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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1940s
Large Classic Antique Butterscotch Baltic Amber and 14K Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Substantial 72.6 gram natural yellow amber and 14K yellow gold bead necklace composed of twenty seven attracive oval amber beads with 14K yellow gold spacer beads. Excellent color wi...
Category
19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amber, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian Diamond Horseshoe and Retractable Pencil Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A rare and fabulous pendant fob from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This stunning piece is crafted in 14kt rose and is rather substantial in length, adorning a diamond lined horseshoe a...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Belcher Chain Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely necklace is simple and the belcher style chain gives the necklace a fine look. The necklace is fastened using a bolt ring clasp.
Length: 80cm
Chain Width: 3mm
Weight:...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
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
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 18ct Gold Victorian Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Necklace
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
This exquisite Victorian diamond flower pendant is a true masterpiece. The pendant features old-cut diamonds that are set in ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Alfred Phillipe Trifari Drop Necklace Circa Circa 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Alfred Phillipe Trifari Drop Necklace Circa Circa 1940's. This necklace is so magnificent. It looks like fine jewelry and is preserved so well. It is truly magical. Small ...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Masonic Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Masonic Locket
15ct Yellow Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Beautifully decorated Victorian, oval locket. Features the Masonic compass & the letter G...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
French Victorian Yellow Gold Long Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Victorian yellow gold long chain, circa 1890s
This all hand made chain was used as a lorgnette chain necklace back then. Today it can be worn many ways long or short. Pic...
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
England 1870 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian neo-gothic pendant Brooch with a winged Griffin.
Fabulous pendant-brooch, created in England during the Victorian era in the late 19th century, circa 1870. This piece was crafted in three dimensions with great details in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish. Designed with neo-gothic revival...
Category
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...
Citrine Bird Carrying Mail Fob Seal Pendant "Depeche Vous" "Hurry Up" Victorian
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT AND RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CARVED CITRINE FOB PENDANT WITH AN IMAGE OF A BIRD CARRYING A MAIL ENVELOPE AND THE MOTTO "DEPECHE...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1890 Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Monogrammed Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous Victorian locket with a beautiful high-karat finish. The inside of the locket is decorated with a lovely floral paper. The back of the locket is open to be persona...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Cannetille 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Swivel Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
Magnificent and rare Etruscan Revival Necklace. This necklace features Cannetille wire and beading work throughout. It has a swivel bail on the center front link giving the ability t...
Category
1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Byzantine Revival 1850 Enameled Polychrome Cross In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Byzantine revival enameled Christian Cross
Fabulous antique cross, created in Europe in the middle of the 19th century, circa 1850. This exceptional rare cross has been crafted with...
Category
1830s Italian Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Materials
Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Garnet Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1870
A fabulous, Victorian piece. Set with gorgeous, faceted garnets- an almost red grape- purple colour. Framed in beautiful, orna...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
French 19th Century Glass 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
This antique pendant is made of round transparent glass rimmed with yellow gold. The clasp can be unscrewed to slip a souvenir b...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Angel Skin Coral Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Clothes, and especially jewelry, affect our mood.
By wearing an antique coral necklace and white pants, you agree in advance that today is not the time to worry about anything.
Thi...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 10k Gold
16 3/8" Antique 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain Necklace Bracelet
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This late 19th century fancy link watch chain has been crafted in solid 14k gold. It is a stunning warm rosy-yellow gold and consists of special, unusual fancy links that look like tightly coiled spiral springs. The watch chain is fitted on one end with a spring loaded ring clasp, and the other end with its original dog clip clasp.
We adore these rare rare shapes and antique closures.
These chains were originally crafted to attach a pocket-watch to a gentlemens suit. Now it is a stylish necklace with a wonderful antique dog clip...
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
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
Antique French Mourning locket, Black onyx and 18ct gold, Remember
Located in NEWARK, GB
This stunningly sentimental mourning locket is not one to be missed.
Rich, smooth and glossy, inky black onyx contrasts wonderfully with the rich 18ct yellow gold.
