Serpent Necklace
Vintage 1930s Italian Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Mexican Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
2010s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Romantic Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1860s Egyptian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Link Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold
Late 20th Century English Link Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
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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.
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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- What is a serpent necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A serpent is another word for a snake and symbolically it’s one of the oldest known mythological symbols. A necklace is a piece of jewelry that hangs around the neck. Serpent jewelry can have a variety of meanings or be purely a decorative adornment. Find an assortment of serpent jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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