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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Romantic
Art Deco Brooch/Pendant Platinum Filigree Setting Set With Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in valatie, NY
Art Deco 3.75 Carat Diamond and Sapphire, Brooch/Pendant, in a Platinum Filigree Setting. The brooch has 16 diamonds, total weight approximately 3.75 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Edouard Rambaud Paris Bi-Color Ceramic Pearl Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Edouard Rambaud Paris ceramic choker necklace features a romantic-inspired design with large ceramic beads in assorted white and pink salmon colors ornamented with gilt pai...
Category
1990s French Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Art Deco French Diamond Natural Pearl Platinum Antique Fan Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fancy cable link chain suspending a pierced fanning pendant from tapered bale
Chain and pendant feature graduated iridescent natural saltwater round pearl beads strung ...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Natural Uncut Diamond Emerald Station Necklace for Grandma in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Uncut Diamond and Emerald Station Necklace for Grandma in 18K Gold studded with oval cut emerald and uncut diamonds. This stunning pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage CHANEL necklace, false pearls, Gripoix, clear rhinestone, signed 1984
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage CHANEL SAUTOIRE (Made in France) consisting of many different false pearls in a variety of shapes and many are set with 1 to 4 rhinestones. Absolutely exceptional beads! In b...
Category
1980s French Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
GIA certified Cartier Salt Water Pearl Necklace in Original Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier saltwater pearl necklace with original box. 85 natural Saltwater Pearls set together by a 56 round cut diamond set screw closure.
This marv...
Category
1910s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
Oval Shaped Emerald Minimal Pendant With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.301g,D:0.10ct, Tour:8.10ct, 24X22 MM
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Siberian Amethyst Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold Negligee Necklace
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A STUNNING ANTIQUE SIBERIAN AMETHYST ART DECO - VICTORIAN NEGLIGEE PENDANT NECKLACE IN 14 KARAT GOLD WITH NATURAL PEARL ADORNMENTS. THE STUNNING PENDANT NECKLACE HAS A CENTRAL OVAL AMETHYST OF EXTRAORDINARY COLOR AND CUT WITH TWO DESCENDING BRIOLETTE CUT AMETHYST DROPS.
The Siberian Amethysts are the most gorgeous vibrant royal purple color and cut. The gold work is magnificent. The necklace is 14 Karat Gold.
This is one of the most beautiful antique Art Deco negligee necklaces...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14kt Gold Filigree Amethyst & Seed Pearl Bird Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This exquisite Art Deco necklace is a stunning example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, set in 14kt gold. The piece features six natural amethyst stones, each set in an open-back...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
H Stern Cognac Diamond Star Collection Necklace Noble Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
The Stars Collection is one of H Stern’s signature looks. The inspiration for creating this collection came from a Victorian tiara, dating from 1900, c...
Category
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
LB offers Vintage French Buckle Sterling Turtle brooch Vintage glass Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage beaded French Buckle centerpiece with a vintage Sterling Silver,Marcasite, and Paua shell tu...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Engraved Art Deco Cross Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Original 1930's-1940's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1930's-1940's Art Deco Engraved Cross Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold
Engraved Cross
Yellow Gold Cross
10K Yellow Gold
Classic Cross Design
Never...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Turquoise Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Turquoise, Sapphire, and Diamond Necklace, 0.85 total carat weight of Diamonds. 18k yellow gold custom cast and handcrafted turquoise, sapphire, and diamond necklace. The seventeen-i...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Matte Frost White Shell Cabochon Crystals Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Symmetric Matte Frost White Shell Cabochon Shining Crystals Chunky Necklace, Gold Plated
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Marked 'Chr.Dio...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
LB offers Vintage Mexican Malachite Sterling pendant Venetian Ceramic necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Large, Vintage, Mexican, Malachite, Sterling Silver pendant necklace. This one of a kind, handmade necklace consists of large green ceramic beads, Vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Malachite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Cross in 18kt Yellow Gold Openwork Decorated
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This ancient cross is in 18kt yellow gold and Italian made. Beautiful lace work has been done on the front of the pendant. Lace, a decorative openwork we...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold .025 Carat Diamond Tear Drop Pendant and 14k Gold Chain 18.5"
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very pretty solitaire pendant! I just love the teardrop design . And it's on a beautiful chain measuring 18.5 inches. It has one 2.5 mm Brilliant cut diamond placed str...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mexican 925 Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Necklace
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Enhance your jewelry collection with the exquisite beauty of this Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Necklace, handcrafted in...
Category
19th Century Mexican Art Deco Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
AGL Certified 13.49 Carat Minor Oil Colombian Emerald in Platinum 950
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Prepare to be enchanted by the radiance and luster of this pendant necklace. Taking center stage is a 13.49 carat minor oil Colombian Emerald...
