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Necklaces For Sale
Period: Late 19th Century
Period: 1930s
Victorian 14k Gold 2.40 Carat Old European and Mine Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a stunning antique brooch or pendant which was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold during the Victorian period. It features a gorgeous, approximately 1.0 carat, super fine ...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Locket Pendant Etruscan Revival, Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture Locket Pendant with a stunning fully modeled three dimensional dove swallow bird on the front. The locket has gorgeous Etrusca...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
1932 Art Deco Nordic Pendant Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.6gr
Located in SE
Pendant in 18K White Gold with the setting of Black onyx accented with Diamonds. There are ten Diamonds here, the largest in the center is brilliant cut Ø 2mm /0.03ct, color ca. F, ...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Onyx, Black Enamel, Pearl, and 18K Gold Victorian Heart Pendant, c. 1870
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Victorian heart-shaped pendant is a captivating symbol from the Romantic era (c. 1860–1880). In superb condition, it is crafted from banded sardonyx, and adorned with ...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Necklace and pendant with rose cut garnet - 14.8 grams - 14k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold necklace and pendant set with garnet - 14.8 grams - 50 cm long
Detailed description
the length of the necklace is 50 cm long by 2.0 mm wide
the size of the pendant ...
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1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Coral Bead Necklace 70"
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful coral bead necklace from the Art Deco era (ca1880s)! This simple and lovely design features one substantial strand of natural coral beads, which are hand strung on red th...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold
Antique 14k Gold Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This antique late 19th century blood coral necklace is created with 14 karat gold clasp a filigree work, and set with cabochon blood coral approx...
Category
1890s Dutch Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian 1.80 CT Diamond Natural Pearls Winged Heart Brooch/Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Angelic Love
This outstanding Victorian period brooch pendant is 1880 ca
Exquisitely hand crafted of solid 15 Kt gold with silver portion
Symbol of love blessed by Angelic Wings is the sentimental romantic theme of this rare brooch/ pendant featuring a sweet heart with flying wings in the midst all surmounted by old mine ct Diamonds and lustrous natural not nucleated Pearls...
Category
1880s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond Pearl Enamel Navette Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely beautiful antique mourning locket pendant which was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the Victorian era. The front of this large navette pendant...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1875 Onyx Amethyst Silver Glas Locket Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant and onyx locket is decorated with an amethyst mounted in a finely engraved silver setting.
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Onyx, Silver
Victorian 14k Gold Gothic Revival Geometric Antique Sautoir Necklace Chain 20.5"
Located in New York, NY
Long Victorian 14k Yellow Solid Gold Gothic Revival Geometric Antique Sautoir Necklace Chain 20.5 inches
This sautoir antique 14k yellow gold Victorian chain is a rare and fabulous ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
18ct Gold, Victorian Black Enamel & Pearl Long Chain Necklace with Swivel Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Enamel & Pearl Necklace
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
This stunning Victorian necklace is a true marvel of craftsmanship. Handmade with care, the 18ct yellow gold necklace ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Old Cut Diamond Convertible Star Brooch / Pendant
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Late Victorian old cut diamond star brooch/pendant, set in silver and gold.
The piece is composed of a large star motif; set throughout with large old cut diamo...
Category
1890s Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Trifari 1930s Alfred Philippe ArtDeco Jade&GoldGlass MicroBead 20Strand Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
On this Art-Deco period glass micro-bead 20-strand necklace, the yellow-gold-plated clasp is stamped with a crown-topped Trifari signature without a U.S.-copyright symbol, which Indi...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gold Plate
Renaissance Revival Fringe Necklace with Pink Crystals
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Renaissance Revival Necklace with Pink Foil-Backed Quartz, Emeralds, Pearls & Enamel, Circa 1870–1890
A striking example of Renaissance Revival opulence, this exceptional 19...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Quartz, Enamel
18ct Gold Victorian Butterfly Necklace Set with Seed Pearls Natural Diamond Eyes
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Necklace
18ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Makers Mark S S
Beautiful, Victorian butterfly necklace. Set with natural seed ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
15ct Yellow Gold Victorian 18 Inch Solid Rope Chain with Barrel and Torped Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Rope Link Chain
15ct Gold Tagged
Circa 1880
This stunning Victorian solid rope link chain is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and features a beautiful barrel and torpedo cla...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Hardstone Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Cameo Necklace
Beautiful Hardstone Cameo
Filigree detailing, two colour gold. Rose gold & Yellow gold leaves.
Lovely Barrel Cla...
Category
1890s North American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold
Sciacca Coral Victorian Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Napoli, NA
Wonderful necklace made up of 7 strands of many non-homogeneous flakes of ancient Mediterranean coral from Sciacca. The Sciacca coral has unique characteristics that distinguish it f...
Category
1890s Italian High Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 1...
Collector Quality Micro Pearl Miriam Haskell Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent, large Miriam Haskell necklace of signature faux pearl micro beaded flower heads set on bases of water lilies and lily pads in Hask...
