Skip to main content

18k Gold Mesh Woven Necklace

Mesh Scarf Necklace Woven 18 K Gold Many Options for Wear 43.5 x 6 inches
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This solid gold necklace is impeccably woven. The solid 18 karat yellow gold scarf has huge
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fope Italian Chunky Tubular Priofili 18K Gold 83.80 gr. Woven Necklace
By Fope
Located in Newton, MA
, because of the mesh made flexible by a patented system of tiny 18-carat gold springs. Over the years, the
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Mesh Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A vintage Tiffany & Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Mesh Necklace, circa 1980. The necklace
Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Mid-Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Ribbon Vintage Collar Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clasp closure With figure eight safety Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 karat gold With maker's
Category

Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Scarf Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
An extraordinary gold mesh scarf necklace, 18 Karat yellow gold thread woven and handmade in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Scarf Necklace
18 Karat Gold Scarf Necklace
Free Shipping
W 0.86 in D 0.08 in L 42.52 in
18 Karat Gold Brooch and Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
18 Karat Gold Brooch And Pendant. An extraordinary gold mesh Rose Shape Brooch And Pendant, with
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Brooch and Pendant with Necklace
18 Karat Gold Brooch and Pendant with Necklace
Free Shipping
W 1.54 in D 0.82 in L 1.54 in
Buccellati Gianmaria Milano Drop Lariat Necklace in White and Yellow 18Kt Gold
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Italy by the iconic jewelry house of Buccellati. This lariat drop necklace has been crafted in solid 18
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Georges Lenfant 1940s Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a graduated collar comprised of finely woven gold mesh Fabric-like and cinched with a
Category

Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond and Enamel Star Choker Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
necklace has a lovely double-strand woven mesh design. Patinaed sterling-topped and enameled belcher
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Mixed Metal

Angela Cummings 1981 New York Studios Woven Mesh Earrings Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
woven basket in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured textured finish. They are fitted at the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k French Antique Gold mesh purse - Art Nouveau - Petite gold coin purse bag
Located in Antwerp, BE
hing closure and hundreds of hand made small links woven together. This 18 ct yellow gold jewel is
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lacloche Frères Pair Of Ruby And Sapphire Bracelets With Necklace Attachment
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Weston, MA
features two 18K yellow gold woven mesh tubogas-style bands accented by three-dimensional graduated swirl
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

People Also Browsed

Tiffany & Co. Signature X-Diamond Yellow Gold Medium Link Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This classic bracelet from Tiffany's elegant Signature X collection features iconic X-shaped links, set with 20 brilliant-cut round F-G VVS2-VS1 diamonds of an estimated 1.70 carats....
Category

1990s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 24.32 Carat Total Pear Shape Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy and elegant pair of dangle earrings featuring a GIA Certified pear shape diamond drop suspended on a round brilliant diamond. Pear shape diamonds weigh 24.32 carats total an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Panthere 18kt. yellow gold Ladies Quartz wristwatch with diamond bezel
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Panthere 18kt. yellow gold Ladies Quartz wristwatch with diamond bezel and Cabochon Sapphire crown. Made in 1980 - 1990s Brand - Cartier Model: Panthere Movement - Quart...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthère De Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2084 Model B6038715 Serial Number VR**** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Tsavorite, Onyx Weight 8.7 g Length 17 cm Condition Excellent Comes with Cartier Pouch / Dandelion Antiqu...
Category

2010s French Modern Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Necklace 18k
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An excellent Cartier yellow gold chain necklace that was made in the late 1980s. ​The unusual link is assembled of two interlocked C-shape parts connected by the vertical bars. ​It...
Category

Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart garnet ring. 14k Gold Heart Eternity Ring with Heart Garnets!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold heart Eternity ring with heart natural garnets. January birthstone. Heart eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. Weight: 2.2 g. (depen...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic and quintessential timepiece from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. The Cartier Tank has been an icon for over 100 years with its rectangular shap...
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic 18 Karat Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Wheat necklace made of 18 Karat yellow gold. This necklace is wider in the center part and narrower towards the side. This exquisite gold chain necklace is made of 18 karat gold, en...
Category

