Tiffany Silver Pearl Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Steel, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Band Rings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s British Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Beryl, Morganite, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Posters
Vintage 1960s American Posters
2010s Italian More Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Post-War Beaded Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal, Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian More Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s British Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Spanish Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1990s American More Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Silver
2010s British Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Beryl, Morganite, Sterling Silver
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.
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