Ancient Bronze Necklace
Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Bronze, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artist More Necklaces
Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Peridot, 18k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, B...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Choker Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Link Necklaces
22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Tiger's Eye, Carnelian, Agate, Go...
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Other, Turquoise Matrix, Turquoise, Quartz, Natural Pe...
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Topaz, Quartz, Opal, Onyx, Lapis Laz...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Jade, Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Turquoise, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Multi...
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Link Necklaces
Tsavorite, White Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Quartz, Ruby, Blue...
Vintage 1980s Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ethiopian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Neoclassical Choker Necklaces
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Medieval Choker Necklaces
Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Aquamarine, Gold-filled, Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Si...
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold-filled, Bronze, Silver
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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, 2022The remnants of jewelry found from prehistoric times were made out of shells, stone and bones, and are thought to have been a symbol of status or rank. Shop a collection of ancient jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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