Split Pearl Gold Necklace
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1840s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Link Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Link Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Etruscan Revival Link Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, ...
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Russian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Emerald, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Gold
Antique 1780s French Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Finnish Empire Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century European Medieval Signet Rings
Jasper, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century English Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Bangles
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1810s French Empire More Jewelry
Onyx, Gilt Metal
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s French More Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s Italian Classical Roman More Jewelry
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco More Necklaces
Black Diamond, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 24k Gol...
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Link Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
20th Century British Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 9k Gold
Antique 1780s Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s British George III Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White ...
20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Link Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 15k Gold
Antique 1830s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Chalcedony, 15k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Earrings
Citrine, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Indonesian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold...
Antique Late 19th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Pearl
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, you can wear pearl earrings with a gold necklace if you wish. Pearls can complement yellow, white and rose gold equally well. You can create a more cohesive look by choosing pearl earrings that feature gold settings in the same tone as your necklace. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of jewelry.
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