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Antique 0.45ct Diamond and Platinum Locket
Antique 0.45ct Diamond and Platinum Locket

Antique 0.45ct Diamond and Platinum Locket

$8,255

H 0.36 in W 1.54 in L 18 in

Antique 0.45ct Diamond and Platinum Locket

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1930's 0.45 carat diamond and platinum locket - boxed; part

Category

20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Nouveau Moonstone Locket on Chain
Art Nouveau Moonstone Locket on Chain

Art Nouveau Moonstone Locket on Chain

Located in New York, NY

Art Nouveau Moonstone Locket on Chain from the late 19th Century. Assembled with gunmetal chain set

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Checkerboard Locket
Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Checkerboard Locket

Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Checkerboard Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

A fabulous sterling locket from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! This gorgeous oval shaped sterling

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling silver and 18k gold locket
Sterling silver and 18k gold locket

Sterling silver and 18k gold locket

By K. Brunini Jewels

Located in Solana Beach, CA

It's the inside that counts: This hinged Twig locket pendant in sterling silver with an 18k yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold

Antique Russian 1800s Gold Locket Pendant
Antique Russian 1800s Gold Locket Pendant

Antique Russian 1800s Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique imperial russian era 1800s unuswal gold locket pendant with enamel colors and orginal photo

Category

Antique Early 1800s Pendant Necklaces

Diamond Octagonal White Gold Locket Pendant
Diamond Octagonal White Gold Locket Pendant

Diamond Octagonal White Gold Locket Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Diamond Octagonal White Gold Locket Pendant This octagonal-shaped locket pendant is crafted in 14k

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgina Yvonne 'Fairytale' Locket in Platinum
Georgina Yvonne 'Fairytale' Locket in Platinum

Georgina Yvonne 'Fairytale' Locket in Platinum

$7,700 / item

W 0.55 in L 0.63 in

Georgina Yvonne 'Fairytale' Locket in Platinum

By Georgina Yvonne

Located in Oxted, GB

Platinum 'Fairytale' Locket from Georgina Yvonne's award winning 'Wonderland' Collection, with

Category

2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Platinum

Antique Sapphire Russian Gold Locket Pendant
Antique Sapphire Russian Gold Locket Pendant

Antique Sapphire Russian Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 1899s imperial russian era rare 14k gold locket pendant decorted with natural blue

Category

Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Antique Russian Demantoied Locket Gold Pendant
Antique Russian Demantoied Locket Gold Pendant

Antique Russian Demantoied Locket Gold Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 1900s imperial russian era locket pendant 10.50 grams 14k gold decorted with green

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

14K Gold Victorian Celtic Animal Locket
14K Gold Victorian Celtic Animal Locket

14K Gold Victorian Celtic Animal Locket

Located in Venice, CA

This unusual 14k gold locket is rectangular in format and features two-engraved Celtic animals. On

Category

Antique 1880s Irish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Double Sided Gold Locket Necklace
Antique Victorian Double Sided Gold Locket Necklace

Antique Victorian Double Sided Gold Locket Necklace

Located in London, GB

This Victorian oval locket is a beautiful example of 19th-century craftsmanship. The front features

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

18K Sevres Porcelain Angel Locket Pendant
18K Sevres Porcelain Angel Locket Pendant

18K Sevres Porcelain Angel Locket Pendant

Located in Flushing, NY

18K Porcelain Angel Locket Pendant A piece of jewelry that combines the craftsmanship of porcelain

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique 1880s Black Enamel Locket Pendant
Antique 1880s Black Enamel Locket Pendant

Antique 1880s Black Enamel Locket Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique astrohungerian era 1880s locket pendant with orginal profile photos in black enamel

Category

Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Gunmetal Locket and Long Chain
Victorian Gunmetal Locket and Long Chain

Victorian Gunmetal Locket and Long Chain

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Victorian Gunmetal Locket and Long Chain from the late 19th Century. Original long chain

Category

Antique 1870s European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Queen Bee Locket In Sterling Silver
Queen Bee Locket In Sterling Silver

