Antique Georgian Gold Chain Hand
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Chain Bracelets
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1820s Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s American Georgian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1820s British George IV Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Indicolite, Ruby, Labradorite, Jade, Garnet, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-...
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Chain Bracelets
Kyanite, Yellow Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Labradorite, Chrysophrase, Multi...
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1830s Italian Georgian Rope Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 22k Gold
Antique 1820s European Georgian Bangles
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1780s French Georgian Pocket Watches
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1790s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1820s European Georgian Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Link Bracelets
Carnelian, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Other, Bronze, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Pocket Watches
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire
Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique 1750s Unknown Georgian More Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Bridal Rings
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1990s French Anklets
Antique 18th Century French Georgian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Link Bracelets
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Romantic Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 1790s Italian Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold
Antique 1810s Georgian Vanity Items
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Charm Bracelets
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
British Chain Necklaces
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique 1820s Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold,...
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian More Jewelry
Citrine, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Link Bracelets
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s English Link Necklaces
Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique 1830s Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s Georgian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s British George IV Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Vanity Items
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Georgian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, Gilt Metal
Antique 1680s Baroque Necklace Enhancers
15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Link Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV More Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1780s Spanish George III Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Vermeil, Rhodium, Silver
20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1780s British Georgian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Pinchbeck
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Georgian Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Pinchbeck, Gold
Antique 1780s British Georgian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Pinchbeck
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s French Victorian More Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold
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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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