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Victorian Fringe Necklace

Victorian Fringe Necklace, 18k French
Victorian Fringe Necklace, 18k French

Victorian Fringe Necklace, 18k French

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 18k, France. This Etruscan revival necklace features a finely detailed festooned fringe. Its antique chic look effortlessly dresses up or down. Delicately fabricated in...

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Antique 1890s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Yugoslavian portrait-set amethyst riviere necklace
Antique Yugoslavian portrait-set amethyst riviere necklace

Antique Yugoslavian portrait-set amethyst riviere necklace

Located in New York, NY

A Victorian fringe necklace comprised of graduated amethyst pendants in collet settings, in 14k gold.

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamonds Detachable Sections Fringe Necklace
Victorian Diamonds Detachable Sections Fringe Necklace

Victorian Diamonds Detachable Sections Fringe Necklace

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This exquisite Victorian gold necklace is a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases a series of intricate openwork motifs. Each motif is beautifully adorned with mixed-cut white dia...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Fringe Necklace
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Fringe Necklace

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Fringe Necklace

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 18 karat yellow gold fringe necklace; part of our diverse antique gold jewelry collections.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Fringe Necklace
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Fringe Necklace

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Fringe Necklace

Located in London, GB

Here we have an outstanding diamond fringe necklace taken from the Victorian period. This antique piece features a captivating array of old mine cut diamonds, each radiating a brilli...

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Antique 1850s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 15kt Gold Natural Lapis Lazuli Fringe Necklace
Victorian 15kt Gold Natural Lapis Lazuli Fringe Necklace

Victorian 15kt Gold Natural Lapis Lazuli Fringe Necklace

Located in Braintree, GB

A substantial Victorian necklace crafted in 15kt gold, set throughout with natural lapis lazuli. The design features a series of cabochon lapis links graduating into articulated drop...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 15k Gold, Gold

Persian Turquoise Pearl Necklace Antique Victorian Fringe Teardrop Riviere Gold
Persian Turquoise Pearl Necklace Antique Victorian Fringe Teardrop Riviere Gold

Persian Turquoise Pearl Necklace Antique Victorian Fringe Teardrop Riviere Gold

Located in New York, NY

This antique Persian Turquoise and Pearl pendant fringe necklace is such a lovely and romantic jewel and is one of the most beautiful Victorian necklaces we have seen.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Antique Fringe Drop Riviere Gold
Victorian Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Antique Fringe Drop Riviere Gold

Victorian Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Antique Fringe Drop Riviere Gold

Located in New York, NY

This antique pendant fringe necklace is such a lovely and romantic jewel and is one of the most beautiful Victorian necklaces we have seen.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Graduated Fringe Necklace 10k Rose Gold 16" Choker Jewelry
Antique Victorian Graduated Fringe Necklace 10k Rose Gold 16" Choker Jewelry

Antique Victorian Graduated Fringe Necklace 10k Rose Gold 16" Choker Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed antique Victorian graduated fringe necklace (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat rose gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

A Victorian C. 1870s Graduated 21.0ctw Blue Moonstone Fringe 15ct Gold Necklace
A Victorian C. 1870s Graduated 21.0ctw Blue Moonstone Fringe 15ct Gold Necklace

A Victorian C. 1870s Graduated 21.0ctw Blue Moonstone Fringe 15ct Gold Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A late Authentic Antique English Victorian 15ct Gold Slightly Graduated Moonstone Fringe Necklace Moondrops!

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 1870s Gold 48ctw Garnet Fringe Necklace in Original Fitted Box
Antique Victorian 1870s Gold 48ctw Garnet Fringe Necklace in Original Fitted Box

Antique Victorian 1870s Gold 48ctw Garnet Fringe Necklace in Original Fitted Box

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A Victorian garnet and yellow gold necklace, comprising ten oval cut garnets, and thirty-seven round cut garnets, set in yellow gold, with yellow gold fittings. This tasteful neckl...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s Filigree Fringe 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace
Vintage 1950s Filigree Fringe 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace

Vintage 1950s Filigree Fringe 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Vintage 1950s filigree fringe 18k yellow gold and pearl necklace. The "Vintage 1950s Filigree Fringe 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Necklace" exemplifies the artistic and aesthetic sensi...

