Spinner Necklace
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Bronze, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
Vintage 1970s English Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Gold
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold
Antique 1620s Spanish Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1990s Chain Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Renaissance Revival Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold
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2010s British Chain Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 10k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Onyx, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s French Charm Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British George V Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1870s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 1870s German Victorian More Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
French Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Native American More Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand 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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