Antique c1910 English Silver Albert Chain , with Shield Shaped Pendant & T-bar.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Magnificent English Necklace, meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver, featuring an intricate shield-shaped pendant - 39mm x 24mm; bearing English hallmarks to the back: Birmi...
Silver, Sterling Silver
English antique red and blue enamel necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold and enamel necklace, centered by a blue and red enamel heart embellished with seed pearls, and with a locket back, suspended from gold chain with red and blue enamel...
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique English Renaissance Revival opal and enamel necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian blue opal, diamond, polychrome enamel, and gold pendant necklace, featuring a removable, circular, opal cluster pendant with red and white enamel stylized leaves and circ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
English Cabochon Garnet Pendant Earrings and Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This antique Victorian 15K gold demi-parure comprising pendant earrings and pendant brooch with chain is set with over 10.00 carats of cabochon almandine garnets. The elongated penda...
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
English 15K Bi-color Rose and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Made in England around 1880, this necklace is composed of bi-color 15K gold. The 20 inch geometric chain is composed of plain polished rose-gold circular links interspersed with brus...
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
English Antique Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant of Snake Motif
Located in New York, NY
An antique, Georgian period textured gold quizzing glass pendant designed as an ouroboros snake surrounding a crystal lens, with its slithering body serving as the bail, in 15k. Eng...
15k Gold, Gold
Antique Georgian c1800 15K Gold English Chain Necklace with Locket Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This antique Georgian necklace is a true treasure & a rare find... Crafted in 15K yellow gold, it features a shield-shaped locket pendant, designed as a shield, intricately decor...
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
English Early Victorian Almandine Swags Garnet 9 KT Gold Necklace Circa 1850s
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1850s English Victorian Almandine Swags Garnet Gold Necklace The most delicious berry red dream!
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English
Located in Northampton, MA
This is a rare 41" original Pinchbeck chain from England. It was created near 1820 and is in excellent condition, with no damaged links, stains, or damage of any kind. The original c...
Pinchbeck
English Double Albert 42g Gold Watch Chain Necklace E.W&S T-Bar Sydenham Bros.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian English Antique 9ct Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain – 42 Grams – Fully Hallmarked – Edward W.
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique English gold scaled long chain
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold snake longuard chain comprised of layered scales with a swivel hook, in 15k. The chain is designed as a continuous series of tightly articulated links fashioned to ...
15k Gold
English Victorian Enamel Banded Agate Gold Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Granulation... glorious granulation! Look closely to appreciate the incredible amount of labor that was required to create this stunning oversized Victorian treasure. A large cabocho...
Agate, 15k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant, English, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Aquamarine and diamond pendant. Set with one octagonal scissor cut natural unenhanced aquamarine in an open back split claw setting with an approximate weight of 17.00 carats, set to...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
1905 English Sovereign Coin Pendant with 1CT Diamonds 18K Gold Mounting
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Rich in history and luxury craftsmanship, this circa 1905 English Sovereign coin pendant combines collectible appeal with elegant diamond detailing for a truly distinctive statement ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Victorian Colored Gem Gold Necklace
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Warm color radiates from this graceful necklace, of English origin, The stones, set in 15kt gold are radiant garnets, white sapphires and natural smoky green zirconia.
Garnet, Sapphire, Zircon, 15k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian English 9K Rose Gold Watch Chain, 45 Grams
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Originally a watch chain, this solid rosy gold chain is composed of patterned fancy links. In the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras, men would use these chains to wear their poc...
Rose Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival English Book Chain Collar 15 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
An amazing Victorian period English book chain collar designed in sought after Etruscan design, 1880 circa Hand crafted in vibrant 15 KT solid gold, electronically tested Spectacular...
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century English 15 Carat Gold and Banded Agate Cross Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely English cross pendant crafted of 15 carat gold with Celtic style decoration, this 19th century piece is strong and distinctive. 3" long 2 3/4" wide Circa 1880's.
19th Century, English, 9 Karat Yellow Gold Muff Chain with Slider Pendant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The slider pendant allows a few different configurations for the necklace to be worn, and can be removed entirely if desired to enable a single very long gold chain.
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
English Victorian “Lover of Animals” Two Color Gold Miniature Picture Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
15k yellow and rose gold locket, the front decorated with a pink, grey and white miniature portrait of a lady tending to her pets, and framed by an ornate, delicate display of granul...
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
The Beauty of Gemstones in a Victorian 15 kt Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Warm color radiates from this graceful necklace, of English origin, The stones, set in 15kt gold are radiant garnets, white sapphires and natural smoky green zirconia.
Multi-gemstone, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Graduated Curblink Necklace 9k Gold Tassel Watch Fob
Located in Torrance, CA
English in origin, the necklace has an attached T bar and tassel.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian English Bib Necklace Garnets with Pearl Accents, circa 1870
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Measurements: 40 cm end to end. 8 cm pendant drop The largest garnet measures 14mm Closure: Open box clasp Weight: 49.23 grams The necklace is marked for English silver. Makers...
Silver
Antique Neo-Renaissance Enamel Pearl Amethyst Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An English Antique 15 karat gold necklace with amethyst, diamond and natural pearl.
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian English Necklace
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in New York, NY
18K gold with Renaissance style enameling throughout, set with central tourmaline, small antique cushion cut diamonds and pearl drops, marked CG twice on back of central plaque. L...
