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Necklaces For Sale
16" Vintage Gold Plated Palm Leaf Necklace With White Topaz Stone
Located in Amagansett, NY
Vintage 16" gold plated palm leaf motif pendant necklace with white topaz stone. This is the perfect layering piece! Palm lead motif measure approximately 7/8 x7/8 of an inch. The ch...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, Gold Plate
LB offers Large Spotted Tiger Cowrie Shell pendant Bone Brass Glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Large Spotted Tiger Cowrie shell from Tibet with brass Repousse work pendant . This a handmade and One of a Kind, gorgeous piece. The magnificent shell is ...
Category
2010s Tibetan Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Bezel Set Cobalt Blue Spinel and Round Diamonds by the Yard Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This diamond by the yard style necklace features bezel set bright blue round spinels alternating with natural round bezel set diamonds set in 14 karat white gold. Lobster clasp closu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
French Augis Virgin Mary Miraculous Medal 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the Miraculous Medal by Augis. The medal depicts the Virgin Mary standing on a globe above the date 1830, crushing a ser...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB offers Tribal Horn Naja Pendant Tibetan brass orange Coral Wooden necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a handmade vintage Bone African Naja pendant with brass trim necklace.Large Tibetan Brass Repousse beads, faceted orange coral,
Tibetan Carnelian inlaid bead...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Carnelian, Brass
Roman Malakov 0.06 Carats Total Round Diamond Small Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A small pendant necklace showcasing 0.06 carats total brilliant round diamonds, set in a religious cross design. Suspended in a 16 inch 18K Rose Gold chain. Perfect for your everyday...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
LB offers Carved Onyx Buddha pendant Rock Quartz Vintage Glass Onyx Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Carved Black Onyx Buddha head pendant necklace. This amazing piece is accented with a large two tone vintage glass bead, crystal and silver rondelles, flor...
Category
2010s Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Antique Norwegian Blue Guilloche Enamel Pendant Necklace Locket - Marius Hammer
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique guilloché enamel pendant made by the prominent Norwegian maker Marius Hammer of Bergen...
Category
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Enamel
Chanel CC Enamel Camellia Flower Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2468
Comes With Box Only
Date 2011
Metal Gilt
Weight 121 g
Length 98 cm
Condition Excellent
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Every piece Dandelion Antiques sell is 100% aut...
Category
2010s French Necklaces
Materials
Enamel, Mixed Metal
Gold October charm with aquamarine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold charm with a clover four with aquamarine petals and a diamond heart with the text 'Octobre Affection', France circa 1910.
weight: 3.8 grams
dimensions: 2.4 x 2.0 cm
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Multi-Strand Opal Bead Necklace, 14k Gold Clasp With Pearls
Located in Milford, DE
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite multi-strand opal bead necklace. Expertly crafted with five luxurious strands, each one is intricately adorned with lustrous opal ...
Category
20th Century European Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Intarsio Diamond Onyx Large Pendant White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Black Onyx Intarsio Large Pendant Necklace by Bulgari.
With Round brilliant cut VS1 clarity, E color diamonds total weight approximately 5ctw
The Authentic B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Victorian Memento Mori Jet or Charcoal Skull with Rose Cut Diamond Eyes
Located in Fairfield, CT
This striking vintage skull pendant is a captivating piece of jewelry that blends gothic charm with classic elegance. The pendant is skillfully carved from what appears to be jet or charcoal, providing a deep, matte contrast to the gleaming gold-tone bail that attaches it to a chain.
During the 19th century, jet was established as a gemstone for mourning, and demand for mourning jewelry during the Victorian era led to extensive excavations of jet in Whitby. Victorian Whitby Jet jewelry...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Princess Cut Sapphire and Round Diamond 14k White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This pendant necklace features approximately 0.40 carat total weight in natural round diamonds and 0.20 carat total weight in natural pink princess cut sapphires. It is set in a 14 k...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.30 Carat Brilliant Round Diamond Star of David Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A simple Star of David pendant made in 18K White Gold accented with round diamonds weighing 0.30 carats total, F color and VS in clarity. Suspended on an 18 inch chain. Perfect for y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
40.50ctw Natural Oval Cut Ruby & 5.20ctw Round Diamond Cocktail Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace features 40.50 carat total weight in natural oval cut rubies alternating with 5.20 carat total weight in round brilliant cut natural diamonds and set in 14 karat white ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
A Victorian Gold and Garnet Pendant with a Diamond Star
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 15 carat gold Victorian oval pendant set with a large deep red carbuncle garnet incrusted with a six pointed star at the centre set with a large cushion cut diamond surrounded by s...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage Zircon By the Yard Silver Tone Necklace Circa 2004
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Zircon By the Yard Silver Tone Necklace Circa 2004. This magnificent piece looks just like diamond by the yard except is zircon by the yard. It is shiny and long and magnif...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Zircon, Vermeil
Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gerard to her husband (the author of Cyrano) in 1889.
