Vintage Antique Ruby Necklace
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century English Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Emerald, Ruby, Sterling Silver
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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Multi-Strand Necklaces
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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
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Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
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Agate, Amazonite, Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Druzy, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
Vintage 1960s Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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Ruby, Diamond, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Black Diamo...
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
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Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1950s British Retro Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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20th Century More Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Ruby, Yellow Gold
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White Diamond, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Spinel, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Multi-gemstone, Gold
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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
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18k Gold
2010s American Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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18k Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold
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18k Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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