Paperclip Chain Gold 16 Inch
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
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2010s Italian Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s African Contemporary Link Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Link Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paperclip Chain Gold 16 Inch For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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