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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Rococo
Antique Victorian Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Hair Locket Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful representative of antique Victorian era Mourning jewelry, this delicate 14k gold heart pendant is set with bright turquoise blue enamel, pe...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Moonstone Dropper Necklace 18ct Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
An enchanting antique Victorian necklace adorned with ten mesmerising cabochon moonstones with a ghostly blue schiller. They range from 1 to 8ct and are bezel set along five graduating droppers at the bottom.
The mystifying moonstone derives its name from the stone’s ethereal, luminescent light that was once believed to be moonlight in solid form. In Greek mythology they were associated with Selene, the feminine moon Goddess and said to be a path to love, wisdom and new beginnings.
The piece is all 18ct gold and has been fitted with a fine gold chain and a new 9ct ring...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Ottoman Circa 1890s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 4.2 grams.
Totally weight is diamond about 1 ct.
Totally lenght is chain 40 cm.
Pendant is original chain is new and we can extend it.
Pleas...
Category
1890s Turkish Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Belle Époque Diamond and Emerald Pendant Necklace.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Platinum, white gold, Antique Edwardian diamond, and emerald pendant necklace. The edwardian era was called Belle époque (beautiful era) in France.
The delicate center emerald weighs...
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Turquoise & Pearl Knot Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Knot Pendant
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Pretty, Victorian gold pendant. Beautifully designed knot shape, set with beautiful, bright turquoise & natural seed pearls.
Mea...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Silver Victorian Faith, Hope & Charity Large Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Silver Locket
Silver- Tested
Circa 1880
Beautiful, Victorian silver locket. Fabulous sized oval shaped locket with symbols for Faith, Hope & Charity intwined with silver...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Original Victorian Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Original Victorian Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond Pendant. An array of old rose cut diamonds surrounding vibrant pear shaped turquoise s...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Serpent & Heart Necklace with fancy cut Garnet & Diamond Eyes, c. 1870
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique Necklace hand made in 18K yellow gold with a serpent and heart motif, the heart and serpent have fancy cut red garnets and the serpent's eyes and nose are rose cut diamonds. ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Victorian 0.95 CTW Old Mine Diamond Silver 14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 1.5 mm cable link white gold chain suspending a stylized silver-topped cross pendant
With a diamond-shaped surmount and featuring bead set old mine and rose cut diamon...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Engraved Locket Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Engraved Locket Pendant. This classic locket is crafted in 10k yellow gold. The locket is plain and has an en...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Princess Lady Victorian Agate Cameo Carving Pendant Necklace
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold princess lady victorian agate cameo carving pendant necklace
This stunning Victorian Agate Cameo carving pendant necklace is a piece to marvel. The gold frame w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 1.80 Ct. Diamond Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This stunning Victorian era rare locket, shows its preciousness by the exquisite Turquoise Robin Egg colour Robin Egg enamelling work complemented by old mine cut Diamonds, 1880 ca
E...
Category
1880s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique 14K Gold Filigree and Cannetille Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century Dutch cross pendant created with fine wire and cannetille work. This lovely antique cross is beautifully decorated with a repoussé design throughout the cross...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 18K Gold Diamond Rose Cut Pendant Necklace with Blue Enamel - c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stylish Victorian 18K gold antique pendant. (Please note, this listing is for the pendant only and does not include the antique belcher chain...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Vulcanite chain necklace, chunky mariner link
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and unusual antique Victorian Vulcanite chain necklace.
The necklace features large, chunky, fancy mariner style Links, interlocking along the length and it fastens with a black lacquered...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Victorian 18K gold dogs hunting scene cameo pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a rare shell cameo, featuring three dogs chasing a wild boar. The cameo is beautifully mounted in 18K yellow gold and it is made during the 19th century, the Victorian era.
Contrary to most of the antique cameos which showcase a male/female profile, this cameo attracts us by the originality of the theme since it is clearly inspired by the hunting activity, which played such an important role in people’s everyday lives in the 19th century. This type of jewelry, often described as “novelty”, is among the most desirable and collectible antique jewelry in the market today. It is also one of the prime factors, which affect the value of a piece.
Large in size and lively in the detailed carving, this cameo pendant hangs beautifully on your chest and can be paired with different types of chains. A must-have for anyone who adores antique cameo jewelry...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English
Located in Southbury, CT
This is a rare 41" original Pinchbeck chain from England. It was created near 1820 and is in excellent condition, with no damaged links, stains, or damage of any kind. The original c...
Category
1830s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Antique Circa 1880s Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition..
Total weight 5 grams..
Diamond totally about 0.50 carat..
Clarity is diamond H-I-J-K-L-M color and s1-s2-s3...
Total chain lenght is 45 cm.
