Padlock Pendant
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver
1990s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Silver
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Turquoise
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Chain Bracelets
Tourmaline, Turquoise, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
2010s North American Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s North American Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Chain Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Other
2010s Wrist Watches
White Gold
Vintage 1950s British Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Other
21st Century and Contemporary French Other
1990s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Lever-Back Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1810s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The component that holds a pendant is called a bail, or bale. Bales are generally placed in the center of a necklace. Shop pendant necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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