Unavailable|$695
Stunning Victorian Revival Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Truly Spectacular Victorian Revival Festoon Necklace with textured gilt brass links and turquoise art glass drops.
Unavailable|$1,600
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Festoon Necklace 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Christian Lacroix festoon necklace. Gilt beads & settings with "poured" glass, crystal, enamel & faux pearl drop.
Unavailable|$59,000
Victorian Diamond Silver Gold Festoon Necklace
Located in Milano, IT
A yellow gold silver topped diamond festoon necklace. England, 1850 c.a.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$350
BAROQUE TURQUOISE PEARLS BLACK RHINESTONES FESTOON NECKLACE
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a vintage festoon necklace with turquoise molted glass cabochon pearl, black rhinestones.
Unavailable|$2,868
Victorian 14k Amethyst & Pearl Festoon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous festoon necklace from the Victorian period (ca1880)!
Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$1,632
Tsavorite and Rubelite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bead Drop Festoon Necklace
By Dancing Apsara
Located in London, Stockholm
A delicate, hand crafted 18 Karat gold festoon necklace. Festoon necklaces became popular in the late 18th century and remained a favourite until the early 20th century.
Rubelite, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
1960s Massive Prong Set Rhinestone Bedazzle Vogue Fringe Festoon Necklace Runway
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exciting Bedazzle Massive Festoon Necklace large prong set rhinestone and gold foil back.
Unavailable|$4,670
Victorian Italian 18k Multi-Stone Festoon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
Measurements: The necklace measures about 20" long from end to end. The longest section of the festoon necklace hangs 3/4" down from the chain.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$325
Early 1900s Gold-Filled and Pink Faceted Glass Festoon Necklace
Located in Long Beach, CA
Early 1900s Gold-Filled chain festoon necklace bezel and prong set with round and square bright pink faceted glass stones.
Gold-filled
Unavailable|$1,716
Edwardian Sterling Silver Heart Locket Pendant Festoon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
The locket also features a bail, which connects the piece to an accompanying festoon-style rolo chain. Four sterling silver balls decorate the festoon necklace, and further add to th...
Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$2,390
Victorian Sterling Silver Moonstone Festoon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning moonstone necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This gorgeous necklace is comprised of a multitude of moonstone links, which hang in a festoon style from a sterling si...
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$450
Vintage Napier Gold Purple festoon Necklace
By Napier
Located in San Francisco, CA
FABULOUS vintage Napier collar necklace with gold tone festoons and faceted purple beads.
Unavailable|$2,270
Victorian Sterling Silver Moonstone Graduated Festoon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely stunning moonstone necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This gorgeous necklace is comprised of moonstone links which hang in a festoon style from a fine sterling s...
Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$4,995
Victorian 18kt + Angel Skin Coral Festoon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
The necklace measures approximately 18.75" in length. The festoon dangles range from 3/4" at their shortest to 1 1/4" at the longest central accent.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$550
Vintage Massive Rhinestone Czech Collar Festoon Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured iis a Massive Rhinestone Czech Collar Festoon Runway Necklace LENGYH 3" END TO END: 12.5" WE INVITE YOU TO VISIT OUR BOUTIQUE -SACRAMENTO @ PRESIDIO SAN FRANCISCO PLE...
Unavailable|$5,995
Victorian 18k Onyx Gold Ball Festoon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely stunning mourning necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era. Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold, the necklace is comprised of a single strand of graduated gold beads whi...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,995
Arts & Crafts Sterling Moonstone Zircon Festoon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning moonstone necklace from the Arts & Crafts era (ca1910s)! This incredible piece is crafted in sterling silver and comprised of stunning moonstone and blue zircon links. The...
Moonstone, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$17,500
Victorian Garnet Pearl Festoon Necklace in Original Box
Located in Middleton, WI
This breathtaking Victorian garnet and pearl gold necklace was handcrafted in England around 1850-60 and comes inside its original fitted box. The double chain measures 16.25 inches ...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,500
ART NOUVEAU CZECH GLASS & RHINESTONES BEE FESTOON NECKLACE LG!
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is an amazing antique necklace from the Czech Republic, made during the Art Nouveau period. The centerpiece is a large red carved glass bee with dark gold accents. It is sur...
