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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1980s
EMILIA CASTILLO c.1980s/90s Sterling Silver Natural Stone Cross Pendant Necklace
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIA CASTILLO c.1980's-1990's Sterling Silver Natural Stone Cross Pendant Necklace VTG
Brand / Manufacturer: Emilia Castillo
Circa: 1980's to 1990's
Designer: Emilia Castillo
Styl...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amazonite, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Vintage Signed Givenchy Modernist Lucite Sautoir Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Easton, PA
Modernist goldtone brown Lucite with black Lucite ball centers sautoir necklace with the Givenchy GG logo at the fold over clasp. Marked "Givenchy." Circa 1970s or early 1980s. Measu...
Category
1980s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Edwardian 9ct Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Antique Necklace
Comprising of an amethyst gemstone & cultured Stormy blue seed pearl pendant
on a 9ct gold 17" Chain ( with a 9c Plaque)
Chains barrel clasp is very sec...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 9k 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
Roman Fab Coin Stone and Resin Dangle Link Chain Necklace Custom Signed Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing vintage hand set and hand wrought custom designed roman inspired hanging pendant chain link pendant necklace is by Linda Levinson and is signed. It is from the 80's. She...
Category
1980s American Classical Roman Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold Plate
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
Valentino necklace with turquoise paste and crystals
By Valentino
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Vintage Valentino 80s necklace with turquoise paste stones and crystals
Gold-colored snap closure with crystals and logo pendant
Length 67cm
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Tiffany & Co. 1980's Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of three swagged strands of 4.7 mm round pearls - white in body color with moderate rosé overtones
With four woven "X" motif gold stations centering prong set round brilli...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
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 Neogothic Locket Pendant 18 Kt Rose Yellow Gold on 15 kt Gold Watchchain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual locket un the shape of a shield has been designed in neogothical taste popular in the second hallf of the nineteenth century.
The locket is decorated wit fine perced or...
Category
1880s Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Givenchy Diamante and Gold Tone Link Necklace Circa 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Givenchy Diamante and Gold Tone Link Necklace Circa 1980s. A majority of the links have a piece of gold with diamante and then a crystal in eit...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
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
Art Nouveau Pendant 14 Karat Gold Flower Two Colour Transparant Amber
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual Art Nouveau jewel was created towards the end of the 19th century. From a beautifully modelled chrysanthemum two wonderful thick and sensuous clear and transparent amber...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Mid Century Estate 4 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Drop Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A most interesting Mid Century modern diamond and sapphire drop necklace; part diamonds by the yard, part V necklace. Subtle enough to wear everyday yet dramatic enough to wear on th...
Category
1980s Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Pretty Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight 31.4 grams.
Total is diamond about 1.35 ct.
The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Totally is chain lenght 45 cm.
Please contact for ...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Amethyst Riviere Necklace 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A vintage amethyst riviere necklace in 9 karat yellow gold, circa 1980.
This elegant and classic riviere necklace features 42 individually set oval cut amethysts for a total of 37 c...
Category
1980s British Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
1980s Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
1980s vintage 18k yellow gold necklace, featuring three gold strands, set with oval emerald, ruby and sapphire cabochons, as well as a total of approximately 2.40ctw G/VS diamonds. N...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 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
Cameo Coral Onyx Yellow Gold 9 Karat Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
This sophisticated pendant, crafted in 9-karat gold, is a sublime fusion of classic elegance and contemporary design. At the heart of this jewel lies a coral cameo, finely carved to ...
Category
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique French Cameo Brooch or Pendant in Yellow Gold, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique French 18 karat yellow gold cameo brooch / pendant; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine antique French cameo...
Category
1880s French Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k 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
Vintage Rhodolite Garnet Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Rhodolite Garnet Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant. Featuring one pear cut rhodolite garnet weighing approximately 7.75 carats. Accented by 24 round brilliant cut diamonds ...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Malachite Beaded Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Malachite Beaded Necklace. The necklace features forty-one round malachite beads and ten rondelle gold beads in a single strand. The malachite beads measure 10mm...
Category
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 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 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
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5.4 grams.
Totally is diamond about 0.50 carat.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs.
Total lenght is chain 42 cm.
Please contact for any q...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Handmade Natural Diamond Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 18.5 grams.
Totally is brilliant cut diamond 1 carat.
Totally is rose cut diamond totally 1.30 carat.
The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1-s...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Link Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Link Necklace. Featuring eight round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.75 carat, graded colorless...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 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 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
Vintage Pearl Multi Strand 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Pearl Multi Strand 14k Yellow Gold Necklace. Featuring numerous baroque pearl beads measuring approximately 3.17mm to 6.47mm. Crafted with a 14 karat yellow gold clasp, w...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 Rock Crystal and Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, rock crystal and 21 karat yellow gold pendant/ brooch; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning antique Victorian pendant/brooch has been crafted in 21k yellow gold.
The impressive oval frame is ornamented to the centre with an exceptional rock crystal panel, displaying finely detailed three leaves, accented with floral decoration.