It has chunky on...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.50 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring old mine cut diamonds set with belcher-style prongs forming a cross
Weighing approximately 0.50 carat total - quality consistent with cut and age
Bisected by pierced 'X' mo...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Substantial Hand-Carved Carnelian Seal Pointer Dog Fob Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A fob is an adornment or a seal that hangs from the ribbon or chain of a pocket watch. Its purpose is to decorate or add weight to the watch chain itself making it easier for the watch to be withdrawn from a pocket. The base of the fob would often have been used to seal the wax of a letter or note. The opposite of a cameo, an intaglio is created by carving below the surface to produce and image in relief with the purpose of pressing into sealing wax, often used in signet rings.
A fantastic figural fob...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold
MidCentury SculpturalTexturedGoldBowClasp Graduated4StrandSnakeChain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century shiny yellow-gold-plated snake-chain multi-strand necklace features a sculptural finely-textured gilt-metal bow that is positioned to rest on the upper left chest to...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Victorian Turquoise and 15 Carat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely pin holds 8 bright turquoise stones. The colour of the stones compliment the glossy 15 carat yellow gold perfectly.
Stone Diameter: 2mm
Pin Length: 39mm
Weight: 2.3g
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
French 19th Century Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Yellow gold Tassel Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karats yellow gold.
Oval in shape, the top is adorned with rose-cut diamonds in a black-enameled cross motif. Chased plant and arabesque motifs are enameled in black th...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of flowers and leaves with a coral pendant drop wi...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral
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 9ct Rose Gold & Enamel Victorian Marquise Shaped Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Locket
9ct Rose Gold Tested
Circa 1870
Fabulous, Victorian gold locket. A lovely, rare marquise shape. Beautifully decorated with a black enamel surface & white ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
An Early 19th Century Shell Cameo Gold Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
An early 19th century shell cameo necklace, the shell cameos set in gold cannetille mounts with pellet decoration, necklace 46cm long
Weight:50.5gr.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pearl Gold Ribbon Filigree Pin Pendant Locket Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade natural pearl rose gold pin and locket necklace with original handmade chain. Bail and chain are removable to wear as a pin. Back opens to hold a picture. Circa 1870.
18...
Category
1870s Antique Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro 1940's Pendant of Jesus and Mary
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Gold and Enamel Religious Medal of Jesus and Mary (#2077dbs)
An intricate religious medal in enamel and 10 kt Gold shows Mary holding baby Jesus painted on one side and Jesus o...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold
Victorian Nyx Goddess of Night and Precious Cargo Cameo & Turquoise Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A mid 19th century Italian carved cameo and turquoise pendant depicting Nyx Goddess of Night after Bertel Thorvald...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique Gold, Enamel, Diamond, Pearl Necklace with Bird and Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
An antique early Victorian gold, enamel, diamond, and seed pearl necklace comprised of a gold and blue enamel baton link chain with seed pearl spacers, suspending a pendant in the fo...
Category
1840s French Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Blue Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Locket Flower Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Locket Pendant
15ct Gold
Circa 1870
Fabulous, Edwardian round locket pendant.
In excellent condition for its age & the bright blue enamel is in perfect condition. The p...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Victorian era ruby and diamond drop necklace. The pendant's open frame consists of three central oval cut rubies which are surrounded by multiple round faceted na...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Garnet Pearl Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent antique Austro-Hungarian Garnet and Pearl Pendant Necklace with a Garnet set chain in a flower and leaf motif. It is in t...
Category
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Garnet, Silver
Antique 9ct Gold Victorian 19" Chain
Located in London, GB
Beautiful
Antique Victorian 9ct 375 Gold Chain.
Stamped "9c"
Very Good condition
Barrel clasp is very secure
Length 19 Inches
Thickness 3mm
Weight 6 grams
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Pearl Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Pearls adorn almost every part of this stunning Victorian necklace. Three hand crafted, 15 carat yellow gold, flower like motifs are connected by metalwork leaves to form the mainsta...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Floral Locket
Located in Portland, GB
This gorgeous antique sterling silver large oval locket dated 1879. Beautifully engraved with a floral motif in the from of the locket and a geometric, scrolled motif on the reverse....
