Silver Riviere Necklace
20th Century Arts and Crafts Choker Necklaces
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Silver, Gold
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s European Georgian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Russian Rococo Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Silver
Vintage 1960s Drop Necklaces
20th Century Italian Retro Boxes and Cases
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Drop Earrings
Other, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Czech Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Gold-filled
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1750s English Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Link Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque More Necklaces
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Czech Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bangles
Garnet
Antique Early 1900s Czech Victorian Dome Rings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Gold
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2010s British Georgian Choker Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s British Georgian Choker Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Link Necklaces
Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s More Necklaces
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Necklaces
Aquamarine, Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian More Necklaces
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French More Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces
Antique 1830s Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Vermeil, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s British Modern More Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces
Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1820s British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
20th Century American Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 16th Century French Georgian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Necklaces
Zircon, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1820s French More Necklaces
Aquamarine, Chrysoberyl, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1820s English Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, Silver
English Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s British Modern Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
Antique 1820s British Georgian Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Regency Choker Necklaces
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Choker Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Early 20th Century European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces
Citrine, Silver, Gold
Mid-20th Century European Retro Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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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.
- What is a Riviere necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Riviere necklace is a diamond necklace that features a continuation of gemstones all the way around the neckline. The size of the gems can either be uniform or be larger in the front, gradually getting smaller toward the back. Shop a collection of Riviere necklaces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The rivière necklace features gemstones of the same type that are either all the same size and shape or, more frequently, they graduate from smaller in back to larger gems in the front center. In the Georgian Period, or from 1714 to 1837, rivière necklaces had become popular and remained so throughout the century, sometimes with the addition of a pendant in the later years. In the 1920s, the channel-cut necklace replaced the rivière necklace in popularity. Find a collection of vintage and modern rivière necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best silver for a necklace is sterling silver; it is the best quality silver available in jewelry. 99.9% is the purest form of silver that you can get but it's too soft for jewelry production. Sterling silver is an alloy containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals. Globally, sterling silver is used as the standard for making silver necklaces. On 1stDibs, you can find an amazing selection of antique and vintage silver necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023What a silver heart necklace means is up to interpretation. Some people associate silver heart necklaces with affection and love. Others consider the heart a religious symbol and believe it represents divine love. Others may choose to wear silver heart necklaces simply because they like their appearance. Explore a range of heart necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024What the highest-quality silver necklace is depends on your definition of "high quality." If you mean the type that is the most pure, fine .999 silver is the answer. It is 99.9% pure silver, with the tiny remainder of its contents coming from trace elements. On the other hand, if you define quality by durability and longevity, .925 sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy metal, may be a better option. Fine .999 silver is soft and more reactive, making it more vulnerable to tarnishing and scratching than .925 sterling. Explore a diverse assortment of silver necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, some Vivienne Westwood necklaces are real silver. Specifically, the British fashion and jewelry designer's brand produces some necklaces out of sterling silver. In addition, some pieces are fashioned out of brass. Shop a variety of Vivienne Westwood jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
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