Necklaces
4
546
74
to
76
307
286
73
236
184
127
3
8
10
3
11
11
18
25
11
58
10
10
9
8
7
341
277
2
459
213
187
159
87
154
83
43
37
36
51
49
48
44
36
to
13,593
12,313
3,099
2,994
2,123
1,397
961
639
398
331
289
253
222
221
155
50
25
7
Necklaces For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Revival
Georgian Chalcedony, Amethyst, Pearl Silver and Gold Cross Pattée Pendant, 1790
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cross pattée, with a faceted, cushion shaped amethyst, set in the centre, with a cluster surround of natural half seed pearls, in cut down st...
Category
1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Dimos 18k Gold Alexander the Great Diamonds Oval Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Noir collection pendant in 18k yellow gold. Hosting a coin of Alexander the Great surrounded with 0.32 carats brilliant cut diamonds and decorated with our famous hand made wire...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
George III Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian lozenge-shaped pendant, to the centre a rose-cut diamond-set interlocking double-heart mounted in silver, applied on blue enamel background surrounded by white enamel bord...
Category
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Greek Revival Hellenistic Necklace In Solid 22Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis Lazuli
Located in Miami, FL
Greek revival necklace with lapis lazuli.
Beautiful, Hellenistic necklace, made in Greece in the style of the ancient Greeks with floreated designs. This unusual necklace has been c...
Category
1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Austrian 1820 Georgian Enameled Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold & Rose Cuts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian pendant brooch made in Austria.
An incredible antique pendant brooch, created in Austria during the Georgian period, back in the 1820. This fabulous piece has been crafted ...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Large Italian 18k Gold Aventurine Etruscan Revival Watch Fob Pendant Charm
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This vintage 18k gold Italian charm is encrusted with vivid green aventurine set among Etruscan Revival wirework and granulation. The ornate vintage piece was most likely first purc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Materials
Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Late 18th Century Gold, Foiled Citrine, and Enamel Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period gold and foiled citrine festoon necklace comprised of seven winged ornaments with white and green dotted enamel and two star pendants, culminating in a sty...
Category
1790s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Gothic Medieval Style Silver & Leather Bird Talon Choker
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A fab Gothic style Medieval-inspired ostrich talon claw choker necklace. Handmade of sterling silver and ostrich leather by underground French artist Lou, this exotic work makes a bo...
Category
2010s Gothic Revival Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Vintage 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Extra Large Lantern Charm w/ Encrusted Jewels
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage 18k gold Italian lantern charm is encrusted with citrine, amethyst, garnet, tourmaline and turquoise, bezel set among Etruscan Revival wirework and granulation. The orna...
Category
1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Venetian Murano Glass Pendant Cameo of Crucified Cross in Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venetian Purple Murano Glass Antique / Gothic Style Pendant
Vintage - made 20+ years ago
Carved Image of Crucified Cross - associated with Greek mythology of Faith
Sterling Silver 92...
Category
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
6.30ct 14K Emerald Georgian Styled Solitaire 6-Prong Emerald Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a natural emerald Georgian styled solitaire pendant in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire pendant carries an earth-mined emerald in a prong setting. Fully faceted,...
Category
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Egyptian Revival Hieroglyph Square Ingot Charm or Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
Part of our Cute as a Button Collection, Kirsten’s Corner created this charm by using a 1920’s button as a mold, and casting the piece in 14k gold. The button has a wonderful Egyptia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Butterscotch Berber Moroccan Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Jewelry of the Berber cultures is a historical style of traditional jewelry that was worn by women mainly in rural areas of the Maghreb region in North Africa and inhabited by indige...
Category
1950s Moroccan Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plated Chevron Mesh and Shiny Serpentine Collar Necklace circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful bright gold plated chevron design mesh necklace, with a shiny serpentine chain edging. Measuring length approximately 38.5 cm / 15.1 inches plus an extension chain of 5.5 c...
Category
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Russian Cloisonne Enamel Egg Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
This exquisite vintage Russian Soviet gilded silver egg pendant showcases stunning turquoise cloisonné enamel eagle motifs adorned with granulated accents reminiscent of Medieval Rus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Gold Plated Swirl Design Egyptian Revival Mesh Collar Necklace circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful bright gold plated mesh necklace, featuring a lovely swirl design. Measuring length approximately 38 cm / 15 inches, plus an extension chain of 5.5 cm / 2 inches, by width ...
