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Necklaces For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 18th Century
Vintage Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Seven stunning bright purple amethyst stones adorn this necklace. The 9ct gold rope chain is delicate compared to the chunky stones and is fastened using a bolt clasp...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Gold
Belle Epoque Antique Diamond Brooch Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 This Belle Époque convertible necklace / brooch of a bow and garland motif is finely crafted in silver topped 14K gold (front – silver, back – gold) and is embellished wi...
Category
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 14ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Sardonyx Seal Fob Pendant Charm
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Seal Fob
14ct Gold Tested
Circa 1900s
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
This antique seal fob is a true masterpiece crafted from 14ct gold, with a stunning rope effect hand...
Category
Early 20th Century European Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver & Rock Crystal Pendant Necklace 1900s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A divine antique rock crystal drop pendant from the 1900s. A huge piece of rock crystal with a large flat table and deep faceted pavilion is set in a deep band of sterling silver dro...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Necklaces
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara
Located in London, GB
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara, the base consisting of interlocking openwork geometric scroll sections set with small old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 3¼ cara...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Ruby Pearl 15ct Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
Pearls in the Victorian era were associated with a number of symbols such as innocence, purity, humility and harmony.
Our early 20th century pendant features a rubies and pearls se...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Natural Jadeite Jade Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace, A-Jade Certified
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This apple green jadeite jade multi-strand necklace is from the early 20th century. The necklace consists of 154 jadeite jade stones, every piece of jade on this necklace is mottled in green and white. The jade strands...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 9k Gold
Art Nouveau Gold Plated Engraved Pendant With A Ruby
Located in Portland, England
A pretty antique Art Nouveau Jugendstil pendant with a beautiful engraved necklace design in the front and a small ruby. The back of the pendant has a hammered design which makes the...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Gold Plate
Antique 18K Gold Platinum Opal, Demantoid Garnet, Diamond, Enamel Pansy Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique opal, demantoid garnet, diamond, enamel, platinum and yellow gold necklace, comprising one carved opal, one round cut demantoid garnet, eight old single cut diamonds, and ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage Russian Imperial Silver Owl Quartz Egg Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
We present an adorable egg pendant in the form of a miniature silver owl with carved wings and a rose quartz stone. The owl's head and wings are made of 84 imperial silver. It is tru...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Silver
Victorian 9ct Gold Vintage Green Agate Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Vintage Green Agate Pendant
Era 1910
the agate is a faceted edged Oval
with a 9ct Gold Button style fixture with scrolling top
the jump ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold
Vintage Nephrite Jade Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage green nephrite jade beaded necklace made of one single-strand. The necklace consists of round-shaped nephrite jade stones. The jade beads have a nice green color and are equally sized. To keep some space between the beads, the thread is nicely knotted between each bead. The silver worked barrel-shaped closure has a lovely engraved design.
The necklace is in very good condition and of high quality.
Length 38.5 centimeters
Weight 33.29 grams
We will wrap your necklace in a black and gold jewelry box.
Category
Early 20th Century European Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver
Art Nouveau 14k Gold Turquoise and Pearl Lavalier Style Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau 14k yellow gold , turquoise and pearl lavalier style necklace displaying 2 oval form exceptional turquoise cabochons with ivy and baroque pe...
Category
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Pendant Section
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Antique 9ct Gold Pendant Section
9ct 375 Gold Antique Pendant- in need of slight restoration
The final central drop or a further part to this design is missing
and there also is one broken...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Stamped, Edwardian Amethyst Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant
9ct Rose Gold
Circa 1900
This stunning Edwardian pendant features a diamond-shaped open frame made of 9ct rose gold, with a 4mm round amethyst centre st...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1910 Edwardian Diamond Pearl Brooch Pendant Platinum And Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian Diamond Pearl Brooch Pendant Platinum and Gold, circa 1910.
The Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Brooch Pendant made of Platinum a...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Beaded Sautoirs, French
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Beaded Sautoirs, French old stock, unworn. Different colorations available with red tassel, black tassel or in purple/crystal colorations. 1920...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Elegant Edwardian Platinum Lavaliere
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1910, Platinum, American. This gorgeous Edwardian lavaliere features a lively .50 carat cornflower blue sapphire and glittering white diamonds set in a delicately graceful shap...
Category
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1908 American Eagle Five Dollar 21.6K Gold Coin Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A 1908 five dollar coin charm pendant. The coin consists of 21.6 karat gold and the pendant is made of 14 karat gold. On the reverse the obverse bears the portrait of an Indian...
Category
Early 20th Century American Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold
Enamel Orchid Flower Pendant Necklace Or Brooch Gold Victorian Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU LAVALIERE PENDANT OR BROOCH IN THE FORM OF AN ORCHID FLOWER. THE ORCHID IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING WITH THE MOST SPECTACULAR MULTI-HUED LAVEND...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
$2,975 Sale Price
22% Off
Antique 18th Century Emerald 18K Gold Iberian Cross Pendant, Certified
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A magnificent antique 18th century gold and emerald Iberian pendant. This pendant is truly a piece of history and made in Cordoba, during the late 18th...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Platinum and Diamond Brooch or Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Early 1900s.
