Skip to main content

Victorian Diamond And Heart Pendant

to
18
220
194
260
175
110
83
60
56
44
39
37
27
18
13
7
5
5
5
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
69
14
3
3
2
Sort By
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have an antique pendant from the Victorian era. This charming piece has been crafted into
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous ruby and diamond heart pendant dating back to the Victorian period. This
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful diamond pendant necklace. This antique pendant has been crafted from 18ct
Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Victorian Diamond and Ruby 'Beggars Heart' Silver and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond and ruby 'Beggars Heart' silver and yellow gold pendant. This charming heart
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Diamond Pearl Amethyst Heart Pendant Necklace, Circa 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
pendant decorated with twinkling Diamonds (approx. 1ct total) and a large Amethyst heart at the bottom
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Double Heart and Bow Luckenbooth Silver Upon Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond set, Luckenbooth double witches' heart pendant, with rose cut diamonds set in
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Yogo Gulch Montana Sapphire & Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
This extraordinary heart-shaped pendant features eighteen carats of rare Montana sapphires from
Category

Antique 1890s North American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian 18 karat yellow gold diamond heart locket pendant. This sweet heart shaped locket
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Free Shipping
W 0.6 in D 0.2 in L 0.75 in
Victorian circa 1870s Fine Heart Shaped Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A charming Victorian diamond heart shaped pendant c.1870s, centred with a pear shaped old-cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Garnet Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Victorian garnet and diamond pendant and locket, circa 1860. The crystal on the
Category

Antique 1860s Unknown High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.80 CT Diamond Natural Pearls Winged Heart Brooch/Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Angelic Love This outstanding Victorian period brooch pendant is 1880 ca Exquisitely hand crafted
Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique 45.27 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold and platinum set heart pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Heart Locket Pendant 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamonds
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant 14 karat rose gold locket in the shape of a heart is set with six diamonds in star
Category

Antique 1880s American High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a heart shape centering an old European cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.08 carat
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era rose cut diamond peandant in heart designe topped with a swallow bird and a
Category

Antique 1870s Pendant Necklaces

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique voctorian era heart pendant with rose cut diamonds estimate weight 3.5 carats back foiled
Category

Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Pearl Heart Pendant Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian Heart Pendant set throughout with lovely Seed Pearls. In the center is a
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Heart Locket, English, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Natural Pearl & Old European Cut Diamond Heart Shaped Locket. Set with 32
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Inspired Sapphire and Ruby Double Heart Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Such a beautifully designed double heart cluster necklace inspired by a classic Victorian piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Love Heart Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
yellow gold into the the shape of a love heart and showcases a fine matte finish. This pendant has then
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Heart Shaped Victorian Old Mine Diamond Pendant Locket in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Absolutely exquisite antique heart pendant/locket combo embellished with stunning Old Mine and Old
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Persian Turquoise Diamond Heart Necklace Antique Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality early Antique Victorian Heart Pendant set with gorgeous Persian Turquoise
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Diamond & Pearl Enamelled Heart Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Victorian necklace features a beautiful green enamelled heart with a single 0.08
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Victorian Stunning Pavé Diamond Heart Shape Locket Pendant 4 Leaf Clover Inside
Located in London, GB
A stunning late Victorian diamond heart shaped pendant locket c.1896, the domed heart fully pavé
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1880, this heart shaped locket is encrusted with rose cut diamonds, held up by tall buttercup
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
Free Shipping
H 1.25 in W 1.13 in D 0.25 in
Victorian 2.28 Cttw. Ruby, Turquoise, Topaz and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Victorian 2.28 Cttw. Ruby, Turquoise, Topaz, and Diamond Pendant Necklace, a
Category

2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Victorian Natural Diamond & Ruby Pendant For Womens
Located in Miami, FL
mined. 2.7 grams total weight. 1 inch long. High end Victorian era style ruby and diamond heart motif
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Blister Pearl and 0.42Ct Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
single Old European cut diamond. The Victorian pendant is fitted with an oval bale to the upper border
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Turquoise Diamond Necklace Heart Locket 15k Belcher Link
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian turquoise & diamond heart locket pendant & necklace
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1890s Diamond Aquamarine Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant or Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian brooch / pendant is supplied with two independent diamond grading certificates for the feature
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Mano Figa Holding Heart Agate Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian pendant with a chain crafted in 14K yellow gold. Circa 1890. The piece
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold

Victorian 13.6 Cttw. Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Topaz and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning Victorian 13.6 Cttw. Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Topaz, and Diamond Pendant
Category

2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Ste...

