Black Leather Cross Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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Citrine, Gold, Rose Gold
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Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Copper, Enamel
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
1980s Belts
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Silver Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist More Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
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Agate, Malachite
Early 2000s Italian Belts
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Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
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Late 20th Century Unknown Belts
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Books
Paper
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Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
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18k Gold, White Gold
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18k Gold, Rose Gold
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18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Antique 1870s Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses
1970s Italian Clutches
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Topaz
Antique 1850s High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
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Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Gold Plate
Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallets
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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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