Laurel Necklace
2010s Greek Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s More Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s More Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Greek Hellenistic Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rubelite, Ruby, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Topaz, Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Revival Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Photography
Metal
Antique 1870s French Brooches
Agate, Gold
Vintage 1920s British Historical Memorabilia
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1840s Prints
Paper
Vintage 1980s Finnish Empire Band Rings
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Link Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artist Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1860s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Enamel
Antique 1870s British Necklace Enhancers
Agate, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century More Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, P...
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Si...
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Byzantine Chain Necklaces
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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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