Mid Century Modernist Necklace
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Choker Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modernist More Necklaces
Copper
Vintage 1940s Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Link Necklaces
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Spanish Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver
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Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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Brass
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Copper
Mid-20th Century European Modernist Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Venezuelan Modernist Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Copper
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Modernist Choker Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Israeli Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Modernist Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold
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Amethyst, Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Copper
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Copper, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco More Necklaces
Base Metal
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Spanish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Choker Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco More Necklaces
Base Metal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces
Other, Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces
Base Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco More Necklaces
Silver Plate, Base Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Link Necklaces
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, 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.