Vintage Moonstone Cabochon Necklace
Antique 1890s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Copper, Gold
Vintage 1960s Finnish Choker Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Swedish Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modern Link Bracelets
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s North American Retro Brooches
Moonstone, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Aventurine, Gold Plate
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets
Amber, Chalcedony, Coral, Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, T...
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Rhodium
Mid-20th Century European Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
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Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Danish Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown More Necklaces
Moonstone, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Moonstone, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Link Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Retro Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Gold
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Moonstone, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Moonstone, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Car...
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Sapphire, 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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