Columbian Emerald Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan More Necklaces
Emerald, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Colombian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Spinel, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Diamond, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Modern Stud Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swazi Wrist Watches
Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Gold-filled
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s European Coats
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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20th Century Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern More Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Aquamarine, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
American Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American More Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
American Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
French Link Necklaces
Vintage 1930s French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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