Category
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
60s Turquoise Charm Vintage Etruscan Revival 18k Yellow Gold Triangle Pendant
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage turquoise charm crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1960s).
Three cabochon cut pieces of turquoise measure 10mm x 8mm and 7mm x 5.5mm. The turquoise is in go...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver Modern Pendant with Chain
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Originally designed across the millenium this fabulous chain with pendant is in dark rodium silver. Handcrafted in Italy, from Garavelli STUDS SILVER NECKLACE collection.
Total leng...
Category
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Antique Emerald Pearl Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Renaissance Revival
Located in New York, NY
This is an antique Emerald and Pearl Pendant Necklace set with seven gorgeous green emerald cut rectangular Emeralds in the Renaissance Revival Style. The Emeralds total approximate...
Category
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Georgian 18kt Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Seal Fob/Pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
This antique 18th-century Georgian seal fob/pendant, crafted from 18kt. yellow gold features a Carnelian intaglio depicting an armorial coat of arms.
X- ray been tested for 18kt gold...
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis of Greece Etruscan Revival Acorn Bull Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Iconic 22k yellow gold necklace by Ilias Lalaounis, one of the most prominent Greek designers to date. The necklace is featuring 21 element with a flower and a dangling acorn or bull...
Category
20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
1841 Nordic Necklace solid 18K Gold /44.5cm/4.5gr
Located in SE
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Swedish necklace with chained links, hallmarked 18K, unknown maker marks, city of Stockholm. Date hallmarks: L4 / made in 1841.
Finest Used condition. All pa...
Category
1840s Swedish Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Georgian Diamond and Ivory Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Stroud, GB
A rare and elegant late Georgian portrait miniature locket pendant, set with five old cut diamonds in a floral motif and cast in 9ct gold.
The portrait of the lady is painted on ivo...
Category
1820s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold
Georgian Snake Poison Locket Pendant Mourning Garnet Antique Gold 1800 Rare
Located in New York, NY
A very rare antique Georgian to Victorian Snake Pendant Locket with a small hinged Locket opening in which to place a treasured memento, a mourning item, or possibly poison! The extraordinary Snake Pendant is 14 Karat Gold. The head and eyes of the snake are set with a pear shaped and two round faceted red Garnets. The locket portion is covered with a crystal or rock crystal cover on the front. The reverse of the locket portion opens with a lovely detailed hinge with a glass cover.
The pendant is 34mm long including the bales. Without the bales the snake is 28mm long and 12mm wide.
The interior of the locket portion is 4mm in diameter and is 4.5mm deep.
The snake is 14 Karat Gold.
The pendant weighs 1.6 grams.
The listing is only for the snake pendant. The chain is only shown for display.
The bales may be a later addition.
A pendant with a poison compartment is extremely rare and having one in the form of a snake is highly unusual. The combination of both a snake and an pendant is rarely ever seen. The following is a description of poison rings:
A poison ring or pillbox ring...
Category
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Georgian Almandine Garnet Flat Cut 12 KT Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Red Garnet Love
Antique Georgian period, 1800 ca, beautiful necklace made during the time of solid 12 Kt gold
Comprising a riviere necklace with a centrepiece in the shape of a flower with suspended finial, close back setting as for Georgian tradition, with approx 53.00 Ct of natural Almandine Garnets flat cut, firey and sparkly
Necklace is 43 cm in length, clasp is 15 x 17 mm. – central is 27 x 55 mm. (h. x w.)
Very good condition keeping with age
Georgian Garnet jewellery...
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Mano Figa Agate Good Luck Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A mano figa amulet charm pendant made of banded orange colored polished agate. Agate has a grounding, stabilizing and protective effect. The agate has some beautiful natural inclusio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Revival Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Base Metal
Antique Necklace Eye of God solid 19K Gold / 26.6 gr
Located in SE
Antique,ca late 18th - early 19th century hand-made necklace, Egyptian revival styled or could be used for ceremonial or religious purposes. A linked chain with repeating floral pat...
