Silk Cord Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Rope Necklaces
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Baroque Necklace Enhancers
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amazonite, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
Early 2000s Central American Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Uruguayan Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian More Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold, Rhodium
Late 20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French More Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Agate, Sterling Silver, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, 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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