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Antique Victorian Gemset Repousse Heart Padlock Locket
Antique Victorian Gemset Repousse Heart Padlock Locket

Antique Victorian Gemset Repousse Heart Padlock Locket

Located in New York, NY

A charming Victorian repousse heart locket with padlock top set with emeralds and rubies, circa

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Baby Vintage 9K Gold Heart Padlock Charm
Baby Vintage 9K Gold Heart Padlock Charm

Baby Vintage 9K Gold Heart Padlock Charm

Located in Venice, CA

England has a tradition of heart padlock jewelry that dates back to the Victorian era and continues

Category

1990s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

HERMES Mini Padlock Pendant in Gilded Metal
HERMES Mini Padlock Pendant in Gilded Metal

HERMES Mini Padlock Pendant in Gilded Metal

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès mini padlock pendant in gold metal. In very good condition. Dimensions: 1,8x0,8cm Will be

Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Signed Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Padlock Pendant Necklace
Signed Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Padlock Pendant Necklace

Signed Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Padlock Pendant Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

padlock and a Tiffany chain link necklace. Fully hallmarked to the padlock and chain. Together with its

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Padlock Locket
Large Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Padlock Locket

Large Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Padlock Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

An exquisite gold padlock locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This beautiful piece is made of

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

2014 CHANEL Logo Tweed Gold Padlock "Supermarket" Belt/ Necklace
2014 CHANEL Logo Tweed Gold Padlock "Supermarket" Belt/ Necklace

2014 CHANEL Logo Tweed Gold Padlock "Supermarket" Belt/ Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

2014 CHANEL Logo Tweed Gold Padlock "Supermarket" Belt/ Necklace As seen on Kristen Stewart for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Victorian Garnet and Pearl Padlock / Locket Back Heart Pendant
Victorian Garnet and Pearl Padlock / Locket Back Heart Pendant

Victorian Garnet and Pearl Padlock / Locket Back Heart Pendant

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Victorian Garnet and Pearl Padlock / Locket Back Heart Pendant gorgeous engraved pendant which

Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl

Victorian 9 Carat Yellow Gold Heart Padlock Locket Pendant
Victorian 9 Carat Yellow Gold Heart Padlock Locket Pendant

Victorian 9 Carat Yellow Gold Heart Padlock Locket Pendant

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The heart shaped padlock features exquisite scroll, leaf and floral engraving with ornate metal

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Early Antique Victorian Emerald Ruby Gold Heart Padlock Locket
Early Antique Victorian Emerald Ruby Gold Heart Padlock Locket

Early Antique Victorian Emerald Ruby Gold Heart Padlock Locket

Located in New York, NY

the padlock adds to its era and importance. Snakes were a symbol of eternal love in the Victorian Era

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Large 9k Rose Gold Antique Victorian Heart Padlock Charm Pendant
Large 9k Rose Gold Antique Victorian Heart Padlock Charm Pendant

Large 9k Rose Gold Antique Victorian Heart Padlock Charm Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous large antique 9k rose gold Victorian heart padlock charm. The padlock opens and has a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Louis Vuitton 18 Karat White Gold Padlock Charm with Chain
Louis Vuitton 18 Karat White Gold Padlock Charm with Chain

Louis Vuitton 18 Karat White Gold Padlock Charm with Chain

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

A Louis Vuitton 18 karat white gold padlock charm with chain. This sweet charm has a release catch

Category

2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Padlock Pendant Necklace Made of 925 Sterling Silver
Natural Diamond Padlock Pendant Necklace Made of 925 Sterling Silver

Natural Diamond Padlock Pendant Necklace Made of 925 Sterling Silver

Located in Chicago, IL

Natural Diamond Padlock Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Everyday Fashion Pendant. Light weight can be

Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Garnet & Citrine Padlock Lock Charm Pendant
Vintage 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Garnet & Citrine Padlock Lock Charm Pendant

Vintage 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Garnet & Citrine Padlock Lock Charm Pendant

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

Up for your consideration is this delightful large gem set padlock charm pendant superbly made in

