Hardstone Necklace
Antique 1850s Necklace Enhancers
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Link Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s American High Victorian More Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s Georgian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s North American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1880s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s European Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century More Necklaces
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1970s British Modern Choker Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Carnelian, Quartz, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Choker Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Quartz, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Neoclassical Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Agate, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, Moonstone, Turquoise, Amethyst, Gold, 18...
Late 20th Century French Bangles
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s French More Jewelry
2010s Italian Renaissance Drop Earrings
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Renaissance Link Bracelets
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Neoclassical Link Bracelets
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Neoclassical Link Bracelets
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Renaissance Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver, Rhodium
2010s Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Antique 16th Century Renaissance Fashion Rings
Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Greek Revival Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Greek Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Mexican Link Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Necklace Enhancers
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 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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