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Necklaces For Sale
14k Yellow Gold Dainty Diamond Cross Chain Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Dainty Diamond Cross Chain Necklace in 14K Gold studded with round cut diamonds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit.
April birthstone d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Stunning 5.5 CTW Diamond Heart Necklace in 18kt Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning 5.5 CTW Diamond Heart Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit.
April birthsto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Art Deco 18k Gold Pendant with Rock Crystal by Stigbert / Engelbert
Located in Magenta, IT
18k yellow gold Art Deco pendant designed by Ateljé Stigbert for Heribert Engelbert. Stockholm, Sweden 1946. Good condition.
Hallmarks:
Stigbert (Designer)
HE (Heribert Engelbert, m...
Category
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" necklace, designed with ten textured 18k yellow gold clover-shaped stations in beaded frames, the stations on an 18k yellow gold cable chain. S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.42 Carat Diamond Drop Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold 24"
Located in Great Neck, NY
Elevated and elegant piece to add to your collection.
1.42 carats all natural diamonds in a drop pendant set in 14K yellow gold.
29 pieces, average I-SI quality, 2.6mm, 4.94 grams, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Goddess Athena Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "hemidrachm" coin from the region of Thessaly 425-404 BC, depicting the head of the goddess Athena in Corinthian helmet is set in an ancient-inspire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Chalcedony White Gold Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2537
RRP £9,500 Inc taxes / $ 10,100 Excluding taxes /11.100 € Inc taxes
Model ARD34800
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k White Gold
Stones Chalcedony
Weight approx 25.47 g
Len...
Category
2010s French Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Limited Edition Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2531
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2011
Model ARO24V00
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k Rose Gold
Stones Diamond, Carnelian
Weight approx 6.5 g
Length approx 42 cm
Condition Exce...
Category
2010s French Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A timeless design!
45.73 carats of white oval, pear, marquise and round diamonds set in platinum.
16 inch length - .80 inch center drop.
An incredible piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Baguette Cut Diamond White Gold Set
Located in Cairo, EG
18k white gold set of ring pendant and earrings including a chain with brilliant baguette cut diamonds estimate weight 2.80 carats H color white vs1 clearity hall marked 750 gold sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Art Deco 18k Gold Pendant with Rock Crystal by Stigbert / Engelbert
Located in Magenta, IT
18k yellow gold Art Deco pendant designed by Ateljé Stigbert for Heribert Engelbert. Stockholm, Sweden 1946. Good condition.
Hallmarks:
Stigbert (Designer)
HE (Heribert Engelbert, m...
Category
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Sterling Diamond Mother & Child Pendant Necklace 18 3/4" - 925 Rnd Family Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Diamond
Cut: Round Brilliant
Style: Solitaire
Chain Style: Prince of Wales
Necklace Style: Chain
Fastening Type: Spring Rin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Flower Blossoms Pendant - 925 Botanical
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Theme: Flower Blossoms, Botanical
Measurements
Tall (from stationary bail): 1 7/16" (36.3mm)
Wide: 27/32" (21mm)
Interior of top bail opening measur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Turquoise Concho Solitaire Pendant Necklace 18" - 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Color: Blue
Style: Solitaire
Chain Style: Box
Necklace Style: Chain
Fastening Type...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Garnet Cactus Pendant - 925 Round 1.56ctw Desert Plant
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Garnets
Carat(s): 1.56ctw
Cut: Round
Color: Red
Total Carats: 1.56ctw
Theme: Cactus, Desert Plant
Measurements
Tall (from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Rainbow Moonstone Solitaire Pendant - 925 Oval Cabochon Omega
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Rainbow Moonstone
Cut: Oval Cabochon
Style: Solitaire
Measurements
Tall (from stationary bail): 1 3/8" (34.5mm)
Wide: 13/...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Amethyst Scrollwork Cross Pendant - 925 Oval 2.40ct Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 925 Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Amethyst
Carat(s): 2.40ct
Cut: Oval
Color: Purple
Total Carats: 2.40ct
Theme: Scrollwork Cross, Faith
Measurements
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Native American Zuni Turquoise Pendant - Sterling Silver Leaf Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Tribal Affiliation: Zuni
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Color: Greenish Blue
Theme: Leaf
Measurements
Tall (fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Turquoise & Coral Mosaic Peyote Bird Pendant Ster 925 Water Bird
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American
Metal Content: 925 Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Cut: Mosaic
Color: Blue
Natural Coral
Cut: Masonic
Color: Oran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise
Sterling Silver Malachite Flower Solitaire Pendant - 925 Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 925 Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Malachite
Cut: Oval Cabochon
Color: Green
Pendant Style: Solitaire
Theme: Flower
Measurements
Tall: 1 3/16" (29.7mm)
Wide: 1 3/32" (27.7mm)
Weight: 5.7 Grams
Stamps: Sterling, Stan D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Jumping Dolphins Pendant - 925 Mama Cow & Baby Calf
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Theme: Jumping Dolphins, Mama Cow & Baby Calf
Features: Hollow Construction for Comfortable, All-Day Wear
Measurements
Tall (from stationary bail): 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Inlaid Opal Palm Tree Pendant Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a great pendant. Makes you think of the summertime and the beach. This necklace is pre-owned but in beautiful condition. The Sterling Silver Chain is 18" long. At so...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant #16900
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant
This beautiful Italian horn pendant was crafted from 18K yellow gold and would be perfect on a necklace or bracelet!
