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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1980s
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Floral Locket
Located in Portland, GB
This gorgeous antique sterling silver large oval locket dated 1879. Beautifully engraved with a floral motif in the from of the locket and a geometric, scrolled motif on the reverse....
Category
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 4.2 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.31 ct.
The diamond is has H-I color vs-s1 clarity.
Totally is emerald 0.13 ct.
Totally ruby 0.41 ct.
Total len...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Heart and Arrow Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique rose cut diamond pendant in heart and arrow designe toppend with a swallow bird with estimate rose cut diamond weight og 0.80 carats back foiled pendant was made during the ottoman era...
Category
1850s Antique Necklaces
Antique Carved Jade and Gold Necklace 14k
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s-1890s, 14k. This magnificent antique necklace features sumptuous gold-work set with beautiful antique Chinese carved jade. The look is vintage chic at its Victorian best...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Monumental Jeweled 7 Inch Bishop Cross And Heart Necklace 46 Inch Silver Chain
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Museum Quality Antique Jeweled Orthodox Bishop Cross Necklace. The extraordinary necklace features a 7 inch pendant of a bejeweled cross in Silver-Gilt with...
Category
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Flowers Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 7.1 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.85 ct.
The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Total lenght is chain 45 cm.
Please contact for any ...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
16 3/8" Antique 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain Necklace Bracelet
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This late 19th century fancy link watch chain has been crafted in solid 14k gold. It is a stunning warm rosy-yellow gold and consists of special, unusual fancy links that look like tightly coiled spiral springs. The watch chain is fitted on one end with a spring loaded ring clasp, and the other end with its original dog clip clasp.
We adore these rare rare shapes and antique closures.
These chains were originally crafted to attach a pocket-watch to a gentlemens suit. Now it is a stylish necklace with a wonderful antique dog clip...
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Sterling silver Albert chain, watch chain necklace, Shield fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but fall in love with this handsome antique Albert chain.
It is a dream of an Albert chain with big chunky links, a good long length and a heavy feel and weight.
A w...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Mourning locket, Black onyx and 18ct gold, Remember
Located in NEWARK, GB
This stunningly sentimental mourning locket is not one to be missed.
Rich, smooth and glossy, inky black onyx contrasts wonderfully with the rich 18ct yellow gold.
It has chunky on...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Vulcanite grapes pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and interesting antique Victorian grapes pendant.
The pendant is crafted in rich black Vulcanite and it a teardrop shaped pendant with a...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Yves Saint Laurent Necklace in Metal with Red Rhinestones
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Necklace in metal entirely paved with red rhinestones. Work by the atelier Scemama for Yves Saint Laurent.
Additional information:
Condition: Good condition
Dim...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Antique Portrait Enamel, Rose Diamond and Natural Pearl Necklace, Austrian.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique multi color portrait enamel, rose diamond, natural pearl, yellow gold and silver necklace, c 1860. The finely painted portrait enamel was probably done in Switzerland as th...
Category
1860s Austrian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Garnet Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1870
A fabulous, Victorian piece. Set with gorgeous, faceted garnets- an almost red grape- purple colour. Framed in beautiful, orna...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Link Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 9ct yellow gold necklace is made up of slim oval links and intricately detailed gold orbs. The chain fastens using a barrel clasp and has a delicate and stylish feel.
Length: ...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Victorian era ruby and diamond drop necklace. The pendant's open frame consists of three central oval cut rubies which are surrounded by multiple round faceted na...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Italian Gold 14k 2 Tone Wide Reversible Omega Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This vintage Omega necklace is a classy essential to all jewelry collections. Sustainably crafted with 1nearly one ounce of 14k gold, this, slee...
Category
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Dramatic Large Gem Set Vintage Cross Pendant, c 1981.
Located in Aspen, CO
Cross Pendant set with fine diamonds and gemstones. Seemingly at random in a juxtaposition, thirty eight white diamonds, colored diamonds and colored stones are prong set in no par...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Emerald and Opal, Yellow Gold, Three Locket Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian three locket necklace has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
The three lockets/pendants have circul...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Portrait Enamel, Gold and Rose cut Diamond locket Pendant, c. 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique multi-color portrait enamel portraying a neo classical scene of a cherub resting on a font as water luxuriously flows out. This fine scene is accented with 5 rose cut diamo...
Category
1860s American Neoclassical Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Arrow Triangle Pendant Collar Necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Arrow Triangle Pendant Collar Necklace, a stunning piece crafted circa the 1980s, exuding the sophistication a...