Unavailable|$450
Vintage Napier Magenta Droplets Wrapped in Gold Festoon Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
If you collect jewelry, this is the piece to own. A book is coming out soon on Napier. This is an amazing piece with gold tone metal wrapped magenta droplets that dangle from gold to...
Suffragette Edwardian Yellow Gold Amethyst, Peridot and Pearl Festoon Necklace
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
The traditional Colours of the Suffragette Movement, Purple, Green & White are shown to advantage in this genuine (and very hard to source) Suffragette Necklace. The Amethyst are a s...
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$425
1940s Clear Stone & Milk Stone Gold Book Chain Festoon Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic summer 1940's necklace. It is a collar necklace with gold metal book chain -white milk glass and clear glass faceted stones. It secures with a hook. Excellent condition!
Unavailable|$343
Vintage Bohemian Garnet Festoon Choker Necklace
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This vintage Bohemian Garnet Festoon necklace with box closure is beautiful in its simplicity.
Garnet
Unavailable|$4,439
Black Boulder Opal 21 1/4" Flat Cable Festoon 14K Necklace
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
This 21 1/4" 14k yellow gold flat cable festoon necklace is in the supporting role as the black boulder opal takes center stage.
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,973
Antique Victorian Opal Festoon 18 Carat Gold Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This wonderful Victorian festoon necklace has been lovingly crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold and adorned with fifteen beautiful cabochon cut natural Opals.
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$300
Vintage Czech Multi-Color Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Czech festoon necklace has the 2 rows of gold tone chain leading down to the red, green and blue crystal drop.
Unavailable|$800
Green Crystal Collar
Located in Toronto, ON
Overlapping clear and green crystal festoon necklace.
Unavailable|$6,500
Festoon Festivities: Art Nouveau Citrine Necklace
Located in Wimberley, TX
Art Nouveau has provided for a most smashing necklace of 14k yellow gold. A festival of festoons, fringe and swags unite with natural citrine, natural pearls and golden links in the ...
Citrine
Unavailable|$5,875
Edwardian Dramatic Multi Strand Pearl Festoon and Diamond Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
At the center of the necklace are 19 festoon style links that graduate in length with the longest resting in the center.
Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Unavailable|$350
Vintage Festoon Collar Gold & Faux Pearl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a faux pearl and filigree collar necklace. Some of the beads have a patina. We do not clean it off because many collectors want it that way. Otherwise it is in excellent...
Unavailable|$1,250
Antique Bohemian Garnet Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The elegant example of bohemian garnet jewelry from the Victorian era. This fabulous festoon-style necklace is crafted in gilded brass and displays a stunning floral design encrusted...
Garnet, Pinchbeck
Late Victorian Splendid Garland Style Diamond Necklace
Located in New York , NY
Late Victorian splendid Garland Style in the LouisXVI taste delicate diamond necklace . Festoons, bow and circles of drops makes this splendid necklace a diamond feminine delight.
15k Gold
Unavailable|$3,764
Italian Micro Mosaic and Gold Necklace, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A double festoon chain 18K gold necklace with 19th Century micro mosaic depicting: a view of Tivoli with the Temple of Vesta, The Pyramid of Cestius and two birds on a branch set int...
18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,350
18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Drop Necklace with Uncut Diamonds
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, SG
This stunning necklace is festooned with 3 Polki Diamonds (Uncut Diamonds) pendants set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, adding shine to your eternal sparkle!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$7,325
14 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Layer Necklace with Uncut Diamonds and Emeralds
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, SG
This necklace is festooned with hand-carved natural Emeralds and accentuated with Polki Diamonds (Uncut Diamonds) set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, it’s an outer manifestation of your inn...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pendant Nacre Pearl and Large Rhinestone Necklace with Alloy Beads and Gilt Wire
Located in London, GB
1950's statement necklace festooned with paste stones and faux pearls supported on a cloth backed collar of bronzed alloy beads and gilt wire.
Unavailable|$48,308
Early Victorian Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set, England, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
A very elegant festooned cushion cut diamond necklace with three lines of diamonds forming the swags, held by some diamond flowers. 56.15g 38mm x 25mm The rose cushion cut diamond e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$2,495
Edwardian Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Festoon Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
An original edwardian period amethyst and pearl festoon style necklace in 14 karat yellow gold. Boasting a trio of rich vividly colored amethyst this necklace is set throughout with...
