Pearl Necklace With Barrel Clasps
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold
Early 2000s British Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Brass
Antique 1880s British Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Aquamarine, Citrine, Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Silver, Vermeil
Antique 1880s European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Silver
1990s American More Jewelry
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Moonstone, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Italian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Carnelian, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
20th Century Unknown More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Cuff Bracelets
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
2010s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern More Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Hematite, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Kunzite, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 17th Century Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Other, Agate, Amber, Carnelia...
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian More Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
1990s American Link Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Cultured Pearl
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Link Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s American Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Citrine, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1970s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
14k Gold
Japanese Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To put a clasp on a pearl necklace, enlist the help of an experienced jeweler or jewelry repair shop. The strings commonly used to produce pearl necklaces are very delicate. Attempting to add a clasp on your own could damage your necklace. Find a variety of pearl necklaces on 1stDibs.
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