Long Guard Chain
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Antique Early 1800s Empire Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Mixed Metal
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Link Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s European Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
Antique 1810s British Regency Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Jewelry
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
10k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1880s French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1830s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1880s Austrian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown High Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s More Necklaces
Vintage 1920s More Necklaces
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1870s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
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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. 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.
- What is a guard chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Guard chains are durable long chains that have a decorative clip on one end. You can use the clip as a clasp to keep the necklace in place.
- 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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