Category
1930s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Antique 18k solid gold Sautoir - long guard necklace - Hollow curb chain - 150cm
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely 18 karat orangy yellow gold Sautoire necklace that can be worn as a single, double or triple stand thanks to the length of the necklace. This elegant necklace...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1930s Certified Fine Pearl Platinum Diamond Art Deco Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace of fine pearls in baroque form in creamy-white oriental pearl. The rectangular platinum clasp is adorned at the top with an antique cushion-cut diamond. A safety chain in 18 Karat white gold with eagle head hallmark is also present.
Fine pearls certified by the LFG (French Gemmology Laboratory). Necklace entirely threaded on new silk thread with knots.
Diameter of the pearls : 3/3.5 to 6/6.5 mm approximately.
Length : 42 cm approximately.
Clasp length : 12.3 mm approximately, width : 5.2 mm approximately, thickness : 3.8 mm approximately.
Total weight of the jewel : 11,9 g approximately.
Authentic antique jewelry - French work of the 1930s.
Our opinion : This Art Deco pearl necklace...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique French Filigree Gold Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 18k, French. Featuring fine detail and superb construction, this antique French necklace has a stylish town and country look. The...
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late Art Deco 32.05 CTW Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Vintage Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a shield shaped surmount pierced as foliate garland and centering an aquamarine
Emerald cut and weighing approximately 30.15 carats - transparent light blue in color
Set ...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 1870 Festoon Drop Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold with 96.65 Cts Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian 19th century Festoon drop Necklace with Turquoises.
A magnificent and exceptional piece of jewelry, most probably British created during the mid Victorian era (1840-1901),...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Burma Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Pendant, 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An important Victorian pendant with a ruby, diamond and a pearl, 1880s. The big centre stone is a rare natural and not heat treated Burmese ruby weighing 4.32 carats, certified by a ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 1870s Gold 48ctw Garnet Fringe Necklace in Original Fitted Box
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian garnet and yellow gold necklace, comprising ten oval cut garnets, and thirty-seven round cut garnets, set in yellow gold, with yellow gold fittings.
This tasteful neckl...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Large Whitby Jet Graduated Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning chunky necklace is held together by large bolt clasp. The beads graduate in size, starting large at the centre and the smallest on the outer edges.
Length: 58.5cm
La...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
England 1880 Victorian Pocket Barometer Pendant-Charm In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Antique English pendant with a barometer.
This English antique pendant-charm is an unusual curiosity, it's a pocket barometer created during the late Victorian era. This extraordina...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Chain Necklace c1890s
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 18k, France. This 62-inch-long antique French necklace features elegant handmade filigree elements. Stylishly versatile, it can be worn long, wrapped once, or layered w...
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 6.00 Carat Rose Cut Red Garnet Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian cross pendant. It is crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1890.
The piece features 11 garnets (rose cut, TW 6.00ct, RO-OR 6/3, VS-SI).
Weight: 3.52g
Size: 5x3cm
IMPORTAN...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian Moonstone Silver Festoon Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Full of antique charm! Sweet Edwardian Moonstone silver necklace, that drapes beautifully over your neck and collar bone. This lovel...
Category
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Silver
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 10k gold heart locket pendant with rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 2 carats in back foiled old technique pendant lenght 4.5cm dates b...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
French Antique 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Pearl Cross Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique ruby, pearl, and yellow gold locket, comprising five pearls, and six round ruby cabochons, in 18 karat yellow gold.
My favourite thing about this Antique 18K Yellow Gold...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Extraordinary 1930's Haute Couture Leather Gingko Bib
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary 1930's Haute Couture Leather Gingko Bib with pastes and gold bullion of French origin. Unknown designer, completely handmade. Gold leaf leather gingko leaves fall from ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
Necklace and pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 0.15ct 14k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold necklace and pendant set with rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.15ct – G/H - SI - 50cm long
Detailed description
the length of the necklace is 50cm long by 0...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s
This magnificent Victorian era pendant / brooch is designed as a large Byzantine (frequently called Maltese) cross set with bright white diamonds, gray pearls, and vivid...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Antique French Filigree Gold Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890, 18k, France. This 62-inch-long 18k yellow gold filigree necklace is a charming and unusually profuse example of this type of nineteenth-century French jewelry. Whether w...
Category
1890s French Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Amber Necklace
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Antique Amber Necklace
Gorgeous Amber necklace with stunning bright colors of orange, red, brown and yellow.
The necklace was made in Russia i...
