Necklaces
2
438
37
to
31
256
194
56
145
49
225
1
2
2
1
4
1
6
8
7
56
75
27
25
10
9
320
154
1
381
137
107
104
92
197
81
55
52
49
76
73
38
26
24
to
13,530
12,320
3,098
3,011
2,123
1,399
960
637
401
331
289
252
223
221
155
51
25
7
Necklaces For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Romantic
Antique Georgian Long Gold Chain, Necklace and Bracelets, Circa 1820
Located in London, GB
A Georgian long gold chain, of belcher links with a repeat zig-zag pattern. This chain has three barrel clasps and can also be worn as a shorter necklace and two bracelets or one bracelet and a medium length chain, circa 1820.
This style of Georgian or Regency chain was at its height of popularity between 1800 and 1840. The Napoleonic wars had lead to a scarcity of gold, therefore jewellers designed pieces that had as much impact as possible, whilst utilising smaller quantities of gold. The chains are hand made, with the patterns being produced by stamping thin gold sheet, which were then curved lengthways and soldered together to form oval or round belcher links.
From 1848 onwards more gold deposits were discovered, this lead to increases in weight of chains and had a strong influence on jewellery design in the Victorian period. The chunky look and delicate feel is distinguishes Georgian chains from Victorian examples.
With thanks to Navette Jewellery
Category
1820s British George IV Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Antique Gold and Foiled Amethyst Rivière Necklace with Detachable Maltese Cross
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period amethyst rivière necklace comprising graduated oval foil-backed amethysts, suspending a detachable gold and amethyst maltese cross pendant, in 14k.
Dimens...
Category
1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Georgian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful pendant chain necklace is late Georgian period, 1840 ca
Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold in a glorious workmanship
Marvelous in design tailored in a sort of heart shap...
Category
1840s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Rare Early Georg Jensen Cabochon Turquoise and Silver #1 Necklace, 1910-1925
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Arts and Crafts era turquoise and silver #1 necklace by Georg Jensen
1910-1925
Turquoise and silver pieces by Georg Jensen are rarely available, perhaps because very few peopl...
Category
20th Century Danish Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Miriam Haskell Pink Gripoix Glass and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Miriam Haskell 3 strand torsade necklace of rose pink Gripoix pate de verre glass beads mixed with signature baroque pearls and silver gilt plate...
Category
1960s American Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Rhodium, Silver Plate, Brass, Cut Steel
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Bristol Glass Forget Me Not Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Treasure
This surprisingly beautiful antique pendant is Georgian period, 1790 ca
The large circular body is set with a rich Royal Cobalt Blue Bristol glass, encircled in gold wi...
Category
1790s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Italian Hand-Carved Mother of Pearl Gobbo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique mother of pearl Gobbo charm is a powerful talisman; if you're not familiar with Gobbo charms, they are thought to offer the same protection and good luck as the ubiquito...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Antique Style 0.10ct Old Cut Diamond Yellow Gold & Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This dainty diamond pendant is a piece you'll never want to take off. Just as lovely on its own as it is layered with other pieces, the delicate diamond cut chain means it feels almo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Glass
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Georgian pendant has been handcrafted out of 14 karat yellow and rose gold. It is designed as a stylized flower with twelve flower petals. Each petal is set with a flat cut round garnet. All garnets are in closed settings. The center of the locket has a round glass compartment covered with its original bevelled glass. The glass can be opened by gently lifting it with a small knife...
Category
1810s European George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Rare Rose Cut Diamond 18 KT Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This Georgain era brooch pendant is 1790 ca
18 Kt solid gold topped by silver
Typical flower and leaf design so loved by the Georgians artful modelled in a tri-dimensional manner r...
Category
1790s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare 18th Century Antique Rose Cut Diamond Feather Diadem Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1790
This finely modeled diamond feather is crafted in silver-topped 14K gold (front – silver, back – gold). It is densely set with sparkling old rose cut diamonds. The feather could be worn as a diadem or a necklace.
The silver headband...
Category
1790s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 18 KT Flower Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Amazing Georgian era large flower shaped Diamond pendant, can be used bypassing it through a black velvet or silk ribbon, or as pendant b...