Measurements: 2,8cm x 5,5cm.
Weight: 8.5 gr.
A magnificent brooch that can also be worn as a pendant, made of platinum and yellow gold, characterized by a flora...
Category
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum, Edwardian Aquamarine & Diamond Lavalier Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Necklace
Platinum
Circa 1900
Stunning, antique lavalier pendant necklace. The pair of stunning, teardrop aquamarines ar...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian era Enamel & Pearl Sunflower Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Floral Necklace
9ct Yellow Gold Tested
Circa 1910s
Step back into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this stunning pendant necklace. Crafted from 9ct gold, this exquis...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Antique French 18 karat Yellow Gold Mesh Coin Purse Pendant
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Antique French 18 karat Yellow Gold Mesh Coin Purse Pendant is a charming and unique piece of jewelry with a rich history. Handcrafted with m...
Category
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style 145 Carats Aquamarine Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A fabulously faceted strand of aquamarine beads. 145 carats total of graduated rondelle beads that lay sumptously on your neck and possess a lovely, vivid ocean water blue. Completed by an authentic 1920s Art Deco diamond clasp...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1914 9ct Rose Gold Oval Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
A timeless and sentimental piece, this antique locket dates to 1914 and is crafted in solid 9ct rose gold. The design is classic and understated, with a flat front and back that give...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian Almandine Garnet Flat Cut 9 KT Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Red Garnet Love
Antique Georgian period, 1800 ca, beautiful necklace made during the time of solid 9 Kt gold
Comprising a riviere necklace with a centrepiece in the shape of a flower with suspended finial, close back setting as for Georgian tradition, with approx 53.00 Ct of natural Almandine Garnets flat cut, firey and sparkly
Necklace is 43 cm in length, clasp is 15 x 17 mm. – central is 27 x 55 mm. (h. x w.)
Very good condition keeping with age
Georgian Garnet jewellery...
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Art Nouveau Hydrangea Plique a Jour Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Hydrangea Plique a Jour Pendant set in silver with hand painted hard enamel florals and plique a jour leaves. Realistically modeled silver branch with a enamel bloom belo...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Aquamarine and Pearl Drop Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in Midhurst, GB
This Edwardian necklace is a romantic blend of aquamarine, lustrous pearls, and delicate gold. It whispers timeless elegance in each enchanting detail. This necklace sits high on the...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold
18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Belle Epoque Diamond & Ruby Bow Shaped Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Belle Epoque Pendant/Brooch
18ct Gold & Platinum Tested
Circa 1910
Indulge in the elegance of the Belle Epoque era with this stunning pendant/brooch, meticulously crafted in 18ct ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1925 Art Deco Blue Zircon and Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a killer Art Deco necklace that features a spectacular genuine Blue Zircon tied together with a gorgeous diamond-studded bow set in Platinum! This utterly delightful jewel wi...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Zircon, Platinum
Diamond Art Deco Choker Station Necklace 13" - 14k European 8.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco
Metal Content: Platinum 950 & 14k White Gold
Stone Information
Natural Diamonds
Carat(s): 1.10ctw
Cut: European
Natural Diamonds
Carat(s): 5.74ctw
Cut: European and...
Category
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning brooch is adorned with pearls which are complimented perfectly by the bright yellow 9ct gold. On the back there is a pin.
Brooch length: 40mm
Weight: 3g
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Art Nouveau or Jugendstil Turquoise Necklace of 9ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Art Nouveau Turquoise Necklace: This antique necklace by Max Stollsteimer features turquoise cabochons set in pale 9ct rose gold. The piece bears a partial maker's mark of M.S. and a...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
A Georgian Diamond-set Cross Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
A Georgian diamond-set cross pendant, consisted of fiftheen old rose-cut diamonds forming a Latin cross, the diamonds with foiled back set to cut-down coll...
Category
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Rare Shakudo Locket Pendant Necklace Bird Parrot Cockatoo Fan Japan Antique
Located in New York, NY
Here we have a very rare Japanese Shakudo Locket Pendant with images of a bird or Parrot or Cockatoo sitting in a tree on one side and an open and closed fan on the other. The locke...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Antique 15ct Gold Round Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian
15ct Gold Locket
Circa 1901 -1910
Beautifully simplistic Locket design
with Central Natural Turquoise Cabochon
surrounded by Cultured oil pearls displaying the blu...
Category
Early 20th Century European Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Georgian Table Cut Garnet and Ruby18 KT Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful antique cross is Georgian era 1740 ca – Possibly French from the hallmarks
Superb 18 KT past artwork of the era with rare design and rich back details
Adorned with a s...
Category
1740s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
Rare 18th Century Love Token Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming and rare 18th Century Love Token Pendant, hand painted watercolor of angel carrying a red heart, set under glass in a verre eglomise frame...
