Ancient Coin Necklaces
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s More Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Other, Moonstone, Multi-...
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Quartz, Topaz, Turqu...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1980s Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s Greek Hellenistic Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoi...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Bronze, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ethiopian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s English Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
Vintage 1980s Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold
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Ancient Coin Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Ancient Coin Necklaces?
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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021An ancient silver coin is called a Drachma. It is one of the world’s oldest coins and was the equivalent of the value of a handful of arrows.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The remnants of jewelry found from prehistoric times were made out of shells, stone and bones, and are thought to have been a symbol of status or rank. Shop a collection of ancient jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What does a coin necklace mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What a coin necklace means is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Some people associate them with wealth and prosperity, while others think they are symbols of good fortune. Shop a selection of coin necklaces on 1stDibs.
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