Large Sterling Locket
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
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Silver, Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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1990s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
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Gold, 9k Gold
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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
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Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Diamond, Sterling Silver
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Sapphire, Vermeil
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Gold, 9k Gold
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Sterling Silver, Silver
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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled
Vintage 1970s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 19th Century French Porcelain
Ormolu
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Rose Gold
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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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15k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Silver
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Porcelain
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Silver
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Diamond, 14k Gold
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Silver
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Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver
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Silver
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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Silver, Sterling Silver
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Silver, Sterling Silver
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Silver
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Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
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Silver
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Silver
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Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Link Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
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Silver, Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
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Silver
Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
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Silver
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Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
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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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