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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Edwardian
Style: Medieval
Antique Peridot Diamond Pearl Platinum Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in platinum, this Edwardian pendant brooch from ca 1915 is a wonderful piece of wearable hist...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Platinum
Antique Dutch Genuine Red Coral Necklace with a Brass Barrel Lock
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique one strand, very long, genuine red coral (Corallium Rubrum*) bead necklace with a brass barrel lock. The necklace was made at the beginning of the 20th century in the Netherlands. The coral beads are not dyed and the necklace was professionally tested for the authenticity.
The necklace could be a great present idea for anybody who fancy timeless beauty of antique coral jewelry...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Brass
Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum 0.60ctw Diamond Dangle Necklace Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - G-I Color - SI1/I1 Clarity - 0.45ctw (approx.)
(10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single & Old R...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Dimos 18k Gold Natural Turquoise Pendant with Enamel
Located in Athens, GR
18k yellow gold framing this natural turquoise cut in round cabochon shape and decorate with white enamel to created the ultimate summer look, color and vibe.
Category
Early 17th Century Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond Daisy Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Necklace
18ct Gold & Platinum
Circa 1910
Pretty, Edwardian daisy pendant. Set with beautiful, natural diamonds. The stones are set in a platinum, milgraine setti...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural Fresh Water Pearl Vintage Style Filigree Heart Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage style pearl heart pendant is so sweet. The filigree heart represents the intricacies of emotions and the elegance of sentiment. The pendant is dotted all oval with 69 se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Turquoise Granulations Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold set with a natural turquoise and granulations. A simple and clean piece completely handmade that can be worn 24 /7
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
French 1910 Edwardian Blue Guilloche Enamel Pendant Locket 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A French guilloche enameled pill box.
Very delicate French early 20th century enamel pendant, created during the late Edwardian and art nouveau period, circa 1910. This beautiful co...
Category
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Brooch/Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 8.61 carats with Diamond 1.31 carats Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
(chain not included)
Width: 4.0 cm
Length: 5.4 cm
Total Weight: 12.63 grams
"We fi...
Category
2010s Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Peridot Pearl Vintage Victorian Style Filigree Pendant in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add a delicate and unique aesthetic to your look with this pendant by GEMMA FILIGREE. Our antique design gold pendant equate to delicacy and light openwork, while maintains strength ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Cabochon Sapphire Pearl Vintage Style Pendant in solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add a delicate and unique aesthetic to your look with this pendant by GEMMA FILIGREE. Our antique design gold pendant equate to delicacy and light openwork, while maintains strength for everyday wear for a lifetime.
CHARACTERISTICS
Status: Made to order
Origin: Thailand
Metal: 9K Yellow Gold (oxidized...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Amethyst Vintage Victorian Style Filigree Pendant in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add a delicate and unique aesthetic to your look with this pendant by GEMMA FILIGREE. Our antique design gold pendant equate to delicacy and light openwork, while maintains strength ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Platinum Floral Cluster Drop Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian style diamond pendant, old-cut diamonds set in an openwork floral cluster drop, suspended from a row of collet set diamonds, mounted in platinum, on an integrated trace ...
Category
Early 2000s British Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Dimos 22k Gold Byzantine Filigree Cross with Marquise Cut Emerald
Located in Athens, GR
A majestic cross in 22 karat yellow gold with filigree work topped with red and blue enamel giving substantial depth and emphasis in this creation. The 0.20 carats Emerald in the mid...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 22k Gold
Antique Edwardian Signed 14k Gold Pendant Locket Box by Sloan & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Edwardian locket pendant for a necklace.
In 14k gold.
By Sloan & Co.
A small hinged locket style box with etched and engraved decoration to the front, a hinged door ...
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Edwardian 1905 Belle Epoque Cross In 14Kt Gold Palladium Diamond And 4 Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque cross.
Beautiful cross from the Belle Epoque period, created during the Edwardian era (1901-1910), back in the 1905. This de...
Category
Early 1900s North American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pall...
Edwardian 20.30 Ct Aquamarine 1.40 Ct Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This breath taking antique pendant is Edwardian period, 1905 circa
The exquisite hand workmanship is rendered of solid Platinum and 18 KT gold little portions, crafted in a remarkabl...
Category
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 3.04 Carat Diamond Pendant For Her
Located in Miami, FL
This pendant is made of 14-karat yellow gold. The diamond in it weighs a total of 3.04 carats, has VS clarity, and falls within the F-G color range. The diamonds are 100% natural and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst, turquoise and black pearl necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Long very smart single strand sautoir of multi cut faceted beautiful rich colored amethysts accented with brilliantly colored turquoise beads flanked with pear shaped black cultured ...
Category
2010s American Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise
Two Tone Italian 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
A pretty necklace made of shiny yellow and white gold with real diamonds. The pendant is not too heavy, weighing 4.75 grams. The diamonds are really good quality, with a nice sparkle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
This one is for the true vintage jewelry connoisseur who appreciates the story as much as the piece. This stunning necklace came in as part of a s...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18 Karat Gold and Platinum Emerald Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1910
Item Details:
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 22.2 grams
Diamond Details: 1.50ct total weight, old mine cut diamonds, natural, ...