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Vintage 1950s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 19th Century Corallium Rubrum Fringe Snake-Link chain Necklace
Late 19th Century Corallium Rubrum Fringe Snake-Link chain Necklace

Late 19th Century Corallium Rubrum Fringe Snake-Link chain Necklace

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: Late 19th century. Length: 40.5 cm. Weight: 27,62 gr. A snake-lin yellow gold chain suspends a fringe of corallium rubrum beads, the length of the necklace is 40.5 cm.

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Vintage Multi-Shape Garnet & Antique Diamond Necklace 14K Gold & 800 Silver
Vintage Multi-Shape Garnet & Antique Diamond Necklace 14K Gold & 800 Silver

Vintage Multi-Shape Garnet & Antique Diamond Necklace 14K Gold & 800 Silver

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

A magnificent triumph of vintage romantic design, this superb festoon fringe necklace is a striking showcase of rich color and classical composition.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Giuliano Enamel Pearl Gold Fringe Necklace
Giuliano Enamel Pearl Gold Fringe Necklace

Giuliano Enamel Pearl Gold Fringe Necklace

By Carlo Giuliano

Located in London, GB

An important gold, enamel and pearl Giuliano fringe necklace, the necklace in Indian-style, the collar of blue and white enamelled beads with gold fringes in two alternating designs,...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

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18 Carat Yellow Gold Turquoise Victorian Fringe Necklace

18 Carat Yellow Gold Turquoise Victorian Fringe Necklace

Located in Sydney, AU

Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold and Turquoise fringe necklace.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl Fringe Collar
Victorian Seed Pearl Fringe Collar

Victorian Seed Pearl Fringe Collar

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid Victorian fringe necklace is fashioned in 18k gold and almost glows with the rich luster of seed pearls.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Fringe Necklace
Antique Victorian Diamond Fringe Necklace

Antique Victorian Diamond Fringe Necklace

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian Diamond Fringe Necklace. In incredible condition made with over 3cts of beautiful old cut diamonds, the chain has such wonderful detailing set in 15ct gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Very Fine Victorian Dainty, circa 1880s Garnet Fringe Necklace
Very Fine Victorian Dainty, circa 1880s Garnet Fringe Necklace

Very Fine Victorian Dainty, circa 1880s Garnet Fringe Necklace

Located in Lombard, IL

Very fine Victorian dainty circa 1880s graduated fancy garnet fringe necklace set throughout with rich deeply colored red rose-cut and round cut garnets fringe design with garnet flo...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Garnet

Victorian 12.87 Carats Diamonds Silver topped Gold Fringe Necklace
Victorian 12.87 Carats Diamonds Silver topped Gold Fringe Necklace

Victorian 12.87 Carats Diamonds Silver topped Gold Fringe Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Victorian diamond fringe necklace featuring Old European cut diamonds weighing app. 12.87ctw., in a graduated fringe style, fashioned in silver topped 14k gold.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Fringe Necklace
Antique Diamond Fringe Necklace

Antique Diamond Fringe Necklace

Located in Houston, TX

Oh I love this necklace!!!!The old elements have such great style and make the necklace look modern but old which is a combination I LOVE!!!! A vintage gold watch chain suspending a ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Diamond Silver Gold Fringe Necklace
Diamond Silver Gold Fringe Necklace

Diamond Silver Gold Fringe Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

This aesthetically breath-taking fringe necklace resplendent in old European and old mine cut diamonds is crafted in silver-topped rose gold, weighs approx. 123.1 grams and measures ...

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Vintage 1950s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Silver Gold Fringe Necklace
Victorian Diamond Silver Gold Fringe Necklace

Victorian Diamond Silver Gold Fringe Necklace

Located in London, England

A stunning Victorian diamond fringe necklace, this mid nineteenth century necklace is formed of nine diamond drop motifs which are fully articulated from the main body of the necklace.

