Dropper Necklace
Antique 1880s European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
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Garnet, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver
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Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gold Plate
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Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
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Pearl, Peridot, Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Pearl, Peridot, Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Onyx, Gilt Metal
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Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Garnet, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian More Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Antique 1860s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
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Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil
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Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Black Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Pearl, Amethyst, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold
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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold
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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.
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