Fan Necklace
Vintage 1960s French Baroque Link Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
1990s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1980s Mexican Choker Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Link Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces
Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Link Necklaces
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s American More Necklaces
Late 20th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American More Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
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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.
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