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Antique 1850s Unknown High Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl Gold Flower Fringe Necklace
Victorian Pearl Gold Flower Fringe Necklace

Victorian Pearl Gold Flower Fringe Necklace

Located in Firenze, IT

Designed with three stylised pearl set flower clusters and suspending a line of smaller elements to a full pearl set tracelink chain Mounted in yellow gold Lenght: 39 cm

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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Antique Diamond Floral Fringe Tiara Necklace Circa 1890s
Victorian Antique Diamond Floral Fringe Tiara Necklace Circa 1890s

Victorian Antique Diamond Floral Fringe Tiara Necklace Circa 1890s

Located in London, GB

When removed from the frame and joined to the diamond set back chain, the tiara transforms into a wonderful statement necklace. The fringe tiara is a classic of the Victorian period ...

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Antique 1890s English Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Citrine Topaz Tourmaline Multi-Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Fringe Necklace
Victorian Citrine Topaz Tourmaline Multi-Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Fringe Necklace

Victorian Citrine Topaz Tourmaline Multi-Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Fringe Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

With old mine, oval and shield cut topaz, tourmaline, chrysoberyl, aquamarine, and citrine, in lovely soft pastel hues All claw set on knife-edge, articulated drops On a rolo style...

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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

1860's Victorian 31.50 Carats Fancy Pink Blue Yellow Sapphire Fringe Necklace
1860's Victorian 31.50 Carats Fancy Pink Blue Yellow Sapphire Fringe Necklace

1860's Victorian 31.50 Carats Fancy Pink Blue Yellow Sapphire Fringe Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Cable chain necklace features oval, round, and cushion cut sapphires as fringe droplets Transparent to translucent with pastel to medium light color Pink, yellow, blue, and lavend...

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Antique 1860s Victorian More Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire...

Antique Victorian Bi-Color Gold Dart Fringe Necklace
Antique Victorian Bi-Color Gold Dart Fringe Necklace

Antique Victorian Bi-Color Gold Dart Fringe Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully crafted antique Victorian two color gold dart fringe necklace. Each piece is designed as a triangular urn hooked together with each other.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Garnet Fringe Necklace
Garnet Fringe Necklace

Garnet Fringe Necklace

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat gold choker fringe necklace set with rose cut rhodolite garnets on red gold foil. Perpignan, France, circa 1890. length: 34 cm. length shortest fringe: 6.5 cm. len...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Seed Pearl Fringe Necklace
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Seed Pearl Fringe Necklace

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Seed Pearl Fringe Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A simply charming and unusual 18k gold amethyst fringe necklace with pearl accents from the Victorian era.

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Antique 1880s Late Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Late Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Drop Fringe Necklace
Late Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Drop Fringe Necklace

Late Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Drop Fringe Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Late Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Drop Fringe Necklace. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with purity marks, weighing 11.57 grams.

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Antique 1890s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Antique Palm & Lotus Fringe Necklace
Victorian Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Antique Palm & Lotus Fringe Necklace

Victorian Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Antique Palm & Lotus Fringe Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a wheat box chain suspending lotus flower and palm leaf shaped fringe drops throughout Featuring Etruscan style granulation and filigree decoration throughout Accented by...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Banded Agate Dart Fringe Necklace
Antique Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Banded Agate Dart Fringe Necklace

Antique Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Banded Agate Dart Fringe Necklace

Located in New York, NY

An unusual antique Victorian era 15k gold necklaces suspending graduated banded agate dart pendants around the neck.

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Antique 1860s Unknown High Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

Victorian Multi-Gem 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Fringe Necklace
Victorian Multi-Gem 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Fringe Necklace

Victorian Multi-Gem 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Fringe Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a fancy mesh chain with gold beading centering graduated multi-gem fringe station Comprised of tourmaline, citrine, topaz, and aquamarine ranging in size and cut Transpa...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Fringe Necklace in Gold and Silver
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Fringe Necklace in Gold and Silver

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Fringe Necklace in Gold and Silver

Located in London, GB

A remarkable find. This is a very delicate, antique Victorian necklace full of various gems set in gold and silver. The necklace itself has a striking pearl and inverted square diamo...

