Textured Link Neck Chain
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artisan Link Necklaces
Crystal, Morganite, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
2010s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k...
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Brazilian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cufflinks
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Iolite, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Sterling ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Brass
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
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Early 2000s Austrian Bangles
20th Century Brazilian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artist Engagement Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
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Vintage 1950s French Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Chain Bracelets
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
1990s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Link Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver
2010s British Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Link Necklaces
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Link Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
2010s British Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
18k Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose 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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