Category
Late 18th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Coral & Turquoise Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a coral & turquoise multi-strand necklace. I bought this hand crafted Egyptian Revival necklace at a jewelry store in Istanbul many years ago. Twelve strands of small beads c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
Antique necklace with amethysts, pearls and enamel, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A necklace being examined in a gemological laboratory
Origin: Sweden, around 1880.
Necklace made of gold-plated silver, studded with amethysts, pearls and decorated with enamel. Th...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Enamel
MiriamHaskell 1945 PeacockBeads Parure WiredBraceletEarrings 16StrandNecklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Before 1947 when the brand mark was added and while couture-style adjustable-hook necklaces were in demand in post-war America, Miriam Haskell's first designer Frank Hess created thi...
Category
1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
England 1870 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian neo-gothic pendant Brooch with a winged Griffin.
Fabulous pendant-brooch, created in England during the Victorian era in the late 19th century, circa 1870. This piece was crafted in three dimensions with great details in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish. Designed with neo-gothic revival...
Category
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...
Egyptian Revival Small Turquoise Faience Scarab Pendant with 14K Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
During the early 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced and introduced what is referred to as "Egyptian Revival Jewelry." The first Egyptian Revival...
Category
1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Gothic Revival Cross 18k c1870s-80s France
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870-80s, 18k, France. This nineteenth-century Gothic Revival cross was styled to speak reverently across the ages. Beautifully hand-made in 18k yellow gold, and decorated with...
Category
1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Revival Faience Turquoise and Brown Scarab Pendant with 14K Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
During the early 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced and introduced what is referred to as "Egyptian Revival Jewelry." The first Egyptian Revival...
Category
1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Egyptian Revival Beige Faience Scarab Pendant with 14K Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
During the early 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced and introduced what is referred to as "Egyptian Revival Jewelry." The first Egyptian Revival...
Category
1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Key to my Heart mourning locket, 18k gold and Hairwork, padlock
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly magical piece of antique Georgian mourning jewellery.
This early 19th century locket is designed as a padlock, circular in shape with a hairwork border and beautiful tiny ca...
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Suite Created by Mario Buccellati Himself, $450k Official Evaluation
Located in Southbury, CT
Free your inner maximalist with this extraordinary one-of-a-kind suit of jewels created by Mario Buccellati's own hands.
Complete parures created by the iconic Italian master goldsm...
Category
1950s Renaissance Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Egyptian Revival Brown Faience Scarab Pendant with 14K Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
During the early 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced and introduced what is referred to as "Egyptian Revival Jewelry." The first Egyptian Revival...
Category
1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique European Pendant Dimeter Miniature Painting Silver Gold Paste /1.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant with a miniature painting 16mm x 8 mm of the ancient Greek Goddess of harvest and fertility Demeter. The painting is concealed within a miniature frame made of gilt S...
Category
1780s French Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver
Antique Egyptian Revival Necklace Sapphire Turquoise Enamel Gold Pharoah Goddess
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare antique museum quality Egyptian Revival Necklace in Gold with Sapphires, Turquoise and Pearls with magnificent enamel work depicting images of the Pharoah or Godd...
Category
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Enamel, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet Pearl Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent antique Austro-Hungarian Garnet and Pearl Pendant Necklace with a Garnet set chain in a flower and leaf motif. It is in t...
Category
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Garnet, Silver
Tiffany & Co 1989 By Paloma Picasso Pendant-Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
This is a very rare vintage piece of jewelry, created in New York by Paloma Picasso for the Tiffany & Co. Studios, back...
Category
1980s American Greek Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chalcedony Blue Bell Egyptian Fusion Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an Egyptian fusion chalcedony blue bell necklace. Nouveau Boutique created this double strand necklace with faceted semi-transparent chalcedony and moonstone beads. The space...
Category
2010s American Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Iolite, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Antique Etruscan Revival Cannetille 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Swivel Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
Magnificent and rare Etruscan Revival Necklace. This necklace features Cannetille wire and beading work throughout. It has a swivel bail on the center front link giving the ability t...
Category
1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Necklace - Donald Stannard, Dynasty Era
Located in London, GB
Step back into the grandeur of the 80s, a decade defined by its flamboyant glamour with this incredible vintage necklace, perfectly embodying the Dynasty more is more era.
