Vintage Lockets
Mid-20th Century British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled
20th Century English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s English Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1970s British Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian More Jewelry
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Brooches
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
1990s British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Early 2000s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1990s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chain Bracelets
14k 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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