Category
1890s Russian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amber
Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Acid Etched Oval Locket Necklace
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian
Pendant Composition: 10K Yellow Gold
Pendant Dimensions: 1.25'' Length x 1'' Width
Chain Composition: 14K Yellow Gold
Necklace Length: 20 inch
Necklace Weight: 11.5 Gr...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace with old mine cut diamonds up to 3.50ct 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver center piece set with old mine cut diamonds. 3.50ct – G/H – SI – 45 cm long
Detailed description:
the necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
9ct Gold Antique Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Antique Chain
Circa 1880s
Chain has a clear 9c Plaque
Length 16" Inches
Thickness 2.5mm ( millimeters)
Weight 4.82 grams
The clasp works very well
& clips in securely to be w...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Necklaces
Antique Victorian Diamond Pearl and Ruby Swallow Bird Charm necklace
Located in London, GB
Dating to the late 19th century, this exquisite antique pendant embodies Victorian elegance. Featuring a bird in flight, delicately adorned with shimmering diamonds, split pearls, an...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Victorian gem set necklace, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Victorian gem set necklace. Set with a total of twenty one graduated natural gemstones, including five cushion shape old cut spinels with an approximate combined weight of 9.27 carat...
Category
1890s Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Art Deco 4.00 CTW Diamond Sapphire Platinum Vintage Sartuoir Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a sartuoir style fancy link chain necklace suspending a pendant from drop station
Comprised of navette shaped links and triangular central station bead set with diamonds
...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Silver Victorian Floral Enamel Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Silver Locket
Silver- Tested
Circa 1880
Lovely sized, Victorian oval shaped locket. Beautifully decorated with hand carved detailing ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Rare Trifari Alfred Phillipe Crystal Suzanne Belperron inspired demi parure
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual Trifari Alfred Phillipe Crystal Retro Cluster Necklace and Bracelet from the late 1930's.Suzanne Belperron inspired. Super rar...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Large Amethyst Pearl and Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Important cross-pendant composed of 4 step-cut amethysts in claw setting, centered with a Saint Andrew's cross adorned with a line of pearls. The yellow gold setting is embellished w...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Renaissance Revival Jelly Opal & 18K Gold Cross with Blue Enamel - Circa 1880's
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Renaissance Revival gem set 18K yellow gold Latin cross pendant with 16 rare semi black jelly opals (each cabochon cut stone approximately 3 to 4 m...
Category
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
Ciner Art Deco Necklace
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Fine Ciner art deco necklace composed of two strands of articulated faux ruby beads with crystal rhinestone pave spacers and clasp. Center focal pendant of hand wired ruby beads and ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
Antique 42.68Ct Aquamarine and 0.16Ct Diamond 12k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 42.68 carat aquamarine and 0.16 carat diamond, 12 karat yellow gold and platinum set pendant; part of our diverse antique aquamarine jewellery collection.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique aquamarine pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with platinum settings.
The pierced decorated frame displays an impressive feature collet set 42.68ct emerald cut aquamarine.
The apex of the aquamarine features stunning pierced decorated swept Art Deco designs, flanking an individually collet set 0.16ct Old European cut diamond.
This aquamarine pendant is suspended from a 18k white gold 18' trace chain via a plain tapering bale, securing to the reverse with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening.
This large antique aquamarine pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 12 karat gold and platinum.
This impressive pendant is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone, in addition to an IDGL gemstone grading report card.
Such original and large aquamarines, in a setting of this period, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone.
Condition
This antique pendant is excellent quality, set with an impressive aquamarine displaying fine colour, brilliance and presence.
The impressive high colour graded diamond displays a fine white colour, brilliance and presence.
The emerald cut aquamarine pendant is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique aquamarine jewellery/estate jewelry.
Aquamarine Quality...
Category
1930s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, White Gold
0.28 Carat Diamond and Blue Enamel 15 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 0.28 carat diamond and blue enamel, 15 karat yellow gold cross pendant; part of our collection of antique pendants.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
The pendant has been modelled in the form of a Latin cross.
The surface of the cross is embellished with a vibrant blue guilloche enamel panel, encompassed with a border of sixty-nine pavé set Dutch cut diamonds; this diamond cut and style is appropriate typical of the period.
This antique enamel cross...
Category
1880s Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel, Fancy Victorian Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key
15ct Yellow Gold Tested
Circa 1880
This exquisite Victorian pocket watch key and chain is a rare and stunning find. Crafted fro...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890 Etruscan Engraved Gold Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a splendid gold-filled locket from the Etruscan period that showcases intriguing and detailed engraving on both sides. Dainty and petite, the f...
Category
1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Rope Link Chain Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Rope Link Chain Necklace - 27 inches. This beautiful necklace is crafted in 10k yellow gold. The chain is mad...
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Victorian Siberian Amethyst Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Antique Victorian - Edwardian Festoon Necklace with the most gorgeous gem quality Siberian Amethysts set in beautiful 14 Karat Gold with a Baroque Pearl accent....
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Three Strand Red Coral Necklace 14K Gold Clasp
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Stunning antique Coral necklace.
A three strand of fine European natural red/salmon coral necklace beads about 5-6mm. The coral beads are barrel-shaped and the handmade clasp is mad...
Category
1890s Dutch Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Gold Victorian Lavaliere Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Superb Victorian era lavaliere circa 1870s crafted beautifully in 14k yellow gold. The diamond is approximately 15 to 20 points, Old European cut with 3 Dangling seed pearls. Measuri...
Category
1870s Unknown Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
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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