Gold Bolt Clasp
Vintage 1980s Unknown More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s English Retro Rope Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Link Bracelets
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Belgian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Bracelets
Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century English Link Bracelets
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s German Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Austrian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
20th Century British Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Yellow Gold
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Finding the Right necklaces for You
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.
- What is a bolt ring clasp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A bolt ring clasp is circular in shape with a small lever inside for opening and closing. It is a safe and secure way of fastening a necklace or a bracelet. Find a variety of designer necklaces with bolt ring clasps on 1stDibs.
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