Queen Bee Locket In Sterling Silver

$270 / item

W 0.71 in L 0.71 in

Queen Bee Locket In Sterling Silver

Located in London, GB

The 'Queen Bee' of lockets - she stands tall as a reflection of life, commitment and resilience

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Enamel and Silver Memorial Locket
Edwardian Enamel and Silver Memorial Locket

Edwardian Enamel and Silver Memorial Locket

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The enamel on this locket is black and wonderfully glossy, it really makes the silver pop. The

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Round Locket Necklace
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Round Locket Necklace

Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Round Locket Necklace

Located in London, GB

This antique Victorian round locket is a refined example of late 19th-century sentimental jewellery

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Vulcanite Locket with leather lace
Victorian Vulcanite Locket with leather lace

Victorian Vulcanite Locket with leather lace

$596

W 1.58 in D 0.6 in L 1.86 in

Victorian Vulcanite Locket with leather lace

Located in London, GB

Beautiful Victorian Circa 1800s Black Vulcanite locket with amazing front hand carved emblem the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Sapphire Stellar Locket In Sterling Silver
Sapphire Stellar Locket In Sterling Silver

Sapphire Stellar Locket In Sterling Silver

$274 / item

W 0.67 in L 0.67 in

Sapphire Stellar Locket In Sterling Silver

Located in London, GB

Cherish your treasured memories with our distinctive sterling silver 'Stellar' locket. The cushion

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Gleam Sapphire Locket In Sterling Silver
Gleam Sapphire Locket In Sterling Silver

Gleam Sapphire Locket In Sterling Silver

$274 / item

W 0.67 in L 0.67 in

Gleam Sapphire Locket In Sterling Silver

Located in London, GB

Set with four sparkling white sapphires, our timeless, sterling silver 'Gleam' locket is perfect to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Japonisme Silver Bird Locket Necklace
Antique Victorian Japonisme Silver Bird Locket Necklace

Antique Victorian Japonisme Silver Bird Locket Necklace

Located in London, GB

This beautiful late Victorian sterling silver oval locket is a finely detailed piece of 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Celeste Sapphire Locket In Sterling Silver
Celeste Sapphire Locket In Sterling Silver

Celeste Sapphire Locket In Sterling Silver

$274 / item

W 0.71 in L 0.95 in

Celeste Sapphire Locket In Sterling Silver

Located in London, GB

Set with sparkling white sapphires, our timeless, sterling silver 'Celeste' locket is perfect to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragonfly Locket Pendant
Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragonfly Locket Pendant

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragonfly Locket Pendant

Located in London, GB

Here we have a wonderful antique locket dating back to the Victorian era. This oval shaped piece

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Early Art Deco enamel and diamond locket
Early Art Deco enamel and diamond locket

Early Art Deco enamel and diamond locket

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco enamel and diamond locket opening vertically to reveal two picture compartments; the

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Gold Etruscan Locket with Pearls
Victorian Gold Etruscan Locket with Pearls

Victorian Gold Etruscan Locket with Pearls

Located in New York, NY

Substantial Victorian Etruscan Locket in 14k gold with Half Pearls from the mid 19th Century

Category

Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Renaissance Revival Antique French Locket Pendant
Renaissance Revival Antique French Locket Pendant

Renaissance Revival Antique French Locket Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

France, circa 1880s This ornate 18K gold locket pendant is designed in the Renaissance Revival

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Sculptural Pebble Locket In Sterling Silver
Sculptural Pebble Locket In Sterling Silver

Sculptural Pebble Locket In Sterling Silver

$242 / item

W 0.87 in L 0.6 in

Sculptural Pebble Locket In Sterling Silver

Located in London, GB

Our lockets are the ultimate sentimental gift. Handcrafted in our London studio, these special

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian sterling silver locket pendant
Antique Victorian sterling silver locket pendant

Antique Victorian sterling silver locket pendant

$276Sale Price|20% Off

W 1.25 in L 2.25 in

Antique Victorian sterling silver locket pendant

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful Victorian silver locket like this is the perfect piece for adding the finishing touch

