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Lalaounis Necklace 18 Kt Yellow Gold Sapphires Rubies Lion Heads Necklace
Lalaounis Necklace 18 Kt Yellow Gold Sapphires Rubies Lion Heads Necklace

Lalaounis Necklace 18 Kt Yellow Gold Sapphires Rubies Lion Heads Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Paris, FR

Lalaounis Rigid Necklace in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Sapphires and Rubies Lion Heads Tubular semi-rigid

Category

1990s Greek Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Polcini Lion's Head Pendant Necklace
Polcini Lion's Head Pendant Necklace

Polcini Lion's Head Pendant Necklace

By Polcini

Located in New York, NY

Massive Polcini Lion Head Necklace from the 1960's. Lion's jaw clasps a ring almost like a swinging

Category

Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Jeweled Lion Head Pendant Necklace
Jeweled Lion Head Pendant Necklace

Jeweled Lion Head Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Striking gilt lion head necklace, the lions mane embellished in gilt chain with topaz and jet

Category

Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel necklace 'lion head'
Chanel necklace 'lion head'

Chanel necklace 'lion head'

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with 'lion head' medallions. Condition: Very good

Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Pierre Cardin Lion Head Pendant Necklace
Pierre Cardin Lion Head Pendant Necklace

Pierre Cardin Lion Head Pendant Necklace

By Pierre Cardin

Located in New York, NY

Pierre Cardin large and lmposing Mod lion head pendant necklace. Of brushed silver plate base

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel, Base Metal

Guy Laroche Silvered Resin Lion Head Medallion Chain Necklace
Guy Laroche Silvered Resin Lion Head Medallion Chain Necklace

Guy Laroche Silvered Resin Lion Head Medallion Chain Necklace

By Guy Laroche

Located in Atlanta, GA

This impressive Guy Laroche Paris pendant necklace features an extra-long silvered metal textured

Category

1990s French Modernist Drop Necklaces

LB offers Large Lion head brass buckle Sterling lion brooch Bone Wood Necklace
LB offers Large Lion head brass buckle Sterling lion brooch Bone Wood Necklace

LB offers Large Lion head brass buckle Sterling lion brooch Bone Wood Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a vintage Circular Brass Lion head Buckle, a Sterling Silver Lion

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal

Lion Head Diamond Ruby 18K Two-Tone Gold Choker Necklace
Lion Head Diamond Ruby 18K Two-Tone Gold Choker Necklace

Lion Head Diamond Ruby 18K Two-Tone Gold Choker Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

This striking estate lion head choker necklace is crafted in 18K yellow and white gold. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Vintage Gold Carnelian Station Agate Necklace Lion's Head Door Knocker Pendant
Vintage Gold Carnelian Station Agate Necklace Lion's Head Door Knocker Pendant

Vintage Gold Carnelian Station Agate Necklace Lion's Head Door Knocker Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (24) Natural Genuine Carnelian Or Agate -Round Bead - Bezel Set - Deep Orange Color - 6mm each(approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Carnelian Or Agate- Carved - Orange Transluc...

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold

Lions Head Multi Strand Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace
Lions Head Multi Strand Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace

Lions Head Multi Strand Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

24 Inch 6 strand fresh water pearl necklace connected by a 14k yellow gold door knocker lion clasp

Category

Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Ciner Gold-Plated 6-Strand Beaded Necklace With Lion Head Motif
Ciner Gold-Plated 6-Strand Beaded Necklace With Lion Head Motif

Ciner Gold-Plated 6-Strand Beaded Necklace With Lion Head Motif

By Ciner

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the Ciner Gold-Plated 6-Strand Beaded Necklace with Lion Head Motif, a striking

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Vintage 38" Rhodolite Garnet Torsade Necklace W/ 14k Gold 2 Detailed Lion Head
Vintage 38" Rhodolite Garnet Torsade Necklace W/ 14k Gold 2 Detailed Lion Head

Vintage 38" Rhodolite Garnet Torsade Necklace W/ 14k Gold 2 Detailed Lion Head

Located in Montclair, NJ

Color - SI2-I1 Clarity - 0.55ctw (approx.) Material: Strings w/ Solid 14k Yellow Gold Lion Heads Weight

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Lion Head Clasp 30" Fresh Water Pearl Multi Strand Necklace
18k Yellow Gold Lion Head Clasp 30" Fresh Water Pearl Multi Strand Necklace

