Painted Locket
Antique 1870s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Link Bracelets
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Gold-filled
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Copper
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Enamel
Antique Early 1900s English Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Brass, Stainless Steel
Antique 1860s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1850s Swiss Early Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century French More Rings
Crystal, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Brooches
22k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1780s English George II Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1860s Austrian Brooches
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
2010s Greek Byzantine Retro Bracelets
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold
2010s Greek Medieval Signet Rings
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s British More Jewelry
White Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Russian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Georgian Brooches
15k Gold
18k Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 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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