Snake Head Necklace
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian More Necklaces
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Brass
Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown More Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Link Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1840s Unknown Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Retro Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1830s Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Georgian More Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
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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.
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