Victorian Glass Bead Necklace
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1980s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Si...
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Agate, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Gold-filled, Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Drop Necklaces
Silver
Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Opaline Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Other, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Moonstone, Brass, Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Garnet, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Steel, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Antique Mid-19th Century English Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique 1840s British High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s British Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Brass, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Brass, Sterling Silver, Ver...
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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