Nephrite Strand
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Jade, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Dutch Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Vintage 1960s Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Vermeil, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1940s Retro Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
1990s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century English Modern Models and Miniatures
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Jade
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Agate, Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Jade, Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Jade, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Bangles
Jade
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Mid-20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Asian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Antique 1890s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Aquamarine, Apatite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Onyx, Natural Pearl
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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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