Hinged Bale Pendant
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
2010s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
Antique 19th Century Czech Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Czech Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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