18th Century French Necklace
Antique Late 18th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique 1790s French Georgian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Emerald, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1800s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1780s French Georgian Link Necklaces
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Artisan More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1760s French George II Choker Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1770s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Enamel
Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil
Antique 1760s French Georgian Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
French Chain Necklaces
Antique 18th Century French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 18th Century French Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold
Antique 16th Century French Georgian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Edwardian More Necklaces
Antique 18th Century French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1790s French Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century French Regency Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1790s French Chain Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1780s French George III Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 18th Century French Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century French Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
Antique 1790s French Link Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gilt Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18th Century French Late Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s French Top Handle Bags
Antique 19th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990s Italian Day Dresses
2010s French Top Handle Bags
1990s British Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
1980s Italian Day Dresses
Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
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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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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