1980s 18k Necklace
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s European Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s German Retro Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1980s Colombian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Revival Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Retro Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k 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.
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.
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