Multi Snake Necklace
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mixed Metal
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Brass
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil, Linen
1930s Vienna Secession Figurative Prints
Paper
Antique 1870s Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Garnet, 10k Gold
1990s Link Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
20th Century More Earrings
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
1990s French Modern Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
Antique 19th Century Czech Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Recent Sales
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
Turquoise
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sapphire
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Link Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Egyptian Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold,...
Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Blue Topaz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
American Beaded Necklaces
French Chain Necklaces
2010s French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Brass
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
20th Century Hong Kong Drop 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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