Brick Link Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s European Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s European Pendant Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold
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20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s African Contemporary Link Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Clutches
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
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French Link Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s British Retro Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Link Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Contemporary Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Retro Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Aluminum
Vintage 1940s French More Necklaces
Early 2000s Unknown Retro Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Necklaces
Agate, Opal, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Link Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s French Link Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Link Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Victorian Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Link Necklaces
Silver
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a wide variety of different types of links used in necklace chains. One of the most common is a cable link, which consists of oval or round links connected to each other. Box links are simple, but they feature square or rectangular-shaped links that connect. Curb links are similar to cable links, but their curves and thicker links give them a heavy durability. Other artistic link styles include flat links and herringbone links. Shop a variety of link necklaces and chains from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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