Pearl Antique Lavalier
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Cufflinks
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
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Peridot
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British More Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Collectible Jewelry
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century More Necklaces
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k 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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