Vintage 3 Strand Pearl Necklace
Mid-20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Multi-Strand Necklaces
Base Metal
Late 20th Century Asian Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Rose Gold
20th Century North American Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Brass
Early 2000s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s North American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Choker Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Morganite, Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry
Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Modern Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Swimwear
People Also Browsed
2010s British Signet Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Band Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1990s French Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Platinum
1980s French Skirt Suits
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Gold
Recent Sales
Vintage 1960s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1960s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
20th Century More Necklaces
Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Carnelian, Coral, Jade, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Neckcloths
Late 20th Century Collectible Jewelry
1990s Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s French Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
20th Century Japanese Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
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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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