Opera Length Pearls
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Hong Kong Opera Coats
1960s American Opera Coats
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s European Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Link Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary More Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Brass
Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Pocket Watches
Onyx, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Link Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Hoop Earrings
Onyx, Quartz, Silver
Vintage 1970s Spanish Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Bermudian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
20th Century American Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Labradorite, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, ...
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Moonstone, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, ...
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Coral, Labradorite, Rock Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pe...
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Platinum
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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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