Majesty Necklace
20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Portuguese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Coral, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli
2010s Colombian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Ruby
20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Swiss Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Botswanan Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Silver
20th Century Swiss Artisan Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Gold, Bronze
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Tableware
Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Books
Paper
17th Century Flemish School Portrait Paintings
Oil, Panel
Vintage 1920s British Historical Memorabilia
Silver, Sterling Silver
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Bronze
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White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Pencil, Paper
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Canvas, Oil
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Amber
Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
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Cultured Pearl
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Cultured Pearl, Sapphire
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Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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9k Gold
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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
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Majesty Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Majesty Necklace?
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.
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