Butterfly Necklace Ruby
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s English Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmali...
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yello...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sterling...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gol...
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, Malachite, Ruby, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14...
2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k G...
Antique 1820s British Early Victorian Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What butterfly necklaces mean is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Many people associate butterflies with change and rebirth because of the life cycle of the butterfly, which starts out its life as a caterpillar. You'll find a variety of butterfly necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What wearing a butterfly necklace means is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people see butterflies as symbols of freedom and hope, while others believe they represent change. Shop a collection of necklaces from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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