This is a mid-century example of the tokens created by Alphonse Augis in 1907 in response to the poem, signed A.A. with a "crepe de chine" textured background and floral and laurel wreath border to indicate the triumph of love.
The word "plus" is symbolised by a plus sign...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Michael Horse Diamond Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Kachina Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT AND RARE KATSINA, KACHINA PENDANT BY THE RENOWNED YAQUI NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIST MICHAEL HORSE. THE RARE JEWEL IS 14 KARAT Y...
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Garnet Heart Necklace 'Puffy' Pendant - c.1900
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this adorable antique Victorian silver-gilt heart pendant made c.1900.
Captivating and enchanting upon first glance, this pendant features a rich royal b...
Category
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Enamel
18 Karat White Gold Clover Shaped Natural Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful necklace features 0.85 carat total weight in natural emeralds in a clover like shape that drops on a double chain from a trio of 0.07 carat total weight in three round...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Paraiba White Brilliant- and Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Handcrafted in Belgium, this yellow gold pendant shines with a unique mix of Paraiba Tourmalines, Australian Opals, and sparkling diamonds. Each stone is hand-set by our skilled ston...
Category
2010s Belgian Artist Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Marina B Gold Diamonds and Lacquer Chocker necklace
By Marina B
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing a mesmerizing Marina B choker—an exquisite blend of elegance and rarity. Crafted from 18Kt gold and adorned with luxurious lacquer, this masterpiece is a testament to unp...
Category
1970s French Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
COLLECTORS ITEM: Multistrand Coral Junks & Turquoise Nuggets & Red Scallop Shell
By Helga Wagner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
What makes this vintage Helga Wagner necklace particularly special is its rarity. Coral jewelry has become increasingly scarce due to restrictions on international trade. While it re...
Category
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Rose Gold 2016 Holiday Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2290
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2016
Model ARO97I00
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Rose Gold
Stones Diamond, Onyx
Weight 6.5 g
Length 42 cm
Condition Excellent
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Category
2010s French Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Italian 14k Yellow Gold Matte Finish Graduated Fringe Necklace W/ Box Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 32.42 Grams
Chain Type: Graduated Fringe Chain
Chain Length: 16 Inches
Height: Graduated from 6mm to 14.8mm
Chain Thickness: 1.5mm
Clasp: Box ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Diamond Love Pendant Necklace in 18k Solid Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
The Diamond Love Pendant Necklace
This enchanting 'Love' pendant necklace, graced with a golden sheen and encrusted with scintillating diamonds, is a true representation of timeless ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Freshwater Pearl Long Strand Necklace with Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a freshwater pearl long strand necklace. Nouveau Boutique recently created it with average 8mm freshwater cultured pearls and 8mm brass beads. On both ends are 3 inch linked ...
Category
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Brass
Diamonds White Gold Art Deco Pendant Handcrafted
Located in Milano, IT
Lovely 18 karat white gold Art Deco pendant with 1 central natural rose cut diamond 0.05 cw circa and 22 natural rose cut diamonds 0.30 ctw circa. The size is 40x13 mm / 1.574x0.511 ...
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roseate Jewelry Unity Pendant 16mm in 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Roseate Unity Pendant. Roseate unity symbolizes the combination of water drops in an iconic emblem of optimism.
- 18k Rose Gold
- White Mother-of-P...
Category
2010s Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 16" 20.9mm Wide Brick Pattern Fringe Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold
Weight: 47.02 Grams
Chain Type: Brick Pattern Chain w/ Fringe Dangles
Chain Length: 16 Inches
Width: 20.9mm (0.82)
Chain Thickness: 2.1mm
Clasp: Box C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Hans D. Krieger Aquamarine Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Hans D. Krieger Aquamarine Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace. Featuring one oval brilliant cut aquamarine weighing approximately 4.20 carats. Accented by 24 round brilliant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier 18k White Gold Love Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cartier 18k White Gold Love Pendant. Crafted in 18 karat white gold signed Cartier, serial #D04297 with purity mark, weighing 3.10 grams. Circa 1990. The pendant is 1 inc...
