Coin Pendant Vintage Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
2010s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s European Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Silver
20th Century North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 24k Gold
1990s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century North American Post-War Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Topaz, Quartz, Opal, Onyx, Lapis Laz...
2010s German Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Jade, Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Turquoise, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Multi...
Antique 1790s Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Multi-Strand N...
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Chain Necklaces
Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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.
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