Ancient Coin Necklace Antique
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoi...
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamo...
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Sil...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamo...
Early 2000s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century Portuguese Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Antique 16th Century Renaissance Fashion Rings
Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Pe...
Vintage 1970s Italian Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Wrist Watches
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
2010s American Classical Greek Fashion Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Quartz, Turquoise, Turquois...
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s British Greek Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gems...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Hellenistic Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Other, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Opal, Garnet, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, White Diamo...
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Ag...
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Agate, Amber, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k...
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Ancient Coin Necklace Antique For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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