French Jet Necklace
Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Drop Necklaces
Antique 1870s French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Marcasite, Silver Plate, Cut Steel, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
Vintage 1980s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Egyptian Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1990s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Druzy, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Palladium, Rhodium, Bronze
Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Anklets
Late 20th Century French Belts
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Paintings
Canvas
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Post-Modern Animal Paintings
Paper, Mixed Media
Late 20th Century French Modern Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
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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.
- What is a jet necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A Jet necklace is a piece of jewelry made with a type of coal. They are light and in dense black shade and were popularized in the Victorian era as jewelry for mourning. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of jet jewelry.
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