9 Karat Lockets
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s European Greek Revival Brooches
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal, Enamel
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
2010s American Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s English Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Link Bracelets
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
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Vintage 1940s English Retro Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
20th Century British Retro Charm Bracelets
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British George III Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Victorian Fashion Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 17th Century British George III Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s French Victorian Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Gold, 9k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Signet Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1970s English Victorian Charm Bracelets
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Drop Necklaces
18k 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.
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