Cabochon Emerald And Gold Cross Pendant
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s French Renaissance Brooches
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Band Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s British Cuff Bracelets
Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Brass
Late 20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
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Late 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Rub...
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Mul...
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
1990s Byzantine Brooches
Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers
Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, E...
Late 20th Century Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Kunzite, Opal, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Tanzanite, Yellow Sapphir...
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Greek Necklace Enhancers
Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival More Jewelry
Amethyst, Malachite, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
American Brooches
Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
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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