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2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s English Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s French Chain Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Georgian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Other, Gilt Metal
2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Bronze, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Sapphire, 15k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, White Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century French Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Chain Bracelets
Ruby, Platinum
20th Century More Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k 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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