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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl

Antique Victorian Amethyst Fringe Necklace 10k Yellow Gold 16" Choker Jewelry
Antique Victorian Amethyst Fringe Necklace 10k Yellow Gold 16" Choker Jewelry

Antique Victorian Amethyst Fringe Necklace 10k Yellow Gold 16" Choker Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed antique Victorian amethyst fringe necklace (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat yellow gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 12k Yellow Gold Amethysts & Tassel Pearl 17" Fringe Necklace
Antique Victorian 12k Yellow Gold Amethysts & Tassel Pearl 17" Fringe Necklace

Antique Victorian 12k Yellow Gold Amethysts & Tassel Pearl 17" Fringe Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

-- Stone(s) -- (4) Natural Genuine Amethysts - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Medium to Dark Purple Color - (2) 10.5x7.5mm, (1) 10x6.7mm, (1) 13x9.5mm (approx.) Numerous Genuine Seed Pearls ...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1870 Gorgeous Festoon Fringe Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold Natural Pearls
Victorian 1870 Gorgeous Festoon Fringe Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold Natural Pearls

Victorian 1870 Gorgeous Festoon Fringe Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold Natural Pearls

Located in Miami, FL

Victorian 19th century Festoon fringe Necklace. Magnificent and exceptional piece of jewelry, created in the United Kingdom during the mid Victorian era (1840-1901), back in the 1870.

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Neoclassical Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cherub Fringe Necklace
Victorian Neoclassical Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cherub Fringe Necklace

Victorian Neoclassical Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cherub Fringe Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Comprised of scrolling filigree panel links alternating with floral and cherub motifs Floral motifs center 3.0 m round pearls - white body color with strong iridescence Cherubs are d...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 18 Karat Gold Dart Fringe Necklace
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 18 Karat Gold Dart Fringe Necklace

Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 18 Karat Gold Dart Fringe Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous antique Etruscan Revival 18k gold dart fringe necklace circa 1880. This necklace has such a beautiful buttery gold hue.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

A Victorian C. 1880s Graduated 23.40ctw Blue Moonstone Fringe 10KW Gold Necklace
A Victorian C. 1880s Graduated 23.40ctw Blue Moonstone Fringe 10KW Gold Necklace

A Victorian C. 1880s Graduated 23.40ctw Blue Moonstone Fringe 10KW Gold Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1880s Slightly Graduated 23.40ctw Blue Moonstone Fringe Roman Woven 10K White Gold Authentic Victorian Antique Original Necklace.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Coral Necklace 14k Gold Fringe Choker Vintage Fine Jewelry Old
Antique Victorian Coral Necklace 14k Gold Fringe Choker Vintage Fine Jewelry Old

Antique Victorian Coral Necklace 14k Gold Fringe Choker Vintage Fine Jewelry Old

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed antique Victorian necklace (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The 5 natural coral drops each measure 21mm x 6.5mm. The coral is a salmon-oran...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Beads and Fringe Necklace and a Rock Crystal Pendant, circa 1880
Victorian Gold Beads and Fringe Necklace and a Rock Crystal Pendant, circa 1880

Victorian Gold Beads and Fringe Necklace and a Rock Crystal Pendant, circa 1880

Located in Firenze, IT

Formed by a line of fringes, embellished with a line of small beads along the middle and at the top, the pendant centered by a rock crystal reverse intaglio depicting a six pointed s...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Antique French Gold Palmette Fringe Necklace
Antique French Gold Palmette Fringe Necklace

Antique French Gold Palmette Fringe Necklace

Located in New York, NY

An antique two-color gold fringe necklace with palmette shaped pendants, in 18k. France.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

1900s Moonstone Quatrefoil Fringe Necklace
1900s Moonstone Quatrefoil Fringe Necklace

