Necklaces
15
2,162
179
to
175
1,346
899
14
1,423
422
482
76
6
8
4
6
25
26
23
24
12
12
228
88
33
9
6
1,224
1,109
8
1,832
761
669
549
525
769
479
219
147
130
272
204
166
163
160
to
13,489
12,346
3,107
3,026
2,122
1,389
956
641
402
330
288
252
222
219
154
51
25
7
Necklaces For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Native American
Victorian Citrine 14k Yellow and Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Citrine 14k Yellow and Rose Gold Necklace. Featuring nine oval mixed cut citrines with a total weight of approximately 13.95 carats. Accented by one seed pearl clasp. C...
Category
1840s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace set with pearl and diamonds 18k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver center piece set with pearls and rose diamonds - 40 cm long
detailed description:
the length of the necklace is 40 cm long by 2.1 mm...
Category
1950s Dutch Early Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond & Sapphire Star Pendant Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular diamond and sapphire starburst pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Set in 14k yellow gold and topped in patinaed sterling silver, this beautifully contoured st...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.65 carat.
The diamond is has H-IJ color and s1-s2-s3 clarity.
Total lenght is chain 50 cm.
Please contact for...
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Initials Pearl Enamel Oval Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an amazing Victorian oval locket pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1880.
The piece is adorned with black enamel stripes. There are initials (possibly letters “A” an...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Old Cut Diamond Riviera Gold Silver Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old cut diamond riviera gold and silver necklace.
The Old Cut Diamond Riviera Gold and Silver Necklace is a timeless piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian openwork diamond pendant, circa 1875.
Located in London, GB
Victorian openwork diamond pendant. Set with sixty-three round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.63 carat, to an ornate circular...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Black Heart Pendant Pressed Wood Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian heart pendant was created out of a black pressed wood composite in the 1880's. The design shows an inner heart and a palm leaf surrounded by an outer heart decorated w...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Horseshoe and Riding Crop Locket
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous gem set locket dating back to the Victorian period. This circular piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold and showcases a rose cut diamond set hor...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Coral, Enamel, and Diamond Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k. This antique pendant is authentic fashion from almost 150 years ago! Gorgeous coral beads surmounted by diamonds are surrounded by lush green enamel. Superb design...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique early 20th century opal bead and pearl necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
42 beautiful, gently graduated, multi-chromatic opal beads imbued with lightening flashes, alternate with small even sized pearls to create this enchanting necklace. The beads are ra...
Category
1890s European Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Circa 1870s 8k Gold Ottoman Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 13.8 grams.
Totally is rose cut diamond about 4 carat.
The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L-M-Brown and s1-s2-s3-Pique.
Totally is ruby about 0.40 car...
Category
1870s Turkish Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
LB offers Victorian Style Czech glass Cameo Sterling Onyx pendant necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Czech glass and Sterling Silver Cameo pendant necklace. This one of a kind, handmade necklace is unusual and very feminine. The sterling silver filigree work flanking the black glass cameo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Late Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Luigi Rosi Victorian Diamond Agate 18K Gold Antique Cupid Cameo Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an oval-shaped pendant suspended from bale with dimensional foliate motif surrounds and drop
Featuring an oval-shaped plaque of agate measuring 29.0 x 40.0 mm carved with...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Chain Dog-Clasp Stackable Choker Necklace
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 18 karat yellow gold chain exemplifies Victorian era jewelry design, characterized by its functionality and craftsmanship. The piece features a dog clasp, commonly used in the p...
Category
20th Century Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
necklace of Pearl with a lock with ruby and diamonds 10k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
10k yellow gold with silver lock set with ruby and rose diamonds on a pearl necklace - 60 cm long
detailed description
the length of the necklace is 60 cm long by 3.8 mm wide
th...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Diamond and Blue Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A splendid, fine antique Victorian locket pendant.
Made from rich bloomed 18kt gold with a brushed finish this locket exudes luxury from top to bottom.
The front is decorated with ...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 9k gold cross pendant, Victorian, engraved
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique 9ct gold cross pendant.
It is a medium sized cross, lightweight and easy to wear with a beautifully engraved front and smooth polished back.
This attractive hand...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Partridge Pendant in 14k Gold, Silver
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A Victorian period diamond set pendant, or charm depicting a beautiful partridge. Set with nineteen rose cut diamonds of 0.25ctw. Accented by a bezel ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.32 Carat Natural Emerald Pendant For Womens
Located in Miami, FL
Discover timeless elegance with our Victorian Fine Jewelry Emerald Pendant, crafted from radiant 14k yellow gold. Adorned with a stunning 0.32 carat round-shaped emerald, this pendan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Victorian Round Swallow Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
Victorian Circa 1880
9ct Yellow Gold Back & Front Stamped
*The term gold front & back is often used to describe antique gold lockets which have a front back m...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Gold Victorian Era King of Hearts Whist Marker Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
14k Gold Victorian Era King of Hearts Whist Marker Pendant
This Kirsten’s Corner signature, Victorian era, Whist game marker piece has a 14k bezel settin...
