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Magnificent Rare NYC Estate Fancy Cluster Strand Glittering Red Garnet Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering are these Three Rare Important Radiant Faceted Red Garnet Long
Category

20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Other

Red Garnet and Gold Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
multi-strand necklace features 8 beaded rows of approximately 300ct Ruby red Garnets and 14k Gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

.925 Sterling Silver Checkerboard Cut Red Garnet Bezel Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Plating • Average Gram Weight: 3.87 • Gemstone 1 Type: Garnet, Clarity: AAA, Count: 8, Color: Red, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Renaissance Diamond and Red Garnet Dangly Necklace 9k Rose Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
" Pendant Length: 1.75" Stamped: "375" Diamond Count: 10 brilliant cut Red Garnet Count: 8 Condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Contemporary 18k Yellow Gold and Red Garnet, Handcrafted Grain Chain Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
chain necklace, features seven individual grains set with Red Garnets totaling 1,16 cts. The necklace
Category

2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Long Beaded Red Coral Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold Mandarin Garnet Peridot Diamond
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Long Beaded Red Coral Necklace, in 18Kt Yellow Gold, with Mandarin Garnet ,Peridots and brilliant
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Fig Pendant Necklace with Red Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fig Garden necklace pendant with the cabochon red garnet is made of 18 karat yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dark Red Garnet Green Tsavorite Purple Amethyst Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
A striking pendant necklace featuring a central red garnet. Set in a delicate gold frame, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

7MM Bezel Set Created Red Garnet Pendant Necklace in Silver - 18" Inches
Located in New York, NY
.925 sterling silver with the modern sophistication of a bezel-set, lab-created red garnet. Expertly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Cushion Dark Red Garnet Champagne Diamond Halo 14K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
A striking pendant necklace featuring a radiant red garnet set in a rectangular frame, adorned with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN "RED SCARLETT" Ruby Garnet Diamond Gold Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Our signature Symbol Tree Necklaces are each unique and made to be versatile. Attaches to a gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Topaz, Druzy, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, ...

AAA Quality 2.45 Carat Faceted Pomegranate Red Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight : 2.45 Carats Dimensions : 7.2x7.2x5.6 Mm Origin : Madagascar Africa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

24K Gold Round Smooth Red Garnet Miniature Pendant Necklace, January Birthstone
Located in Bozeman, MT
24K Gold Round, Smooth Garnet Miniature Pendant, Handmade by Prehistoric Works of Istanbul, Turkey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Evil Eye Necklace 14 Karat Gold Garnet Dark Red Birthstone 0.50 Carat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New, Very Elegant & Lovely Evil Eye Birthstone Necklace Solid 14k Yellow Gold with Natural Garnet
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Sculptural Pendant Necklace with Red Sapphire and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
red sapphire in oval cut, 0,85 carats, and malaya garnet, pear cut, 1,15 carats. The weight of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...

Oval Halo Red Garnet Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Chain Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18 Karat Rose Gold 2.43 CT Garnet 0.25 CT Diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Peter Suchy 14.93 Carat Brownish Red Garnet Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Brownish red pear shape garnet pendant with a round diamond accent in 14k yellow gold from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Halo Statement Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18 Karat Rose Gold 3.04 CT Garnet 0.14 CT Diamond
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Red Garnet Pave Set Gold Bullet Rocket White Pearl Silver 18K Vermeil Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Red Garnet Pave Set Gold Bullet Rocket White Pearl Silver 18K Vermeil Necklace *Genuine Red Garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, Silver

10K White Gold 5x3mm Red Garnet and Diamond Accent Halo 18" Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
luscious pear-shaped red garnet takes center stage, enhanced solely by its natural allure. Measuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with 13.86 Carat Red Garnet and Diamond
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
stunning when worn with an evening dress. A beautiful 13.86 carat antic-cushion shape royal red Garnet of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shaped Red Garnet & Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:2.839g, Diamond:0.17ct, Garnet:3.61ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nightrider Sterling Silver Skull/Cross Pendant with Red Garnet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Nightrider Material: sterling silver Colored Stone: 2 round cut = 0.34cttw Weight: 44.8 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet

Diamonds Yellow Topaz Garnet Rose Gold Silver Fly Shape Clasp Red Coral Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Unique red coral multi-strand necklace composed by five red coral rows, and rose gold and silver
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

AJD Awesome Round 10MM Red Garnet and Sterling Silver Pendant
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Key Features Gorgeous Garnet: A deep, radiant red Garnet, measuring 10MM, takes center stage in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver

Red Garnet Vintage Style Floral Flower 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This fine and impressive garnet antique pendant has been crafted in 14k white gold. The pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold

Silver Red Enamel Round Pendant with White Topaz and Garnet
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
a total of carat 0.96 of white topaz and garnet. The pendant diameter is mm 40. The chain lenght is
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, Silver, Enamel

Silver Red Enamel Round Pendant with White Topaz and Garnet
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
a total of carat 0.96 of white topaz and garnet. The pendant diameter is mm 40. The chain lenght is
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, Silver, Enamel

Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 5.50ct. Pendant in 14KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presented A lovely pendant of Red Garnet is perfect for people who want to wear it to any occasion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 5.55ct. Pendant in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presented A lovely pendant of Red Garnet is perfect for people who want to wear it to any occasion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 8.66ct. Pendant in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elegant Red Garnet pendant in 18K Yellow Gold, accented with a halo of sparkling white diamonds. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Freeform Citrine and Round Garnet Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with garnets that add exciting pops of red color! The citrine gems have lovely golden honey color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leo Natural Shell Pendant with 14k Gold and Natural Red Garnet Gemstone
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Natural shell pendant with solid 14k gold findings and natural red garnet gemstone. Wear this
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