Category
2010s Colombian Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Portuguese Yellow Gold Cross with Cabochon Emerald
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Handcrafted, this Art Deco style Portuguese cross is decorated with floral designs. The central part of the pendant catches the eye with a beautiful c...
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Rectangle Cabochon Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Oval Rectangle Cabochon Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
18" Omega Chain in Yellow Gold /Omega necklace / Wire Necklace / Collar necklace
Located in Singapore, SG
Kindly note that the stated price for this item is fixed and non-negotiable. We appreciate your understanding and respect for our pricing decision.
18" Omega Necklace 18k Yellow Gol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB offers Vintage Bakelite buckles Amber ovals Murano glass Sterling Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Butterscotch Amber and Vintage Bakelite necklace. Two vintage green Bakelite buckles and a carved Golden colored Bakelite pendant have been joined to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Baltic Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Sterling Silver
959.80 Carats Aquamarine Necklace Tumbled Plain Top Quality Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
gemstone - Aquamarine
weight - 959.80 carats
size - 14x19 TO 23x33 mm
quantity - 1 Strand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine
18K Solid White Gold Square Shape Blue Sapphire with Diamonds Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire pendant in 18K Gold. It has square cut sapphires studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to repr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
NO RESERVE! - AAA 63.03cttw Multi Color Pear Sapphire 14K White Gold Necklace
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Center Sapphire Stone:
Weight: 63.03 ct / 79 pieces
Color: Multiple Colors
Shape: Pear Mixed
Metal weight: 29.24 gr.
Item ships from Israeli Diamond...
Category
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex Mesh Woven Snake Omega Chunky Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex Mesh Woven Snake Omega Chunky Chain Necklace, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Light scratches, stains or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% genu...
Category
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Natural Mint Green Tsavorite Necklace set in 18K White Gold with Moissanites
Located in Kowloon, HK
This exquisite Tsavorite pendant is an authentic one-of-a-kind statement piece. Crafted from radiant mint green Tsavorite, the pendant is artfully accented with a delicate cluster of...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Tsavorite, White Gold
New African 6.25 ct Blue/Purple & Champagne & Purple Sapphire Sterling Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
The stones are from Africa and is just exquisite. The main stone is a color changing blue/purple sapphire and is 6.25 cts. The stone is an oval cut stone and measures 12 x 10 mm and...
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Scarab Pendant Egyptian Revival Gablonz Gilt Metal Glass
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This large Art Deco scarab pendant was created in Gablonz in what was at the time Czechoslovakia in the 1920´s. The beautiful large turquoise coloured scarab is made from opaque mou...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine on Art Deco Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Aquamarine (approximately 17.50 carats) on a Round and Baguette cut Diamond (approximately 5.00 carats) Platinum Brooch convertible in Pendant.
Circa 1935.
Total length: 2.36 inches...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
Carved Twist Citrine Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Marquis de Pompadour said: “Champagne is the only drink that leaves a woman still beautiful after drinking it.”
These citrine beads seem to be filled with champagne.
And you will rad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Enamel Choker Necklace tassel Earrings and Bracelet Jewelry Set
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This exquisite Turkish Art Deco Egyptian Revival demi-parure set captures the grandeur and elegance of the early 20th century. Crafted from sterling silver , the set includes a neckl...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
OSCAR HEYMAN Art-Deco Platinum Coral Necklace With 30.64 Ctw In VS Diamonds
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
An art-deco coral necklace designed by Oscar Heyman & Co.
This is a fabulous double strands gems set necklace, created in New York City during the art-deco period by the jewelry com...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco 1921 Compact Mirror Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautifully preserved vintage compact dating to 1921, crafted in sterling silver with a silver-gilt interior. This elegant piece opens to reveal a clear mirror and a recessed compa...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Heart Love Openwork Chunky Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Unisex Large Heart Love Openwork Chunky Necklace, Gold Plated
Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. ...
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Diana M. 28.00 ct Unheated Sapphire Necklace GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
"Experience the opulence of an 18KT sapphire necklace, showcasing emerald-cut sapphires channel-set design. Totaling an impressive 28 carats, GIA certified and boasts the rare disti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire
Cartier Trinity Gold Necklace Medium Sized on Rope Boxed Immaculate
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace:
Cartier
Trinity Loop Necklace Pendant on Cord
Medium Size
Rare Piece
Pendant is composed of three interlinked rings in...
Category
2010s European Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Pendant Necklace with Diamonds & Pearl in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
The pendant, an Art Deco masterpiece, is designed from fine platinum, intricately woven like a delicate, precious web.