Category
1850s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish agate cross pendant, 9k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
We love this unusual antique, early Victorian era Scottish agate conversion pendany.
Circular in shape it has a cut out design with a cross to the centre, the cross is set with vary...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique XL 835 Silver Jasseron Necklace (80 cm) with Antique Silver Watch Key
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique silver jasseron necklace with an antique watch key (pendant). The necklace can be closed with a spring ring clasp that is in good working condition. The items were manufa...
Category
19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian era 9K gold bloodstone fox fob pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
Transport yourself to the charm of the Victorian era with this very cute, English work antique 9K gold fob pendant. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a captiva...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
Antique Circa 1870s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 9.8 grams.
Totally is diamond about 4 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity.
Total lenght is chain 45.
Please conta...
Category
1870s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5.7 grams.
Totally is diamond about 0.75 carat.
The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L-M color and s1-s2-s3-Pique clarity.
Totally is ruby about 0.03 ca...
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian amethyst riviere necklace, the twenty eight graduated oval mixed-cut amethysts each set within a yellow gold collet, me...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1890 Masonic Seal Fob Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Plain Bloodstone
Located in Miami, FL
Masonic 27th degree fob-seal from the Victorian Era.
Beautiful historical piece of the Masonic Scottish rite, created in England during the Victorian era, back in the 1890. This is ...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian gilt albertina chain, watch chain, tassel
Located in NEWARK, GB
A pretty antique Victorian era gilt albertina chain.
Perfect for displaying your favourite fob watch or utilising as a bracelet.
It is made from gilt metal and has a rolo link chai...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique 18K gold turquoise carnelian seal fob pendant “as free as a leaf”
Located in Versailles, FR
Step back in time to the romantism of the Victorian era with this exquisite French antique 18K gold fob pendant, a true testament to the artistry of the 19th century. Adorned with de...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Carter Gough Victorian Pearl Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Antique Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 1.5 mm rope chain with six oval-shaped bead stations
Glossed with opaque black enamel throughout
Centering an alternating pattern of enamel and seed pearls
Pearls mea...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Glass Picture Heart Large Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Frame & Bail w/ Clear Glass
Weight: 13.73 Grams
Height (w/ Bail): 41mm (1.6")
Height (w/o Bail): 35.6mm (1.4")
Overall Width: 31.9mm (1.2")
Overall Th...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique 9 Carat Gold Albert Trombone and Twist Design Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Albert Trombone and Twist Design Necklace
Gorgeous gold twist links!! Shorter in length
The item comes without the box in the photo but will be presented in a Howard’s Antique...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Victorian Natural Diamond & Ruby Pendant For Womens
Located in Miami, FL
Forged in radiant 14k yellow gold, this Victorian-inspired pendant features a mesmerizing 0.22 carat round-cut ruby, sourced from natural earth mines, exuding rich color and allure. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Yellow Gold Victorian Long Figaro Link Chain with Swivel Clip
Located in Brighton, GB
Long Figaro Chain
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880s
Makers Mark C D B
This exquisite 15ct yellow gold stamped Figaro chain is a true testament to the timeless beauty of antique jew...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 18 Karat Gold Classical Antique 2.5 Inches
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare large antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand carved image of a Goddess Maiden standing by a Greek or Roman Column! The cameo is ...
Category
20th Century Italian Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Victorian bohemian garnet necklace. This piece is set in low carat gold with pretty garnet flowers and smaller drop flowers. Circa 1870-80,
...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, Silver
18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 15.35 Inch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful 18 K yellow gold Albert necklace. It consists of spacial, fancy looking Lozenge links an antique dog clip and a lovely bolt ring. The necklace is hallmarked with French Eagle heads and a Rhino head. Both closures function, yet we like to mention that, if you fully open the spring ring, you will have to help to close it again. If you only open it partly, then it will close again on its own.
An Albert chain was originally crafted to attach a pocket-watch to a gentle mens suite. Now it is a stylish statement necklace with a wonderful antique dog clip and an antique spring...
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct RoseGold Victorian Bohemian Garnet Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horseshoe Necklace
18ct Rose Gold Tested
Circa 1870s
This exquisite Victorian horseshoe necklace is a true masterpiece crafted...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold and silver diamond cross pendant.
The cross is composed of 11 claw and grain set old cushion and lozenge shaped diamonds, with small rose cut diamonds...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Round Victorian Rose Cut Diamonds, Old Mine Cut Sapphire Cluster Pendant
Located in Joelton, TN
Description:
Antique Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Round Pendant, a stunning cluster design that seamlessly blends a lovely patina with old-world charm with timeless beauty.