VICTORIAN Bohemian 1880 Gilt Festoon Necklace With 112.90 Ctw In Natural Garnets
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian large festoon necklace with Bohemian red garnets. This is a fabulous and rare antique
Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Antique 14 Karat Gold Red Garnet Openwork Cross Pendant, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
-red Bohemian garnets. Dating to the mid-to-late 19th century, it reflects the opulent style of the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Iconic 1820s Georgian English Flat-Cut Garnet Riviere 9ct Rose Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking Iconic 1820s Georgian Flat-cut Foil-back Red Garnet Rivière Necklace The most
Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Rose Gold

Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 9.37ct. Pendant in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presented A lovely pendant of Red Garnet is perfect for people who want to wear it to any occasion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 3.23ct. Pendant in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presented A lovely pendant of Red Garnet is perfect for people who want to wear it to any occasion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 3.10ct. Pendant in 14KRG with Brown Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presented Red Garnet Pendant is perfect for people who want to wear it to any occasion or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique 55.46 Carat Natural Garnet Tennis Necklace in Silver for Wedding Gifts
Located in New York, NY
This Antique 55.46 Carat Deep Red Garnet Tennis Necklace stunning garnet tennis necklace showcases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver

Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver 13.25 Ct Deep Red Garnet & Zircon Leaf Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This captivating 925 sterling silver pendant showcases a vibrant cluster of 17 natural deep red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

925 Silver Deep Red Pear & Oval Cut Garnet Drop Pendant for GIfts
Located in New York, NY
This Deep Red Garnet Drop Pendant with Pear & Oval Cut Gemstone Jewelry handcrafted pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 6.00 Carat Rose Cut Red Garnet Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
garnets (rose cut, TW 6.00ct, RO-OR 6/3, VS-SI). Weight: 3.52g Size: 5x3cm IMPORTANT: As a buyer, you
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Handmade Red Garnet Oval Shape Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver for Her
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Red Garnet Oval Shape Pendant in sterling silver studded with oval, round cut garnet. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver

2.55 Carat Natural Faceted Red Rhodolite Garnet Tear Shape For Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight : 2.55 Carats Dimensions : 10.8x6.7x4.5 Mm Origin : Tanzania Africa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

18 Karat Gold Red Garnet Green Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Pendant Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold taper baguette garnet and green tourmaline door-knocker diamond pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Deep Red Garnet Pendant with White CZ Halo in 925 Sterling Silver Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This Deep Red Garnet Centerpiece Pendant, 925 sterling silver pendant, showcasing a deep crimson
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pendant Garnet Tsavorite Diamonds red green Combination soo nice 5 ct 0.31 ct
Located in Viena, Viena
-clean, oval cut, an oval rhodolite (red garnet) of 13 x 8 mm, approx. 4.21 ct, translucent, AAA+, color
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Garnet Pendant in 14 Karat Gold, Flower Design Pendant with Natural Garnet
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
pendant. January birthstone pendant.  Red gemstone pendant. Garnet gold pendant necklace.  Garnet teardrop
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold

Silvorra Art Deco Style 9Ct Deep Red Oval Cut Garnet Pendant in 925 Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver and features a natural oval shaped garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian 1950 Lamp Charm for Bracelet in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Red Garnets
Located in Miami, FL
. Gemstones: Mount in bezel settings, with 4 round brilliant cut of red garnets with 0.24 carats. Birthstone
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Levian 14K Rose Gold Red Rhodolite Garnet White Chocolate Diamond Pendant
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Levian 14K Rose Gold Red Rhodolite Garnet White Chocolate Diamond Pendant
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

1.25 Carat Total Weight Deep Red Garnet Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Garnet Details
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Celestial Dancer Pendant Necklace with Red Spessartine and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
mandarine red spessartine 3,1 carats, pear cut Malaya garnet 1,1 carats, and 7 small diamonds. It is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White...

GRS Certified Red Spinel and Diamonds Yellow Gold Sculptural Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Celestial Dancer Devata Sculptural pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold...

Yellow Red Orange Gemstone and Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 8.1 Grams Chain Length: 16
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Garnet, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Square Cushion Red Garnet White Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
a large, faceted red garnet at its center. Surrounding the gemstone are intertwining gold bands
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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Red Garnet Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact red garnet necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 20 antique edition and 22 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a red garnet necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A red garnet necklace from Five Star Jewelry, Gemjunky and J DAUPHIN — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A red garnet necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Garnet, from our inventory of 34, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and pear cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our red garnet necklace for sale are for women, but there are 15 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Red Garnet Necklace?

On average, a red garnet necklace at 1stDibs sells for $1,490, while they’re typically $264 on the low end and $19,477 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Garnet in Jewelry Design

Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.

Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.

Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.

Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.

According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.

Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today on 1stDibs.

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 Red Garnet Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    What a red heart necklace means is a matter of opinion. Many people associate heart necklaces with love, and the color red has long been a symbol of romance. As a result, a popular meaning for a red heart necklace is romantic love. However, both January and July have red birthstones, so a heart necklace may also represent that a person was born during one of these months. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of heart necklaces.

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