Amedeo Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Choker Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Old Masters Paintings
Oil
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17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Oil
20th Century Italian Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s British Contemporary Barware
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary George III Band Rings
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s English Artisan Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
1690s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
20th Century Signet Rings
Gold, Enamel
16th Century Old Masters Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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2010s Italian Artisan Necklace Enhancers
White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterlin...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tsavorite, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling S...
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamon...
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, ...
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterl...
2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-ge...
Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.