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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century
GIA Certified .30 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond, pearl and sapphire butterfly pendant necklace. GIA certified natural no heat blue sapphire accented with natural peal, genuine ruby and old mine cut diamond accents. White, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
Antique Scottish Agate Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique Necklace 18kt Gold and Agate. Made in Scotland circa 1820-60's.
Measurements: Length 17.12 inches;
Size of largest central stone is 1.92 inch (48mm) long x 1.6 inch (40mm) ...
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Micro Mosaic 18K Pendant and Brooch, c. 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique micro mosaic 18K yellow gold pendant and brooch, c. 1880. This is a superb example of a fine micro mosaic done in the 19th century. The ornate composition centers swan in m...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian 23.40 Carat Moonstone Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 23.40 carat moonstone and 12 karat yellow gold collar length necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian moonstone necklace has been crafted in 12k yellow gold.
The necklace displays a feature two-tiered drop to the center of the arrangement; the central tier ornamented with two bezel set round cabochon cut moonstones and the lower tier tapering to a single oval cabochon cut moonstone terminal.
The central drop is flanked on either side by a total of six bezel set oval cabochon cut moonstones drops, dispersed evenly.
The moonstone drops suspend from a 15.5" belcher chain, crafted in 12k yellow gold.
The chain secures with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening to the reverse.
This antique Victorian collarette has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 12k gold.
The necklace is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Condition
This stunning antique 1880s necklace...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Graduated Fringe Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold fringe necklace encapsulates the essence of romantic jewelry from the Victorian era. Graduated elongated drops topped with round spheres dangle from the 15” necklace. T...
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Antique Muff Chain 20k gold
Located in Stockholm, SE
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Rare Antique Muff Chain 20k gold, a stunning testament to the craftsmanship of the early 19th century. The centerpiece of this exceptional pi...
Category
Early 18th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Antique Diamond Pendant or Clip with Old Mine & Rose Cuts, Approx 1.98 Ctw
Located in Danvers, MA
An absolutely stunning Victorian period Diamond & Pearl Pendant - Dress Clip with super fiery old mine cut & rose cut diamonds along with a sizable lustrous pearl drop. Just gorgeou...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Belle Époque Long Guard Chain Silver Wire Corallium Rubrum Beads
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This guard chain was hand crafted towards the end of the nineteenth century. It is made up from 203 corallium rubrum beads. Each bead is threaded onto pieces of silver wire, both end...
Category
1890s European Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian Jade Fob Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k. This nineteenth-century jade fob makes a unique and charming pendant. Featuring Poseidon on a chariot drawn by seahorses the intaglio carvin...
Category
1880s Antique Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Ruby No Heat Platinum Diamond Necklace 18K Antique Pendant Old Mine 5.04 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents GIA CERTIFIED PLATINUM NO HEAT RUBY DIAMOND 5.04 CARAT ANTIQUE NECKLACE & BOX! Finest Untreated Ruby Crowned With 3.82 Carats of Sparkling Old Mine...
Category
19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Gold Necklace 24 Natural Oriental Pearls Five Pointed Star Pentagram
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual necklace was created in 1975 ca. It features two round discs suspended from gold chains attached to a grooved barrel clasp. Each disk is decorated with twisted gold wire...
Category
1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
An 18 Carat Gold and Jasper Egg Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat and jaspis egg box pendant with 18 carat gold mounting, the edges around and the hinge with which the box opens are engraved with leaves, France, 18th century.
weight...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Necklaces
Materials
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Friendship Token of Sentiment Woven Hair Chain 14 KaratGold Hand Clasp
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful hair chain was created in 1825 ca. It is made out of handwoven brown hair and 14 karat gold. The chain was intended as a token of friendship and sentiment. The hair al...
Category
1820s European George IV Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
GIA Certified 1.85 Carat Pink Topaz Chrysoberyl 14k Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified Antique authentic circa 1800 to 1840 brooch pendant with a removable bail and removable bottom dangle that can be worn alone on the chain. See below for the stone speci...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Victorian Gold and Garnet Pendant with a Diamond Star
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 15 carat gold Victorian oval pendant set with a large deep red carbuncle garnet incrusted with a six pointed star at the centre set with a large cushion cut diamond surrounded by s...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Memento Mori Jet or Charcoal Skull with Rose Cut Diamond Eyes
Located in Fairfield, CT
This striking vintage skull pendant is a captivating piece of jewelry that blends gothic charm with classic elegance. The pendant is skillfully carved from what appears to be jet or charcoal, providing a deep, matte contrast to the gleaming gold-tone bail that attaches it to a chain.
During the 19th century, jet was established as a gemstone for mourning, and demand for mourning jewelry during the Victorian era led to extensive excavations of jet in Whitby. Victorian Whitby Jet jewelry...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Pendant Brooch 19th C. Flower Acanthus
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this spectacular antique Victorian 18ct gold and diamond pendant/brooch necklace made in France during the 19th century.
