Necklaces
2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
19th Century Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
1950s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
1860s American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Agate, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
19th Century Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
1960s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Renaissance Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold
1990s American Edwardian Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Platinum
2010s Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Platinum
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Star Sapphire, 10k Gold
1990s French Renaissance Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.