Vintage Long Hanging Necklaces
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
20th Century More Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Coral, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yello...
Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Link Necklaces
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Modern Link Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Egyptian Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Iolite, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yell...
Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Vintage 1960s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Copper
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, Jade, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Collectible Jewelry
Resin
Antique Late 19th Century Hollywood Regency Collectible Jewelry
Coral, Malachite, Gold
20th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s American Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Brass, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold-filled, Silver Plate, Bronze
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Gold Plate, Rhodium
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian More Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Silver Plate, Gold-filled, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Vintage 1950s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Other
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Vintage Long Hanging Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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