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20th Century Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Brooches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, En...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, ...
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Swiss Modern More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss More Jewelry
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Necklace Enhancers
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Modernist Figurines and Sculptures
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s French Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold...
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Swiss Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Ruby, 18k 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.