Necklaces
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gilt Metal
1850s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Brazilian Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Austrian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, Gold-filled
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold
2010s Hong Kong Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Victorian Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Victorian Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Silver
1870s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
15k Gold
1980s British Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
20th Century British Victorian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver
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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.