Size: 20.0mm X 3.4mm X 3.0...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Italian MCM Yellow Gold .25 ct Diamond Necklace with Appraisal
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love this necklace! The design is just so cool and I haven't seen any others like this. It has 7 brilliant cut diamonds measuring 2.0 x 2.0 x 1.5 mm. The Clarity is SI1 an...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sterling SIlver Cross Pendant Necklace on Bead Chain
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Sterling SIlver Cross Pendant Necklace on Bead Chain
Metal: Sterling silver 925
Weight: 13.79 grams
Cross: 17 x 17mm
Chain...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
.925 Sterling Silver Natural Ruby Elephant Pendant Gift for Her
Located in Houston, TX
This Natural Ruby Elephant Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning ruby which enhances confidence, leadership qualities and attract career...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
New African IF 5.50 ct Deep Blue Sapphire RGold Plated Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
The Sapphire stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It just shimmers and sparkles. The "IF" stands for "Internally Flawless". The stone is an oval cut and measures 12 x 10 mm...
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Large Yellow Jadeite Pendant Beaded Necklace A-Grade GIA Gemologist Appraisal
Located in Richmond, CA
A large finely carved and pierced natural yellow jadeite pendant, featuring a circular medallion, surrounded by scrolling foliage borders (L:22-...
Category
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Fine Chinese Pierced Yellow Honey Jadeite Pendant Beaded Necklace A-Grade 20-26"
Located in Richmond, CA
A large finely carved natural yellow jadeite pendant, featuring a carved circular bi with a 6 petal flower center medallion, topped with a coin,...
Category
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold Paloma Picasso Mini X Necklace
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold Paloma Picasso Mini X Necklace
Brand- Tiffany & Co.
Model- Paloma Picasso X Necklace
Product Type- Pendant
Ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.76 Carat Green Emerald Fashion Necklaces In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This necklace features an emerald-cut green emerald with a weight of 1.76 carats, set in 14k yellow gold (YG). Emeralds are known for their stunning green color, and an emerald cut a...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Art Nouveau Enamel And Pearl Pendant By Falize
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau enamel and pearl pendant by Falize, the five realistiacly caved gold leaves with green and pink plique-à-jour enamel decorations, embellished with seven natural baroqu...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Enamel
A Belle Epoque Crystal, Diamond And Pearl, Chocker Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque crystal, diamond and pearl chocker necklace, the rectangular frosted rock crystal panel applied with rose-cut diamond-set gard...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Burmite 36 inch 81 gram Amber Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Genuine antique Burmite amber 36-inch necklace with round beads measuring 13 1/2 mm - 14 imm in diameter, 61 beads with knots in between. Provenance from...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Necklaces
Materials
Amber
Natural Transparent Green Emerald 1.50 Carat Pear Cut Loose Gemstone from Swat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.50 Carats
Dimension: 8.6x7.1x5 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan Mine
Shape: Pear
Treatment: Non
Certificate: On Demand
.
Wearing an emera...
Category
Mid-17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Necklaces
Materials
Emerald
Important NEO-EGYPTIAN NECKLACE Tutankhamun, Scarab, vintage 60s
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Important old NECKLACE,
NEO-EGYPTIAN Tutankhamun, Scarab Necklace,
60s vintage,
impressive work of French artist,
gold-plated metal, enamel, glass cabochons,
length 71 cm, width 2 cm, weight 227 g,
pendant 6 x 6.5 cm,
very good state.
The release of the film Cleopatra in 1963, starring Elizabeth Taylor, inspired many jewelry designers to create Egyptian jewelry collections.
This magnificent necklace undoubtedly belongs to this era.
In the 60s these jewelry designers were inspired by or made replicas of the treasures that were discovered in the tomb of Tutankhamun by British Howard Carter in 1922.
FR:
Important COLLIER ancien,
NÉO-EGYPTIEN de Toutânkhamon, Scarab Necklace,
vintage des...
Category
1960s French Artist Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
23.5" Yellow Jadeite Qi-Dragon Pendant Beaded Necklace GIA Gemologist Appraisal
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite yellow jadeite pendant (62x43x12mm), masterfully carved into the form of a chi-dragon clutching a coin in its mouth, is a symbol ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Dear Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Black Wood Topaz Heart Pendant 18 Kt Gold
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
Hand carved pendant shaped as an heart made in ebony black wood.
On the claps:
-Diamond
-Emerald
-Amethyst
-Ruby
The stones have been mounted in the order to recreate with the i...
Category
2010s Italian Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Small Crucifix Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Small Crucifix
Beautiful vintage 14k yellow gold small crucifix!
