Edwardian Sautoir
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Jade, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 19th Century Spanish Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Jasper, Gold-filled
Antique 1840s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Enamel
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Antique 1870s English Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Garnet
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
Antique 1820s English Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Necklaces
Crystal, Jade, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Diamond
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
English Drop Necklaces
British More Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
French Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Unknown Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Italian Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Coral
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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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