Victorian Lavaliere
Antique 1870s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Bangles
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
2010s British Edwardian Dome Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s English Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Austrian Belle Époque Link Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s American Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Link Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Amethyst, 15k Gold
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Link Necklaces
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold
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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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