Adorned with 89 brilliant-cut diamonds, H-I in color and vs-s...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco 'Lighter than Air' Diamond Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
It sits quietly at the neck calling attention to its dignity. Spun of platinum and white gold, in linear and vertical form, the pendant is delicate, strong and like urban 1920's arch...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Rock Crystal and 9 Carat Gold Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous necklace is made of clear rock crystal with a matte effect and a shiny effect. The gold beads between are modelled in 9ct gold.
Length: 43.5cm
Bead Diameter: 8-14mm
...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
Vintage GIA No-Heat BURMA Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bracelet & Neckalce
Located in Miami, FL
This wonderful antique 1930's diamond sapphire necklace and bracelets was assembled
with both passion and joy, and they we treasured for many years.
This vintage sapphire diamond necklace can be worn as two bracelets.
Prong Set with 8 genuine cabochon RARE BURMA Sapphires...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Rope Triple Tone Silver Wired Choker Necklace in Sterling Silver Gift for Mother
Located in New York, NY
The Rope Triple Tone Silver Wired Choker Necklace in sterling silver is a striking and sophisticated accessory designed to stand out. It features three captivating colors: rose gold,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified 3.02 Light Yellow Pear Step Cut Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A modern natural GIA certified Pear Step Cut diamond with an Art Deco style cut.
Center stone weight 3.02 Carat. Light Yellow Color with a beautiful spread of 13.03 x 7.97 mm.
Set in...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Bohemian Garnet Pendant Lavaliere Necklace Brooch 13mm Cabochon Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Antique Art Deco - Victorian Pendant or Brooch set with the most wonderful 1/2 inch Garnet Cabochon in the center surrounded by sparkling blood red Bohemian Garnet...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold-filled
Art Deco Jade Pearl Necklace 51 Inches 14 Karat Yellow Gold 10mm Jade Beads
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXQUISITE ART DECO JADE, PEARL AND 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD BEAD AND CLASP NECKLACE OF 51 INCHES IN LENGTH AND WEIGHING 106 GRAMS. THE STUNNING NECKLACE HAS GORGEOUS 7MM TO 1...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Siberian Nephrite Jade and Freshwater Pearls Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing a stunning long necklace made of exquisite natural freshwater peach pearls and premium quality natural Russian green nephrite from Siberia.
The soft green-colored nephrit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Monet Vintage 1980s Spiral Twist Interlinked Rope Chain Necklace Silver Gold
Located in Wokingham, England
Monet Vintage 1980s Unisex Spiral Twist Interlinked Rope Chain Modernist Necklace, Silver Gold Tone
Can also worn as a bracelet or add a pendant.
Very excellent condition. Very ne...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Stanley Hagler Vintage Baroque Gothic Large Cross Black Flower Crystals Pendant
Located in Wokingham, England
Stanley Hagler Vintage Baroque Gothic 3D Large Long Cross Black Cluster Flower Circle Crystals Pendant Chunky Pendant Charm, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Maybe very light scratche...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Romantic Style White Gold Diamond Ariat Necklace in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ariat Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut diamonds.
Accessorize your look with this elegant Diamond ariat necklace. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
NO RESERVE! 0.50 Ct Fancy Pink Diamond 14 kt. Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Center Stone:
___________
Natural Diamond
Cut: Round Brilliant
Carat: 0.50 carat
Color: Light Pink - N.Fancy Pink
Clarity: VS2 to SI3
VAT and TAXES:
Please be aware that your countr...
Category
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamonds Love Pendant Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:4.466g,D:0.58ct, 28X18 MM
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell Vaseline Glass Pate De Verre Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Vaseline Glass Pate De Verre Necklace and Earrings from the 1930's. 2 strands of vaseline glass with centerpiece of embroidered f...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Brass, Gilt Metal
Late Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional high polished gold elephant
Highly rendered with grooved texture ears
With remnants of cream enamel on tusks
Accented by black enamel eyes
Suspending form a...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
36 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing a circle link 18k white gold choker necklace with natural Blue Sapphires and diamonds.
40 individual links each containing a vivid no heat Blue Sapphire. The Sapphires a...
Category
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
17.05 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
17.05 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Gemstone - Emerald
Weight - 17.05 carats
Shape - Beads
Size - 2.5 To 5.5 MM
Quantity - 1 line
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Emerald
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Art Deco Aquamarine & Diamond Pendulum Drop Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Pendant
15ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1920s
*THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY.
Discover the elegance of this stunning 15ct yellow gold Art Deco pendant, featuring a fabu...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
3 pc set
Material 925 Sterling Silver
Handmade
Natural Diamond Polki Rose Cut
Wieght ap...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
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.