Category
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian 19K Gold Undulating Snake Fob with Crown Intaglio
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1800, this incredible Georgian fob is an antique treasure over two centuries old. The three-sided triangular fob is made of banded agate carved with a five-point crown used as ...
Category
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 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
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
Victorian Amethyst 18K Yellow Gold 59 IN Long Antique Station Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as 1.5 mm fancy cable link chain with twenty-four stations
Comprised of bezel set 5.2 mm round cut amethyst
Transparent medium purple in color
With jump ring fob bale
Te...
Category
1860s Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Topaz Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
White Topaz Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant. It was created around the 1890. Massive white Topaz, Pearls and Enamel pendant in yellow Gold. Set with a cushion cut white Topaz of app...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Enamel
A Georgian Gold and Turquoise Dove Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Georgian dove 9-carat gold pendant (brooch conversion). The bird is pavé-set with vibrant cabochon cut turquoise. It carries a stylized branch of garnets, pearl, and turquois...
Category
1820s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Miriam Haskell Classic Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Classic three strand (three size) signature baroque faux pearl necklace. The center motif is made of Miriam Haskell's classic signature Russian gilt filigrees and crys...
Category
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Ruby And Old Mine Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 19th century art nouveau necklace in 18k gold with an estimate natural rubies of 6 carats and old mine cut diamonds 3.5 carats white color no inclousions decorted with black ...
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Antique Nordic Pendant Picture Locket oval solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 4.35gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Detailed hand - engravings in miniature proportions on both sides.
One sections with inner removable bezel inside.
Swedish l...
Category
1860s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Back & Front Victorian Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
9ct Rose Gold Back & Front
*The term gold front & back is often used to describe antique gold lockets which have a front back made from gold.
The gold front a...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k 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
Antique 9ct Gold Back & Front Large Victorian Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
9ct Yellow Gold Back & Front
Circa 1880
Fabulous sized Victorian locket. Oval shaped with pretty, hand engraved floral patterns on both sides- can be worn ei...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Double Graduated Curb Link Albert Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain
9ct Rose Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Makers Mark H B & S
This is a stunning Victorian-era Albert chain, crafted from 9ct rose gold and featuring a double gradua...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Carved Jade and Gold Necklace 14k
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s-1890s, 14k. This magnificent antique necklace features sumptuous gold-work set with beautiful antique Chinese carved jade. The look is vintage chic at its Victorian best...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Monumental Jeweled 7 Inch Bishop Cross And Heart Necklace 46 Inch Silver Chain
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Museum Quality Antique Jeweled Orthodox Bishop Cross Necklace. The extraordinary necklace features a 7 inch pendant of a bejeweled cross in Silver-Gilt with...
Category
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
chain and pendant with diamonds 14k gold and 835 silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with diamonds. 0.30 ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7 mm wide
th...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k 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...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Vintage 23.20 Carat Peridot and 1.38 Carat Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 23.20 carat peridot and 1.38 carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery collections.
This stunning, fine and imp...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Victorian Holbeinesque Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Holbeinesque emerald, diamond and pearl pendant, to the centre a square-cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.75 carats, cross-set with four pearls with trefoil enamelled decorations in between, surrounded by a polychrome enamel frame encrusted with eight old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 2 carats, terminating to a drop of similar design centrally-set with an emerald estimated to weight 0.75, all mounted in yellow gold, the back with fine scroll and foliate engraved decorations, circa 1870, measuring approximately 7.3 x 3cm, gross weight 16.5 grams.
This handsome Victorian Holbeinesque pendant comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Holbeinesque is a term used to describe Victorian jewellery that was made in the style of the Renaissance, particularly inspired by the Northern Renaissance and the paintings of Hans Holbein. Holbein himself produced sketches of the jewellery worn at the Tudor court, and the sketches were used as reference points by Victorian jewellery designers and craftsmen. This pendant is a spectacular example of this style, featuring colourful green and red enamel, verdant emeralds, lustrous pearls, and dazzling diamonds. The ornate style of this piece reflects the high Victorian interest in Renaissance revival jewellery...
Category
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k 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.
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