 19th Century French Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s French Early Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century English Link Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Silver
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Silver
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1870s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Garnet
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Link Necklaces
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Sapphire, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century German Pendant Necklaces
Berlin Iron
Antique 19th Century French Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Steel
20th Century English Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1910s German Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 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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