Gunmetal Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Early 2000s French Modernist Chain Necklaces
Enamel
Early 2000s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
1990s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal
Antique 1870s European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American More Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Necklaces
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century More Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Art Deco More Necklaces
Vintage 1980s European Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Crystal, Quartz, Pyrite
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Base Metal
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
1990s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 2000s French Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Palladium, Rhodium, Bronze
Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Necklaces
Steel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 2000s Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses
21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets
2010s Waist Belts
Early 2000s British Evening Bags and Minaudières
1990s Italian Clutches
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Dangle Earrings
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Mixed Metal
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Choker Necklaces
Base Metal
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
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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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