Estate Yellow Gold Heart Lockets
Vintage 1960s Rope Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artist Dome Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artist Engagement Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century More Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
Antique 1860s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian More Rings
Chrysoberyl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Necklace Enhancers
Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s English Retro Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Charm Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
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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