Scent Bottle Charm
Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Bottles
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival More Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Modernist More Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Citrine, Mixed Me...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
20th Century English Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bottles
Tourmaline, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Brass, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Beaded Necklaces
Topaz, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Brass, Sterling Silver, Ver...
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Citrine, Amethyst, Quartz, Garnet, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
Antique 1750s English Neoclassical Candlesticks
Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Glass
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.