Skip to main content

Antique Amethyst And Pearl Necklace

2
to
17
268
93
252
217
124
90
56
41
29
20
17
13
11
10
7
6
6
6
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
12
4
2
2
2
Sort By
Antique necklace with amethysts, pearls and enamel, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
of gold-plated silver, studded with amethysts, pearls and decorated with enamel. The style and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Enamel

Antique 1910s 1.31 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 1.31 carat amethyst and pearl, 15k yellow gold Necklace; part
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.45 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
). This antique amethyst and seed pearl necklace is supplied with an independent diamond grading report
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Amethyst and Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous amethyst and pearl set pendant necklace. This antique pendant showcases an
Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 9.10Ct Amethyst Pearl and 0.20Ct Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold and silver set necklace; part of our antique amethyst jewelry collections. This stunning, fine
Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian Amethyst Pearl Gold Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
Seed Pearls and Amethyst. Beautiful quality piece of jewelry with detached bale and finger prick
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Amethyst Diamond Pearl Necklace 10.65ct Antique Victorian 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Antique 10.65ct Amethyst Diamond Pearl Necklace Double Strand 14K Gold Victorian
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Amethyst, Pearl, and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Amethyst, Pearl, and Diamond Cross Pendant. This cross pendant has round amethysts, pearls
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace, Amethyst and Pearl, 9 Karat Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
beautiful antique, Art Nouveau era Amethyst and seed pearl pendant necklace. The pendant has an unusual
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Amethyst Pearl Garland Necklace 18ct Gold, circa 1860
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning antique Victorian garland necklace (C.1860), adorned with approx. 60ct of beautiful
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Antique Fringe Drop Riviere Gold
Located in New York, NY
SET WITH PEARLS IN 9 KARAT GOLD. This antique pendant fringe necklace is such a lovely and romantic
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl 15K Gold Pendant Necklace Art Nouveau
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this enchanting antique Edwardian art nouveau pendant/brooch necklace
Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Pearl Amethyst Heart Pendant Necklace, Circa 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
A fabulous Antique late Victorian lavaliere necklace adorned with a beautiful Art Nouveau style
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian Amethyst Pearl Pendant 15ct Gold, circa 1905
Located in Kendal, GB
A pretty antique Victorian pendant made by London jewellers “Gresham Barber & Co” in the early 20th
Category

20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold

Art Nouveau Siberian Amethyst Natural Pearl Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
ROUND FACETED SIBERIAN AMETHYST GEMS SET IN A WONDERFUL PENDANT DROP DESIGN WITH NATURAL PEARLS IN 14
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 6.56 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 6.56 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 15k yellow gold pendant with 18k yellow
Category

Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Amethyst Natural Freshwater Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Original handmade Victorian pendant. 7.75 carat center round amethyst with 3 antique round cut
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Amethyst Seed Pearl 9K Gold Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace c1905
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this elegant antique Edwardian art nouveau pendant necklace made c.1905
Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Amethyst Heart Pearl Gold Vintage Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautifully! Victorian Amethyst Hearts and Seed Pearl Gold Necklace. Hand set with 3
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.5 Carat Amethyst Pearl Lavaliere Pendant Necklace Antique 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN EDWARDIAN 2.5 CARAT OVAL FACETED AMETHYST AND PEARL LAVALIERE PENDANT
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 4.47 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Edwardian 4.47 carat amethyst and Seed Pearl, 15 karat yellow gold necklace
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.36ct Aquamarine, 3.72ct Citrine, 2.10ct Amethyst Peridot and Pearl Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, 0.80 carat peridot and seed pearl, 12 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry
Category

Antique 1890s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Amethyst Seed Pearls Festoon Necklace Gold
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Antique Art nouveau swag necklace with 10kt gold and genuine seed pearls . Central pendant features
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Necklace 14k Gold Amethyst Sawtooth Pearl Enamel Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
estimated .75 carat amethyst, 6mm x 3.5mm to 9mm x 3mm sawtooth pearls and enamel are set into the necklace
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Natural Fine Purple Amethyst and Seed Pearl Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
amethyst weighing approximately 100 carats and accented with five seed pearls. The amethyst cross is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Clover Flower Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Large Amethyst Diamond Fly Pearl Chain Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Outstanding necklace from the Victorian period, comes completed with Pearl chain, possibly
Category

Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Large Amethyst Diamond Fly Pearl Chain Necklace
Victorian Large Amethyst Diamond Fly Pearl Chain Necklace
Free Shipping
H 2.17 in W 1.46 in L 23.63 in
Victorian Night & Day Amethyst Pearl Enamel Drop Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Striking Antique Necklace A particularly pretty antique necklace from the 19th century that is very
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Night & Day Amethyst Pearl Enamel Drop Necklace
Victorian Night & Day Amethyst Pearl Enamel Drop Necklace
Free Shipping
H 1.42 in W 1.38 in L 15.75 in
Victorian 24.50 Carats Amethyst Pearl 14 Kt Yellow Gold Cross Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a cross pendant comprised of mixed emerald cut amethysts with a diamond shaped amethyst
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Necklace natural 25ctw. Amethyst Pearls 850 Gilt Silver/ 43cm/16.5 gr
Located in SE
Early XX cent. beautiful arrangement of 14 oval cut of natural Amethyst stones and 21 natural Seed
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold

Antique 1910s 4.83 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 4.83 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold pendant and 9 karat
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Antique Amethyst Pearl Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
step cut hexagon shape amethysts of light to medium purple color. The amethysts are accented by seed
Category

Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Negligee Necklace Amethyst Seed Pearls Silver / 42.5 cm / 4.1 g
Located in SE
Gold+ Silver+ Stones and Pearls necklaces. Amethyst stones are well cut and polished, transparent, and
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Silver

Antique Gold Necklace with Amethyst Pendant Enhancer
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Uniquely intricate necklace of antique chain in fourteen carat 14K yellow gold carry this regal
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Pendant with Amethyst and Citrine
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pendant features a beautifully fretted antique mother-of-pearl gambling counter set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Amethyst, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Amethyst and Pearl Pendant, 9k Gold, Quatrefoil Floral
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Art Nouveau era Amethyst and seed pearl pendant. The pendant has an unusual
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Peridot Amethyst and Pearl Suffragette Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
peridot stone in the centre, surrounded by lustrous pearl flowers and a regal tear-drop amethyst stone
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

French Louis-Philippe Amethysts Natural Pearl Black Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
pendant is set with half natural pearls, and in pendent with 2 round amethysts set with claws and 3
Category

Antique 1830s French Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Opal Beads and Pendant Amethyst Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classy Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Round Drop Shape Pink Opal,Amethyst
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Pearl, Opal, Onyx, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Siberian Amethyst Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Siberian Amethysts set in beautiful 14 Karat Gold with a Baroque Pearl accent. The antique necklace dates
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Georgian Chalcedony, Amethyst, Pearl Silver and Gold Cross Pattée Pendant, 1790
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cross pattée, with a faceted, cushion shaped amethyst, set in the centre, with a cluster
Category

Antique 1810s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant 9ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1900 This exquisite Edwardian pendant
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

15ct 585 Gold Antique Pearl & Amethyst Pendant
Located in London, GB
15ct 585 Gold Antique Pearl & Amethyst Pendant Beautiful Symmetrical Edwardian Design and finished
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Antique 6 Carat Amethyst, Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 6 carat amethyst, pearl and 18 karat yellow and white gold
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Amethyst, Tahitian Pearls & 22K Gold Bead Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A combination of amethyst briolettes in both a large and smaller sizes clustered together at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Black Pearl, 22k Gold

Antique Edwardian Amethyst 9ct Rose Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian 9ct rose gold bar necklace featuring seed pearls and Amethyst. Pearls in the
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold

Antique 8.18 Carat Aquamarine 5.14 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 8.18 carat aquamarine, 5.14 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Suffragette Pendant Amethyst Emeralds & Natural Seed Pearls
Located in Brighton, GB
Piece, Set with Traditional Suffragette Colours. Amethyst, Cabochon Emeralds & Natural Seed Pearls
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst, Pearl & Peridot Suffragette Pendant/Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Pendant/Brooch 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1910 This 9ct yellow gold suffragette
Category

Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Green Jade Pendant Amethyst Baroque Pearls Quartz Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Plain Amethyst spheres of 16 mm
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 4.12 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 4.12 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Antique Sautoir Necklace 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An exceptional Amethyst Sautoir Necklace dating to the early part of the 20th Century and sky high
Category

20th Century More Necklaces

Victorian 2.40 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 2.40 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 9 karat yellow gold pendant and
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Krementz Amethyst Pearl Pendant Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian amethyst & seed pearl pendant/brooch (circa 1880s to 1900s
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Purple Jade Amethyst Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Rubies Emeralds Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Amethyst spheres of 16 mm, Faceted
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Quartz, Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gol...

Antique Edwardian Black Starr & Frost Gold Pearl Diamond Amethyst Heart Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique platinum topped 18k gold buff top amethyst heart pin with bail surrounded by rosecut
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Amethyst, Enamel, Seed Pearl & 14K Gold Pendant / Brooch - Circa 1910
Located in Chatham, CA
Fine antique amethyst, seed pearl and 14K yellow gold pendant or brooch with blue and white 'forget
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 14k Gold Art Nouveau Brassler Co. Amethyst Pearl Dangle Lavalier Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
the amethyst) Condition: Antique, Art Nouveau era pendant w/ original finish & patina preserved
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Georgian Gardinière Pendant 15 Kt Gold Amethyst Citrine Pearl Diamond
Located in Munich, Bavaria
in a vase, a so called gardinière. Two citrines and three amethysts, facetted and cut in the shape of
Category

Antique 1820s English George III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Pearl Edwardian Brooch/Pendant -14k Oval 2.50ct Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Amethyst Carat(s): 2.50ct Cut: Oval Buff Top Color: Purple Natural Pearls Total Carats: 2.50ct Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Amethyst And Pearl Necklace", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Amethyst And Pearl Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique amethyst and pearl necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 9k gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique amethyst and pearl necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique amethyst and pearl necklace over the years, but those made by Alex Jona, Tutti Frutti Jewellery and Giulia Colussi are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and pear cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an antique amethyst and pearl necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Amethyst And Pearl Necklace?

Prices for an antique amethyst and pearl necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $88 and can go as high as $200,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,513.

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.