Please contact f...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Round Diskos Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold White Guilloche Enamel 15.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, opalescent white vitreous guilloche enamel, diameter app. 15.0 mm
About the creator Victor Mayer
Victor Mayer is inter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Circa 1870s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Drop Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 18.1 grams.
Totally diamond is about 2.50 carat
The diamond is has vs-s1-s2-s3-Pique 1 clarity and H-I-J-K color.
Total lenght is chain 45 cm...
Category
1870s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Victorian 2.60 CT Ceylon Natural Sapphire Pearl Russian Locket
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Remembrance
This beautiful and rare locket is Victorian period, 1870 /80 ca. Russian origin – 56 Solotnik yellow gold (14 kt)
Good sized, entirely hand crafted of solid 14 ...
Category
1870s Russian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch circa 1890
Magnificent, antique heart-shaped diamond pendant, pierced and set with two large natural pearls, set through...
Category
Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Bohemian Garnet Flowers Stars Butterflies Leaves Necklace Silver Guilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine garnet necklace is designed as a series of garnet flowers and stars. The three flowers in the center feature dangling butterflies and leaves. Seven elements in the front o...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Mindi Mond Victorian Turquoise Briolette Diamond Gold Snake Pendant
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
From our Reconceived Collection….
An original Victorian Circa 1880’s textured gold turquoise brooch has been reimagined for contemporary wear. The briolette diamond dangling catches ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Victorian Micro mosaic Locket Pendant Etruscan revival 18 KT gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian most wanted
This beautiful Victorian period 18 KT gold has been hand crafted of solid 18 KT tested
One very beautiful and distinctive in design, gold artwork, with beaded f...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Silver Grey Pearl Drop Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver Grey Pearl Drop Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
28" Long
Symbols or medals can become a powerful tool in our arsenal for the spiritual. ...
Category
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold-filled
Victorian Snake Pendant Necklace Baroque Pearl Egg Globe Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Victorian Two Snake Pendant Necklace depicting a snake or serpent wrapped around an egg or globe. The snake pendant is beautifully created in 14 Karat Yellow ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Siberian Amethyst Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Antique Victorian - Edwardian Festoon Necklace with the most gorgeous gem quality Siberian Amethysts set in beautiful 14 Karat Go...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold and Natural Citrine Rivière
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold and Natural Citrine Rivière
L: 51.8cm / 20.4 in.
Citrine: Size: 1.3 cm x 1.7 cm / 0.5 in. x 0.7 in.
32 grams
c.1880
Category
Late 19th Century High Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Cable Link Chain Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Cable Link Chain Necklace - 67 Inches. This beautiful cable link necklace is crafted in 14k yellow gold. T...
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Long 18k yellow Gold Guard Chain Circa 1890
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
18k yellow gold Victorian guard chain, 144cm in length. Featuring hand-engraved panel links and fine double belcher style chain links. Secured by a screw-in swivel catch.
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight: 14.8 grams
Measurements: Length 144cm
Era: Victorian Circa 1890
Antique guard chains...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Victorian 18kt/Sterling Silver Diamond Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pendant 0.80ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely gorgeous and unique chatelaine purse from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in solid 14kt yellow gold and sterling silver, this ornate coin purse features a beautiful...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Large Antique Banded Agate and Gold Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Victorian period agate and gold cross pendant, the polished banded agate crucifix with beaded gold terminals and a polished gold bail, in 18k. (Chain sold separately...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Iberian Diamond Pendant/Brooch 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Iberian Diamond Pendant/Brooch 19th Century.
19th century Iberian (most probably Spain "Isabelino" Period 1844-1868), expertly hand fabricated...
Category
1850s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Gold and silver heart locket with diamond and rock crystal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold and silver locket pendant (or brooch with brooch fitting) in a stylized heart or drop shape with an elegant bow on top. In the middle a drop shaped rock crystal incr...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Silver Victorian Artemis Cameo Set of Bracelet Necklace Earrings Ring
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Ring size: 6.5
Earring diameter:0.57
Necklace length: 15.25″
Bracelet length: 8″
Bin Code M25 / P15
Indulge in the enchanting allure of early Victorian elegance with this Antique Sterling Silver Artemis Cameo...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Victorian Garnet & Starburst Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
A gorgeous garnet and diamond locket pendant from the Victorian, circa 1870's era. This marvelous piece is crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold and features incredible 3-dimensional d...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Garnet Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Victorian garnet and diamond pendant and locket, circa 1860. The crystal on the reverse can be removed to encase hair or a photo. The garnet is a fabulous cabochon garne...
Category
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Madonna and Child Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare early antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin with an exquisite museum ...
Category
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Emerald 18K Gold Necklace Bow Heart Pendant - Victorian c.1880
Located in London, GB
Welcome to Artisan Antiques based in Mayfair, London - We are delighted to offer this fabulous antique Victorian 18ct gold bow & heart-shaped pendant necklace made c.1880.
