Sautoir Hermes
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
2010s French Bangles
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Bracelets
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Modernist Cocktail Rings
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Modern Bracelets
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Structured Shoulder Bags
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s French Link Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Crystal
Late 20th Century French Modernist Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Drop Necklaces
Black Pearl, Rose Gold
2010s French Hoop Earrings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklace Enhancers
Stainless Steel
20th Century French More Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French More Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Stainless Steel
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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