Lockets
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold, Gold, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1910s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Vermeil
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1850s American Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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.
- What is a mourning locket?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mourning locket is representative of the love and connection one shares with a loved one who is deceased. In olden times, these lockets often had inscriptions or a lock of hair from the deceased in them. Shop a collection of vintage and antique mourning lockets and other mourning jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- What is a fob locket?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Fobs were originally created to attach to a man’s pocket watch, preventing it from falling out of his waistcoat pocket. Eventually, fobs were lengthened to be necklace chains, and women began carrying fobs with lockets and other pendants or jewelry attached. Find vintage and contemporary fob lockets from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- When was the first locket made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023No one knows for sure when the very first locket was made, but 16th-century examples have been found. After the execution of Charles I in 1649, people wore lockets that contained miniature portraits of the king, and by the 18th century, it was fashionable to wear lockets that contained locks of hair from someone you admired. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of lockets from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The main difference between a locket and a pendant is design. A locket has a hinged cover that allows you to place a picture inside, while a pendant lacks this feature. Shop a collection of pendants and lockets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What does wearing a locket mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What wearing a locket means is largely a matter of personal interpretation. However, many people consider placing someone's picture in a locket to signify that the individual matters to you so much that you want to keep them close to your heart. Shop a variety of lockets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023What a heart locket symbolizes is largely open to interpretation. Given the shape of the pendant, many people associate heart lockets with love. Wearing a locket often symbolizes wanting to keep someone or something close to you. As a result, a heart locket may mean wanting to hold onto or remember a romantic partner or relative. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of heart lockets.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, a locket can be a good gift for your girlfriend. Many people associate the necklace with keeping a loved one close to the heart. You could place a photograph of the two of you inside as an extra-special surprise. Lockets come in many styles, so consider her style and tastes when selecting one. Explore a wide variety of lockets on 1stDibs.
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