Edwardian Enamel and Silver Memorial Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The enamel on this locket is black and wonderfully glossy, it really makes the silver pop. The
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Silver
Edwardian Enamel and Silver Memorial Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The enamel on this locket is black and wonderfully glossy, it really makes the silver pop. The
Enamel, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond and Black Enamel Locket
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous Edwardian era (ca1910) locket from legendary designer Tiffany & Co.! This octagonal
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique French Silver, Edwardian Era Rectangular Enamel Horse Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
the Edwardian era and features a beautifully detailed enamel portrait of a majestic horse. The locket
Silver, Enamel
Edwardian Enamel and Silver Memorial Locket With Goat Portrait
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The enamel work on this locket is beautiful. The locket is modelled in silver. Locket Dimensions
Silver, Enamel
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Guilloche Enamel & Seed Pearl Locket Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Locket Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1900 Fabulous, Edwardian round locket pendant. In
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
$4,600
Dm 1.13 in L 1.63 in
Antique Edwardian Diamond Platinum Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Double Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Edwardian diamond, platinum, enamel, 14K yellow gold rare double locket pendant Early 20th
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$718Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.27 in Dm 1.61 in
French 1910 Edwardian Blue Guilloche Enamel Pendant Locket 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
patterns underneath the enamel a colorful hue. The Edwardian Period The Edwardian Jewelry Period was
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian era Greek Key White Enamel Round Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
time with this exquisite Edwardian locket, crafted from 15ct yellow gold. This stunning piece opens
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian basket flower enameled locket in 18k gold, Art Nouveau pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
Edwardian sentimental locket pendant in 18 karat gold. The round, hinged medallion is decorated
18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Enamel Rose Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian silver locket with enamelled rose and mirrored compartment. Beautiful enamelling and
Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Banded Agate and Gilt Locket Back Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderfully ornate locket has a beautifully detailed bee and holds eight glossy banded agate
Agate, Enamel
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Guilloche Enamel Round Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Guilloche Enamel Locket 15ct Gold Circa 1920s * The chain is sold separately A
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$8,500
H 1.25 in W 1 in L 15 in
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Enamel Locket Necklace Ambassador Galbraith
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality Antique Edwardian Locket Necklace from the estate of Ambassador Evan
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Martin Mayer c.1900 Silver and Guilloché Enamel Large Antique Floral Locket
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
. The locket is circular and large in shape and detailed with a pale yellow Guilloché enamel front and
Silver, Enamel
Riker Bros. Antique Gold, White Enamel, and Pearl Locket and Chain Necklace
By Riker Brothers
Located in New York, NY
navette-shaped enamel striped plaques, in 14k. Riker Bros. Chain: 27 1/2" long Locket with bail: 1 13/16
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$9,504
Dm 0.83 in L 17.72 in
Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Pink Vitreous Enamel 1 Diamond
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
with four enamel links (V1439/G7/00/00/10245). About lockets by Victor Mayer: Victor Mayer creates
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$8,716 / item
Dm 0.83 in L 17.72 in
Round Pendant Locket Necklace 18k White Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 1 Diamond
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant necklace in 18k white gold with royal blue vitreous enamel and 1
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Round Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Pink & Red Vitreous Enamel 1 Diamond 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Round Locket Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold Pink & Burgundy Red Vitreous Enamel & Diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$12,059 / item
H 1.26 in W 1.11 in L 1.78 in
Heart Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold White Gold Enamel 4 Diamonds 0.8ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
your favourite photos. We fit them into your locket free of charge. About vitreous enamel: The
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$7,187 / item
Dm 0.83 in
Round Pendant Locket 18k White Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 1 Diamond 0.03 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant in 18k white gold with royal blue vitreous enamel and 1 brilliant
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Pansy Flower Enamel Locket Silver
Located in Middleton, WI
beautiful antique silver slide locket was handcrafted around 1910. It features stunning enamel work
Silver
Unavailable
H 1.46 in W 1.15 in D 0.24 in
Antique Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Floral Locket, circa 1901 – 1915
Located in Kendal, GB
A sweet antique Edwardian locket from the early 1900s featuring a spiralling guilloche enamel face
Enamel
Antique Late Victorian Edwardian Blue Guilloche Enamel Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Antique Late Victorian Edwardian Blue Guilloche Enamel Gold Locket 14k yellow gold, guilloche
14k Gold
Lovely Antique Enamel and Diamond Locket with Chain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Charming locket with sky blue enamel cover with a platinum floral overlay with rose cut diamond
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Russian Green Enamel Gold Locket Pendant on Chain
Located in London, GB
the translucent enamel. Inside there are two locket sections. The chain is original to the locket and
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Russian Guilloche Enamel Ball Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
silver locket is completely covered with beautiful golden yellow guilloche enamel of exceptional quality
Gold Plate
Antique Mourning locket, black enamel, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique mourning locket. This is an Edwardian era locket, circular in shape and
Brass, Enamel
