Vintage Lockets
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Rope Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s English Retro Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Victorian More Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Charm Bracelets
Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
24k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories
2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories
2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories
Early 2000s French Wallets and Small Accessories
2010s French Belts
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Vintage 1960s British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century More Jewelry
Carnelian, Onyx
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s British Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1970s British Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Brass, Stainless Steel, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s European Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chain Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.
- 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.
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