Festoon Necklace
Vintage 1950s Mexican Clip-on Earrings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Moonstone, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s British Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Spinel, Zircon, Hessonite, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 10k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s British Baroque Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 17th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Pinchbeck
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique 1860s High Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s American Chain Necklaces
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
French Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Turkish Multi-Strand Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Natural Pearl
Vintage 1980s Italian More Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Other, Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian More Necklaces
Early 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Antique 19th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Scottish Art Deco More Necklaces
Agate
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Czech More Necklaces
English Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s More Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces
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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.
- What is a festoon necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A festoon necklace is a decorative necklace with drapes of chain, beads, and metal bindings as aspects of its decoration. It is named after a festoon garland of flowers.
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