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Bow / Paste gem / Locket
Antique Silver Bow / Paste gem / Locket

Antique Silver Bow / Paste gem / Locket

Located in London, GB

Antique Edwardian Silver Bow design Locket with a gold wash over colour and surrounding glass

Category

Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

18k Diamond Shaker Locket Pendant Necklace
18k Diamond Shaker Locket Pendant Necklace

18k Diamond Shaker Locket Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Upgrade your style with our 18k Diamond Shaker Locket Pendant Necklace. The 0.25 carats of diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian  Rose Gold Large Locket Hallmarked
Edwardian  Rose Gold Large Locket Hallmarked

Edwardian Rose Gold Large Locket Hallmarked

$1,290

W 0.87 in D 0.14 in L 0.95 in

Edwardian Rose Gold Large Locket Hallmarked

Located in London, GB

Rare (Large ) Antique Edwardian 9ct 375 Rose Gold Locket The interior is 9ct yellow gold and is

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Victorian Silver Locket and Fancy Necklace
Victorian Silver Locket and Fancy Necklace

Victorian Silver Locket and Fancy Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This locket has great detail on the front with a buckle. The inside has two photographs of the

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Distinguished Antique Victorian Enamel and Diamond Locket
Distinguished Antique Victorian Enamel and Diamond Locket

Distinguished Antique Victorian Enamel and Diamond Locket

$5,700

H 2.3 in W 1.3 in D 1.3 in L 230 in

Distinguished Antique Victorian Enamel and Diamond Locket

Located in Stamford, CT

A large Victorian black enamel and diamond locket locket that is the upmost of elegance while it

Category

Antique 1670s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 14k Turquoise + Diamond Round Locket
Victorian 14k Turquoise + Diamond Round Locket

Victorian 14k Turquoise + Diamond Round Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful turquoise and diamond locket pendant from the Victorian (ca1870s) era! This lovely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Large Art Nouveau Revivalist Jeweled Locket
Large Art Nouveau Revivalist Jeweled Locket

Large Art Nouveau Revivalist Jeweled Locket

Located in New York, NY

Unusual and large Art Nouveau Revivalist Jeweled Locket from the 1920's. Large in scale with bezel

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique 1890s Russian Gold Locket Pendant
Antique 1890s Russian Gold Locket Pendant

Antique 1890s Russian Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique imperial russian era 1890s 14 gold locket pendant in art novea designe centered with

Category

Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Engraved Locket
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Engraved Locket

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Engraved Locket

Located in Stamford, CT

Locket c. 1860-1880. The shield shape at top is covered with abstract vines atop a larger shield of

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique 9ct Gold Heart Locket
Large Antique 9ct Gold Heart Locket

Large Antique 9ct Gold Heart Locket

$2,474

W 0.79 in D 0.16 in L 1.19 in

Large Antique 9ct Gold Heart Locket

Located in London, GB

Dated 1904 9ct Gold Heart Locket with a front starburst design - cultured seed pearl to its centre

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Victorian 14kt Diamond & Enamel Lion Locket
Victorian 14kt Diamond & Enamel Lion Locket

Victorian 14kt Diamond & Enamel Lion Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely stunning lion's head locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This stunning piece is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

White Gold and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
White Gold and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant

White Gold and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant

By Barry Kronen

Located in Coral Gables, FL

18 karat white gold heart locket pendant featuring 28 round cut diamonds with SI clarity and H

Category

Late 20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Silver Victorian Floral Enamel Locket
Antique Silver Victorian Floral Enamel Locket

Antique Silver Victorian Floral Enamel Locket

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Silver Locket Silver- Tested Circa 1880 Lovely sized, Victorian oval shaped locket

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Victorian Enamel and Diamond Pendant Locket
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Pendant Locket

Victorian Enamel and Diamond Pendant Locket

Located in London, GB

Here we have a stunning pendant locket taken from the Victorian era. This antique piece has been

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Vectorian Swallow Bird Gold Locket Pendant
Antique Vectorian Swallow Bird Gold Locket Pendant