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgian 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Pearl Granulated Pendant or Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully granulated pale amethyst and 18 kt gold pendant or brooch that is set with four natural pearls around the center stone. The gems are closed in the back and foiled. The ...
Category
1820s European George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
The Constellation Marquise and Black Sapphire Choker, 10kt Yellow Gold
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
This Choker is made with twinkling white marquise moissanites and black round sapphires, set in black enamel. Like a constellation in the night sky, the marquise stones are shooting ...
Category
2010s European Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Georgian Long Chain 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Made around the end of the Georgian period in 1830, this long chain necklace is formed of 18K gold. Of endless form, it is composed of oval polished links edged by ribbed trace link ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kenzo Paris Green Resin Cherry Blossom Flower Pendant Necklace
By Kenzo
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Kenzo Paris floral pendant necklace features a gilded metal turbogas chain ornate with a cherry blossom design floral pendant.
The pendant rests on a gold metal frame. ...
Category
1980s French Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Georgian 18 Kt table Cut Diamond Flemish Large Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
An impressive antique Georgian period European Sacred Cross, possibly Dutch origin
Georgian period – 1820 ca – traditional Flemish cross in elaborate filigree work typical of the Georgian era, extremely well made of solid 18 Kt gold tiny floret details spreading in between are made of silver
Adorned by antique table cuts Diamonds...
Category
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
12.50 Carat Natural Diamond Graduated Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 16''
Located in New York, NY
12.50 Natural Carat Diamond Necklace G SI 14K White Gold
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way
12.50CT
G-H
SI
14K White Gold, Prong style, 24.5 grams
16 inches in length...
Category
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
The Constellation Marquise and Black Sapphire Choker, 14kt Yellow Gold
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
This Choker is made with twinkling white marquise moissanites and black round sapphires, set in black enamel. Like a constellation in the night sky, the marquise stones are shooting ...
Category
2010s European Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
The Constellation Marquise and Black Sapphire Choker, 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
This Choker is made with twinkling white marquise moissanites and black round sapphires, set in black enamel. Like a constellation in the night sky, the marquise stones are shooting ...
Category
2010s European Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
10.00 Carat Natural Diamond Graduated Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 16''
Located in New York, NY
10.00 Natural Carat Diamond Necklace G SI 14K White Gold
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way
10.00CT
G-H
SI
14K White Gold, Prong style, 21.9 grams
16 inches in length...
Category
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold & Persian Turquoise Egg Pendant - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Fine antique 14K yellow gold and Persian Turquoise Easter egg charm or pendant - featuring a bezel set cabochon cut Persian Turquoise (approx. 1.57 Total Carat Weight - 6.5 mm. Wide ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Pink Topaz Cannetille 18 Kt Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
A Georgian magnificent multi-chain and Pink Topaz cannetille work necklace, 1800 ca
Solid 18KT – rich gold colour multi chains lead to the main ce...
Category
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, 18k Gold
Georgian Era Enamel Flower Egg Salt Bottle Locket Pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a very rare French antique salt bottle dated back to the early 19th century, circa 1830s. The little bottle still opens and closes well allowing you to safely preserve and c...
Category
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Enamel
Georgian Tween Hearth Diamond Natural Pearl 18 Kt Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Romantic Georgian period tween heart pendant 18 kt /Silver set
Modelled as two hearts entwined by a gorgeous Diamond bow as symbol of enduring love, pearl is seal of purity
Adorned by Royal Blue and White enamelling and natural not nucleated Pearls...
Category
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Key To My Heart Turquoise Padlock 18 KT Brooch/Pendant/Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian Symbol of Love
Georgian period ‘Key to my Heart’ pendant, 1810 ca
Rare love token from the period, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, lovely padlock enhanced by natural Turqu...
Category
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Multi-strand Dog 18 Kt Collar Necklace 1820 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Find
An extra – ordinary antique 1820 ca gold collar necklace, hand crafted during the time of solid 18 kt gold – tested
Rare design, comprising exquisite flat shaped links of s...
Category
1820s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Georgian Bilston Battersea Heart locket pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This enchanting Georgian c.1800 Bilston Battersea hand-painted enamel locket is a rare and captivating collector's item with deep English roots. ...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Copper
Georgian 3.50 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Latin Cross
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful Georgian period Diamond cross – 1820 ca
Hand crafted of solid 16 Kt rose gold – unmarked
Modelled in the latin design, beautiful enhanced by black enameling delineating bor...
