Front Closure Necklace
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces
Steel
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
1990s French Contemporary Link Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Link Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Mexican Modernist Drop Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Apatite, Topaz, Quartz, Lapis Lazuli, Labradorite, Garnet, Ca...
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Mexican Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s European Georgian Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artist More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Amazonite, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Gothic Revival Beaded Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1960s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass
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Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
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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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