Freshwater Seed Pearl Necklace
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Chrysophrase, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Artist Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Larimar, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silve...
Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Bracelets
Gilt Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
Excellent condition. 14" x 1.25"
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
1990s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Early 2000s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Apatite, Rainbow Moonstone, Turquoise, Freshwater Pearl, Coral, Sterling...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique 1860s Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Antique 1880s Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Rope Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Jade, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1820s Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold,...
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Tourmaline, Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Mixed Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Vintage 1950s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k G...
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
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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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