Early 2000s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Diamond Solitaire ring in Platinum, 0.50 ct D VS1, Griffe Collection
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bvlgari Griffe design, diamond solitaire ring set in platinum. Center diamond set with the best D colour and small sparkling diamonds on the shoulders. 1 x Round Brilliant Cut Diamo...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Italian 18k Yellow Gold Polished Wide Panther Link Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible necklace was crafted in Italy from solid 18k yellow gold and features a wide panther link design with a nice high-polished finish throughout. The chain measures 17.75...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Manual Wind Unisex Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Tank collection Wrist Watch, 23 X 22 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 17 Jewel Cartier Inc. mechanical, manual wind movement, Sapphire Crown, White dial with Bl...
Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome Small Watch manual wind. Choice of Black or Roman
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: We Have 2 of this Vintage Cartier Watch. This Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome watch is the small size, circa 1975-1980. It is 18K yellow gold and measures 26mm in diam...
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay Cream and red color Cartier “Royking” lighter. Circe 1970 CARTIER Roy King Rollagas, a Unique RARE ex...
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

1960's Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Known for inventing metal mesh at the turn of the last century, this Whiting & Davis goldtone mesh scarf necklace from the 1960's is stylish, chic and an iconic piece from the infamo...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Paris Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Detachable Brooches Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Diamond Brooch Trio Convertible Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum. An important necklace from Cartier dating from the 1950s that converts into three separate br...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Recent Sales

Grosse 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mesh Woven Necklace
By Grosse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18 karat yellow gold mesh woven necklace from 1964 feels so luxurious. Designed by Grosse it
Category

20th Century German More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Woven Gold Mesh Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This unique necklace is light, airy and versatile. Almost spongey in texture, a delicate gold braid
Category

20th Century Italian Rope Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Handmade Gold Woven Mesh Choker Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
& Co. vintage woven gold choker necklace will make you glow. Signed Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow
Category

1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Italian Diamond Buckle Woven Mesh 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Finely made Italian 18k yellow gold necklace featuring a 1/2" wide mesh woven necklace with a
Category

Late 20th Century Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French Diamond Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fabulous French necklace, vintage knitted woven in 18 kt yellow gold, elegant and unique detail
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Mesh Yellow Gold Necklace Choker
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Tiffany Vannerie mesh 18 karat gold woven necklace. Flexible opening to fit . ♦ Designer: Tiffany
Category

Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Mesh Yellow Gold Necklace Choker
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Tiffany Vannerie mesh 18 karat gold woven necklace. Flexible opening to fit . ♦ Designer: Tiffany
Category

Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Mesh Scarf Chain Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Scarf chain necklace is comprised of fine circular links woven together Malleable mesh with a
Category

1990s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mesh Scarf Chain Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Scarf chain necklace is comprised of fine circular links woven together Malleable mesh that
Category

1990s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fred Joaillerie 1960's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Link Vintage Collar Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of hinged basket weave motif links. Mesh-like and flexible with high polished
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1982 Elsa Peretti Round Disc Mesh Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
gold of 18 karats with very high polished surfaces. It is fitted with the original designer's draped
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Appassionata Woven Collar Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is flexible and comprised of deeply grooved gold basket-weave motif links. With white gold
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Wide Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
delicately woven yellow gold to present a gracious mesh pattern, this early 1950s gold choker necklace
Category

Mid-20th Century Belle Époque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

1970s French Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braid Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head and rhinoceros head hallmarks. This retro necklace
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Valentin Magro Alternating Large and Small Gold Cube Links Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
of cubes and squares for a catchier accessory. This necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and is
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Fope Profili Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold chain necklace from the luxury jewellery designer Fope. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpel French 1960 4.00 Carat Platinum 18 Karat Gold Twisted Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as finely woven gold mesh with a centralized undulating twisted ribbon motif. With round
Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1960s 18 Karat Rose Gold Openwork Woven Mesh Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karats rose gold. Flexible bracelet, it consists of a mesh made of gold rings
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Antique Gold mesh purse - coin purse in 18 ct yellow gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
hinged closure and hundreds of hand made small links woven together. This 18 ct yellow gold jewel is
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Somerset Necklace 16" - Yellow Gold 18k Woven Mesh Choker
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Somerset Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Woven Mesh
Category

