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Jill Garber Antique French Sacred Heart Medal with Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
nineteenth century French Sacred Heart Medal by French master engraver Ludovic Penin (1830 - 1868). This
Category

2010s American Baroque Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Diamond Silver Sacred Heart Medal Black Pearl Necklace Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond set on a Silver Sacred Heart Medal on a Black Pearl Choker 16" Necklace Clasp is Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Silver

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace 10 k Gold Vermeil Medal J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Gold-filled

White Diamond Sacred Heart Medal Bronze Long Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Medal Bronze Long Chain Necklace Gold Filled J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Tourmaline Opal Sacred Heart Medal Sterling Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Blue Green Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Coin Silver Black Pearl Tanzanite Beads Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, S...

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Coin Necklace Opal Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Coin Pendant Necklace Silver Opal Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Turquoise, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver,...

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Blue Green Tourmaline Opal Sacred Heart Medal Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Blue Green Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Coin Silver Black Pearl Tanzanite Beads Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Opal Blue Green Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Blue Green Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Coin Silver Black Pearl Tanzanite Beads Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red Tourmaline Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Bronze, 14k Gold

Pink Blue Tourmaline Opal Sacred Heart Medal Coin Necklace Black Pearl J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Coin Pendant Necklace Silver Opal Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver,...

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red Tourmaline Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Gold Vermeil Pendant Necklace 22
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Vermeil, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Sapphire Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid Sterling Silver combined with a Small Heart Medal in Gold Plated Holding a Pink Sapphire Symbols
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Jill Garber Antique Sacred Heart Medal within Rose Cut Garnet Star Cuff Bracelet
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
encircles a nineteenth-century, French religious medal. The finely detailed medal reads : Saint Ludovicus
Category

2010s American Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Sterling Silver

Ruby White Diamond Sacred Heart Silver Chain Necklace Art Nouveau Medal
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby and White Diamond Covered French Sacred Heart Bronze Medal and a Art Nouveau Silver Medal with
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Jill Garber Nineteenth Century French Sacred Heart with Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
century French Sacred Heart Medal gloriously framed with engraving and silver beading. Accenting either
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Jill Garber Nineteenth Century French Silver Sacred Heart Onyx Cuff Bracelet
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
French Sacred Heart Medal. Framed with ornate engraving and beadwork, we have used a pair 25 x 18 mm
Category

2010s American Baroque Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart Black Pearl Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart Black Pearl Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Emerald Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Emerald Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze, Gold Plate

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Emerald White Diamond Medal Sacred Heart Cross Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald White Diamond Medal Sacred Heart Silver Cross Chain Necklace Length: 28 " The Medal is
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Bronze

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Emerald Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart (also known as
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Heart Medal Necklace Personalized Initial Ruby Sacred Twin J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Sacred Twin Heart Gold Medal Necklace Personalized Initial. Custom made with Initial of choice
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby Medal Pearl Necklace Sacred Heart Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Medal Pearl Necklace Sacred Heart Silver Chain Designer: J Dauphin Symbols or medals can
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Medal Chain Necklace Opals Sacred Heart Pendant Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Opal French Medal Saint Sacred Heart Pendant SilverJ Dauphin 30" This Unique One of
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline 16" Long J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline 16" Long J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Tourmaline Opal Medal Sacred Heart Sterling Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmaline Opal Medal Coin Sacred Heart Silver Black Pearl Chrysoprase Choker Chain 16" Necklace
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Medal Chain Necklace Sacred Heart Sterling Silver Black Pearl Tourmaline Opal
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Sacred Heart Sterling Silver Black Pearl Tourmaline Opal The Sacred Heart
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, ...

French Sacred Heart Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
Christ with the Sacred Heart to one side; to the other, the Virgin Mary as Madonna and Child on a throne
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Silver Medal Sacred Heart Black Pearl Necklace Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Silver Medal Sacred Heart Black Pearl Choker 16" Necklace Clasp is Gold filled By Designer J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Silver

Ruby Silver Medal Sacred Heart Black Pearl Necklace Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Silver Medal Sacred Heart Black Pearl Choker 16" Necklace Clasp is Gold filled By Designer J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Silver

Opal Medal Saint Chunky Chain Necklace Sacred Heart Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Unique One of a kind Chain Necklace with a Jeanne Le Mat French Bronze Medal has 3 Opals set
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Opal Medal Saint Chunky Chain Necklace Sacred Heart Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Unique One of a kind Chain Necklace with a Jeanne Le Mat French Bronze Medal has 3 Opals set
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil Pendant and Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Gold-filled

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil Pendant and Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil

Yellow Gold Guadalupe Faith Medal Pendant - 14k Sacred Heart of Jesus Reversible
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Faith Medal Theme: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sacred Heart of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Medal ChainNecklace Virgin Mary Sacred Heart Opal Pink Sapphire Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace with two Medals Virgin Mary in Silver and Sacred Heart in Bronze, set with
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

French St Scapulaire Madonna Jesus Sacred Heart 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
the Sacred Heart. Stamped with the eagle's head for 18 karat gold and French manufacture and an
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Dropsy Sacred Heart Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
Christ with the Sacred Heart to one side; to the other, the Virgin Mary as Madonna and Child on a throne
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Lavrillier Sacred Heart Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
Christ with the Sacred Heart with a pierced surround of diamonds and plant motifs surrounding His halo
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Vernon Sacred Heart Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
Christ with the Sacred Heart to one side, to the other the Virgin Mary as Madonna and Child, with the
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Opal French Medal Saint Sacred Heart Pendant Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Opal French Medal Saint Sacred Heart Pendant SilverJ Dauphin 30" This Unique One of
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Virgin Mary Medal Sacred Heart Chain Necklace Emerald Silver Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Virgin Mary Medal Gold Filled Chain Necklace with Emerald set in Gold Prong and Sapphire
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Ruby Sacred Twin Heart Silver Medal Necklace on a Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1 pcs Ruby Sacred Twin Heart Silver Medal Necklace on a Silver Chain J Dauphin. Chain can be used
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Emerald Sterling Silver Sacred Medal Necklace Chain Spiritual Religious
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Sterling Silver Sacred Medal Necklace Chain Spiritual Religious Gold Filled Chain
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sterling Silver, Silver

Emerald Sacred Medal Necklace Chunky Chain Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Virgin Mary Necklace Medal Chunky Chain Pendant J Dauphin Exclusive piece with a Round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Medal Silver Choker Chain Necklace Black Pearl J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
presence. The Notre Dame de La Salette Commemorative Medal serves as a sacred reminder of the apparition
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Cross White Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Silver Aquamarine J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cross White Pearl Gold Plated Chain Necklace Medal Silver Aquamarine Sacred Heart J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Silver

Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Opal Pink Sapphire J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace with two Medals Virgin Mary in Silver and Sacred Heart in Bronze, set with
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

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Sacred Heart Medal For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact sacred heart medal you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of silver, gold and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 4 antique edition and 66 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a sacred heart medal from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing sacred heart medal — no matter the origin — is easy, but J DAUPHIN, Jill Garber and Shannon Koszyk each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A sacred heart medal can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but pearl rings, from our inventory of 20, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a sacred heart medal, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Sacred Heart Medal?

The price for a sacred heart medal starts at $315 and tops out at $5,650 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $950.

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.