Ruby Briolette Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Black Spinel, Silver, Sterling Si...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Russian Empire Link Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Enamel, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Russian Empire Link Necklaces
Tsavorite, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Enamel, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Russian Empire Chandelier Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Russian Empire Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Modern Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Maltese Informal Dresses
Early 2000s French Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Multi-gemstone, Gold
2010s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Tourmaline, Fire Opal, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate
Early 2000s English Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 10k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Onyx, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other
21st Century and Contemporary Collectible Jewelry
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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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