1900s Moonstone Quatrefoil Fringe Necklace

Located in Firenze, IT

The palmier-link chain with an S-shaped clasp suspending ten round cabochon-cut moonstones quatrefoils measuring approximately 14 mm long Mounted in yellow gold Length: 39.5 cm We...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Gold Drop Fringe Necklace
Victorian Etruscan Revival Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Gold Drop Fringe Necklace

Victorian Etruscan Revival Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Gold Drop Fringe Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Fringe style necklace is comprised of strung polished gold beads suspending undulating drops Elongated amphora drops alternate with 8.5 mm lapis lazuli drops Well matched and mottl...

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Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Antique English Moonstone Gold Fringe Necklace
Antique English Moonstone Gold Fringe Necklace

Antique English Moonstone Gold Fringe Necklace

Located in New York, NY

An antique gold fringe necklace comprised of graduated moonstone pendants suspended from a wheat chain, in 15k.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, 15k Gold

Circa 1900 Diamond Gold Fringe Necklace
Circa 1900 Diamond Gold Fringe Necklace

Circa 1900 Diamond Gold Fringe Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1900 Victorian, Yellow Gold and Diamond Fringe Necklace set with very clean white, bright old Mine cut Diamonds totaling 17 Carats. all original and in Pristine Condition.

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Gold Antique Fringe Necklace
Victorian Etruscan Revival Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Gold Antique Fringe Necklace

Victorian Etruscan Revival Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Gold Antique Fringe Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Comprised of gold round and coil beads threaded along wheat link box chain Suspending an alternating pattern of lapis lazuli and filigree drop fringe Lapis lazuli is carved teardrop ...

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Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold French Decorative Fringe Chain
Victorian 18 Karat Gold French Decorative Fringe Chain

Victorian 18 Karat Gold French Decorative Fringe Chain

Located in Stamford, CT

A flexible, sleek 18 Kt Gold chain in abstract fringe design was made in France in c. 1870. French jewelers are known to be exceptional jewelry masters and have had this reputation f...

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Opal and Diamond Fringe Necklace

Opal and Diamond Fringe Necklace

Located in London, GB

An opal and diamond fringe necklace, alternating drops of oval cabochon cut opals with a green to blue play of colour, and old cut and rose cut diamonds, spaced with diamond drops, m...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

Early Victorian Gold and Sterling Silver Diamond Fringe Neck

Early Victorian Gold and Sterling Silver Diamond Fringe Neck

Located in Houston, TX

An early Victorian 10K yellow gold and sterling silver necklace consisting of a graduated fringe comprised of one large diamond in an opened-back rubbed-over setting and smaller diam...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Magnificent Victorian Antique Gold and Coral Fringe Necklace, circa 1860
Magnificent Victorian Antique Gold and Coral Fringe Necklace, circa 1860

Magnificent Victorian Antique Gold and Coral Fringe Necklace, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

Pieces like this were popular souvenirs for the aristocracy and nobility who travelled Italy as part of The Grand Tour and it has survived in marvellous condition, ready to be worn f...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Cabochon Garnet Enamel Gold Foxtail Fringe Pendant
Antique Victorian Cabochon Garnet Enamel Gold Foxtail Fringe Pendant

Antique Victorian Cabochon Garnet Enamel Gold Foxtail Fringe Pendant

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite example of antique Victorian "carbuncle" jewelry. This pendant centers on a large cabochon garnet, "carbuncle," suspended from a large bail, and white enamel accents su...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

French Antique Gold and Multi-Stone Fringe Necklace
French Antique Gold and Multi-Stone Fringe Necklace

French Antique Gold and Multi-Stone Fringe Necklace

Located in New York, NY

An antique gold fringe necklace comprised of amethyst beads intersected with carnelian, lapis and chrysophrase bead pendants, in 18k. France.

