Gold Locket Opal
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Swedish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sap...
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 18th Century Italian Victorian More Jewelry
18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s Unknown High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1840s British High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian More Jewelry
15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s English Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s English Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s English Brooches
White Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Opal, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique 1820s British George III Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Emerald, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1790s Unknown Georgian More Rings
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Cluster Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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