Nugget Beads
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald
Late 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl
Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Druzy
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Peridot, Tsavorite, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Coral
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Mixed Metal
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Vermeil, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Black Spinel, Spinel, Opal, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Fluorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Early 2000s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Fluorite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Citrine
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Iolite, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Mixed Metal
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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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