Antique Plique A Jour Necklace
Early 2000s Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Amethyst, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Enam...
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Enamel
20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Clutches
1970s American Tank Tops
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chandelier Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Bridal Rings
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite,...
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone
Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Central African Art Nouveau More Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 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.