Necklaces
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
2010s Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Topaz, Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Necklaces
Chalcedony, 24k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Byzantine Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s German Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 15k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Byzantine Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Necklaces
White Gold, Bronze, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s French Byzantine Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Crystal
2010s Indian Medieval Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Citrine, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s French Byzantine Necklaces
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1910s Australian Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Opal, 15k Gold
2010s Asian Medieval Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Go...
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 9k 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.