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20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s North American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro More Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Vintage 1970s French More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French More Bracelets
Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Chain Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Signet Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
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Ruby, Yellow Gold
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold
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Tanzanite, 18k Gold
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Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s American Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1990s Choker Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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14k Gold
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Modernist Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Retro Bracelets
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold
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Sterling Silver
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Romantic Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Tourmaline
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1990s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Jade, Onyx, Sterling Silver
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Jade, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Silver Plate
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Gold, 18k Gold
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Gold Plate
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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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