Antique Vectorian Swallow Bird Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Rare Antique victorian era 1850s large 14k gold locket pendant with glass back topped with swallow

Category

Antique 1850s Pendant Necklaces

Victorian 18kt Diamond & Enamel Portrait Locket
Victorian 18kt Diamond & Enamel Portrait Locket

Victorian 18kt Diamond & Enamel Portrait Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely gorgeous gold and enamel locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This wonderful piece

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Silver Gilt Filigree Pomander Locket
Victorian Silver Gilt Filigree Pomander Locket

Victorian Silver Gilt Filigree Pomander Locket

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Silver Gilt Filigree Pomander Locket circa 1880's. One side has an inverted posy, and the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Antique Enamel Russian Gold Locket Pendant
Antique Enamel Russian Gold Locket Pendant

Antique Enamel Russian Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold russian locket pendant with enamel hand painted on front of a flower pendant was

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Antique Sapphier Russian Gold Locket Pendant
Antique Sapphier Russian Gold Locket Pendant

Antique Sapphier Russian Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold large heavy russian locket pendant with natural sapphires and rose cut diamonds in

Category

Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Victorian 14K Gold Seed Pearl Memorial Locket
Victorian 14K Gold Seed Pearl Memorial Locket

Victorian 14K Gold Seed Pearl Memorial Locket

Located in Queens, NY

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Memorial Locket Pendant, decorated with engine turned

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Marry Enamel Gold Locket Pendant
Antique Marry Enamel Gold Locket Pendant

Antique Marry Enamel Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique locket pendant hand painted in colourful enamel portrait of virgin mary and angels with

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Antique Russian Diamond Locket Gold Pendant
Antique Russian Diamond Locket Gold Pendant

Antique Russian Diamond Locket Gold Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique unuswal large locket pendant in 14k gold dangling with 3 old mine cut diamonds centered

Category

Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Antique Enamel Heart Locket Gold Pendant
Antique Enamel Heart Locket Gold Pendant

Antique Enamel Heart Locket Gold Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold russian locket pendant in shape of heart with colorful enamel drawing of a flower

Category

Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Antique  Demantoid Russian Gold Locket Pendant
Antique  Demantoid Russian Gold Locket Pendant

Antique Demantoid Russian Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k large locket pendant with green natural demantoid and rose cut diamonds including chain

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Locket Pendant
Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Locket Pendant

Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold russian locket pendant engraved on front with art nouveau style flower with green

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Antique 1883s Russian Gold Locket Pendant
Antique 1883s Russian Gold Locket Pendant

Antique 1883s Russian Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique large russian locket pendant in 14k gold centered with a star design decorted with natural

Category

Antique 1830s Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Inlaid Gold Quartz Locket Pendant
Victorian Inlaid Gold Quartz Locket Pendant

Victorian Inlaid Gold Quartz Locket Pendant

$5,995

W 1 in D 0.25 in L 1.88 in

Victorian Inlaid Gold Quartz Locket Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

became quite a fashion statement of the 1880's. An unusual and gorgeous gold quartz locket from the

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Quartz, 15k Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Locket Pendant Necklace
14k White Gold Diamond Locket Pendant Necklace

14k White Gold Diamond Locket Pendant Necklace

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

Chain length: 18 1/8 inches Pendant size: 1 1/3 inches Beautiful diamond locket on a mesh micro-bead

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tourmaline Necklace Suspending Japanese Locket Pendant
Tourmaline Necklace Suspending Japanese Locket Pendant

Tourmaline Necklace Suspending Japanese Locket Pendant

By Anna K for Coach House

Located in Montreal, QC

-spaced with Sterling Silver spacers and integrating a Beautiful Japanese Romance Locket Pendant; held by

Category

Vintage 1970s Modernist More Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

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Lockets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of lockets available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 1256 vintage versions or 206 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of lockets made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular. Fabergé, Karen Sugarman Designs and Monica Rich Kosann each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 440 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for round cut lockets and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping our range of lockets, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Lockets?

Prices for lockets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $85 and can go as high as $225,000, while lockets, on average, fetch $2,243.

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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