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Sold|$7,850
Victorian Citrine Gold Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold and citrine festoon necklace on a snake chain, in 15k. England.
Citrine, 15k Gold
Sold|$1,496
Vintage Moonstone Festoon Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite vintage festoon necklace. The chain is set with round moonstone cabochons and small drops within the elegant swags.
Moonstone, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$6,500
18kt Yellow Gold Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate 18kt Yellow Gold Festoon Necklace with pierced elements. Graduated, pierced, & tapered ovals descending to larger pierced &tapered ovals.
18k Gold
Early Victorian Natural Pearl Festoon Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
An early Victorian 18K yellow gold festoon delicate chain festoon necklace, decorated with pretty natural pearls.
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,850
Edwardian Moonstone Silver Festoon Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Sweet Edwardian Moonstone festoon necklace set in silver gilt. This necklace has feminine silvery gold chain with irregular natural cabochon graduated moonstone drops.
Moonstone, Silver
Antique Gold Festoon Necklace with Eglomisé Panels
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold festoon necklace comprised of chain connecting five eglomisé panels depiciting Classical scenes in cannetille frames, in 15k.
15k Gold
Sterling Silver Bib Festoon Necklace #17645
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling Silver Bib Festoon Necklace- This vintage festoon style necklace with multi chain graduated swags is crafted in classic sterling silver.
Sterling Silver
Sold|$1,632
Arts and Crafts Enamelled Festoon Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful festoon necklace crafted at a time when the Arts and Crafts movement was at its pinnacle.
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Moonstone Sapphire 9K Festoon Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Sweet Edwardian Moonstone festoon necklace set in 9K yellow gold. This necklace has feminine gold drapes gold chain accented with moonstone drops, and a sweet natural blue s...
Moonstone, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Moonstone Sapphire 9K Festoon Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Sweet Edwardian Moonstone festoon necklace set in 9K yellow gold. This necklace has feminine gold drapes gold chain accented with moonstone drops, and a sweet natural blue s...
Moonstone, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14 Karat Gold Enamel Violet Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A sweet pastel antique enamel 14k yellow gold violet festoon necklace circa 1940. The necklace features 5 violets set with small diamonds in the center.
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Turquoise Festoon Necklace
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A beautiful Victorian era turquoise and gold necklace circa 1880. The piece would be best described as a 'festoon' necklace and consists of a fine gold chain interspersed with small ...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum Seed Pearl and Aquamarine Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This antique Edwardian festoon necklace is a breathtaking example of early 20th-century grace and craftsmanship.
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Green Enamel Pearl Peridot Ruby Gold Festoon Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Nouveau green enamel pearl peridot ruby and gold necklace circa 1905. DETAILS: Art Nouveau enamel pearl peridot and ruby festoon necklace.
Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Peridot, Citrine, White Sapphire and Gold Festoon Necklace, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique, peridot, citrine, white sapphire and gold festoon necklace, with round, cushion and drop shaped faceted peridots and citrines, in gallery claw settings, and white sapphir...
Citrine, Peridot, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Vintage Victorian-Style Festoon Necklace with Topaz Paste
Located in New York, NY
This incredibly elaborate vintage festoon necklaces is done in the style of the iconic Victorian festoon chokers of the late 19th century.
Vintage Art Deco style Festoon necklace, French jet and paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous c1950s Art Deco style festoon necklace. It is a shorter length necklace at 14" and is made up from inky black French jet beads, the lower half is made up from fan shaped ...
Brass, Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Amethyst Diamond Natural Pearl Festoon Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
A stunning late Victorian 18K gold, amethyst, diamond and natural pearl festoon necklace composed of 8 large oval cut, possibly Russian amethysts, totaling approximately 300ct and 3...
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
VICTORIAN Bohemian 1880 Gilt Festoon Necklace With 112.90 Ctw In Natural Garnets
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian large festoon necklace with Bohemian red garnets. This is a fabulous and rare antique festoon Bohemian necklace created in England during the late Victorian era, back in t...
Garnet, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
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.
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