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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Swedish Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
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Vintage 1960s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal
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Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage 1950s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 22k Gold
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Link Bracelets
Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
1990s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Asian Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
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Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Art Deco Link Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal
Antique 1880s Chinese Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1920s Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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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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