18c Link Necklace
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1990s Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Link Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s More Necklaces
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Mid-20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Cut Steel
1990s French Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Antique 1890s Belgian Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s French Modern Link Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Retro Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Indonesian Modern Link Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
1990s Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s French Contemporary Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Retro Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British George III Link Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century More Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
English More Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Mexican Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Link Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s French Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Canadian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French More Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
18c Link Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a wide variety of different types of links used in necklace chains. One of the most common is a cable link, which consists of oval or round links connected to each other. Box links are simple, but they feature square or rectangular-shaped links that connect. Curb links are similar to cable links, but their curves and thicker links give them a heavy durability. Other artistic link styles include flat links and herringbone links. Shop a variety of link necklaces and chains from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether an 18-inch necklace is too short depends on a few factors. If the necklace length causes it to hit right at the neckline of your top, you may want to go with a longer or shorter option. People with wide or short necks may also find necklaces longer than 18 inches more flattering. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether an 18- or 20-inch necklace is better depends on a variety of factors. Generally, a necklace should fall above or an inch or so below the neckline of what you're wearing, so you'll want to keep your tops and dresses in mind as you choose pieces. People with wider or shorter necks may prefer longer necklaces, while those with longer or narrower necks may be best flattered by longer styles. Also, you may find one length more comfortable or visually appealing than another based on your preferences. Shop a large collection of necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether you should get an 18-inch or 20-inch necklace depends largely on where you want the piece to fall. An 18-inch, or princess-length, necklace usually hits just below the collarbone and can work well for displaying pendants. A 20-inch, or matinee-length, necklace will rest a little further below the collarbone and can be ideal for creating layered looks with other necklaces. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of necklaces.
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