Unusual Necklace
Mexican Link Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s Mexican Modernist Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American More Necklaces
Early 2000s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Antique 1860s Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Kunzite, Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Labradorite, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Jasper, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage 1980s French Modern Rope Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1950s American Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
2010s French Empire Drop Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s North American Native American Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Greek Greek Revival Choker Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Link Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s American More Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces
Copper, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Link Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Rope Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Hessonite, Jasper, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Necklaces
Vintage 1950s British Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Copper
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Crystal, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rhodocrosite, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Moonstone, Geode, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Post-War Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American More Necklaces
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Early 2000s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Yellow Gold
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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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