Long Edwardian Chains
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Crystal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Platinum, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Jade, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Victorian Chain Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Modern Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Bracelets
Garnet, Silver
Late 20th Century French Victorian Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chain Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Napoleon III Chain Bracelets
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Star Sapphire, 10k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cufflinks
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cufflinks
Crystal, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces
White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Cufflinks
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023What a long chain necklace is called depends on its length. Opera chains are 26 to 36 inches long and typically hang below the chest. At 37 inches and longer, rope chains are the longest styles and can be worn loose, layered, wrapped or knotted. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chain necklaces.
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