Midcentury Pendant Jewelry
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Beryl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Copper
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Copper
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Ye...
Mid-20th Century Irish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
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