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 1837 Sterling Silver Padlock or Lock Charm / Pendant
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 1837 Sterling Silver Padlock or Lock Charm / Pendant

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 1837 Sterling Silver Padlock or Lock Charm / Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine padlock charm or pendant. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. The curved post pulls

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

5.93ct Green Gold Yellow Cushion Sphene Pendant Solid 22Kt Gold Padlock Frame
5.93ct Green Gold Yellow Cushion Sphene Pendant Solid 22Kt Gold Padlock Frame

5.93ct Green Gold Yellow Cushion Sphene Pendant Solid 22Kt Gold Padlock Frame

Located in Bozeman, MT

Yellow Gold "Padlock" Frame. Designed by Ashley Childs. Large 'padlock' pendant featuring a large

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Roberto Coin 0.43 Carat Women's Diamond Padlock Pendant 18 Karat in Stock
Roberto Coin 0.43 Carat Women's Diamond Padlock Pendant 18 Karat in Stock

Roberto Coin 0.43 Carat Women's Diamond Padlock Pendant 18 Karat in Stock

By Roberto Coin

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Roberto Coin 18k White Gold 0.43ctw Women's Diamond Padlock Pendant Brand: Roberto Coin Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

LAWSON WARD & GAMMAGE 1910 Edwardian Heart Shaped Lover Padlock In 18Kt Gold
LAWSON WARD & GAMMAGE 1910 Edwardian Heart Shaped Lover Padlock In 18Kt Gold

LAWSON WARD & GAMMAGE 1910 Edwardian Heart Shaped Lover Padlock In 18Kt Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Lover mechanical lock designed by Lawson, Ward & Gammage Ltd. Beautiful heart shaped padlock lover

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiseled Chain Heart-Shaped Padlock Necklace
19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiseled Chain Heart-Shaped Padlock Necklace

19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiseled Chain Heart-Shaped Padlock Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

alternately chiseled oval links and is retained on the front by a heart-shaped clasp representing a padlock

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiseled Chain Heart-Shaped Padlock Necklace
19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiseled Chain Heart-Shaped Padlock Necklace

19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiseled Chain Heart-Shaped Padlock Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

alternately chiseled oval links and is retained on the front by a heart-shaped clasp representing a padlock

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sevan Biçakci Diamond, 24 Karat Gold, and Sterling Silver Padlock Pendant, 2011
Sevan Biçakci Diamond, 24 Karat Gold, and Sterling Silver Padlock Pendant, 2011

Sevan Biçakci Diamond, 24 Karat Gold, and Sterling Silver Padlock Pendant, 2011

By SEVAN BICAKCI

Located in New York, NY

A diamond, 24 karat yellow gold, and sterling silver padlock pendant, by the renowned jeweler Sevan

Category

2010s Turkish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow White Gold Gem Set Love Heart Padlock Tassel Charm Pendant
18 Karat Yellow White Gold Gem Set Love Heart Padlock Tassel Charm Pendant

18 Karat Yellow White Gold Gem Set Love Heart Padlock Tassel Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold charm pendant designed as a padlock with love heart detail

Category

20th Century French Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Padlock Pendant Necklace with Bar Link Chain 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin Padlock Pendant Necklace with Bar Link Chain 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Padlock Pendant Necklace with Bar Link Chain 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Roberto Coin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This gorgeous Roberto Coin padlock design pendant necklace, crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Padlock and Key Charm / Pendant Set 1.00 Carats
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Padlock and Key Charm / Pendant Set 1.00 Carats

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Padlock and Key Charm / Pendant Set 1.00 Carats

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This delightfully dazzling diamond padlock and key charm set is the perfect addition to your charm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Onyx Diamond 18k Rose Gold
Cartier Onyx Diamond 18k Rose Gold

Cartier Onyx Diamond 18k Rose Gold

By Cartier

Located in Guangzhou, CN

-cut Design: The motif is inspired by a 1950s padlock charm and is designed to "close like a padlock

Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Hermes O'Kelly Pendant Necklace Small Model New w/ Box
Hermes O'Kelly Pendant Necklace Small Model New w/ Box

Hermes O'Kelly Pendant Necklace Small Model New w/ Box

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

leather padlock shadow and slimmed down gold plated lock. Fun and whimsical this gives pride to the bag's

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2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Victor Bicakci Locket and Chain
Victor Bicakci Locket and Chain

Victor Bicakci Locket and Chain

By SEVAN BICAKCI

Located in Dallas, TX

Sevan Bicakci Padlock and Chain. Features Diamonds set in Sterling Silver and 24K Gold.

Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Charm Necklace
Vintage Charm Necklace

Vintage Charm Necklace

Located in London, GB

padlock and a golden hand. The necklace is securely fastened via a matching T bar. Condition: Used

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Gold Hippo Cadena Bag Charm/ Keychain
Hermes Gold Hippo Cadena Bag Charm/ Keychain

Hermes Gold Hippo Cadena Bag Charm/ Keychain

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

highly polished finish with a padlock design. You won't be able to help but smile when seeing this charm

Category

Early 2000s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold

Cartier 18K Bicolour Gold Equestrian Theme Necklace, 1970s
Cartier 18K Bicolour Gold Equestrian Theme Necklace, 1970s

Cartier 18K Bicolour Gold Equestrian Theme Necklace, 1970s

By Cartier

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

of stir-up shape in white and yellow 18K gold, with a yellow gold 18K padlock clasp; signed Cartier

Category

Vintage 1970s European Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes AlphaKelly Lock Necklace Stirling Silver NEW
Hermes AlphaKelly Lock Necklace Stirling Silver NEW

Hermes AlphaKelly Lock Necklace Stirling Silver NEW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Alphakelly long necklace, medium model Long necklace in sterling silver. The padlock, an

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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Tiered Multi Charm Collar Necklace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Tiered Multi Charm Collar Necklace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Tiered Multi Charm Collar Necklace

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

rhinestones, padlock and key encrusted with black rhinestones and CL logo. - Signed Christian Lacroix CL Made

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20th Century French Drop Necklaces

LOUIS VUITTON gold-tone 2024 EDGE CADENAS Necklace
LOUIS VUITTON gold-tone 2024 EDGE CADENAS Necklace

LOUIS VUITTON gold-tone 2024 EDGE CADENAS Necklace

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Louis Vuitton Edge Cadenas necklace in gold-tone metal features a large padlock

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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Victorian Scottish Agate Necklace
Victorian Scottish Agate Necklace

Victorian Scottish Agate Necklace

By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

interspersed with agate hearts. The original clasp on this necklace is intact as is the floral engraved padlock

Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

ERICKSON BEAMON Star of David cross heart charm multi choker bracelet set
ERICKSON BEAMON Star of David cross heart charm multi choker bracelet set

ERICKSON BEAMON Star of David cross heart charm multi choker bracelet set

By Erickson Beamon

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Clasp Extra Details: Star of David with Hebrew words, heart, heart padlocks, crosses with floral motive

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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

19th Century Rose Cut Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
19th Century Rose Cut Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant

19th Century Rose Cut Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

heart-shaped padlock that opens with a hinge on one side to retain your most precious memories. A rose

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Amulette De Cartier Pavé Diamond Necklace
Cartier Amulette De Cartier Pavé Diamond Necklace

Cartier Amulette De Cartier Pavé Diamond Necklace

Located in London, GB

a pavé diamond set backdrop with a padlock opening to one side. This piece is then suspended from a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Roxanne Assoulin Chunky Gold Charm Necklace
Vintage Roxanne Assoulin Chunky Gold Charm Necklace

Vintage Roxanne Assoulin Chunky Gold Charm Necklace

Located in New York, NY

. Measures 42" in length total; the padlock charm measures 2" x 1.25". Signed Roxanne Assoulin. Great

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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

.12 Carat Diamond Paperclip, Diamond Paper Clip Charms, Chain Necklace, 14K Gold
.12 Carat Diamond Paperclip, Diamond Paper Clip Charms, Chain Necklace, 14K Gold

.12 Carat Diamond Paperclip, Diamond Paper Clip Charms, Chain Necklace, 14K Gold

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

is a gold padlock. The third charm is a pave diamond clasp with round brilliant diamonds set along