18k Yellow Gold Lion Head Clasp 30" Fresh Water Pearl Multi Strand Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Ring & Lion Head w/ 14k Yellow Gold Clasp Weight: 266.55 Grams Type: 10 Row Pearl Strand Necklace

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cardow Pearl Necklace with 14K Yellow Gold Diamond  Lion's Head Clasp
Vintage Cardow Pearl Necklace with 14K Yellow Gold Diamond  Lion's Head Clasp

Vintage Cardow Pearl Necklace with 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Lion's Head Clasp

By Cardow

Located in New York, NY

Original Cardow Pearl Necklace with 14K Gold Lion's Head Clasp. This multi strand pearl necklace

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leo Zodiac Custom-Made Diamond Lion Head CharmPendant
Leo Zodiac Custom-Made Diamond Lion Head CharmPendant

Leo Zodiac Custom-Made Diamond Lion Head CharmPendant

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

, family, wisdom. Wear this necklace enhacer with the hopes to emulate some characteristics of a lion and

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

10-Strand Pearl Necklace with Heavy 14K Gold Lion Head Closure with Diamonds
10-Strand Pearl Necklace with Heavy 14K Gold Lion Head Closure with Diamonds

10-Strand Pearl Necklace with Heavy 14K Gold Lion Head Closure with Diamonds

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ 10-Strand Pearl Necklace with Heavy 14K Gold Lion Head Closure with Diamonds and Rubies  V1142 ♥

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage deLillo Red Beaded Belt with Gold Lion Head Buckle
Vintage deLillo Red Beaded Belt with Gold Lion Head Buckle

Vintage deLillo Red Beaded Belt with Gold Lion Head Buckle

By deLillo

Located in New York, NY

Lion Head wide Buckle. 31" L x 2.75" W. It would be possible to put the two hooks into the beads to

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Retro 18K Yellow Gold Lion Head Bone Pendant Made In France
Retro 18K Yellow Gold Lion Head Bone Pendant Made In France

Retro 18K Yellow Gold Lion Head Bone Pendant Made In France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Retro 18K yellow gold bone pendant designed as a lion head, measuring approximately 2.25 inches in

Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Madleine Kay 18k Yellow Gold "Lions Head" with Green Garnet Eyes
Madleine Kay 18k Yellow Gold "Lions Head" with Green Garnet Eyes

Madleine Kay 18k Yellow Gold "Lions Head" with Green Garnet Eyes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Madleine Kay 18k yellow gold "Lions Head" with green garnet eyes Specifications: main stone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold GIA Carved Lion Head 48ct Colombian Emerald w/ Diamond Pendant
Vintage 18k Gold GIA Carved Lion Head 48ct Colombian Emerald w/ Diamond Pendant

Vintage 18k Gold GIA Carved Lion Head 48ct Colombian Emerald w/ Diamond Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Carved Lion Head Shape - Green Color - 48.50ct (exact

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Lion Head with Textured Mane Pendant in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Carved Lion Head with Textured Mane Pendant in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Carved Lion Head with Textured Mane Pendant in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Bold and regal, this lion head pendant is a striking emblem of strength and confidence. Crafted in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Lion Pendant Large Head Diamond Eyes 18 Karat Yellow Gold Animal Jewelry
Vintage Lion Pendant Large Head Diamond Eyes 18 Karat Yellow Gold Animal Jewelry

Vintage Lion Pendant Large Head Diamond Eyes 18 Karat Yellow Gold Animal Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage Lion head pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s). Six

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Enhancer, carved black tourmaline lions head, blue sapphire bail
18k Enhancer, carved black tourmaline lions head, blue sapphire bail

18k Enhancer, carved black tourmaline lions head, blue sapphire bail

By Diane Griswold Johnston

Located in Cohasset, MA

Black Tournaline Crystal carved Lionshead by Master Idar Oberstein Carver

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Chanel necklace
Chanel necklace

Chanel necklace

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL -Golden metal chain necklace with lion head clasp. Condition: Very good condition

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chain Necklaces

HARAKH 1/3 Ct Colorless Diamond Drop of JOY Courage 18kt Gold Pendant Necklace
HARAKH 1/3 Ct Colorless Diamond Drop of JOY Courage 18kt Gold Pendant Necklace

