Pearl Opera Strand
Late 20th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Multi-Strand Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Link Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Emerald, 14k Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Gouache
20th Century Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Paper, Gouache
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Gouache
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Gouache
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century American Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Bermudian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwate...
Late 20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown More Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Natural Pearl, White Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown More Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow...
Vintage 1970s Japanese More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Baroque More Necklaces
2010s French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023You can wear many kinds of earrings with a strand of pearls. Create a unified look by opting for pearl earrings like studs, clusters and drops. A pair of hoop earrings can also complement pearls, as can more dramatic dangle earrings set with gemstones. When choosing earrings, consider the occasion. Bolder, larger earrings tend to be more appropriate for night and special events. Explore a wide variety of earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023The tradition of the royals wearing three strands of pearls comes from Queen Elizabeth II. Her father, King George VI, presented her with a three-strand pearl necklace on her wedding day, and she wore the necklace many times in the years that followed. To honor the late queen, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of York, wore the queen's three-strand pearl necklace to Elizabeth II's funeral. The royal tradition of wearing pearls as mourning jewelry traces back to Queen Victoria. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of pearl necklaces.
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