Pocket Watch Necklace Chain
Antique 19th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pocket Watches
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Crystal, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
1990s Swiss Retro Pocket Watches
Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Diamond, Gold
Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Pocket Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century German Pocket Watches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold-filled
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Pocket Watches
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s American Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Chain Necklaces
White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Chain Bracelets
Gold-filled
Antique 1850s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Georgian Chain Necklaces
Cut Steel
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
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