Category
Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Seed Pearl Sunburst Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Crescent Pendant
15ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1900
*THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
Crafted from 15ct yellow gold, this exquisite Edwardian moon pendant showcases a stunning cre...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Crystal Necklace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous crystal necklace from the early 1900s. It has intermittent rhinestone clusters n the center of beautiful crystal flowers and a back spring clo...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Antique Edwardian Amethyst 9ct Rose Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian 9ct rose gold bar necklace featuring seed pearls and Amethyst. Pearls in the Victorian era were associated with a number of sy...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Amethyst Diamond Heart is A Pendant and Brooch Victorian 18kt
Located in Stamford, CT
A regal 18 kt Edwardian diamond and amethyst pendant/brooch to exoresses your loving thoughts. The amethyst gem is considered a spell caster, and the spell would be passion. Four hea...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Gold Family Book Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This Antique Gold Family Book Locket Pendant is a charming and sentimental piece of jewelry, designed to hold the memories of loved ones close. Crafted fro...
Category
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Art Deco Jade Necklace Carved Clasp Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This Art Deco jadeite jade necklace features 29 11mm tender, young green Burmese jadeite beads, each of which was hand-carved and polished without the use of electricity or modern po...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau 14k Gold, Pearl, Coral and Diamond Swag Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau 14k gold , pearl, coral and diamond swag necklace with central foliate form pendant accented by a single prong-set diamond and 3 natural pearl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Long Watch Chain 14k Yellow Gold/Ornated Necklace With Slider and Clasp
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 22 grams
Length: 17 inches (if worn doubled)
30.25 inches if worn long with a 2 inch drop (slider and clasp)
Dimensions: 2 mm chain thickness
Slider...
Category
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Style 4 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Silver Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Sapphire
Cut: Cabochon Cut
Weight: Approximately 4 Carats
Color: Blue
Accent Stone: 99 Diamonds
Cut: Old Mine, Old European and Rose Cuts
Weight: Approximately 3 Carats...
Category
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Belle Epoque Paste Drop Pendant Necklace, Sterling Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning Antique Edwardian era, Belle Epoque sterling silver paste pendant necklace.
It has a large pretty lavalier style pendant drop suspended from a small length of chain set with old diamond paste stones and a single Amethyst paste, the pendant has a further drop suspended from the base giving it lots of movement and sparkle.
The main pendant is attached to a paste jeweled bale on the original fine link sterling silver chain.
It has a spring ring fastener.
A truly stunning piece of antique paste jewellery...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
$405 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Sapphire Flower Pendant of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This Art Nouveau pendant (circa 1890-1910) features a hammered 18k bloomed gold surface adorned with a floral motif. At its center, five vibrant natural blue sapphires form a flower ...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Coral Spades and Beads Necklace, Italy
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An Art Deco 1930's coral necklace set with a coral cabochon stone round closure. This lovely necklace - originally from Italy - has a gorgeous design of many panels which are all of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gilt Metal
Art Nouveau Amethyst Festoon Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold by Durand
Located in Boston, MA
An exquisite Art Nouveau bib necklace from 1900, crafted in 14k yellow gold. This remarkable piece showcases a series of mixed-cut amethysts, totaling 16.8- carats, in a rich purple...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,596 Sale Price
20% Off
CARTIER PARIS Maillon Panther Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designed during the height of the Art Deco era, this exquisite link design is named after the illustrious Panthère jewels, a hallmark of Cartier's artistry. The graceful and alluring...
Category
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ornate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Turquoise Pearl Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Beautiful and crafted in 18k yellow gold, this ornate statement cross pendant is adorned with a unique wrapped gold wire technique and enhanced with co...
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18th Century Grand Tour Bocca Della Verita Calcedony Intaglio Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally rare 18th century diamond set calcedony intaglio pendant depicting the famed Roman marble Bocca della Verita, the Mouth of Truth. The eni...
Category
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Edwardian Belle Epoque Moonstone Pearl 15K Pendant Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Edwardian Belle Époque moonstone and seed pearl pendant in 15K yellow gold. This Edwardian piece dates from the early 1900's. There are three large oval grey cats eye moonstones, with six smaller round moonstones adorning this pendant. The detailed gold work is a leaves and vines pattern with the moonstones as the flower buds, with tiny seed pearl accents. It is quite lovely, and unique piece in excellent condition, with a very feminine feel. The pendant is hallmarked 15ct on the interior of the bail, and comes from London. The pendant is sold with a new 14K gold link chain...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Moonstone, 14k Gold
French Art Nouveau Diamond Plique-A-Jour Enamel Platinum 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of fancy twisted wire chain suspending a plique-a-jour enamel station depicting a peacock feather motif
Transparent green and peachy orange in color with light saturation i...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique sterling silver Albert chain, watch chain, open curb link
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Edwardian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain.
Nice solid silver, graduated open curb links with a dog clip fastener to one end with a large jump ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian 1900s Tiffany & Co. 16.00 Carat Diamond Bow Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with an Old Mine cut Diamond weighing approximately 3.00 carats, L color, VS clarity.
The necklace also features Old European and Marqu...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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