HARAKH 1/3 Ct Colorless Diamond Drop of JOY Courage 18kt Gold Pendant Necklace

By Harakh

Located in New York, NY

The Lion head symbol pendant necklace from the Drops of JOY collection represents Courage. Drops

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

HARAKH Colorless Diamond Drop of JOY Courage Charm-Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
HARAKH Colorless Diamond Drop of JOY Courage Charm-Pendant 18K Yellow Gold

HARAKH Colorless Diamond Drop of JOY Courage Charm-Pendant 18K Yellow Gold

By Harakh

Located in New York, NY

The Lion Head pendant necklace from the Drops of JOY collection represents Courage. Drops of JOY

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cardow Pearl Bracelet with 14K Yellow Gold Diamond  Lion's Head Clasp
Vintage Cardow Pearl Bracelet with 14K Yellow Gold Diamond  Lion's Head Clasp

Vintage Cardow Pearl Bracelet with 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Lion's Head Clasp

By Cardow

Located in New York, NY

Original Cardow Pearl Bracelet with 14K Gold Lion's Head Clasp. This multi strand pearl necklace

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lions Head Necklace
Lions Head Necklace

Lions Head Necklace

Unavailable|$599

Lions Head Necklace

By Napier

Located in Mastic Beach, NY

Napier lion's head choker length necklace is gold plated and has a very unique clasp which is on

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

24K Gold and Silver Combination Handwaven Helenistic Style Lion Head Necklace
24K Gold and Silver Combination Handwaven Helenistic Style Lion Head Necklace

24K Gold and Silver Combination Handwaven Helenistic Style Lion Head Necklace

By Serhat Design

Located in Istanbul, Fatih

Helenistic Style Lion Head Necklace Diamond : 0.68 ct Green Garnet : 0.07 ct Gold Weight : 33.50 g

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Hellenistic Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 24k Gold, Silver

Bold Lion Head Necklace & Earring Set – Joan Rivers Style, Unsigned
Bold Lion Head Necklace & Earring Set – Joan Rivers Style, Unsigned

Bold Lion Head Necklace & Earring Set – Joan Rivers Style, Unsigned

Located in Jacksonville, FL

brilliant clear crystals. The necklace showcases a large sculptural lion pendant with a highly detailed mane

Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Vintage Chanel Lion Head Medallion Necklace
Vintage Chanel Lion Head Medallion Necklace

Vintage Chanel Lion Head Medallion Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Chanel Lion Head Medallion Necklace Measurements: Lion Medallions: 1 6/8 inches X 1 6/8

Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Large Vintage Lion’s Head Pendant Necklace
Large Vintage Lion’s Head Pendant Necklace

Large Vintage Lion’s Head Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This vintage necklace has a 3-dimensional lion’s head pendant with gold tone accents on a gold tone

Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces

Kenneth Jay Lane Lion's Head Doorknocker Necklace
Kenneth Jay Lane Lion's Head Doorknocker Necklace

Kenneth Jay Lane Lion's Head Doorknocker Necklace

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Mastic Beach, NY

This vintage 1980s, gorgeous, collectible, Kenneth Jay Lane, lion's head, doorknocker, *signed

Category

Vintage 1980s American Link Necklaces

Bucherer Gold Diamond Sapphire Lion Head Pendant Necklace
Bucherer Gold Diamond Sapphire Lion Head Pendant Necklace

Bucherer Gold Diamond Sapphire Lion Head Pendant Necklace

By Bucherer

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Brand new with tag Bucherer pendant necklace, in 18k rose gold, with 1.90ctw SI/G diamonds and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Topaz and "Tortoise" Lion's Head Safari Machine Age Pendant Necklace
Topaz and "Tortoise" Lion's Head Safari Machine Age Pendant Necklace

Topaz and "Tortoise" Lion's Head Safari Machine Age Pendant Necklace

By Alan Anderson

Located in Toronto, CA

Our topaz and "tortoise" lion's head "machine age" pendant necklace makes a bold statement in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Neoclassical Drop Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Lion Head Pendant
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Lion Head Pendant

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Lion Head Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

14K yellow gold. Diamonds: single 2mm diamond. Round brilliant cut. VS-SI. G color. Ruby: 0.10 carat weight total (approx) 5.77 grams. Vintage diamond and ruby pendant.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage CHANEL Logo Sun Lion Head Medallion Necklace Belt
Vintage CHANEL Logo Sun Lion Head Medallion Necklace Belt

