Lavalier Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Berlin Iron
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Peridot
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Chain Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
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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.
- Why is it called a lavalier?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The lavalier necklace is believed to be named after Duchess Louise de La Vallière who was the mistress of the King of France, Louis XIV, in the 1600s. This elegant pendant-like necklace much later inspired the name of a microphone that clips at the neckline. Shop a range of lavalier jewelry from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- What is a station necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A station necklace is a delicate metal necklace that has gemstones, charms, beads or other embellishments “stationed” at various points along the chain. While they come in a variety of designs, station necklaces with an evenly spaced pattern of gems are particularly alluring. Shop a collection of vintage and modern station necklaces from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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