GIA Certified 2.21 Carats Type IIa Faint Pink IF Heart Cut Diamond Ring Pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
. Versatile, you can also wear it as a magnificent pendant. New ring Main diamond: Faint Pinkish Brown 2,21
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Turquoise Seed Pearl Bow Heart Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an elegant Victorian bow heart pendant chain necklace crafted in 9K gold. The piece
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold

Heart Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red and Green Enamel 2 Diamonds 2.02ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped two colored pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, red and light green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Double Heart Pendant with Diamond & Rubies - approx 1.04 tcw
Located in Danvers, MA
Sparkly and sentimental, this elegant diamond & ruby Double Heart was once part of a late Victorian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Lover's Knot Pendant Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A delightful symbol of everlasting love and and union, this romantic Victorian rose-cut diamond
Category

Antique 1850s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond pendant has been modelled in the form of an enamelled ivy leaf and heart shaped frame. The ivy
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red and Pink Enamel 2 Diamonds 2.02ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped pendant necklace, 18k yellow gold, red and pink two-sided vitreous enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace 0.90ct Ruby
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning antique Victorian Art Nouveau pendant from the late 1800s decorated with an array of
Category

Antique 1890s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Yellow Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant necklace by VICTOR MAYER - 18k yellow gold - Hallmark Collection, 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace - Hallmark Collection - 18k Rose Gold - 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Two Colored Heart Pendant 18k Yellow GoldTurquoise/Yellow Enamel Diamonds 2.02ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped two colored pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, light turquoise and yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Brooch 14 Karat Red Gold Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This versatile piece of jewellery can be worn as a pendant or brooch. The pendant loop is on a
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Flower Pendant 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
A remarkable antique flower pendant from the late Victorian era decorated with an abundance of
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

19th Century Heart Carved Moonstone 1.40 Ct Diamond Pearl Pendant Brooch Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb 19th example of sentimental heart pendant is made of silver over 10 Carat gold
Category

Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 10k Gold, Silver

Antique Pavé Diamond and Ruby Heart Pendant/ Brooch on Platinum Chain circa 1915
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique diamond and ruby heart brooch/ pendant c.1915, the domed heart finely crafted
Category

Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.2 grams. Totally is diamond 2 ct. The diamond is has H-I
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 10.8ctw Old Cut Diamond Pendant & Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, silver, and yellow gold brooch and pendant, comprising one large old mine cut
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Round Victorian Rose Cut Diamonds, Old Mine Cut Sapphire Cluster Pendant
Located in Joelton, TN
Description: Antique Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Round Pendant, a stunning cluster design that
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Diamond Enamel Necklace Heart Flower Basket Pearl White Gold Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
PENDANT IS IN THE FORM OF A HEART WITH A FLOWER BASKET IN 14K WHITE GOLD WITH ROSE CUT DIAMONDS AND PEARLS
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Gold and silver heart locket with diamond and rock crystal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold and silver locket pendant (or brooch with brooch fitting) in a stylized heart or
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

Two Colored Heart Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise/Green Enamel Diamonds 2.02ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped two colored pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, turquoise and dark green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

An Antique Gold and Silver Heart Pendant with Rock Crystal and diamondsDiamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A heart-shaped rock crystal pendant with an 18-carat gold and silver laurel motif along the top of
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Heart Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart pendant locket, 18k yellow gold, emerald greeen vitreous enamel, guilloche
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 2.20 Ct Old Cut Diamond 18 KT Openwork Large Hearth Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Love Token This beautiful large sized Victorian Diamond heart pendant is 1870 ca Hand crafted of
Category

Antique 1870s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pendant has been crafted in 12k rose gold. This large pendant consists of a stylised heart shape frame
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Rose Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant
Victorian Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant
Free Shipping
H 0.36 in W 2.09 in L 3.7 in
Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by Victor Mayer, 18k Yellow Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant by VICTOR MAYER - 18k yellow gold - Hallmark Collection, 8 diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Chiselled French Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
Introducing a breathtaking Victorian Style 18Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Chiselled French Pendant with
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by Victor Mayer, 18k Rose Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by VICTOR MAYER - 18k Rose Gold - 8 Diamonds, total 0.16 ct, H VS for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Victorian Diamond And Heart Pendant", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Victorian Diamond And Heart Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate victorian diamond and heart pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 45 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect victorian diamond and heart pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a victorian diamond and heart pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Victorian Diamond And Heart Pendant?

On average, a victorian diamond and heart pendant at 1stDibs sells for $3,450, while they’re typically $485 on the low end and $40,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs. 

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.