Antique Edwardian Jeweled Enamel Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 An antique yellow 14K gold locket pendant is embellished with blue guilloche and white
Enamel
Edwardian Enamel Diamond Gold Platinum Locket
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian gold and celadon green guilloché enamel locket with a white floral motif and a central
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Locket
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Edwardian rose-cut diamond and aubergine color Champlevé enamel gold and platinum locket circa 1911
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Edwardian Enameled Diamond Gold Platinum Devil Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
A simply magnificent Edwardian era (ca1910) piece with a fabulous and subtle detail! This locket
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Diamond gold Pendant Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
pattern of guilloche enamel in a soft lavender color, anchored by a diamond cluster, framed with diamonds
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Striped Black Enamel & Pearl Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Oval Locket 18t Gold Tested Circa 1910 Fabulous, Edwardian oval shaped locket
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Diamond Enamel Platinum 14K Gold Antique Heart Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with an opaque cream enamel heart motif Locket opens via hinge to reveal two heart shaped recesses with
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Sold
H 1.76 in D 0.28 in Dm 1.38 in L 1.38 in
Edwardian 1905 Guilloche Enameled Locket Pendant 18kt Gold with Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
German locket pendant from the Edwardian period. Fabulous round locket pendant, created during the
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Edwardian Diamond Royal Blue Guilloche Enamel 14k Gold Locket and Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Diamond Royal Blue Guilloche Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Locket and Chain Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Guilloche Enamel & Rose Cut Diamond Round Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Guilloche Enamel Locket 18ct Gold Circa 1910 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY Step back
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Enamel Gold Vinaigrette Locket Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold and Blue Guilloche Enamel Vinaigrette Locket Necklace. Fine
14k Gold
Antique Faberge Guilloche Enamel Locket Pendant
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
The locket is crafted in gilded silver and gold and completely covered with delicate pale blue
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Mourning Locket, 9k Gold Front and Back, Black and White Enamel
Located in NEWARK, GB
front of the locket is decorated with white and black enamel with a tiny seed pearl star set to the
Pearl, 9k Gold, Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 1.57 in W 0.97 in L 20 in
Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Locket necklace designed by Cartier. Gorgeous antique locket-necklace, created during the early
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian Turquoise Guilloche Enamel Compact Locket
Located in Portland, England
An extraordinary and rare Edwardian turquoise guilloche enamel and silver oval compact/ locket
Enamel
Sold
H 1.25 in W 1.25 in Dm 1.25 in L 30 in
Edwardian Enamel and Sterling Flower Locket on Original Enamel Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A rare and wonderful Edwardian locket pendant necklace with gorgeous guilloche enamel in a pale
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Edwardian Mauve Enamel 9 Carat Gold Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Glossy mauve enamelled heart locket featuring a shimmering sapphire in the centre and is hung from
Sapphire, 9k Gold
Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Two Photo Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous Edwardian two photo locket in 14k yellow gold featuring a stunning guilloche
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian Diamond Pendant Locket 18k Gold Platinum Memorial Enamel
Located in Torrance, CA
guilloche enamel base. The back of the piece features a locket that opens to accommodate a picture or
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Edwardian c.1900 Silver and Guilloché Enamel Floral Design Antique Locket
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This pretty locket dates from c.1900 and represents the garland style so typical of Edwardian era
Silver, Enamel
Enamel Silver Flower Locket Pendant Russian Antique Art Deco Edwardian, 1913
Located in New York, NY
A rare and wonderful Art Deco - Edwardian locket pendant with gorgeous guilloche enamel over Silver
Silver, Enamel
Antique Edwardian Guilloché Enamel Round Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A stunning Edwardian round locket, finished in beautiful powderblue guilloché enamel. It hangs from
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Edwardian Purple Guilloché Enamel Diamond Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This stunning Edwardian era locket features exquisite guilloché enamelling to the front and back
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Silver Sapphire and Marcasite Blue Enamel Locket
Located in Birmingham, GB
The fancy locket decorated blue guilloche enamel backdrop, with floral white enamel sides, a
Marcasite, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Enamelled Round Locket by Child & Child of London
Located in Sale, Cheshire
enamelled border, in white and turquoise, around a central glass locket compartment. To the reverse, another
9k Gold
Late Victorian Edwardian Enamel Pearl Antique Locket 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
A splendid and hard to find Late Victorian/Edwardian Enamel & Pearl memorial Antique locket
Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Large Enamel Gold Locket
Located in New York, NY
Large oval antique locket set in 15 carat yellow gold. Cobalt blue enamel diamond -shape pattern
15k Gold
Edwardian Guilloche Blue Enamel with Rose Diamonds Chic Gold Slide Locket
Located in New York, NY
Enamel In The Center Of Locket. Further Embellished With Numerous Rose Cut Diamonds Around The Border Of
Diamond, 18k Gold
Breathtaking Antique Enamel Pendant Egg Locket
Located in Wimberley, TX
This guilloché enamel egg shaped locket is a superb jewel unto itself. The term “guilloché” is
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Enamel Necklace and Locket, circa 1910 Suffragette
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
enamel panels leading to a lovely Edwardian locket The locket has Suffragette colours, violet, green
Silver
Old Mine Cut Diamond and Blue Enamel Horseshoe Locket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
horseshoe is widely believed to be a bringer of luck. This Edwardian locket is fashioned in 14k yellow gold
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
$2,400Sale Price|50% Off
Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique buttery 18K yellow gold ring. This gorgeous jewel dates from around...
