Book Locket
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Retro Fashion Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver, Silver Plate
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Models and Miniatures
14k Gold
Antique Mid-17th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Necklace Enhancers
15k Gold
20th Century Charm Bracelets
9k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Niello
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s English Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Gold, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings
14k Gold
Antique 1680s High Victorian More Jewelry
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
9k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro More Jewelry
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Retro More Jewelry
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown More Jewelry
18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry
14k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Charm Bracelets
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
1980s English Corsets
21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags
Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Boots
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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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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