Silvertone Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Unknown Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Central American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Link Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Mexican Drop Necklaces
Agate
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Modern Rope Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Silver Plate
1990s American Evening Gowns
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1950s More Jewelry
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gold Plate
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Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modernist More Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Hoop Earrings
Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces
Antique Early 19th Century Czech Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Gold-filled
Vintage 1960s American Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Beaded Bracelets
Pearl
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold-filled
Vintage 1940s American Chain Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver Plate
Recent Sales
Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces
1990s Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French Modern More Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces
Early 2000s French Belts
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Early 2000s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Crystal
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French More Necklaces
French Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Tibetan Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Coral, Base Metal
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
2010s Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
1990s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Belts
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Quartz
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets
Silver Plate
Vintage 1970s American Link Bracelets
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
American Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Choker Necklaces
Onyx, Spinel, Black Spinel, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
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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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