Turquoise Sautoir
Vintage 1950s American Chain Necklaces
Silver Plate, Brass
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
Vintage 1950s British Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s More Necklaces
2010s American Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise
2010s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k ...
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian More Jewelry
Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
20th Century Wrist Watches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1850s Portuguese High Victorian Brooches
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, South Sea Pearl
Vintage 1950s Modernist Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
2010s British More Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British More Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold
1990s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
American Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterlin...
Vintage 1970s Modernist More Necklaces
Gold Plate
American Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold
20th Century French More Necklaces
1990s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
Late 20th Century English Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise
20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1920s French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1990s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian More Bracelets
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century French Rope Necklaces
French Chain Necklaces
2010s French Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Topaz, White Gold
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Turquoise, Diamond, 18k 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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