This pend...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Victorian Amethyst Gold Taille d'Épargne Fringe Pendant with Seed Pearls
Located in Bloomington, MN
Victorian Amethyst Gold Taille d'Épargne Fringe Pendant with Seed Pearls
Introducing our exquisite Amethyst Taille d'Épargne Fringe Pendant, a true testament to timeless elegance. C...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ANTIQUE 19th CENTURY GOLDSTONE CROSS
Located in New York, NY
This antique goldstone cross was made in the 19th century, but it has a decidedly modern appeal. The cross's goldstone surface is a burnt orange color, with metallic flecks that spar...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Key Belcher Rolo Chain
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A Victorian 14 karat gold long rolo link pocket watch chain. The three-row chain is very well and finely made from small rolo belcher links. All three cha...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18K And 14K Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 17.7 grams.
Total weight is diamond about 0.60 ct.
The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity.
The chain part 18k gold And gemstones part 1...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Amethyst Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive amethyst pendant has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting.
The asymmetrical pendant is ornamented with a stunning feature 24.68ct round faceted cut amethyst.
The feature amethyst is encompassed with an organic scrolling silver setting embellished with thirty-seven diamonds, in a combination of mine and Dutch cut; these diamonds highlight the frame and create a contrast of colors.
This antique Victorian pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k white gold 18" curb chain via a plain yellow gold ring...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian 15kt/Sterling Topped Diamond Starburst Pin/Pendant 3.50ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond starburst pendant pin from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold and topped in sterling silver, this beautiful piece is comprised of 10 Old Mine ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Albert Chain, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This unique Albert chain, dates back to the 1900s. It features gently graduating links made from 9 carat rose gold. Each gold link is individually hallmarked, and ends in a solid gol...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Long Vintage Y-Drop Pendant Locket Necklace
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Step into the allure of a bygone era with this exquisite Victorian Long Vintage Y-Drop Pendant Locket Necklace. Immerse yourself in the intricate craftsmanship and timeless elegance ...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
French Antique Gold and Old Mine Diamond Cross Pendant with Enamel Accents
Located in New York, NY
An antique mid-19th century gold and diamond cross pendant, the openwork cross set with old mine-cut diamonds and accented with black enamel and scrolled terminals, suspending from a...
Category
1860s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 9k rose gold Fob chain Circa 1890 -1900
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This unique fob chain features graduated facetted belcher link. Secured with two fitted swivel catches and T bar. Each link has been hand crafted and the links grade from 7.0mm to 10mm in width.
Metal: 9k rose gold
Weight: 41.09 grams
Measurements: 40cm plus drop T bar section
Era: Victorian Circa 1890-1900
Antique fob chains...
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1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
Antique Gilt Silver & Enamel Decorated Openwork Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique cross pendant features an open work stylized floral design decorated with black and white enamel suspended from the original link chain. This piece is signed I...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Amethyst Intaglio Fob Seal Pendant with Ornate Floral Design
Located in Danvers, MA
A lovely, feminine ornately decorated antique watch fob with intaglio - this is a petite, yet not tiny size that would be really beautiful worn on a chain as a pendant.
Made of gold...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold-filled
Oversized Victorian Locket with Moonstone
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Victorian Gold Filled Locket with Moonstone from the late 19th Century. Art Nouveau floral design with genuine moonstone. Large scale with...
Category
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Gold Plate
Antique Victorian Coral Bead 18K Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique French Victorian cross pendant created with natural coral cabochon bead stones. This lovely antique cross is beautifully decorated with seven red coral cabochons across the front. Of which one coral button set to the bail. The natural coral cabochon stones are round shaped and set throughout the cross. This beautiful handmade cross...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage Chinese Export Coral Turquoise Necklace 30 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous 1950s imported necklace features stunning genuine coral and turquoise beads.
The ornate clasp is 14k gold.
Measurements: 1/2 of an inch wide, 30 wearable inches
Weight...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Late Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 9 Karat and Natural Amethyst Graduated Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique 9 Karat and Natural Amethyst Graduated Rivière Necklace
L 43.7 cm x W 0.98 cm / 17.2 in. x 0.39 in.
Large Center Stone: W 0.985 cm x 0.985 cm / 0.39 in. x 0.39 in.
Smalles...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th C Enamel Miniature Pendant Necklace of Cupid and Psyche with Locket
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Measuring 3" long, this romantic mid-19th century pendant has been masterfully hand fabricated in 18k gold with a soft bloomed finish. The pendant feature...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Sterling Silver, Victorian Curb Link, Albert Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain
Sterling Silver Stamped
Hallmarked Birmingham 1899
Makers Mark H B & S
Fabulous, Victorian, double silver watch chain.
Beautiful curb link stamped for sil...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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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