Sautoir Sapphire
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s British Cuff Bracelets
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Beaded Bracelets
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold
20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Recent Sales
2010s Spanish Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Quartz, Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Green Sapphire, Chrysoberyl, Other, Pearl, Sapphire, S...
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 9k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Spinel, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Artist Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Contemporary Link Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yel...
2010s Swiss Contemporary More Necklaces
2010s Unknown Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White ...
1990s Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Hematite, Malachite, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, Iolite, Sapphire, Platinum, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s French Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Topaz, Agate...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Art Deco More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Enamel, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Retro Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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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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