Foiled Necklace
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Antique 1850s Georgian Link Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Czech Beaded Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1790s French Georgian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1830s Georgian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Beaded Necklaces
Gold-filled
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s Danish Modern Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian More Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Danish Modernist Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1830s British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s French Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
Brass
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold
Early 2000s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Retro Choker Necklaces
Copper, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian More Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Freshwater Pearl, Druzy, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel
Antique 1840s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique 1750s Unknown Georgian More Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian More Necklaces
Early 2000s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Jade, Mixed Metal, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
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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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