Featur...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire
Victorian Sterling Silver 'Amity Eternity Infinity' Locket
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A wonderfully large sterling silver Victorian locket with an elaborate 'Amity, Eternity, Infinity' monogram to the centre front. The oval highly polished locket hangs from a tapering but large bale which allows either a large chain or bolt ring clasp to slide through with ease. To the front of the piece is an elaborate 'AEI' monogram which has been applied over the top of the locket, however is original to the piece. This monogram is often seen in Victorian jewellery and stands for 'Amity, Eternity & Infinity'. The firmly closing locket features two windows inside with glass to place a photograph or lock of hair behind. The piece dates to circa 1890 and due to the lack of hallmarks is unlikely to be English, but perhaps American in origin. A gorgeous example of Victorian era silver jewellery which is still so wearable today.
Marked - unmarked but tests as sterling silver
Measures - 6.75cm L x 4cm W
Total weight of piece - 30.6 grams (NB this includes the internal components of locket)
NB in the modelled and styled photographs the locket is pictured with a Victorian sterling silver book chain...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian I cling to thee locket, Whitby Jet and sterling silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Victorian Whitby Jet and sterling silver locket is truly unique and incredibly beautiful.
This locket is an oval shape with a smooth polished jet front and back, mounted on a silver frame, the front has applied silver detailing of two Ivy leaves and an engraved love heart.
The heart is engraved: I cling to thee...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
18K White Gold, No Heat Ruby and White Diamond Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in stunning 18K white gold, this pendant boasts a captivating design featuring a mesmerizing oval-cut, no-heat ruby, exuding vibrant allure in its natural beauty. Surrounding...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 1890 Convertible Pendant & Brooch Solid 14Kt Gold With Pearls & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
A Pendant-Brooch from the Victorian Era (1840-1901).
Very nice convertible antique pendant-brooch, created in England during the Victorian Era (1840-1901), back in the 1890. This c...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Era 1866 Commemorative Shield 12 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Hamilton, AU
The two headed eagle symbolises both power and justice, like the square and compasses symbol, it is synonymous with Scottish Rite Freemasonry. Crafted in 18 carat yellow and white go...
Category
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire Opal Chain Necklace French Heart Medal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Sapphire 3 Opal Chain Necklace French Medal, One with a heart and one with Jeanne Le Mat
Chain is 24" but can be worn shorter J Dauphin
Sy...
Category
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
18K French solid gold pocket watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 16.34 Inch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful 18 K yellow gold Albert necklace. It consists of spacial, fancy looking Lozenge links and a lovely bolt ring. It is fully hallmarked with all the needed French marks : eagle heads and a rhino head.
An Albert chain was originally crafted to attach a pocket-watch to a gentle mens suite. Now it is a stylish statement necklace with a wonderful antique spring ring...
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k solid gold Antique Necklace - light Art Nouveau - Belle Epoque - 43 cm
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning filigree necklace that is crafted in 18 K yellow gold and hallmarked with a 750 mark on the closure. The filigree links are very detailed and breathtaking t...
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Archeological Revival Enamel and Natural Pearl Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Striking and beautifully different are thoughts that come to mind when you see this pendant. The gold is warm, 15kt and rich. It enhances the white of the pearls and accents of white...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Enamel
18k solid gold Belle Epoque Necklace - Filigree chain - Victorian drapery chain
Located in Antwerp, BE
This filigree necklace is crafted in 18 ct yellow gold and bejewelled with seven seed pearls. The filigree chains are very detailed and breathtaking thanks to the antique seed pearls...
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique necklace with diamonds and sapphires, Great Britain, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Currently under examination in a gemological laboratory
A unique Victorian necklace with old-cut diamonds and sapphires in a beautiful blue color
Origin: Great Britain, early 20th ...
Category
1910s British Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 14K Gold Natural Diamond And Smoky Topaz Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 15.8 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.50 carat.
The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Totally is Smoky Topaz about 5 carat.
Total le...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 1880 Locket Pendant Horn Mother of Pearl Metal Inlay
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This good size locket has been handcrafted around 1880 out of horn. The front shows fine lines typical for horn. Surrounded by fine lines the locket has been decorated with a flower ...
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
18k Gold, British Hallmark. VS/F Diamond Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted from 18k white gold, this pendant features a heart-shaped blue sapphire adorned with high-quality round brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds boast F color and VS clarity, ens...
Category
2010s European Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Blue Enamel, Rose Diamond, and Gold Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian period blue enamel, diamond, and gold locket pendant centered by an oval picture glass in a blue enamel border adorned with gold and diamond gadroons, topped by ...
Category
1850s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian 9ct Gold Miniature Amethyst Fob Seal with Carved Fly, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fabulously dainty and rare Victorian 9ct gold fob seal that has a masterfully carved fly insect engraved into a hexagonal amethyst base. The body of the fob has delicately chased p...
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow 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