Category
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Flat Cut Garnet Pearl Mourning Pendant in 18ct Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite antique Georgian mourning pendant from the early 1800s featuring a display of plaited blonde hair preserved behind a glass windo...
Category
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
This necklace is an aquamarine dream. The necklace features a gorgeous pendant that is set with cushion cut aquamarines weighing approximately 2.50 carats. The aquamarine is accentua...
Category
20th Century Unknown Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique 18Th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch Stomacher.
Impressive 18Th Century Iberian (most probably Spanish origi...
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
18k Yellow Gold Diamond By The Yard Necklace
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
This dazzling diamond by the yard necklace is the perfect everyday jewelry piece to dress up or down. The necklace is set with round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 2.00 carats...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Rare Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Ca. 18th Century. (Pinctada Radiata, as per the GIA certificate Pteriidae Family)
The pearl has a near-Drop shape with a ...
Category
1760s Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Very Light Pink Diamond Halo Pendant Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
We invite you to discover this majestic ring set with a pear-cut pink diamond of 1.50 carats GIA certified accented with colorless and pink diamonds of 2 carats in total. Versatile, ...
Category
2010s Asian Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Silver Paste Drop pendant necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This sterling silver and paste drop pendant is a stunning piece from the late 1800s or early 1900s. Crafted in Georgian style, it comes with a late sterling silver chain and stones i...
Category
Early 20th Century European Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Platinum Old European Diamond Pendant
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
This necklace is a piece to cherish for a lifetime. This bezel set diamond pendant contains one Old European diamond with a total weight of 3.40 c...
Category
20th Century Unknown Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Biedermeir 5.00 Ct Diamond Winged Cherub Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
History on Focus
Rare and outstanding, authentic Biedermeier -1815 – 1848 ca – Signed Resch, probably Austria, large Brooch pendant of Museum Bea...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgian Gem Set French Gold Fob Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
From France c. 1810, a magnificent of 18 Kt gold Georgian Fobs completely encrusted with granulation, roses and leaves come split ring attached. This is a...
Category
1810s French George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, 18k Gold
Georgian Extra Large Gold-Cased Spinner Fob
Located in Venice, CA
This impressive Georgian fob has three unique panels, and is built in a way that allows the fob to rotate, revealing the ornate details of each panel as t...
Category
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Gold
Colar em Ouro 19.2k e 7 carats de citrinos ovais 8 x 10 mm
Located in Cascais, Lisboa
The Citrine stone brings the brightness of the sun, thus neutralizing negative energies and offering protection capable of helping the intuition of those who use it.
In addition to ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold
Aquamarine Amethyst Pearl Choker Bead Necklace Gold Filled J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Amethyst Pearl Choker Bead Necklace Gold Filled J Dauphin
Length: Necklace 16"
Hand made in Los Angeles
Exhibiting an innovative blend of timeless grace and contemporary cool, the Freshwater White Pearls, Aquamarine, and Amethyst Bead Choker...
Category
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
Glamorous 18k White Gold Multi-Strand Diamond Necklace
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
This necklace is the epitome of elegance and glamour. This beautiful 18 karat white gold multi-strand diamond necklace features 420 round diamo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Rose Quartz 3-strand Sterling Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Lovely 3-strand sterling + rose quartz vintage necklace.
About 16" long.
Can't make out the stamp on necklace - it is tested 925 sterling.
At selection-coste here on 1stdibs, we love...
Category
1970s Unknown Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Green Emerald and Old Mine Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
A necklace fit for a queen. This marvelous pendant necklace features oval cut green emeralds that weigh approximately 2.14 carats. The green emeralds are accentuated by old mine cut ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Moonstone with Glass Moser Chatelaine Heart Scent Bottle, La Vie En Rose
Located in Colleyville, TX
When I first began collecting these lovely scent bottles, they were readily available and quite lovely. Fast forward thru the pandemic plus everyone figuring out this gorgeous format and they supply has simply dried up! Be that as it may, when I do find a lovely scent bottle that is reasonably priced, I do tend to snag it. The is the case with this Moser hand painted scent bottle in the shape of a pink heart. Although the stopper is now missing, it is not an unusual predicament to not find them in place on these scent bottles. When you realize how very tiny they are, that should easily explain how they might have been lost or damaged over the past hundreds of years.
