Victorian Serpent Necklace
Antique 1860s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1840s Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Clamper Bracelets
Crystal, Peridot, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold, Base Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Antique 1870s British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, 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.
- What is a serpent necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A serpent is another word for a snake and symbolically it’s one of the oldest known mythological symbols. A necklace is a piece of jewelry that hangs around the neck. Serpent jewelry can have a variety of meanings or be purely a decorative adornment. Find an assortment of serpent jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.