Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
1960s Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl
1990s Unknown Modern Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
1990s American Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Gold
1950s American Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
1950s American Art Nouveau Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl
1950s Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White ...
1970s Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Pearl
Late 20th Century Moroccan Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl
Late 20th Century Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s European Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s Unknown Contemporary Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl
1970s Italian Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver
1980s Unknown Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, Coral
Late 20th Century Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow...
1990s Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl
Late 20th Century Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Romantic Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Jade, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
1950s Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
1970s Japanese Artisan Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold P...
1970s Unknown Baroque Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
1950s American Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Silver Plate
1970s European Romantic Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Wh...
1980s Unknown Artist Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s American Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Dutch Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Turkish Byzantine Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1960s European Retro Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s Art Deco Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Onyx, White Diamond, D...
Late 20th Century Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
1960s American Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphir...
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Turquoise, 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.
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