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Silver-Tone Purple Guilloché Enamel Compact with Clock 20th Century
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Circa: Early 20th Century Dimensions: Approx. 5 x 3.5 inches (case), weight 19 grams Features: Miniature round watch on obverse, hinged powder compartment, interior mirror, chain han...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$13,432
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
$59,688
W 2.37 in D 0.4 in L 3.35 in
Fabergé Antique Bi-Color Gold Cigarette Case, Circa 1896-1908, Russia
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. Of rectangular shape.
Tiffany & Company Schlumberger Gold Diamond and Enamel Shell Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Shell Earrings, finished in Cobalt Blue Enamel and set with Diamonds totaling .15 carat. The earrings measure 7/8 i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$3,790
H 1.23 in W 1.46 in
18ct Gold & Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Brooch 18ct Rose Gold French Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian-era butterfly brooch is a true work of art. Crafted from 18ct rose gold, it features a n...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring natural 1.3ct. Sapphire Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø4.75US/ 1.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful old Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural medium Blue Sapphire and 6 miniature natural seed pearls settings. Natural Sapphire / Princess cut 6mm x 6 mm / ca. 1.3 ct ,...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Goddess Maiden Woman Locket Necklace Gorgeous
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique gold filled Victorian - Art Nouveau locket pendant necklace which features a beautiful goddess maiden woman with extraordinary flowing hair. This is one o...
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Platinum Edwardian Cushion Cut Aquamarine, Old Cut Diamond & Sapphire Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine, Diamond & Sapphire Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1910 This exquisite Edwardian ring is crafted from high-quality platinum and boasts a round shape design that i...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Jean Patou Haute Couture Dress Spring-Summer, 1955
By Jean Patou
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean Patou Haute Couture dress in guipure, satin and tulle. No label of composition or size, it fits a size 36FR. Haute Couture Collection Spring-Summer 1955. To note, presences of ...
1948 Ring natural 2ct. Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/2.7gr
Located in SE
Three Stone Cluster Ring set with sort of transitional bezel and claw setting with oval cut natural Blue Sapphire accented with 2 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum claws on solid...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian jewelry is named for King Edward VII of Great Britain, who ruled from 1901 until 1910. Classic Edwardian necklaces, engagement rings, earrings and other jewelry are often overshadowed by the more popular style of the era, Art Nouveau, which is a shame. At its best, Edwardian jewelry was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron.
Edward introduced incredibly formal Buckingham Palace court presentations, balls and soirées, resulting in a huge demand for diamond jewels starting with his coronation in 1902. Dozens of tiaras and formal jewels in an updated 18th-century style were purchased from French jewelers Boucheron and Chaumet and from Russia’s Fabergé. The court jewelers Asprey, Garrard, Carrington and the newly opened London branch of Cartier were all overwhelmed with orders for sumptuous diamond jewelry to be worn at the king’s elaborate coronation.
During the Edwardian era, pearls were more valuable than diamonds. The pear-shaped pearl La Peregrina, for example, belonged to some of the most fabulous and strongest women in history and bounced among royal courts in Spain, France and Russia for several centuries. So while today the scale and clarity of a diamond ring matters, back then the size and quantity of your pearls was more important a declaration of wealth. And just as Victorian notions of propriety and femininity began to change after Queen Victoria died in 1901, jewelry design also evolved but there was some overlap with late Victorian styles.
Women of the Edwardian period sported bejeweled headpieces like tiaras and bandeaus with feathered aigrettes. Another popular piece of jewelry that is said to have been directly inspired by Queen Alexandra were colliers de chien, or dog collars — today's choker necklaces — which consisted of either a ribbon decorated with a brooch, a gemstone or several strands of pearls strung closely together.
Two major jewelry houses, Cartier and Boucheron, were founded in the mid-1850s, and by the beginning of the 20th century, the wealthy considered them household names. The Cartier brand became even more desirable once the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Cartier took this title seriously and designed some of the most innovative jewelry of its day, since it was willing to experiment with new materials like platinum and because it was mindful of fashion trends. Filigree settings also became popular. This saw-piercing technique was decorative and at the same time created a sense of lightness.
Perhaps even more important than Cartier’s use of platinum was the founding of De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited in 1888. The discovery of new diamond mines made the stone more affordable and prompted the introduction of new gemstone cuts. It is not uncommon to see Edwardian jewels with baguette or briolette diamonds.
Find antique Edwardian rings, bracelets, watches and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.