20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Mesh Choker Woven Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co mesh 18k gold woven neck choker. 1977 authentic Tiffany & Co. Spring open at the end
Category

Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Woven Mesh 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful necklace is an intricately woven foxtail mesh necklace. The mesh, while visually
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fope 18 Karat Yellow Gold Profili Collection Woven Mesh Choker Necklace
By Fope
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
necklace radiates a warm and captivating glow. The seamless integration of the woven mesh links creates a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Calgaro 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Woven Mesh Fringe Scarf Necklace
By Calgaro
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of finely woven yellow and white gold chain mesh Scarf-style with open fringed terminals
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mint Roberto Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Graduated Woven Silk Mesh Chain Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Montclair, NJ
. Enjoy! Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 73.29 Grams Chain Type: Graduated Woven Mesh Chain
Category

1990s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Mesh Fluid Gold Scarf Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
, India, this enchantingly delicate scarf necklace is rendered in immaculately woven, mesh pattern gold
Category

1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings 1981 New York Studios Woven Mesh Earrings Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
York city studio, back in the 1981. This pair of earrings has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Important Archaeological Revival Coral and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
. The necklace is woven from fine gold mesh and hanging from the necklace are seventeen scarab beetles
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

19K Gold Italian Woven Mesh Rope Necklace with Tassel
Located in New York, NY
19K Gold Italian Woven Mesh Rope Necklace with Tassel
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Rope Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

H Stern Diamond and Gold Mesh Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous diamond and 18 kt gold mesh necklace that hangs beautifully by H.Stern . A woven mesh
Category

1990s Argentine Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mesh Necklace
Located in Pikesville, MD
All 18 karat yellow gold mesh necklace designed by Gori and Zucchi. Expertly woven gold chains lay
Category

1990s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Large 18kt Gold Mesh Scarf ; SOLD
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Cloverdale, CA
/> This lovely mesh scarf is made of intricately woven 18kt gold chain. It's amazingly soft and
Category

Vintage 1970s American More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Yuri Ichihashi Gold "Scarf" Necklace
By Yuri Ichihashi
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Scarf" wrap necklace, designed as a flexible mesh wide necklace in woven 18k yellow gold, by Yuri
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Gold & Diamond Collar Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Greenwich, CT
Woven gold mesh collar necklace, accented by five round-cut diamond bar stations, mounted in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & CO. Woven Choker with Tourmaline
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This heavy duty woven mesh choker features a bezel set sugarloaf cut greenish blue tourmaline. The
Category

20th Century American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Chantecler Gold Gem-Set Purse Pendant Necklace
By Chantecler
Located in Greenwich, CT
Gold and gem-set purse pendant necklace, the purse designed in a delicate woven yellow gold chain
Category

20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

A Keshi Pearl and Diamond Pendant/Necklace
Located in New York City, NY
woven mesh of keshi seed pearls, mounted in 18K gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Exquisite French Gold Choker by George Lenfant Paris
Located in New York, NY
woven gold mesh which allows for the supreme flexibility and drape of this piece. Created by the master
Category

French Choker Necklaces

Boucheron Gold Delilah Mesh Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Accessorize any ensemble with a stunning necklace from Boucheron! This pink 18k gold necklace
Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "18 K Gold Mesh Woven Necklace", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

18k Gold Mesh Woven Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18k gold mesh woven necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 12 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 18k gold mesh woven necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a 18k gold mesh woven necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Angela Cummings and Five Star Jewelry are consistently popular. Take a look at a 18k gold mesh woven necklace featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut alternatives. When shopping for a 18k gold mesh woven necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 18k Gold Mesh Woven Necklace?

On average, a 18k gold mesh woven necklace at 1stDibs sells for $12,123, while they’re typically $2,600 on the low end and $56,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.