19th Century Cross Necklace
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
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18k Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Belgian High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Byzantine Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1790s British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Citrine, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Topaz, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Victorian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian More Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
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