Sterling Silver French Lockets
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Labradorite, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Garnet, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Gilded Age Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Mexican More Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
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2010s Italian Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Jade, Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s European Boxes and Cases
Amethyst, Rose Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Boxes and Cases
18k Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown More Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Edwardian Centerpieces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Niello, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Victorian Pocket Watches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s French Enamel Frames and Objects
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Bangles
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Natural Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
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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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