Antique Open Ended Necklaces
16th Century Italian Contemporary Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
1840s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Antique Open Ended Necklaces
1840s Early Victorian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Antique Open Ended Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Open Ended Necklaces
18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Open Ended Necklaces
1920s Unknown Antique Open Ended Necklaces
1880s French Victorian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Open Ended Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Open Ended Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodolite, Silver, Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
18th Century British Georgian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1880s English Victorian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, Peridot, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Silver
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Enamel, Brass, Gold
1910s Russian Retro Antique Open Ended Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 18th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1890s Austrian Renaissance Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-19th Century Beninese Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Hardwood
1880s Swiss Belle Époque Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
16th Century Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Walnut
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
1670s Renaissance Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Amethyst, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Agate, Gold
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Spinel, 22k Gold, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Agate, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Agate, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Open Ended Necklaces
Carnelian, Jasper, 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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