Matinee Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl
Vintage 1960s European Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Fire Opal, Carnelian, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
1990s American Modernist More Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Apatite, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Aventurine, Vermeil
Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver, Silver, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Charoite, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Vermeil
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
1910s Victorian Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Illustration Board, Pen
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
European More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
European More Necklaces
Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Jade, Turquoise Matrix, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Opal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Romantic Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Link Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces
Gold
1990s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k 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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