Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
1950s American Late Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1890s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
15k Gold, Enamel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 10k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1890s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Victorian Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Victorian Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Victorian Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Victorian Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold
1850s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.