This central convex panel is encompassed with a 21k yellow gold frame ornamented with rope twist decorated borders, in addition to an applied scalloped design accented with scrolling and ball motifs.
The reverse of the setting is fitted with a push fit glass panel, which allows a personal memento or keepsake to be displayed.
This exceptional Victorian rock crystal pendant...
Category
1890s Unknown Antique Necklaces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Yellow 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
David Yurman Yellow Gold Sterling Diamond Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
David Yurman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sterling Diamond Necklace. The two-tone link chain necklace features an 18 karat yellow gold smooth clasps with pave diamond details and the classic...
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GUY LAROCHE PARIS Enameled Heart Necklace Pendant from 1980s
By Guy Laroche
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Exquisite GUY LAROCHE PARIS Long Heart Pendant, Enameled Metal Heart and Gold Tone Metal, Vintage form the 80's
You can wear it as you prefer with a Gold Metal Chain Necklace or a Bl...
Category
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Victorian 15kt. gold seal fob with carnelian intaglio and family motto
Located in Braintree, GB
This antique 19th-century seal fob/pendant, crafted from 15kt. yellow gold features a Carnelian intaglio depicting what is possibly the crest of the Carmichael family or clan, along with the French phrase 'Toujours Prest,' which translates to 'Always Ready' in English. Created in England during the 1870s, this piece showcases exceptional artistry and meticulous attention to detail. Its authenticity is confirmed through X-ray analysis, adding an extra layer of assurance to its value.
Dimensions:
Length x Width x Height: 2.4 x 2.1 x 3.8 cm
Weight: 22.9 grams
Condition: This pre-owned item shows age-related wear but is in good overall condition, as depicted in the accompanying pictures.
The motto 'Toujours Prêt' is recognized in standard British heraldic sources as belonging to several families. Originally a war cry or slogan, mottoes began appearing with coats of arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, although they weren't commonly used until the 17th century. It's important to note that mottoes are often an optional component of a coat of arms and can be added or changed at will.
The Carmichael surname traces back to a barony in Lanarkshire, granted to the Douglas Family by Robert the Bruce in 1321. Prior to this, Robert de Carmitely held lordship in Cleghorn around 1221, and William de Creimechel witnessed a charter in 1225. Sir John de Carmychell held a charter for the lands of Carmychell between 1374 and 1384 from William, Earl of Douglas. The Barony of Carmichael was formally confirmed to the head of the family in 1414.
Sir John de Carmichael of Meadowflat notably fought alongside Scottish mercenaries in France against English invaders led...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane 1980s Scarab Beetle Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Amazing vintage Kenneth J Lane necklace! Circa 1980s, this gold toned necklace features scarab beetles embossed on each domed oval link...
Category
1980s American Vintage Necklaces
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Scales Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 4 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.20 ct.
The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity.
Total lenght is chain 40 cm.
Please contact for any ques...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Gothic Revival Cross 18k c1870s-80s France
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870-80s, 18k, France. This nineteenth-century Gothic Revival cross was styled to speak reverently across the ages. Beautifully hand-made in 18k yellow gold, and decorated with...
Category
1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Victorian Chain Slide with 4 Seed Pearls and Pink Stone
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Gorgeous slide charm with seed pearls and a pink faceted stone for guard chain, or necklace, or charm bracelet.
0.41” h x 0.39” w x 0.17” d
10.4mm h x 9.9mm w x 4.4mm d
0.02 oz (0.6g)
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
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
14K Gold Vintage Italian Multi-Gemstone Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold vintage Italian necklace features seven bezel set stones of various colors, providing a rainbow of gems. The stones are connected by elongated tubelike links, creating ...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Black Statement-Pendant Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Dior black polished statement-pendant necklace featuring
faux-pearl detailing, rhinestone embellishment, signature CD logo charm, adjustable fit, rope chain, lobster claw fastening....
Category
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Cartier 18kt Gold Trinity Round Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Cartier Trinity necklace is a classic and iconic piece of jewelry designed by the renowned French luxury jewelry brand Cartier. The Trinity collection was first introduced in 192...
Category
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Materials
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
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
An Antique Gold and Silver Heart Pendant with Rock Crystal and diamondsDiamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A heart-shaped rock crystal pendant with an 18-carat gold and silver laurel motif along the top of the heart and a large bail all set with rose cut diamonds (app. 0.31 carat). France...
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Butler & Wilson Statement Crystal Snake Collar 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Butler & Wilson Snake Collar from the 1980s. A dramatic riviere of fancy cut stones creates our wonderful serpent collar that winds fully around the neck to wonderful effec...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
15ct Gold Antique Cross
Located in London, GB
15ct Gold Antique Cross
with hand engraved foliage style design decoration
Circa 1845 - mid Victorian period
Size 3.5 cm x 2 cm
Weight 1.86 grams
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Navy Lapis Cabochon Rectangle Pendant Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable.
100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Rare to find.
Length: 32 cm. Extend chain: 6 cm. Pendant: 2.2*2....
Category
1980s German Art Nouveau 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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