Necklaces
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, 10k Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Sapphire, 15k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 15k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
1840s Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, 14k Gold
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1930s Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 15k Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Moonstone, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.