Category
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Antique 9ct Rose Gold & Enamel Victorian Marquise Shaped Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Locket
9ct Rose Gold Tested
Circa 1870
Fabulous, Victorian gold locket. A lovely, rare marquise shape. Beautifully decorated with a black enamel surface & white ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Vintage Two Carved Shell Cameos and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oscar worthy Antique Carved 2 Shell Cameo and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement Necklace. Suspending 2 Shell Cameos, each Hand Carved with the Profile of a Classi...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine Bird Carrying Mail Fob Seal Pendant "Depeche Vous" "Hurry Up" Victorian
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT AND RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CARVED CITRINE FOB PENDANT WITH AN IMAGE OF A BIRD CARRYING A MAIL ENVELOPE AND THE MOTTO "DEPECHE...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Chanel 1984 Multi Chain with Gripoix Purple/Green Stones Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience timeless elegance with the Chanel 1984 Multi Chain Necklace. Featuring layers of green and purple stones, this necklace adds a touch of sophistication to any outfit. Eleva...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Victorian natural pearl and enamel locket, English, circa 1870.
Located in London, GB
Victorian natural pearl and enamel locket. Set to centre with a natural half pearl in a closed back grain setting, encircled by a single row of eight natural half pearls in closed ba...
Category
1870s English Antique Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
White Topaz Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
White Topaz Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant. It was created around the 1890. Massive white Topaz, Pearls and Enamel pendant in yellow Gold. Set with a cushion cut white Topaz of app...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Pendant set with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver pendant set with rose diamonds up to 0.30ct – G/H – SI – size. 1.7cm x 9.7mm
detailed description:
the size of the pendant is 1.7 cm long by 9.7 mm wide...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Hematite and Emerald Dolphin Pendant
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a playful pendant from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This piece has been crafted into the shape of a dolphin from both 18ct yellow gold and hemat...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Pave Puffy Heart Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This fun and lovely pendant made in 14k white gold is a diamond pave puffy heart. With over 6.5 carats of round cut, VS2 clarity, G color diamonds, this pendent sparkles brightly and...
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 0.50 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring old mine cut diamonds set with belcher-style prongs forming a cross
Weighing approximately 0.50 carat total - quality consistent with cut and age
Bisected by pierced 'X' mo...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby And Old Mine Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 19th century art nouveau necklace in 18k gold with an estimate natural rubies of 6 carats and old mine cut diamonds 3.5 carats white color no inclousions decorted with black ...
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Original 1980 Gucci New York 18Kt Yellow Gold Bamboo Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind, circa 1980, Hancrafted Yellow Gold brushed Necklace, in Gucci Iconic Bamboo Style. This unique, chic and simple custom made piece is crafted to look and feel like prec...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Bird Locket
Located in Portland, GB
Antique Victorian sterling silver locket dated 1876. This extraordinary silver locket is hallmarked for Birmingham and made by Horace Woodward & Co. The front depicts a Japonesque-st...
Category
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Yves Saint Laurent Golden Metal Dickey Necklace with Colorful Resin Cabochons
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Impressive golden metal dickey necklace with colorful resin cabochons. To be mentioned, the metal formed a patina on the back.
Additional infor...
Category
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Vintage Diamante Pave Panther Necklace Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamante Pave Panther Necklace Circa 1980s. This double panther necklace is so well made and looks fine. I love to find things that look fine. It has black cabochons on the ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
We love a good longuard chain here, such a versatile and wearable piece of jewellery, this antique 9kt gold one is no exception.
You really can't go wrong with a good long chain as they can be worn in so many ways and adorned with so many different pieces to mix it up that you get endless amounts of wear out of them, not forgetting that they exude a timeless elegance when worn alone too!
However you like to wear yours this one is certainly a beauty, substantial squared belcher or rolo links in rich old yellow gold, it is nice length, easily wrapped over a few times and perfect carrying your larger pendants or lockets.
It has a 9kt gold dog clip...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Heart Locket Pendant Necklace Vinaigrette Foster & Bailey "A"
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HEART SHAPE LOCKET OR PERFUME VINAIGRETTE BY THE ESTEEMED AMERICAN SILVERSMITH FOSTER & BAILEY.
THE SILVER LOCKET PENDANT IS IN THE FORM OF A HEART. IT HAS BEAUTIFUL ACANTHUS LEAF SCROLL MOTIF AND FLOWER MOTIF REPOUSSE DESIGNS AND ENGRAVING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LOCKET. ON ONE SIDE IS THE VICTORIAN INITIAL...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Large White South Sea Pearls and Diamond Enhancers
Located in Johns Creek, GA
Gorgeous large, rare White South Sea Drop Pearls. These spectacular pearls measure 14.5mm - 18.35mm. They are very white color, very high lustre, some blemishes. The necklace with...
Category
1980s Hong Kong Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Medallion pendant of lapis lazuli and set with diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold medallion pendant with lapis lazuli and rose diamonds set on silver. 0.15ct – G/H – SI
Detailed description
the size of the pendant is 5.5 cm long by 3.3 cm wide
weight 1...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Blue Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Locket Flower Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Locket Pendant
15ct Gold
Circa 1870
Fabulous, Edwardian round locket pendant.
