Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, So...
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Quartz, Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Coral
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Opal, Garnet, Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
20th Century German Edwardian Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
19th Century Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Mid-19th Century Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1950s French Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Renaissance Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold, Mixed Metal
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
19th Century Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Yell...
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
2010s American Renaissance Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k 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.