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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19th Century English Cutsteel Necklace
Located in Bari, IT
Beautiful Victorian jewel from the 1800s, Cutsteel necklace, English manufacture
Cut Steel
Edwardian English Sterling Silver Fob Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous fob necklace from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! This stunning chain is crafted in sterling silver, this necklace is composed of alternating fetter and coiled bar links. All...
Sterling Silver
Antique Moonstone and Gold Necklace, English
By Golconda
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian cabochon moonstone and flowerhead design necklace, on a woven foxtail chain, 14K gold, circa 1890. The necklace is entirely handmade, and the settings are delicate and f...
Moonstone, Gold
19th C. English Gold Tassel Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
We have a 19th Century gold tassel necklace embellished in all the right places! The little slide beads have a decorative motif with enameled patterns. Such a simple necklace form w...
15k Gold
Victorian English 15k Watch Chain Necklace 58"
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous watch chain necklace from the Victorian (ca1890s) era! Crafted in 15k yellow gold, this necklace is comprised of oblong links, which feature a woven-design. The links are ...
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian English 18k Love Knot-Motif Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning and intricate necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this necklace features a central, three-dimensional ball charm. The surface of the bal...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Garnet and Gold Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
This garnet necklace is suitable for the royal court! An incredibly well made gold necklace allows the fine and rich colored garnets to take center stage with this show stopper! In ...
Garnet, 14k Gold
English Victorian Amethyst Gold Necklace Circa 1850
Located in New York, NY
Gold, Amethyst and Pearl Necklace. Circa 1850. 17 1/2 inches plus 2 1/4 inch pendant (removable).
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Pearls Diamonds Peridot Gold Victorian English Flower Necklace
Located in Munich, DE
This diamond, peridot and half-pearl necklace is typical of the period around 1890 in England. It is designed as a row of five flowerheads connected by a chain with foliate motifs. T...
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold
English 19th Century Gold Enamel Locket
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fierce, exotic, and beautiful on the outside. Sweet and sentimental on the inside. The locket is beautifully made with silken inserts and glass to hold photos of those most dearest...
White Diamond, 14k Gold
English "Quizzer" Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
The quizzing glass was popular with both men and women from the eighteenth century and onwards. Hung from a chain and worn around the neck as a monocle. This quizzer is English, 15 ...
15k Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian English 9k Amethyst Fob
Located in Narberth, PA
A fob is an adornment or a seal that hangs from the ribbon or chain of a pocket watch. Its purpose is to decorate or add weight to the watch chain itself, making it easier for the wa...
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique English Georgian Diamond Foliate Choker
Located in London, GB
An early Georgian diamond set choker of foliate design. Mounted with rose and table cuts and mounted in silver. English, circa 1720.
Diamond, Silver
1867 Victorian English Ruby Diamond Gold Locket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Victorian 15KT yellow gold English locket accented with a double buckle applique set with five old cut Diamonds and six small cut Burma Rubies. The locket opens up to two ...
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Victorian English 15k Enamel, Diamond, & Pearl Mourning Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful onyx, diamond, and pearl locket pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in vibrant 15k yellow gold, the front of this oval-shaped locket features dark black ena...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
English Victorian Silver and Enamel Norths and Hunts Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A Stunning Large English Victorian Pendant with raised lettering, "Norths and Hunts" and two enamel flags ending in a wreath design. Beautiful craftsmanship of what is most likely a...
Silver, Enamel
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Heart Locket, English, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Natural Pearl & Old European Cut Diamond Heart Shaped Locket. Set with 32 Old European Cut Diamonds and 32 Natural Pearls. The back crystal opens to hold a ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Blue glass beads necklace with pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An eye-catching necklace. English origin. Beads from 8mm to 9mm.
Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Red Salmon Coral Opera Beads Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique Victorian c.1880s hand knotted natural Red Salmon Coral Opera length beads necklace on gold color metal bolt clasp. English origin.
Coral, Base Metal
Victorian Purple Paste Collar, circa 1900 Necklace
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Purchased in London and steeped in English history. This necklace will look fabulous for a wedding or that special occasion.
Base Metal
Antique Georgian Purple Paste Silver Necklace, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A fabulous Georgian necklace that is steeped in English history. This necklace looks stunning when worn and perfect for that special occasion.
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Amethyst Paste Necklace Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Purchased in London and steeped in English history. The necklace looks stunning when worn, perfect for a wedding or special occasion.
Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Paste Heart Lavaliere Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Purchased in London and steeped in English history. The necklace looks stunning when worn, perfect for a wedding or special occasion.
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Tigers Eye Heart Pendant Citrine Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Purchased in London and steeped in English history. The necklace would make a fabulous gift for a loved one and looks truly stunning when worn.
Citrine, Tiger's Eye, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Extremely Rare Picture Agate, Diamond & 18K Edwardian Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18K Yellow Gold, Picture Agate & Rose Cut Diamond Edwardian English Necklace - Extremely Rare Picture Agate!!!
Diamond, Agate, 18k Gold
English Sterling Bookchain Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
During the 1860's through the 1880's, the silver jewelry industry in England was occupied with designing a variety of bracelets and necklaces of lush engraving. (See the silver bangl...
Sterling Silver
English Victorian Gold Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An English Victorian 15 karat gold necklace. The polished gold necklace is composed of three rows of flexible links in a Etruscan Revival motif.
15k Gold
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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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