Satellite Necklace
20th Century French Link Necklaces
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Onyx, Rock Crystal
Vintage 1970s British Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Aesthetic Day Dresses
1990s French Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s French Maxi Dresses
1980s French Jackets
1990s French Band Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gilt Metal
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20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s French Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary More Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Other, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Other, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary More Art
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, Garnet, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Agate, Labradorite, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
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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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