Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Peridot, Kyanite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Amber, Silver
1880s Brazilian Artisan Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Aquamarine, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Garnet, Sapphire, Zircon, 15k Gold, Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Other
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Pearl, Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Agate, Quartz, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...
15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Bronze, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Modernist Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
18k Gold, Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century British Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Garnet
Early 20th Century Swiss Artist Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1890s Victorian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Amethyst, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century American Contemporary Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Coral, Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Coral, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
1860s Egyptian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Victorian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Baroque Revival Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
1890s Victorian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Thai Modern Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Diamond, White Gold
19th Century American Contemporary Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Amethyst, 15k Gold
1910s Art Deco Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Diamond
Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Amethyst, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 17th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Jewellery Necklace Designs
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
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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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