This spectacular necklace, the brainchild of Donald Stannard, features a massive centerpiece - a large turquoise stone nestled between two intricately designed birds, echoing Egyptian Revival aesthetics. Held by a triple rope chain, this is a piece that is sure to steal the spotlight.
The Egyptian Revival was a significant trend in the 80s, particularly popularised by the Dynasty era...
Category
1980s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Antique Silver Reliquary Locket Pendant, Inri, Mourning, Religious
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and unusual antique silver reliquary locket pendant.
To the front of the locket there is a naively engraved image of Jesus crucified on th...
Category
18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare antique Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver with a stunning Link Chain. The necklace is hallmarked Sterling JAR or JAD. The neck...
Category
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Monumental Scale Lalaounis 18k Gold Double Rams Head Necklace 38 Inches Long
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 18k yellow gold Lalaounis double rams head lariat necklace is a truly magnificent example of the esteemed Greek designers offerings. From clasp to tip, the necklace is comprise...
Category
Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Monumental Jeweled 7 Inch Bishop Cross And Heart Necklace 46 Inch Silver Chain
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Museum Quality Antique Jeweled Orthodox Bishop Cross Necklace. The extraordinary necklace features a 7 inch pendant of a bejeweled cross in Silver-Gilt with...
Category
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
MiriamHaskell Late1920s Hess SignatureGrapeClusterPendant GlassPearl Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring the earliest white-swirled glass and enameled faux-pearl round beads handcrafted by Parisian lampwork-master Louis Rousselet for American entrepreneur Miriam Haskell and he...
Category
1920s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Ancient Egyptian Taweret Pendant solid 18K / 7.3gr
Located in SE
Ancient ,at least 2000 years old (or much older) original pendant of Taweret - protective ancient Egyptian goddess of childbirth and fertility later mounted in solid 18K gold frame....
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Georgian Gold and Turquoise Dove Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Georgian dove 9-carat gold pendant (brooch conversion). The bird is pavé-set with vibrant cabochon cut turquoise. It carries a stylized branch of garnets, pearl, and turquois...
Category
1820s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Georgian 19K Gold Undulating Snake Fob with Crown Intaglio
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1800, this incredible Georgian fob is an antique treasure over two centuries old. The three-sided triangular fob is made of banded agate carved with a five-point crown used as ...
Category
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold
1873 Nordic Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 3.25 gr
Located in SE
Hand-made in 18K Gold - Pendant / Locket with hand-engraved ornaments of Greek Key on both sides. Made in solid 18K Yellow Gold. One internal removable bezel inside, no glass. All pa...
Category
1860s Swedish Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Locket Pendant Maenad Cameo banded Red Onyx 18K White Gold / 18.2
Located in SE
Antique French Pendant / Locket in solid 18K White Gold inlaid with a hand-carved cameo of Maenad carved on banded Red Onyx with great accuracy and precision.
The color of the stone...
Category
1930s French Greek Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Georgian seal fob pendant, Depeche Vous, 9k gold and Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something special and quite simply mesmerising about antique seal fobs.
This fine French Georgian intaglio seal fob is crafted in 9ct ...
Category
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Mid Century 14k Yellow Gold & Gem Etruscan Revival Carriage Coach Charm Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Enchanting 14k yellow gold Etruscan Revival royal carriage coach carriage with movable wheels and accented with blue and green chalcedony cabochon gems.
This charm embodies the in...
Category
1960s Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Endless Baroque Pearl Necklace 54 inch 12397
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Endless Baroque Pearl Necklace
7 mm average each
Can be double wrapped.
96.9 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Gothic Revival Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
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.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Enamel Seed Pearl
Vintage Floral Jewelry Box
Victorian Fobs
Victorian Fob
Antique Seed Pearl And Diamond
Vintage Watch Chains
Pearl Enamel Art Nouveau
Gold Watch Fobs
Gold Watch Fobes
Watch Fob Gold
Antique Egyptian Gold Jewelry
Victorian Fob Jewelry
Vintage Tiffany Jewelry
Cartier 15
9k Gold Watch
Vintage Jewelry Watch Chain
French Curb
Antique Jewelry Egypt