Necklaces
1770s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1760s European George III Antique Necklaces
Silver
19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
1820s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1780s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
15k Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Post-War Necklaces
1980s German George III Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1780s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-War Necklaces
Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Post-War Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s British George IV Antique Necklaces
Gold
1840s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
1790s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1790s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1810s European George III Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Copper
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
1850s English George V Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Moonstone, 15k Gold
1790s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1760s Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Georgian Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
1760s Portuguese Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s American Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Georgian Necklaces
Silver
1820s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century German Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1820s European George III Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Enamel
Early 19th Century Austrian George III Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown George III Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian George I Necklaces
Silver
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Brass
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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.