Skip to main content

Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

4
to
46
508
479
511
490
490
337
121
81
78
70
55
52
20
18
16
16
13
8
6
5
5
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
6
3
3
3
2
Sort By
19th Century Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Gone With the Wind era pearl necklace - approx 5000 seed pearls, all hand drilled. In original
Category

1860s American Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Natural Pearl

Seed Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning choker composed of 12 strands seed pearls (circa 2,5 mm to 3 mm) well matched, of cream
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Jugendstil Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Victorian Four Strand Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Victorian Four Strand Seed Pearl Necklace. This vintage 18 Karat Rose Gold necklace features four
Category

1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

9ct Gold Antique Turquoise & Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
Turquoise Stone with 3 x Genuine seed pearls finished with a swinging caged baroque pearl Pendant Size
Category

Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Art Nouveau Amethyst & Seed Pearl Naturalistic Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
and seed pearls cascading down. Centered upon a flower or a starfish, you'll love the decorative
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Coral Seed Pearl and Pearl Drop Victorian Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Coral Seed Pearl and Pearl Drop Victorian Pendant Necklace. Hand set with
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Amethyst Seed Pearls Festoon Necklace Gold
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Antique Art nouveau swag necklace with 10kt gold and genuine seed pearls . Central pendant features
Category

1910s Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold

1900s Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique seed pearl necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with 18k white gold details. The
Category

Early 1900s Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Aquamarine Seed Pearl 9ct Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
Add a touch of beauty to your outfit with our exquisite antique Edwardian Aquamarine seed pearl
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold

1910s Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive diamond and seed pearl necklace has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with 14k white gold settings
Category

1910s Unknown Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
1910s Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Free Shipping
W 0.58 in L 17.72 in
Old Victorian Chain Slide with 4 Seed Pearls and Pink Stone
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Gorgeous slide charm with seed pearls and a pink faceted stone for guard chain, or necklace, or
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl

Old Victorian Chain Slide with 4 Seed Pearls and Pink Stone
Old Victorian Chain Slide with 4 Seed Pearls and Pink Stone
Free Shipping
H 0.41 in W 0.39 in D 0.17 in
Edwardian Vintage Necklace Platinum Diamonds Seed Pearls ca. 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
set in platinum and lustrous seed pearls arranged in a refined pattern. The beautiful lattice work of
Category

1910s European Edwardian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Era Antique Muff Chain Necklace with Slide & Seed Pearl
Located in beverly hills, CA
This fine 19th Century antique 14K yellow gold necklace includes a 50-inch chain of double rolo
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Seed Pearl, Diamond, and Platinum Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The thirteen strand cultured pearl collar necklace, with tubular slide-clasp ends, center
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Seed Pearl and Crystal Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian seed pearl and crystal, 15 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our
Category

1880s British Late Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Seed Pearl Sunflower Pendant
Located in London, GB
eight petals have been set with a trio of rounded seed pearls before a matching pearl set bail atop
Category

19th Century Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Aquamarine Diamond Seed Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
aquamarine. The feature platinum and seed pearl necklace setting is embellished with two further collet set
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Peridot Seed Pearl Lavalier Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
set seed pearl and Peridot. Pendant measures - 1 13/16 in top to bottom x 5/16 in at its widest
Category

1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique seed pearl necklace in 18 karat yellow gold; part of our seed pearl
Category

1880s Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Free Shipping
H 0.2 in W 1.05 in L 2.68 in
14k Gold Victorian Angel Wing Necklace with Diamond and Seed Pearls
Located in Venice, CA
with rows and rows of seed pearls. At the top is a radiating halo, its rays each topped with an
Category

1890s American Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Seed Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
carats and accented with natural seed pearls radiating out in a flower design. The pendant is suspended
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Seed Pearl Pendant Lavalier 14k Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
From victorian era, this lavalier cameo with beautiful silhouette of a woman features seed pearls
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique 1.45 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace is embellished with a six pavé set seed pearls, of uniform size. The 15k yellow gold necklace
Category

1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 4.47 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Edwardian 4.47 carat amethyst and Seed Pearl, 15 karat yellow gold necklace
Category

Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Amethyst, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian, Sapphire & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
natural seed pearls. In the centre, there is a daisy flower set with a natural sapphire centre and seed
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Fine Purple Amethyst and Seed Pearl Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
amethyst weighing approximately 100 carats and accented with five seed pearls. The amethyst cross is
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Stamped Edwardian Aquamarine & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
features two stunning aquamarines and seed pearl fans that add a touch of elegance and grace to the overall
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

1920s Antique 3.43 Carat Peridot and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
floral festoon designs, incorporating twenty further seed pearls. The necklace is attached to a 15k
Category

1920s Unknown Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Onyx and Seed Pearl Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian onyx, gold and seed pearl locket pendant circa 1880's. Lovely buckle motif with photo
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Natural Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold

Victorian 9.32 Carat Peridot and Seed Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 9.32 carat peridot and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold
Category

1890s Unknown Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl 15K Gold Pendant Necklace Art Nouveau
Located in London, GB
design, the seed pearls are also set in tapering sizes with incredible 'tightness'. This is
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Seed Pearl Platinum Bib Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Outstanding Edwardian Diamond and Seed Pearl Platinum Swag Bib Necklace, linking
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold

Rare Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Banbury, GB
chain of natural seed pearls diamond pendant, this openwork of foliate openwork design, with central
Category

