Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
1870s British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
1850s British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Amethyst, Labradorite, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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1920s British Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
1880s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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1870s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Early 20th Century English Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Sterling Silver
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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19th Century German Victorian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1750s English Georgian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain Necklace
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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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