Cardinal Necklace
Vintage 1980s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1850s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Russian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Other
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century German Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Agate, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Italian Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Pocket Watches
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel
1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Silver
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20th Century Native American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s North American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Pink Diamond
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Recent Sales
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1700s Belgian Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Belgian Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1730s Belgian Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-18th Century Belgian Rococo Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century French Trumeau Mirrors
1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Modern Necklace Enhancers
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s American More Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian More Jewelry
Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 1770s Louis XVI Prints
Paper
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Berlin Iron, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
1860s Romantic Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Oil
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Oil
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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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