1910s British Edwardian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Turquoise Diamond & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace c1910
Located in London, GB
gold mounts and ornate curved borders are complemented by seed pearls that taper in size and have been
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Necklace Earrings Bracelet Set Citrine Seed Pearl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut citrines (approximately 200 carats total) accented with seed pearls. Measurements: necklace 15" x
Category

Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Necklace Natural Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold / 37cm/ 1.8 gr
Located in SE
Antique,ca late 18th - early 19th century hand-made necklace, Egyptian revival styled or could be
Category

Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
a Faceted Amethyst Centre & Four Seed Pearl Points. Beautifully Detailed Yellow Gold Centre & Double
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Seed Pearl Buckle Pendant Brooch Necklace - c.1890
Located in London, GB
seed pearls, all sitting in a very fine gold mount. The pendant features a bale, which allows this to
Category

19th Century Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Edwardian Amethyst Seed Pearl 9K Gold Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace c1905
Located in London, GB
regal purple hue. Further embellishments of fine seed pearls accentuate the overall appearance and
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Tassel Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique 19th century gold ornate pendant and brooch created with seed pearls and lovely
Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Two Carved Shell Cameos and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oscar worthy Antique Carved 2 Shell Cameo and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Pink Tourmaline & Seed Pearl 15K Gold Pendant Necklace - c.19
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Edwardian pink tourmaline and seed pearl pendant
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold

Victorian Antique Porcelain Seed-Pearl Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
natural seed pearls which halo the piece. Made in 14k yellow gold. Pendant Length: 1.1 inches
Category

Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burmese Untreated, Unheated Ruby, Rose Cut Diamond , Seed Pearl Necklace 19th C.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
OLD BURMA (MYANMAR) UNTREATED, UNHEATED RUBY, ROSE CUT DIAMOND AND SEED PEARL NECKLACE. LATE 19TH
Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold

Vintage Large Carved Coral Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Hand carved Large Coral Cameo and Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant Necklace. Featuring a
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 22.00 Carat Emerald Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1910 Art Nouveau multi-strand natural seed pearl emerald necklace. GIA Certified natural
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15 Carat Gold Amethyst Pendant and Chain with Seed Pearls, 1910
Located in London, GB
15 ct Gold Amethyst Pendant and Chain with Seed Pearls, 1910. Bottom amethyst is pear shaped with
Category

1910s British Edwardian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 10k GOLD HAIR ART MOURNING BROOCH WITH SEED PEARLS
Located in New York, NY
and seed pearls centering upon a window of braided hair. I love how beautifully woven the hair is in
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique seed pearl and enamel, 18 karat gold pendant; part of our
Category

1890s Unknown Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Free Shipping
H 1.1 in W 0.83 in L 18 in
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Carved Jade Dragon Seed Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of twisted strands of baroque seed pearls - cream in color with very good to
Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum

Antique 9ct Rose Gold 1920s Aquamarine Seed Pearl Pendulum Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
-shaped aquamarine and a natural seed pearl, beautifully set to create a timeless piece. The pendant comes
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Turquoise Seed Pearl Bow Heart Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
features cabochon cut turquoise and seed pearl. The chain is thin. Weight: 2.31g Pendant length: 2.5cm
Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Seed Pearl Star Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
stunning starburst design with delicate seed pearls set in luxurious 15ct gold. This small pendant is
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Amethyst Gold Taille d'Épargne Fringe Pendant with Seed Pearls
Located in Bloomington, MN
Victorian Amethyst Gold Taille d'Épargne Fringe Pendant with Seed Pearls Introducing our exquisite
Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sweet 14k Gold Opal Heart Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
delicate circle of lustrous 14 white seed pearls, which are carefully matched in size and in color. They
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold

Sweet 14k Gold Opal Heart Seed Pearl Pendant
Sweet 14k Gold Opal Heart Seed Pearl Pendant
Free Shipping
H 0.79 in W 0.52 in
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
with Natural Seed Pearls & Two Lovely, Natural Amethysts. Measures Approx Height 28mm & Width 24mm
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Edwardian 15ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Edwardian 15ct yellow gold amethyst and seed pearl pendant. The pendant is stamped '15c' to
Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 15ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Pendant
Edwardian 15ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Pendant
Free Shipping
H 1.74 in W 0.79 in D 0.16 in
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Seed Pearl Lily Of The Valley Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
features seed pearls. Circa 1900. Weight: 2.26g Size: 5.8x2.3cm ——— If you have any questions, please
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Antique Black Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
-shaped brooch pendant is set with golden leaves and a floral pattern inlaid with six seed pearls in the
Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Negligee Necklace Amethyst Seed Pearls Silver / 42.5 cm / 4.1 g
Located in SE
Seed Pearls in Silver framing with Silver anchor type chain with c- c-closure. Such Negligee design
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Silver

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of antique pearl necklace with seed pearls. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 14k gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 553 vintage versions or 14 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of antique pearl necklace with seed pearls made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Karen Sugarman Designs, Marina J. and Miriam Haskell are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but pearl versions, from our inventory of 383, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of round cut, cabochon and oval cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our antique pearl necklace with seed pearls for sale are for women, but there are 143 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Antique Pearl Necklace With Seed Pearls?

Prices for antique pearl necklace with seed pearls start at $85 and top out at $146,900 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,103.

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.