Victorian 14k Beetle Pendant/Charm
Located in Narberth, PA
beetle pendant/charm is particularly lovely and from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! The wonderful piece
Antique 1820s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Beetle Pendant/Charm
Located in Narberth, PA
beetle pendant/charm is particularly lovely and from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! The wonderful piece
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Leaf Pendant 18 Karat Gold French Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique French Victorian Scarab, Beetle, Insect on a Leaf
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,850
W 0.75 in L 1.25 in
Art Deco Bohemian Garnet Bee Beetle Bug Insect Fly Pendant Necklace Pearl Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Art Deco to Victorian Bee Beetle Insect Fly
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
$3,500
H 1.14 in W 0.75 in D 0.4 in
Antique Hematite Ruby Pearl Fly Bug Insect Pendant Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian Fly, Beetle, Insect Pendant Necklace
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Unavailable
W 1.19 in L 2.17 in
Rose Cut Diamond, Ruby Vermeil Silver Beetle Articulated Brooch-Pendant
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Beetle form brooch pendant, set with rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 2 Carats and further
Diamond, Ruby, Vermeil, Silver
Victorian 15 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian scarab beetle drop pendant. It is made from 15kt bloomed gold and
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.75 in L 1.25 in
Antique Victorian Pendant Enamel Scarab Beetle 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian scarab beetle pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold. Natural seed
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold
H 1.42 in L 18 in
ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1870 Victorian Festoon Necklace With Scarabs Beetles 19Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Egyptian-Etruscan revival scarab beetles festoon necklace This is a gorgeous festoon dangle-drop
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Real Tortoise Beetle Shell Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
facing beetle, all from the Victorian era. The piece doubles as both pin and pendant making it an
Victorian Fine Scarab Beetle Micro Mosaic Pendant Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
, and hieroglyphics. A fabulous Italian micro mosaic scarab pendant/locket from the Victorian (ca1880
18k Gold
Antique Scarab beetle pendant, 9k yellow gold, charm
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian scarab beetle drop pendant. It has a 9ct yellow gold closed back
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.38 in W 0.59 in
ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1870 Victorian Pendant With Genuine Scarab Beetle In 19Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Egyptian-Etruscan revival scarab beetles pendant. This is a very beautiful and unusual pendant
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.13 in W 0.63 in L 27 in
Victorian Beetle Bug Insect Necklace Amethyst Rock Crystal Antique Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Victorian to Art Deco Beetle Bug Insect Pendant Necklace in Amethyst and Rock
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Micromosaic Beetle Earring and Pendant Suite
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian Micromosaic suite from the late 19th century featuring iridescent beetles. The set is
Gold, Vermeil
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Scarab Beetle Stick Tbar Pendant
Located in St Helens, GB
A highly unusual pendant. Formed in 9 carat gold throughout. Designed with a curved watch tbar with
9k Gold
Antique Victorian Green Weevil Beetle Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A late Victorian period iridescent green Weevil Beetle shell is mounted on an 18k gold beetles body
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Necklace Beetle Mosiac, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
genuine Victorian, Circa 1860. The necklace boasts colourful floral Mosaic tile work leading to a large
Base Metal
Antique Victorian Scarab Beetle Necklace 18 Carat Gold Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Victorian Scarab beetle Necklace is Circa 1900. The wonderful pendant is adorned with a Scarab beetle with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Quartz Beetle Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Victorian naturalist beetle pendant circa 1870. Rose gold bale with sterling legs and antennae. 2
Quartz
Rose Cut Diamond, Ruby Vermeil Silver Beetle Articulated Brooch-Pendant
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Beetle form brooch pendant, set with rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 2 Carats and further
Diamond, Ruby, Vermeil, Silver
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Highly Important Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Portrait Brooch by Carlo Giuliano recognized to be arguably the most significant 19th century Egyptian Revival jewel. An important Egyptian...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 10 Carat Amethyst Diamond Spider Insect Pendant Necklace Vintage Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Amethyst Diamond Spider Pendant! The vintage modernist spider is set with a 10 Carat oval cabochon Amethyst of great beauty. The Amethyst is a stunning purple g...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,950
H 1.58 in W 1.66 in L 16.15 in
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Ombre Enamel Peridot Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Nouveau period 18K gold, Ombre enamel, faceted peridot, diamond and natural pearl necklace. Early 20th Century With a central oval peridot measuring 9mm by 6mm, surrounded ...
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...
Antique Victorian Bohemian Garnet Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
Beautifully designed Victorian necklace set with faceted Bohemian garnets. The garnets are set in low carat gold, with lovely garnet flowers and drops, and a large centre garnet. T...
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Swivel Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Greek, Archaic period, circa 500 B.C. An ancient gold swivel – signet ring with a finely carved rock crystal scarab (Scarabaeus beetle). In ancient jewelry, the scarab was a sy...
Rock Crystal
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Austrian-Hungarian watch ring. This is an extremely rare and unusual clock-ring, created in the early 20th century during the Austrian-Hungarian empire period, circa 1915. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Coral Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin Egyptian Revival Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Egyptian Revival Hand Carved Coral Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin in 9 Karat Gold. The stunning three dimensional scarab beetle bug insect is carve...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
$3,650
W 0.75 in D 0.4 in L 7 in
20 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Bracelet Antique Egyptian Revival Hieroglyphics
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful antique Egyptian Revival Bracelet with eight graduated Scarab Beetles set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with Hieroglyphics on the reverse of the Scarabs. ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,500 / set
W 0.9 in L 16 in
Victorian Garnet Collar Necklace Rare Flat Cut Bohemian Garnets Antique 1860
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS AND VERY RARE 16 INCH ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE BOHEMIAN GARNET COLLAR NECKLACE WITH SUPERB EARLY FLAT CUT DEEP RED WINE GARNETS OF THE HIGHEST QU...
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver
$2,500
H 0.5 in W 1.64 in
Egyptian Revival Plique A Jour Enamel Winged Scarab Insect Brooch Pin Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
A rare Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece of a Winged Scarab Insect Brooch done in Plique a Jour Enamel over Silver. The Museum Quality brooch depicts a winged Scarab beetle, one...
Silver, Enamel
Antique Silver Early Victorian Garnet Large Aesthetic Glass Backed Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bohemian Garnet Locket Silver Tested Circa 1875 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY Step into the elegance of the Early Victorian era with this stunning large oval-shaped loc...
Garnet, Silver
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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.