Size: 19.23mm X 12.99 mm
Weight: 0.4gr / 0.2 dwt
Hallmark: 14K
...
Category
20th Century Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1/4 Carat Graduating Diamond Open Circle Hoop Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
From a box chain an open circle pendant delicately dangles. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this exquisite pendant showcases 1/4ct TDW of diamonds. Glittering round cut diamonds graduati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Heart Shape Pink Gemstone Necklace Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in IN
Presenting this exquisite heart-shaped pink gemstone necklace, adorned with diamond accents, crafted in 18 karat white gold. This stunning handm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rhinestone and patinated metal chain sautoir "On aura tout vu " ( French Brand)
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Rhinestone and patinated metal chain sautoir
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Figaro Chain 2mm Wide 25 Inch Long 6.7 Grams Stamped
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
25-inch 18kt yellow gold Figaro chain that is 2mm wide, made in Italy, stamped Italy 750, 6.7 grams with a spring-ring clasp. This chain is in very good condition. Please let us kno...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Apatite Pendant Necklace, White Gold, 1.80 Carats Pear Shaped Turquoise Color
Located in Austin, TX
This teal colored apatite pendant and necklace is a spectacular gemstones with a truly unique color. Many people have not heard of the apatite gem but...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Apatite, 14k Gold, White Gold
AJD Fascinating Natural Real Azurite 19" Long Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These beautiful highly polished Azurites are enhanced with little natural Onyx gemstone spacers. They are all different sizes however the center stone is approximately 31mm x 18mm a...
Category
2010s Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
Turquoise Chip Necklace Turquoise Beads Turquoise Gemstone Natural
Located in New York, NY
32 inch Turquoise Chip Necklace 6-8mm -Turquoise Beads Turquoise Gemstone Natural
Very uniform beads , bright color and luster
Natural Stone...
Category
2010s Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Victorian Archaeological Revival Gold Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian archaeological revival gold cross pendant brooch, the Greek cross composed of five square panels, each square bearing to the ce...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AJD WOW !! Cultured Goldy Real Pearls & Amethysts & Diamond Clasp Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These fresh water cultured goldy tone Real Wrinkle Pearls are enhanced with sparkling checkerboard gem cut Amethyst Briolets and glittering Rose of France gemstones. They are set wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, Vermei...
Handmade Silver and Gold Necklace by Lucie Heskett-Brem
Located in London, GB
A handmade silver and gold necklace by Lucie Heskett-Brem the Goldweaver of Lucerne, inspired by Darcey Bussell the necklace consisting of twenty-three silver flower-heads each centr...
Category
2010s Russian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Agate, Gold, Silver, ...
Fine Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A fine early Victorian diamond detachable centrepiece set with an old-cut diamond surrounded by eight diamond-set petals, all within an ornate openwork scroll design plaque suspending an old-cut diamond drop, set throughout with old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 6.3 carats in total, strung to five rows of cultured saltwater pearls measuring approximately 5mm in diameter, with two early Victorian plaques...
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Beryl and Diamond Cross Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Georgian beryl and diamond cross brooch, in the form of a stylised Latin cross set with ten faceted colourless beryls coloured with pink foil ba...
Category
19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Beryl, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Phillips Enameled Fish Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Phillips enamelled fish necklace, the thirteen openwork links depicting two coiled fish the one enamelled in red and the other in green colours, connecte...
Category
1890s Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Oval-Shaped Amethyst and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian oval-shaped amethyst and diamond pendant, the cabochon-cut amethyst with diamond-set star inlaid to the centre and rose-cut diamond encrust...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Diamond Set Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A diamond set cross pendant, the round brilliant cut diamonds weighing an approximate total of 0.95ct, all channel set to a white mount on a white gold ch...
Category
2010s British Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late Victorian Aquamarine and Diamond Laurel Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian aquamarine and diamond-set brooch/pendant, centrally-set with an oval-shaped faceted aquamarine, surrounded by delicate openwork diamond-set frame of laurel garlands, ribbon ties and foliate motifs, suspending a pear-shaped aquamarine drop, the yellow gold-set aquamarines estimated to weigh a total of 6.8 carats, the diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 1.3 carats, all set in silver to a yellow gold mount, with detachable necklace and brooch fitting, circa 1890, measuring approximately 4.9x4.6cm, gross weight 19 grams.
Victorian pendant/brooch in Very Good condition. Unmarked, metal tested as 18ct Gold and Silver.
A beautiful aquamarine brooch...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
French Late 19th Century Gem-Set Fly Locket
Located in London, GB
A French late 19th century gem-set fly locket, the thorax an old cushion-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.5 carats, the eyes and wings set with rose-cut dia...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
18th Century Order of Aviz Portuguese Paste Cross
Located in London, GB
An 18th century Order of Aviz Portuguese paste cross, the star of the order an eight pointed faceted star in white paste and silver gilt reverse suspending...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby and diamond cross pendant brooch, the central cushion-cut ruby weighing 1.02 carats, surrounded by a cluster of old-cut diamonds, the arms set with four oval faceted...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs
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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