Antique Barrel Clasp
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Link Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s Dutch Late Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s Dutch Late Victorian Choker Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Amber, 9k Gold
Antique 1820s European George IV Link Bracelets
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Dutch Late Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Dutch Late Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Sapphire, 15k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century European Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s North American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Steel
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Artisan More Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s British Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold
Antique 19th Century European Georgian Chain Necklaces
Gold, Pinchbeck
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British George IV Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Brass
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Early Victorian Sterling Silver
Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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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