Necklace Urn
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1820s British George IV Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1860s European Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
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14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Marcasite, Silver Plate
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Italian Classical Roman More Jewelry
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Chandelier Earrings
Aquamarine, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Beaded Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
Early 20th Century Chinese Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Antique 1880s Victorian More Necklaces
Malachite, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
15k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Link Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pla...
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Drop Necklaces
Platinum
Antique 1770s English George III Brooches
Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Necklace Enhancers
15k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Spanish Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 15k 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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