Vintage Letter Pendant
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s English Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Irish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Retro Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Platinum
2010s Italian More Necklaces
Gold
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s English Retro Charm Bracelets
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces
20th Century English Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1970s English Link Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1960s British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
1990s German Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Yellow 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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