Wild Pearl Pendant
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Pocket Watches
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s British Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Crystal, Rhodium, Mixed Metal
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s French Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Cut Steel
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Garnet
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s French Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Brooches
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes and Cases
Multi-gemstone, Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
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Pearl, Brass
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Coral, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
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Brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
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Pearl, Onyx
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Silver Plate
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Pearl, Silver
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Black Pearl
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Freshwater Pearl, Silver
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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
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Brown Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
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Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Black Diamond, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Pearl, Brown Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Black Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pocket Watches
15k Gold
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Quartz, Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
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Pearl, 22k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
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Pearl, Cultured Pearl
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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.
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