In excellent condition for its age & the bright blue enamel is in perfect condition. The p...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Mesh Choker 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Mesh Choker 18K Yellow Gold. The Choker weigh 52Grams and measures 16'' long
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian bog oak flower pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian bog oak floral pendant.
It is crafted from bog oak which is a type of oak wood that has been buried in a peat bog for ...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Vintage Cartier Diamond Elephant Maillon Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A simply stunning vintage Cartier Paris diamond Elephant Maillon necklace set in solid 18k yellow gold; circa early 1998.
The necklace is composed of a central panel which depicts a...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Mesh Necklace with Aquamarine and Amethyst
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Wonderful vintage crafted of 14k yellow gold necklace, about 36 inch long has the look of a mesh chain, but is actually made up of sturdy tiled length...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold
Chain with Pendant set with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
gold with silver pendant set with rose cut diamonds 2.00ct on a 14k yellow gold necklace - 45 cm
detailed description:
The length of the necklace is 45 cm long by 1.4 mm wide
the ...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage YSL Geo Style Rhinestone Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage YSL Geo Necklace featuring a flattened curb chain adorned with a geometric design pendant lavishly embellished with crystals. Pure contemporary chic from the ultra stylish House of YSL.
In 1961, following his time as Dior's Art Director, Yves Saint Laurent launched his namesake couture label. His fearless approach to blurring the lines between men and women's fashions set him apart. In 1966 he launched his tailored Tuxedo and 'Le Smoking' was born. Like his couture counterparts, YSL's jewellery was key to completing his looks. Vintage YSL Jewellery...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Pomellato Heavy Link Chain with Diamond Pave Links 18K White Gold
By Pomellato
Located in Dallas, TX
Pomellato Heavy Link Chain with Diamond Pave Links in 18K White Gold.
Marked: Pomellato 750
Length: 23 inches; design consist of oval and round smooth finished links with 3 of the r...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Circa 1890s Ottoman 6k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Bird Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.2 grams.
Totally is diamond 2 ct.
Acid tested to be 6k real gold.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1890s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Victorian Gold-Filled Red Jasper Carved Intaglio Diana Pendant or Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian carved intaglio pendant or charm.
Comprising a red jasper cabochon set in a gold filled mounting.
The intaglio carving depicts the bust of the goddess Di...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Jasper, Gold-filled
Vintage 1980s Givenchy Deco Style Lucite & Pave Rhinestone Pendant Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Easton, PA
1980s Deco style maroon red/brown Lucite with black enamel and clear pave rhinestones pendant with frosted clear melon beads and black bead spacers necklace with gg fold over clasp. ...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Victorian Style 1.60Ct Opal Pearl and Diamond 9K Yellow Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.60 carat opal, pearl and 0.02 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold pendant/brooch; part of our diverse opal jewellery collections.
This fine and impressive vintage vintage pendant/brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold, replicating the details of a Victorian example.
The pierced decorated setting is ornamented with three feature claw set oval cabochon cut opals, in a trefoil style design.
The centre of this arrangement is embellished with a claw set 0.02ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond to the centre.
The feature arrangement is encompassed with a paralleling scalloped border embellished with fifteen seed pearls, graduating in size dependent on location.
The border is further embellished with three protruding bud decorated settings, each accented with pavé set pearls.
The lower portion of this impressive pendant/brooch is embellished with an articulating four-claw set cabochon cut opal terminal, completing the design.
This vintage opal brooch...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late Georgian/Early Victorian 18 Karat Gold & Turquoise Muff Chain
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A fine and detailed late Georgian/early Victorian muff chain crafted from 18 karat yellow gold. The chain which dates to the first half of the 19th century comprises of delicate belc...
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s 18K Yellow Gold Byzantine Graduated Woven Link Necklace 279.5 Grams
Located in Miami, FL
Compliment any outfit with an opulent look!
This Heavy 1980s vintage graduated byzantine design link makes this piece a rare piece to find!
Crafted in luxurious solid 18K yellow, ...
Category
1980s German Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage White Enamel Crystals Spiral Openwork Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage White Enamel Crystals Spiral Openwork Elegant Chunky Pendant Necklace Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Not any stones lost. Light scratc...
Category
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique 9ct Gold Back & Front Large Victorian Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
9ct Yellow Gold Back & Front
Circa 1880
Fabulous sized Victorian locket. Oval shaped with pretty, hand engraved floral patterns on both sides- can be worn ei...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of flowers and leaves with a coral pendant drop wi...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral
Chanel lion necklace
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal short necklace representing lion heads. Jewelry from the 1980s.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Length: 39 cm
CB275
Category
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
1980's 20.70cts Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Hexagon Link Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Geometrical 1980's vintage beauty! This statement piece is crafted in solid 18K Yellow gold with white gold accents. The Hexagon shape has been uplifted to another level with this ex...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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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