*Please note: all other items in...
Category
19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Imperial Silver Gilt Enamel Egg Pendant With Coat Of Arms
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning pendant designed in the shape of a Russian Imperial gilt silver and guilloche enamel egg. The body of the egg is enameled in a deep, beautiful red guilloche ena...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Carnelian Fob Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
Our exquisite Victorian Carnelian Fob Charm Necklace features a central carnelian. Cherished for its deep hues and symbolic ties to courage and vita...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian 8.45ct Diamond Pendant, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A mesmerising collection of old cut diamonds adorn this beautiful Victorian pendant. the biggest of the diamonds is set at the centre, weighing 1.00 carat stone. Surrounding the cent...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a unique Victorian creation. A cluster pendant handcrafted from a warm yellow gold features a domed collection of natural turquoise at the centre with an old cushion cut...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina J woven Pearl necklace with gold-plated Silver vintage brooch with Garnet
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Pearl Necklace by Marina J. This amazing piece features Cultured white Pearls all intricately woven together into a tight lace like design. Small gold-plated silver faceted beads are interwoven within the necklace. Vintage gold-plated Silver Brooch with center-mounted faceted garnet stone and teardrop Pearl briolette...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Victorian Etruscan Revival 14K Gold and Turquoise Cabochon Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This is a fantastic 14 karat gold and turquoise Etruscan Revival pendant necklace from the Victorian era. It features detailed hand engraved gold and fabulous turquoise cabochons wit...
Category
1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Intaglio Gemstone Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Eleven exceptionally rare carved gemstones are featured in this museum-quality Victorian necklace and the majority of the intaglio gems date to ancient Ro...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Garnet Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Victorian garnet and diamond pendant and locket, circa 1860. The crystal on the reverse can be removed to encase hair or a photo. The garnet is a fabulous cabochon garne...
Category
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
French Oscar Roty Madonna and Child 22K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 22 karat (22K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval disc with a carved relief of the Madonna and Child, signed O. Roty. The reverse depicting a branch of lilies wit...
Category
19th Century French Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond star pendant, sterling silver necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be enchanted by this beautiful antique diamond star pendant.
A wonderful twelve point star with smaller rays peeking out from between the larger points.
To the centre there is a superb old cut diamond with an estimated 0.40ct weight, this is surrounded by a mesmerising plethora of old cut and cushion cut diamonds giving this star the most alluring twinkle.
It is crafted in cool crisp sterling silver, this was common on Victorian diamond pieces as the fresh silver tone enhances the colour of the diamonds.
Stars were a very popular motif in Victorian jewellery and they still are today, they provided a symbol of guidance, light and wisdom.
This beautiful antique star pendant...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Onyx Lady Cameo Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian pendant crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890.
It features an onyx cameo depicting a lady. The piece is adorned with rose cut diamonds and a pearl.
There are some ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold
Fabergé Guilloche Egg Pendant, Workmaster Anders Johan Nevalainen
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
A Fabergé workmaster Anders Johan Nevalainen gilt silver egg pendant, guilloche azure enameled and featuring an embossed image of a berry with a branch with seven simulated diamonds,...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique French 18kt Yellow Gold Long Fancy Link Chain Necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite Antique French 18kt Yellow Gold Long Fancy Link Chain Necklace. Crafted in the 19th century, circa 1838-1847, in France, this stunn...
Category
1830s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890 Victorian Rose Gold Hand Engraved Floral Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful hand engraved 1890 Victorian locket in 10K rose gold that showcases a gorgeous hand engraved floral motif. At the center, a beautif...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Archeological Revival Enamel and Natural Pearl Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Striking and beautifully different are thoughts that come to mind when you see this pendant. The gold is warm, 15kt and rich. It enhances the white of the pearls and accents of white...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Victorian Oval Heart Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped
*The term gold front & back is often used to describe antique gold lockets which have a front back made from gold.
The gold...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Coral Flower Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1880s 14k natural red color corals engraved in flower designes attached with 14k gold movable chains total pandant lenght 9cm
Category
1880s Antique Necklaces
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Silver Locket With A Pair Of Swallows
Located in Portland, England
Antique Victorian silver photo locket with a typical for Aesthetic movement design. The front of this beautiful piece depicts a pair of swallow birds, one in a flight and another one...
Category
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Demantoid Garnet & Enamel Sweetheart Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sweetheart Necklace
15ct Gold Stamped & Tagged
Circa 1880
Stunning Victorian Sweetheart Necklace. Gorgeous White & Black Polka Dot Hearts Joined by a Centre- Knot Topped...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Original Victorian Coral Beads
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Coral Beads on original cotton cord from a period jewelers lot. Genuine coral beads, great to wear loosely tied on back or with a pendant or brooch clipped on. 187...