Vintage CHANEL Logo Sun Lion Head Medallion Necklace Belt

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHANEL Logo Sun Lion Head Medallion Necklace Belt Measurements: Lion Medallions: 1.89

Category

20th Century French Belts

Cartier Emerald Gold Lion Head Necklace

Cartier Emerald Gold Lion Head Necklace

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A Cartier 18 karat yellow gold and emerald “lion head” necklace, Cartier, Circa 1970s. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Gold lion's head necklace
Gold lion's head necklace

Gold lion's head necklace

Located in Aspen, CO

Here are the mythical lions' heads of Mediterranean lore. This necklace with its 15.5 inch inner

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Lion Head Necklace Pendant
Vintage Lion Head Necklace Pendant

Vintage Lion Head Necklace Pendant

Located in Montgomery, AL

We are in love with this vintage lion pendant!! She appears to once been a locket but was welded

Category

20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

PAL KEPENEYES Bronze Lion Head Necklace
PAL KEPENEYES Bronze Lion Head Necklace

PAL KEPENEYES Bronze Lion Head Necklace

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rare bronze necklace created by Pal Kepenyes of Acapulco, Mexico. Kepenyes was born in Hungary

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Drop Necklaces

Chanel 80's Vintage Gold Chain Lions Head Necklace Belt
Chanel 80's Vintage Gold Chain Lions Head Necklace Belt

Chanel 80's Vintage Gold Chain Lions Head Necklace Belt

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel multi strand belt/necklace with lions head accents. 80s collection. Minor chips on clasp

Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Christian dior necklace 'Lion head'
Christian dior necklace 'Lion head'

Christian dior necklace 'Lion head'

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - Golden metal 'lion head' necklace with rhinestones. Jewelry made by the Grossé house for

Category

Vintage 1970s German Pendant Necklaces

1980s Donald Stannard Pearl Lion Door Knocker Necklace
1980s Donald Stannard Pearl Lion Door Knocker Necklace

1980s Donald Stannard Pearl Lion Door Knocker Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Add some fierceness to your look with our 1980s lion head necklace! Oversized faux pearl beads with

Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Lalounis Double Lion Head Lariat Necklace
Lalounis Double Lion Head Lariat Necklace

Lalounis Double Lion Head Lariat Necklace

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

rope with each end tipped with a gemstone-studded lion head. Diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci Gold Lion Head Double G Pendant Necklace
Gucci Gold Lion Head Double G Pendant Necklace

Gucci Gold Lion Head Double G Pendant Necklace

By Gucci

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Authentic New Gucci Lion Head Double G Pendant Necklace. Features Aged gold-finish metal necklace

Category

2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Base Metal

Jean Mahie Vintage Gold Lion Head Pendant Necklace
Jean Mahie Vintage Gold Lion Head Pendant Necklace

Jean Mahie Vintage Gold Lion Head Pendant Necklace

By Jean Mahie

Located in Greenwich, CT

A powerful handmade one-of-a-kind Jean Mahie vintage pendant is destined for the lion hearted

Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Ciner Torsade Necklace with Lion Head Clasp
Ciner Torsade Necklace with Lion Head Clasp

Ciner Torsade Necklace with Lion Head Clasp

By Ciner

Located in New York, NY

glass beads and a Lion head and ring clasp. The clasp is black enamel, gold plate and Swarovski crystal

Category

Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Enamel

1980's Vintage Chanel Lions Head Gold Necklace
1980's Vintage Chanel Lions Head Gold Necklace

1980's Vintage Chanel Lions Head Gold Necklace

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel 80s long necklace with lionshead pendant. Coco Chanel was a leo and it is a recurring

Category

Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Chanel Golden Metal Chain Necklace with Lion Head Clasp
Chanel Golden Metal Chain Necklace with Lion Head Clasp

Chanel Golden Metal Chain Necklace with Lion Head Clasp

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel -Golden metal chain necklace with lion head clasp. Additional information: Dimensions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

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Lion Head Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the lion head necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 75 vintage or 10 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect lion head necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a lion head necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Chanel, Ilias Lalaounis and Bucherer are consistently popular. A lion head necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 19 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also antique cushion cut and bead versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a lion head necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Lion Head Necklace?

The price for a lion head necklace starts at $250 and tops out at $29,925 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,226.

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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