Old Euro Necklace
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Amber
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Pocket Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s French Modern Brooches
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Black Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Spinel, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique 1830s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Necklace Enhancers
Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Necklace Enhancers
White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum
Unknown Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021An old pearl necklace can cost as little as $100 to as much as $10,000 or more. There are certain factors — such as shape, size, luster and more — that determine the value of a natural or cultured pearl or a piece of pearl jewelry. Find a range of antique and vintage pearl necklaces on 1stDibs.
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