Victorian Lavalier Necklace
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
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Diamond, Gold
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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Cufflinks
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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Pearl, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
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Freshwater Pearl, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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Pearl, Gilt Metal
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver
20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Chain Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold
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Diamond, Platinum, 18k 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.