Triple Locket
Antique 1880s Unknown Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Citrine, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Agate, Carnelian, 9k Gold, Silver, Pinchbeck
21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Bags and Minaudières
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Spanish Retro Bangles
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Charm Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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Antique 1870s More Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1810s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pinchbeck
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Link Necklaces
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique 1860s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Antique 1880s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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.
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