Mourning Hair Necklace
Antique 1840s European Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold
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Gold-filled
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Other, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
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Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Garnet, Pearl, Gold
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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
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Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold
Antique 1710s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pinchbeck
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Rope Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Rose Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1680s Baroque Necklace Enhancers
15k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Swedish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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.
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.
- What is a mourning necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A mourning necklace is a piece of jewelry worn as a remembrance of death and loved ones, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a sign of mourning, so the necklace features motifs of skulls, crossbones, or angels that are representative of death and mortality. On 1stDibs you can find antique and vintage mourning jewelry today.
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