Necklaces
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
1960s Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Crystal
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
1860s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Brass
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold Plate
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Copper
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
10k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold...
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
1840s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Enamel, Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
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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.