Diamond Victorian Lockets

Locket Pendant

Locket Brooch

18k Gold Enamel Locket

Victor Mayer Locket

Victorian Onyx Necklace

Heart Locket Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Victorian Diamond Gold Heart Locket

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L 23 in

1867 Victorian English Ruby Diamond Gold Locket

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Victorian 15KT yellow gold English locket accented with a double buckle applique set with five old cut Diamonds and six small cut Burma Rubies.

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold

Victorian Garnet Diamond Trefoil Clover Pendant Locket

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H 1.66 in W 0.87 in

Victorian Garnet Diamond Trefoil Clover Pendant Locket

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

A Stunning Victorian Cabochon Garnet Trefoil clover pendant with a small silver clover in the middle, diamond drop and tiny round locket at the back.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver

Victorian 14k Garnet Diamond Clover Pendant/ Locket

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Victorian 14k Garnet Diamond Clover Pendant/ Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

A striking pendant from the Victorian (1880) era! This exquisite piece is crafted in 14k gold and features three large garnet stones, elegantly arranged in a clover-like formation. A...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

Victorian 15kt Diamond & Pearl Wreathed Gold Locket

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Oversized Victorian Buckle Locket and Chain

Located in Wynnewood, PA

A fabulous one of a kind 14kt locket from the Victorian era (1880-1890s). This gorgeous oval shaped locket is detailed with a raised buckle design in the center that gives it a 3-dim...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 1.25 Total Carat Rose Cut Diamond Starburst Locket

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L 2.75 in

Victorian 1.25 Total Carat Rose Cut Diamond Starburst Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

An exquisite diamond starburst locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era!

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Gold Locket Pendant Brooch

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Antique Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Gold Locket Pendant Brooch

Located in Dusseldorf, NRW

Antique Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Gold Locket Pendant Brooch 14k rose gold, black enamel, turquoise coloured counter enamel, rose cut diamonds Ø 3.35 cm (approx. 1 5/16”); center...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Snake Necklace with Enamel Locket

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W 16 in

Victorian Snake Necklace with Enamel Locket

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Antique Victorian 14kt. yellow gold colbalt blue enamel star center oval locket, bead set in the center with 9 old mine cut diamonds toptaling approx. .40 cts., the 16" flexible snak...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Locket Ring 9 Carat Gold Dated 1848

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This beautiful ring has been modelled in 9ct Yellow Gold and features six gorgeous Pearls which halo a central sparkling old cut Diamond weighing approx. 0.10ct. The ring features lo...

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Antique 1840s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Opal Heart Locket 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900

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W 0.83 in L 1.03 in

Antique Victorian Diamond Opal Heart Locket 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A sweet antique Victorian heart locket C. 1900, set with a lovely 0.10ct natural Opal in the centre surrounded by six sparkling Diamonds, approx. 0.12ct in total.

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Fine Victorian Memento Mori Locket on Necklace

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H 1.46 in Dm 1.07 in

Victorian Rare Turquoise .40 Carat Old Mine Diamond 18 Karat Locket Pendant

Located in Napoli, IT

Love Keeper This beautiful Victorian locket pendant has been hand crafted of solid 18 KT solid gold during 1880 ca Beautiful designed, boasts a thick gold twisted frame surrounding ...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Dove Locket Onyx Diamond Pearl 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880

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H 1.78 in W 1.19 in D 0.44 in

Antique Victorian Dove Locket Onyx Diamond Pearl 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A delightful antique Victorian locket featuring a fabulous three-dimensional dove flying out from the centre carrying a branch underneath.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

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French Enamel Multi Gem Locket

Located in New York, NY

French Heart & Anchor Shaped Locket Featuring Rubies, Diamonds & Sapphires. Reverse Features Black Enamel Monogram and Dated January 1, 1872. Original Hancocks & Co. London Box.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Locket with Diamond and Pearl Leaf and Berry Design

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18 Karat Locket with Diamond and Pearl Leaf and Berry Design

Located in New York, NY

Large and beautiful 18K yellow gold locket. Rose cut diamonds are set in silver to create a leaf design with two pearl drops- "berries". Hallmarked by the maker and stamped with the ...

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Crystal Frame Locket Pin Pendant with 1.12 Carat in Diamonds 14 Karat

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$12,320

W 2.25 in

Grand Victorian Turquoise and 1 Carat Diamond Ornate Wide Bangle Bracelet

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This Etruscan revival bangle bracelet, a staff favorite, is richly decorated with a scrolled motif and lively Persian turquoise and seed pearls. Further embellished with over 1 carat...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles

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White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace and pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 14k gold and silver

$774

H 1.3 in W 0.4 in L 17.33 in

Necklace and pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 14k gold and silver

Located in The Hague, ZH

14k yellow gold necklace with 14k gold and silver pendant set with rose-cut diamonds up to 0.30ct - F/G - SI - 44 cm long Detailed description: necklace is 44 cm long and 1.0 mm wi...

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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Certified natural uncut rose cut Diamonds yellow gold plated silver bracelet

$440Sale Price|20% Off

Certified natural uncut rose cut Diamonds yellow gold plated silver bracelet

Located in Delhi, DL

Diamond- 3.10cts Diamond type: uncut polki diamond, rose cut diamonds Diamond color: White Diamond Certificate- IGI Certified Metal: Silver Metal Purity: Sterling Silver or 92.5% Pu...

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2010s Indian Art Nouveau Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold Plate

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Dolce & Gabbana Pink Green Geometric Print Lace up Sides Silk Dress 1990s

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Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002

$1,800

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Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Hermès Kelly 20 Mini Noir/Black Alligator Matte Gold Hardware

$86,692

Hermès Kelly 20 Mini Noir/Black Alligator Matte Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, BE

Hermès Kelly 20 mini in black and matte alligator leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt and cites. Stamp Y (2020)

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Cartier Paris Diamond Gold Evening Purse

$78,000

Cartier Paris Diamond Gold Evening Purse

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Vintage 1960s French More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Alexander McQueen New Skirt AW 1999

$475

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Alexander McQueen New Skirt AW 1999

By Alexander McQueen

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Diamond Victorian Lockets For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of diamond victorian lockets for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 249 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Victorian and Revival are consistently popular styles when it comes to diamond victorian lockets. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection, Eugene Fontenay and Tiffany & Co. produced popular versions that are worth a look. There are many rose cut, old european cut and old mine cut diamond victorian lockets for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of diamond victorian lockets for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Diamond Victorian Lockets?

Prices for diamond victorian lockets start at $300 and top out at $37,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,900.

A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.