Since Viva Magenta is the Panatone 2023 color of the year, this dreamy necklace should easily fit into that category with its confectionary pink colors and sweet heart design. The necklace portion consists of pink oval moonstone gems that are hand-linked and feature a small puffy gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Georgian 1760 Iberian Corsage Girandole Brooch In 18-20Kt Gold With Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent Portuguese girandole brooch.
Fabulous Girandole pendant-brooch of Georgian-Iberian origin. Adorned with foil-backed-amethysts and green topaz, set in solid high karats ...
Category
1760s Portuguese Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Silver Cushion Paste Three Drop necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This solid silver and round and cushion cut paste drop necklace is a stunning piece from the late 1800s or early 1900s. Crafted in Georgian style, it comes with an original silver ch...
Category
Early 20th Century European Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Black Pearl Necklace Amethyst Blue Lace Agate Labradorite Turquoise Beads
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Black Pearl Necklace with a few contrasting Amethyst and Blue Lace Agate Beads and with small Grey Rainbow shimmering labradorite and mi...
Category
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Labradorite, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
Black Pearl Labradorite Mid-Length Necklace with Gold Filled Clasp J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Labradorite Mid-Length Necklace with Gold Filled Clasp
Length: Approximately Necklace 24"
Hand made in Los Angeles
Introducing the Black Pearl and Labradorite Mid-Le...
Category
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Labradorite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
Victorian Graded 'Fancy Light Yellow' Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Pendant 3.15carat
Located in London, GB
This dazzling antique diamond pendant was made in Germany and dates to the mid-19th century. The stunning central pear-shaped ‘fancy light yellow’ rose cut diamond weighs approx. 1.5...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Georgian Black Dot Paste, Silver and Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning pendant holds black dot paste. The paste is set in silver and the back of the pendant is modelled in 9carat gold.
Heart Diameter: 17x18...
Category
1830s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Gold
Vintage Kerry MacBride Coup de Foudre Rock Crystal Silver Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Estate Coup de Foudre/Love at First Sight statement necklace by Kerry MacBride.
Rock crystal and patinated hand wrought sterling silver necklace
centere...
Category
20th Century American Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Georgian Snake Collar Necklace Rock Crystal in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite antique Georgian snake collar from the early 19th Century made up of three different shades of brown hair plaited beautifully to create one...
Category
19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
White Pearl Labradorite Blue Lace Agate Choker Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl, Labradorite, and Blue Lace Agate Choker Necklace with Gold Filled Clasp
Designer: J Dauphin
Length: Necklace 16"
Hand made in Los Angeles
Introducing the White Pea...
Category
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Agate, Labradorite, Gold-filled
Estate Akoya Pearl Rose Quartz 14k White Gold Multi-Strand Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Stunning dramatic statement necklace of black, aubergine, green, blue and silver Akoya pearls and faceted natural pink quartz pendants with a 14K w...
Category
20th Century Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Georgian Crowned Turquoise Set Pomander Censer Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Back in the Georgian era, this Censer Pomander was a necessary piece of jewelry to offer relief to the smells of the streets for men and women. I am quite sure you looked at it and thought Hmm what is that. The turquoise embedded pendant opens and lo inside is a ball that opens as well. Solid perfume...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
GeorgIan Garnet Flat Cut Snowflake/Cross Pendant or Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
In natural light, there is a flash of orange in the red of this Georgian Flat Cut garnet snowflake pendant. The color of Georgian garnets are unique to the era as there was no light ...
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 9k 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.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Enamel Seed Pearl
Vintage Floral Jewelry Box
Victorian Fobs
Victorian Fob
Antique Seed Pearl And Diamond
Vintage Watch Chains
Pearl Enamel Art Nouveau
Gold Watch Fobs
Gold Watch Fobes
Watch Fob Gold
Antique Egyptian Gold Jewelry
Victorian Fob Jewelry
Vintage Tiffany Jewelry
Cartier 15
9k Gold Watch
Vintage Jewelry Watch Chain
French Curb
Antique Jewelry Egypt