Transformable Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Byzantine Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gol...
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modernist Necklace Enhancers
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
2010s Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Choker Necklaces
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
Stainless Steel, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jasper
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rhodolite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
2010s Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces
Labradorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces
Labradorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Transformable Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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