16 Inch Chain
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modernist Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
Late 20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold
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16 Inch Chain For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 16 Inch Chain?
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.
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 Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- Is a 16 inch necklace too short?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Whether a 16-inch necklace is too short varies. When deciding what necklace length to wear, consider what you're pairing it with. Necklaces that are 16 inches long are chokers, and they work especially well with strapless dresses, tube tops and shirts with collars. With some tops and dresses, a choker may sit too close to the neckline to create a balanced look. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023There is no set number of diamonds on a 16-inch tennis necklace. The number of diamonds that make up a tennis chain often depends on the size of the gemstones. Generally, the larger the diamonds are, the fewer there are on a tennis necklace. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of tennis necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023No, a 20-inch chain generally isn't too short for a man. In fact, 20 inches is the average length for a men's necklace. At this length, a necklace will usually fall to the collarbone. Men may also wish to wear shorter or longer necklaces, depending on their preferences. Find a wide variety of chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
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