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond and Plique-à-jour Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Created around 1910, this Edwardian pendant necklace is composed of diamonds, plique-à-jour enamel and platinum. The scrolling floral and foliate motif pendant is composed of old Eur...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 14ct Gold, Edwardian, Blue Enamel Forget Me Not Crescent Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Crescent Moon Pendant
14ct Yellow Gold Tested
Circa 1910
This 14ct yellow gold pendant features a beautiful crescent shape, ad...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Ruby Byzantine Cross Pendant with Squares
Located in Athens, GR
This exquisite Byzantine cross pendant is a radiant masterpiece, where glistening squares intertwine with the fiery brilliance of radiant rubies, celebrating the artistry of ancient ...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Ruby & Pearl Heart Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Heart Locket
9ct Gold Stamped
Hallmarked Birmingham 1980
Makers Mark C & F
Beautiful, vintage heart shaped locket. Decorated with natural rubies & seed pearls. The insid...
Category
Late 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Byzantine Heart Cross with Sapphire
Located in Athens, GR
Grace your neckline with the captivating beauty of a Byzantine heart cross pendant, centered around a single, resplendent sapphire—a cherished symb...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Byzantine Round Cross Pendant with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
In the heart of our round gold cross pendant, a captivating emerald with its enchanting green hue takes center stage, surrounded by a brilliant constellation of diamonds—a radiant em...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Compass Fob 9k Rose Gold Pendant Animal Motif Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian compass fob crafted in 9k rose gold (circa 1900s to 1910s).
Originally the compass would have been worn alongside a p...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Byzantine Diamond Square Cross Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Throughout this gold square cross pendant, diamonds glisten amidst intricate granulations, crafting a divine symphony of faith and elegance, where...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Enamel & Seed Pearl Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Star Pendant/Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1900
Beautiful Edwardian Star or Snowflake Shaped Pendant & Brooch.
Set with Lovely Red E...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Turquoise Diamond & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace c1910
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this spectacular antique Edwardian 15ct gold turquoise, diamond and pearl pendant necklace made c.1910.
Apparent upon a quick glance, this pendant present...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Henry Perichon Serpentine Chain Necklace with Jeweled Talosel Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
French jewelry artist Henry Perichon (aka Henry) designed this elegant brass and Talosel resin necklace in the 1960s. The long necklace features a brown-beige Talosel resin ball pendant topped with topaz orange crystal faceted rhinestones. The necklace is finished with a gilded brass serpentine chain ornate with natural quartz beads and a hook-closing clasp. This piece is unsigned, but the beige-brown Talosel pendant and the specific ornate hook closing clasp are unmistakable artist signatures.
The long necklace is in good condition, with minor wear due to age.
Measurements: The necklace's total length is 29.13 in long (74 cm) - The drop is 16.57 in long (42 cm) - the pendant is 1.19 in diameter (3 cm) x 1.57 in high (3.9 cm).
Note: Henry Perichon (1910 - 1970), whose artist name is Henry, is one of the most inventive jewelry designers of the period. His studio was in Lyon, working on a medium such as bronze, silver, white metal, or Talosel resin. His style is hard to define, reflecting many influences, including Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Deco. Many famous actresses from the 1950s and the 1960s, like Claudette Colbert, Suzanne Flon, Michele Morgan...
Category
1960s French Medieval Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Amethyst Drop Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant
9ct Rose Gold
Edwardian Circa 1910
Beautiful Pendant Set with Two Fabulous Amethyst Stones
Measures Approx 46mm x 24mm
*chain sold separately
All o...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 1905 Belle Epoque Cross In 18Kt Gold With Diamond and Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque cross.
Beautiful cross from the Belle Epoque period, created during the Edwardian era (1901-1910), back in the 1905. This de...
Category
Early 1900s North American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Palladium, Ye...
Antique Peridot and Pearl flower pendant, 9k yellow gold, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique peridot and pearl floral pendant is so pretty and elegant.
It is a flower almost sunflower shaped piece with an openwork design with a quad of textured leaves...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Virgin Mary - French 18k Gold medallion - 1909 - Catholic pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning hand engraved mother Mary charm. This round charm depicts a lovely hand engraved Virgin Mary in front of a sunburst background. This Antique protecting meda...
Category
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Pearl Flower Bouquet Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bouquet Pendant
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1910
Beautiful, Edwardian era floral bouquet pendant. Set with natural seed pearls & mounted in yel...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Henry Perichon Bronze Necklace with Black Jet and Topaz Glass Cabochons
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning Henry Perichon (aka Henry), Medieval revival gilded bronze pendant necklace. The bronze metal pendant with antique Middle-Age design influences is ornated with faceted French black jet glass cabochons, orange topaz, and yellow citrine crystal rhinestones. Heavy gilded bronze worked chain. The pendant is engraved "Henry Paris" on the back, and the choker has a lobster closing clasp.