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Antique Gold Locket with Pearl Fringe
Antique Gold Locket with Pearl Fringe

Antique Gold Locket with Pearl Fringe

Located in New York, NY

An antique gold oval locket with a diagonal band of applied wirework, beaded trim and pearl fringe, in 18k.

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Antique 1870s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Gold and Multi-Gemstone Graduated Fringe Necklace
Antique Gold and Multi-Gemstone Graduated Fringe Necklace

Antique Gold and Multi-Gemstone Graduated Fringe Necklace

Located in New York, NY

An antique Victorian period gold and multi-gem necklace of fringe design, comprised of graduated knife-wire pendants set with aquamarines, pink topaz, and chrysoberyls, in 15k gold.

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Chrysoberyl, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Split Pearl Pendant Necklace
Victorian Split Pearl Pendant Necklace

Victorian Split Pearl Pendant Necklace

Located in Houston, TX

Victorian 14K yellow gold fringe necklace with split pearl links and clusters with a removable split pearl cluster and diamond pendant.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Fringe Necklace, Silver-Upon-Gold, Circa 1880
Antique Diamond Fringe Necklace, Silver-Upon-Gold, Circa 1880

Antique Diamond Fringe Necklace, Silver-Upon-Gold, Circa 1880

Located in London, GB

An antique diamond fringe necklace, set with approximately 39.49ct of old-cut diamonds, with a row of diamonds, in box settings, with a diamond set graduating fringe, featuring cresc...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

French Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Fringe Necklace
French Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Fringe Necklace

French Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Fringe Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Antique diamond and natural pearl fringe design necklace with graduating knife wire pendants, each set with two diamonds and a natural pearl, in silver and 18k gold. France. Atw 9....

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Antique Pearl and Gold Etruscan Style Fringe Necklace, Circa 1875
Antique Pearl and Gold Etruscan Style Fringe Necklace, Circa 1875

Antique Pearl and Gold Etruscan Style Fringe Necklace, Circa 1875

Located in London, GB

A Victorian pearl and gold, Etruscan style, fringe necklace, with a chain, with bead and wirework detail, suspending sixty-five drops, each set with a natural half pearl and leaf, mo...

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Pendant 15 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Seed Pearls Oval Fringe
Antique Victorian Pendant 15 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Seed Pearls Oval Fringe

Antique Victorian Pendant 15 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Seed Pearls Oval Fringe

Located in Torrance, CA

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Timeless antique necklace travelling from the 1900. A beautiful fringe necklace set with pink topaz and aquamarine in it’s original fitted box. The necklace design as alternating pat...

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Located in London, GB

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Carlo Giuliano Antique Archaeological Revival 18ct Gold Fringe Necklace Ca .1880
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Located in London, GB

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Antique Diamond Silver and Gold Fringe Tiara Necklace, Circa 1880
Antique Diamond Silver and Gold Fringe Tiara Necklace, Circa 1880

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Located in London, GB

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Antique Fringe Necklace with 50 Carat of Old Mine Cut Diamonds, Hancocks
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By Hancocks

Located in London, GB

A stunning Victorian old cut diamond fringe necklace c.1890s, formed of a fine gold chain set with thirty old European cut diamonds in cut down collet settings, between these is susp...

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Located in London, England

A beautiful Victorian diamond fringe necklace set in the era's iconic silver-on-gold setting.

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Located in London, GB

A Victorian natural pearl and diamond fringe necklace, set with seventeen graduating natural pearl drops, measuring approximately 3.56mm-6.14mm, from rose cut diamond, with alternati...

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Located in London, GB

A Victorian amethyst fringe necklace, set with thirteen oval-cut amethyst mounted in 18ct gold.

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in London, GB

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Victorian Fringe Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact victorian fringe necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 52 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a victorian fringe necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a victorian fringe necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Carlo Giuliano, Hancocks and Shimon's Creations are consistently popular. A victorian fringe necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 14, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and old mine cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a victorian fringe necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Victorian Fringe Necklace?

The price for a victorian fringe necklace starts at $750 and tops out at $279,355 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $9,750.

A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs. 

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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

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