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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
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Diamond, Hematite, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Rock Crystal, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl...
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
Antique 1890s Chinese Arts and Crafts Lever-Back Earrings
Jade, Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
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Quartz
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Quartz
Early 2000s Modernist More Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Dutch Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Other, 18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Mixed Metal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Pearl, Mixed Metal
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Coral, Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Necklaces
Chalcedony, Pearl, Tanzanite, Other
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Chalcedony, Tanzanite
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Coral, Turquoise
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Natural Pearl
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Aquamarine, Beryl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Pearl
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Turquoise, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Morganite, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Silver Plate
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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.