Vintage Lockets
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French More Necklaces
Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1970s French More Necklaces
Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces
Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1970s French Wallets and Small Accessories
Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces
Gold
1970s French Wallets and Small Accessories
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Gold
1980s French Wallets and Small Accessories
2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French More Necklaces
Gold
2010s French More Necklaces
Gold
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
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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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