Category

2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

Hermès Elephant Cadena Lock Charm
Hermès Elephant Cadena Lock Charm

Hermès Elephant Cadena Lock Charm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

head to tail and 1.57 inches in total length, including the padlock. Signed Hermès. Charm is

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Victorian Turquoise Padlock Pendant
Victorian Turquoise Padlock Pendant

Victorian Turquoise Padlock Pendant

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully engraved early Victorian turquoise padlock pendant. The key hole charmingly is

Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold

Chanel Boucle Padlock Necklace
Chanel Boucle Padlock Necklace

Chanel Boucle Padlock Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a chain link necklace with a padlock by Chanel. The lock is covered in a black and white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Antique Victorian Gold Heart Padlock
Antique Victorian Gold Heart Padlock

Antique Victorian Gold Heart Padlock

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A sweet antique heart padlock dating from the turn of the 20th Century. It would likely have been

Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

CARTIER 1970s Whimsical Padlock Necklace
CARTIER 1970s Whimsical Padlock Necklace

CARTIER 1970s Whimsical Padlock Necklace

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

functional padlock pendant 1.5" long. Total length is 19.5". This is a wonderfully whimsical piece from the

RARE Cartier Paris "DEAREST" Padlock Bracelet
RARE Cartier Paris "DEAREST" Padlock Bracelet

RARE Cartier Paris "DEAREST" Padlock Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Extremely rare and romantic!!! Cartier Paris 18k gold link bracelet with a padlock closure charm

Category

French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Amethyst, Sapphire

Antique Early Victorian Silver Padlock Pendant
Antique Early Victorian Silver Padlock Pendant

Antique Early Victorian Silver Padlock Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A cute antique silver padlock dating from the mid 19th Century. Originally intended as a necklace

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Tiny Georgian Pearl Heart Padlock Charm
Tiny Georgian Pearl Heart Padlock Charm

Tiny Georgian Pearl Heart Padlock Charm

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A tiny Georgian heart padlock locket dating from the turn of the (19th) century. It's set with a

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold

Victorian Necklace with Heart Padlock and Key
Victorian Necklace with Heart Padlock and Key

Victorian Necklace with Heart Padlock and Key

Located in New York, NY

C.1870. Endearing Victorian heart padlock necklace. The padlock and the key are attached to a

Category

Antique 1870s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Christian Dior Silver Padlock Necklace with Logo
Christian Dior Silver Padlock Necklace with Logo

Christian Dior Silver Padlock Necklace with Logo

By Christian Dior

Located in Chicago, IL

Christian Dior padlock necklace with logos. Comes with keys. The color is silver. From Galliano era.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Antique Victorian Rose Gold Heart Padlock Pendant
Antique Victorian Rose Gold Heart Padlock Pendant

Antique Victorian Rose Gold Heart Padlock Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A sweet antique heart padlock dating from the late 19th Century. It's modelled in 9 karat rose gold

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Louis Vuitton Gold Tone Padlock Pendant Necklace
Louis Vuitton Gold Tone Padlock Pendant Necklace

Louis Vuitton Gold Tone Padlock Pendant Necklace

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Define your neck with this Louis Vuitton pendant necklace. It is a masterfully-crafted creation that promises to hold its beauty and value for a long time.

Category

2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

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Padlock Bracelets For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of padlock bracelets. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 165 vintage editions and 122 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of padlock bracelets to choose from, but Victorian and modern padlock bracelets are of considerable interest. Tiffany & Co., Chanel and Hermès each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 57, are particularly popular. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon padlock bracelets for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of padlock bracelets for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Padlock Bracelets?

On average, padlock bracelets at 1stDibs sell for $1,512, while they’re typically $158 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Padlock Bracelets
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a padlock necklace represents is largely a matter of personal interpretation. To many, the lock indicates undying love. Traditionally, a man would present a woman with a lock necklace and would keep a small key that fit it. This indicated that they would remain faithful to each other. You'll find a collection of padlock necklaces on 1stDibs.

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