Category
1870s Italian Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral
Dropsy Notre Dame de Mont Carmel Sacred Heart 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Madonna and Child holding a pair of devotional scapulars, with the phrase N. (Notre) Dame du Mont ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.22 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hair Starburst Antique Mourning Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an eight-point gold starburst motif centering an old European cut diamond
Prong set and weighing approximately 0.22 carat total - G color with SI1 clarity
With additiona...
Category
1840s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 14K Gold Angel Skin Coral Necklace
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a lovely Victorian period angel skin coral necklace done in an Etruscan revival style. It features beautiful detail work; the pendant is original to the chain, which is a...
Category
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
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 pearls & natural diamond eyes. Comes compl...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Gold Double-Sided Swivel Locket Pendant with Jasper and Bloodstone
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian period gold swivel locket pendant with an oval bloodstone panel on one side and a jasper panel on the verso, in 15k. The hinged jasper side opens to reveal an i...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Jasper, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian silver longuard chain necklace, 900 silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
This gorgeous antique silver long chain or longuard chain necklace is everything you could hope for in a long chain.
It is a lovely long length chain at 64" and can be easily wrappe...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian French Antique Emerald Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a wire openwork cross form suspending from a navette-shaped surmount
Centering a bezel set 3.0 mm near-round pearl - white with mild iridescence
With additional 2.0 to 3....
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1880 14KT Yellow Gold Intaglio Hardstone Locket of Mercury with Chain
Located in Wheaton, IL
This is an exceptional antique piece, crafted with extraordinary attention to detail and in outstanding condition, dating back to the late 19th century, around 1880. It comprises a s...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise & Pearl 9ct Rose Gold Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian locket featuring seed pearls and a single turquoise gemstone set in 9ct rose gold. The heart shaped locket hangs from a new 9ct gold chain. The locket is a gold 'ba...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Rose Gold
Antique 14Kt Yellow Gold Finely Engraved Victorian Oval Locket
Located in Wheaton, IL
This exquisite antique Victorian locket is not just a stunning piece of jewelry, but also a piece of history. Made of 14kt yellow gold and crafted around 1885, it is a testament to t...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Victorian Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold 34 3/4 Long Antique Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of cable link chain with fourteen pearl bead stations
Ranging from 4.0 to 5.0 mm near-round in shape
Cream, white, and pink in body color
With strong iridescence throughou...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Mine Diamond Pearl Heart Pendant Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is an Antique Victorian Diamond Heart Pendant set throughout with lovely Seed Pearls. In the center is a sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamond. The diamond and pearls are set in a wo...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 3.02Ct Peridot and 3.41Ct Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Nouveau 3.02 carat peridot and 3.41 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant / brooch; part of our diverse antique perid...
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 1890s Gold Filled Tassel Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous gold filled tassel necklace from the 1890s Victorian era is very special. The circle and bar chain is very unique in todays world as it is less common for todays time p...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
Antique Victorian Bird Swallow Locket with Pearls & Ruby in Onyx & Antique Chain
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a very charming Victorian period onyx locket, featuring a pearl set gold Bird (a Swallow) with a foliate design. The locket retains its original enameled and pearl-set ba...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Quartz Victorian Fob Pendant - 9k Fancy Scrollwork Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian
Date: 1860s - 1880s
Metal Content: 9k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Quartz
Cut: Fancy
Color: Light Yellow
Style: Fob
Theme: Scrollwork
Features: Etched Scr...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Gold & Silver Necklace W/ Emeralds, Pearl & Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
This beautiful Victorian necklace features a silver scrolling foliate centerpiece decorated with diamonds, natural emeralds and a beautiful pearl focus point. The silver floral motif...
Category
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Coral Gold Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1880s necklace with natural corals in salmon color decorted with old seed pearls with a 14k gold chain hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and old moscow assay mark...
Category
1870s Antique Necklaces
Antique Victorian Spinner Fob Photo Locket 15ct Yellow Gold c1880s Sardonyx
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Here we present a gorgeous, Victorian, spinner Fob with photo Locket.
It has so many features, that it’s hard to know where to start! Firstly, we have the most lovely hand engraving...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Onyx Cross Pendant with Seed Pearl and Gold Leaves
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A Victorian onyx cross pendant set with a single seed pearl and adorned with a 14 karat gold floral design. This pendant is a captivating embodiment of the elegance and symbolism of ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 5 Strand Coral Choker with 10K Gold Bars & Clasp, circa 1890
Located in Venice, CA
This bold Victorian coral choker is a show-stopper. The color of this piece is stunning, a beautiful natural salmon color, rich and mottled. Cor...
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 10k Gold, 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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