Early Victorian Gold Chain Necklace
Early 20th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Bronze, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold-filled, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Chain Necklaces
Antique 1840s Unknown Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Bracelets
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s American High Victorian More Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Blue Diamond,...
Antique 1860s Unknown Necklace Enhancers
Coral, 14k 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.
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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