Category
1990s Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Saphire Brilliant Necklace stunning play of Colors pink orange Saphires 1.21 ct
Located in Viena, Viena
a sapphire necklace to amaze, a wonderful play of colors made of pink, pink and orange sapphires totaling approx. 1.21 ct with fine full-cut brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 0...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Marina J. Black and White All Pearl Woven Sautoir with pearl tassels & 14K Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous one of a kind Art Deco inspired two tone Sautoir Necklace hand woven by Marina J. This lovely piece is made using all Cultured Black and White Pearls (measuirng 3mm and 8mm)...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Baby Love Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Baby Love Necklace
Brand- Cartier
Model- Baby Love Necklace
Product Type- Necklace
Serial Number- PU****
Age- Circa 2022
Accompanied By- Cartier Certificate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond & Ceramic 18ct White Gold Trinity Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Diamond & Ceramic 18ct White Gold Trinity Pendant
Brand- Cartier
Model- Diamond Trinity Pendant
Product Type- Necklace
Serial Number- XQ****
Age- Circa 2014
Accompanied By- ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Heavy Oval Link Chain, Mini Length 27"
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Heavy, Mini Oval Link Chain, handmade with a matte finish, is a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. This beautiful piece has heft an...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Friendship Token of Sentiment Woven Hair Chain 14 KaratGold Hand Clasp
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful hair chain was created in 1825 ca. It is made out of handwoven brown hair and 14 karat gold. The chain was intended as a token of friendship and sentiment. The hair al...
Category
1820s European George IV Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Edwardian Pink Tourmaline & Seed Pearl 15K Gold Pendant Necklace - c.19
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Edwardian pink tourmaline and seed pearl pendant necklace set in 15ct made c.1910.
The goldwork is beautifully crafted with a natura...
Category
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Heavy Oval Link Chain, Small Length 24"
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Heavy Small Oval Link Chain, handmade with a matte finish, is a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. This beautiful piece has heft an...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
White Diamond Round 14K Yellow Gold Fancy Fashion Drop Chain Pendent Necklace
Located in Sayreville, NJ
This necklace is a perfect blend of timeless beauty and modern style, making it a versatile and captivating accessory for any occasion.
The pendant showcases a total weight of 0.32...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina J. Amethyst, Baroque Pearl & Solid 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Amethyst and Pearl Necklace from Marina J.
This piece is made with all Baroque Pearls, Faceted Amethyst & solid 14k Yellow Findings. The Baroque Pearls in this necklace dis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Enamel Tsavorite Panthere Pendant Cord Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2433
Comes With Pouch Only
Model N3021500
Serial Number 54****
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Green Garnet
Weight 17.8 g
Length 65 cm
Condition Excellent
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Category
2010s French Necklaces
Materials
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Amethyst Seed Pearl 9K Gold Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace c1905
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this elegant antique Edwardian art nouveau pendant necklace made c.1905.
The goldwork is beautifully crafted with a naturalistic art nouveau design of scr...
Category
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl 15K Gold Pendant Necklace Art Nouveau
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this enchanting antique Edwardian art nouveau pendant/brooch necklace made c.1905.
The goldwork is simply wonderful on this particular piece: it is crafte...
Category
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique French Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Pendant Brooch 19th C. Flower Acanthus
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this spectacular antique Victorian 18ct gold and diamond pendant/brooch necklace made in France during the 19th century.
*Please note: all other items in...
Category
19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Heavy Oval Link Chain Length 32"
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Heavy, Small Oval Link Chain, handmade with a matte finish, is a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. This beautiful piece has heft a...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Heavy Oval Link Chain, Mini Length 24"
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Heavy Mini Oval Link Chain, handmade with a matte finish, is a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. This beautiful piece has heft and...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
"Maxine" Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with Diamond Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This one-of-a-kind showstopper by Eytan Brandes features two gorgeous and lively Australian boulder opals framed in gold and accented with natural brown diamonds.
The opals are from...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chain necklace with sphere and baltic amber silver
Located in Gdynia, PL
This chic silver chain necklace with a Baltic amber-encrusted sphere offers a modern twist on classic elegance, perfect for enthusiasts of contemporary jewellery.
Necklace is made ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Sterling Silver
18K Lapis Star Pendant
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K lapis star pendant hand craved by master Idar Oberstein
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Goossens Paris Boucle Cocktail Secret Box Necklace
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
New at the House of Goossens. Necklace with medallion and secret box, mounted on a sautoir chain. Yellow gold finish. The Boucle Cocktail Collection reveals a jewel in relief punctua...
Category
2010s French Modern Necklaces
Bulgari No Heat Burma Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a curb chain with a central station featuring an oval shaped sapphire cabochon
Natural Burmese in origin with no indications of heat treatment
Weighing approximately 17....
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Long and Flexible Vintage Artisan Crafted Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This unique artisan imagined, vintage pendant is crafted in 18k gold. It is set with 29 natural turquoise cabochons, and topped with a wishbone shaped finial, set with 30 brilliant c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s Zolotas Yellow Gold and Silver Necklace and Earrings
By Zolotas
Located in Torino, IT
Sculptural, bold demi-parure crafted in Yellow Gold and Silver by Greek design house Zolotas in the 1980s. The chunky necklace features a double-stranded design with Silver spheres...
Category
1980s Greek Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace
Metal: 18K Gold
Weight: 5.30 grams
Chain: 16" long
Pendant: 13mm in diameter
Diamond: 6 round brilliant diamonds, cara...
Category
2010s Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs
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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