Necklaces
19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Cut Steel
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1820s English George III Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold, Pinchbeck
1960s Danish Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century North American Post-War Necklaces
14k Gold
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Gold
19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
1710s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Cut Steel
18th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Necklaces
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1830s Maltese Georgian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
1960s Italian Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s British George III Antique Necklaces
15k Gold
1820s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1950s British Post-War Vintage Necklaces
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1810s French George III Antique Necklaces
Opal, Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, 18k Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century French Post-War Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1760s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
1790s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s American Post-War Antique Necklaces
Gold
1820s British George IV Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1820s English George III Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1750s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1810s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Quartz, Silver, Yellow Gold
1790s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold
1850s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
1960s English Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold-filled, Bronze, Mixed Metal
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Coral
1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Rose Gold, Silver
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
1860s British George V Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
1830s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Silver
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1780s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-18th Century French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Early 1800s British George III Antique Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
Early 18th Century British George IV Antique Necklaces
Cut Steel
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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.