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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Agate, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold
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Agate, Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Gold, Enamel
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Amethyst, 15k Gold
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Garnet, 15k Gold
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Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
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Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century English Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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Turquoise, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
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Diamond, 15k Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
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Shakudo, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
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Ruby, 14k Gold
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Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Georgian Engagement Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1860s English Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Gold, 15k Gold
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Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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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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