The necklace is in good condition, with wear on gilded bronze due to regular use.
Measurements: The necklace's total length is 17.75 in (45 cm) - the drop is 10.25 in long (26 cm) - The pendant is 3 in wide (7.6 cm) x 2.63 in high (6.7 cm).
Note: Henri Perichon (1910 - 1970), known as "Henry," is one of the most inventive French jewelry designers of the 20th Century. His studio was in Lyon, working on a medium such as bronze, silver, white metal, or resin (Talosel). His style is hard to define, reflecting many influences, including Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Deco. Many famous actresses from the 1950s and 1960s, like Claudette Colbert, Suzanne Flon, Michele Morgan...
Category
1950s French Medieval Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Bronze
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Pearl Crescent Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Crescent Pendant
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1900
Stunning Edwardian crescent moon pendant.
Set with a double row of natural seed pe...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Platinum & 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond Pearl Negligee Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwardian Negligee Necklace
Platinum & 18ct Gold
Circa 1900
Stunning, Edwardian negligee pendant necklace. Features two interlocking c...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Garland Style Pendant on White Gold Chain
Located in Dallas, TX
Platinum Garland Style Pendant On White Gold Chain - Beautiful Edwardian style pendant with brilliant cut diamonds at largest point measuring approx 5.1 mm and at smaller measuring 4...
Category
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Byzantine Gold Oval Pendant with Ruby and Shiny Finish
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn yourself with our gleaming oval gold pendant, showcasing a captivating oval deep red ruby encircled by a symphony of meticulously crafted granu...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond Stork Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Stork Necklace
18ct Gold
Circa 1900
Gorgeous , Edwardian stork pendant. Beautifully detailed, feathered gold work & features a 2mm natural d...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Guilloche Enamel & Seed Pearl Locket Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Locket Pendant
15ct Gold
Circa 1900
Fabulous, Edwardian round locket pendant.
In excellent condition for its age, the pendant is set with a halo of natural seed pearls ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Natural Blue Topaz and Diamond Vintage Style Pendant in solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add a delicate and unique aesthetic to your look with this pendant by GEMMA FILIGREE. Our antique design gold earrings equate to delicacy and light openwork, while maintains strength...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Suffragette Amethyst & Demantoid Garnet Lavalier Necklace in 15 Karat
Located in Boston, MA
An Edwardian period amethyst, and demantoid garnet lavalier necklace in 15 karat gold. Crafted in England at the turn of the 20th century, this beautif...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Garnet
Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Front & Back Ruby And Pearl Locket
Located in Portland, England
A charming Edwardian 9ct gold front and back seed pearl and ruby floral locket. The front of the locket features lustre seed pearls and rubies. The locket opens to reveal two compart...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Gold Ruby Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
This stylish Gold Ruby Pendant with Diamonds is the perfect addition to your jewelry collection. The solid metal design is set with glittering diamonds that add a brilliant sparkle. ...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Byzantine Round Flower Pendant with Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
Embrace the delicate charm of our round gold pendant, where a gleaming gold daisy takes center stage, accentuated by a brilliant gem—a symbol of ele...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Pearl Flower Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Oval Locket
15ct Yellow Gold Stamped
Makers Mark A W
Circa 1900
Fabulous, Edwardian oval shaped locket. Beautifully decorated with a pretty, natural seed pearl flower. ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
18K Byzantine Gold Laurel Necklace
Located in Athens, GR
Daphne is an ancient Greek name meaning laurel. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a beautiful nymph whom the god of the sun, Apollo, fell in love with.
Desperate to escape him, she turned herself into the famous laurel tree...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Locket necklace designed by Cartier.
Gorgeous antique locket-necklace, created during the early Edwardian period by the house of Cartier, back in the 1900. This beautiful and rare p...
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Square Gold Pendant with Pink Sapphires and Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
Elevate your style with our square gold pendant, featuring captivating round pink sapphires and delicate degradé granulations. Embrace the allure of this uniquely designed piece, whe...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Byzantine Oval Gold Pendant with Oval Swiss Topaz and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn yourself with our grand oval gold pendant, intricately adorned with a stunning motif of trapezoids, each embraced by brilliant gemstones, culmi...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Inspired Cross with Emeralds
Located in Athens, GR
18k gold Byzantine Inspired Cross that showcases intricate design and craftsmanship. This cross features a combination of cabochon emeralds, granulation, and filigree decoration, add...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rose Cut & Old European Cut Diamond Pendant Ring, Platinum & Gold
Located in New York, NY
This antique pendant hails from the Edwardian era, circa 1910, showcasing a delicate floral motif. Adorned with a charming combination of rose cut and old European cut diamonds, the ...
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Button Whole Crystals Omega Snake Mesh Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Button Whole Crystals Omega Snake Mesh Necklace, Gold Plated
Very good condition. Maybe some of colour loss and light scratches, barely noticeable.
Ma...
Category
1980s German Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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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