Victoria Heart Locket
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
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Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Byzantine Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, Silver
Antique 1880s Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Regency More Folk Art
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Agate, Silver
Antique 1850s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, 9k Gold
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 1, 2023What a heart locket symbolizes is largely open to interpretation. Given the shape of the pendant, many people associate heart lockets with love. Wearing a locket often symbolizes wanting to keep someone or something close to you. As a result, a heart locket may mean wanting to hold onto or remember a romantic partner or relative. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of heart lockets.