Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Late 20th Century German Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Amber, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Tourmaline
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Gold
20th Century Unknown Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Amethyst, Gold
20th Century Italian Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Coral, 14k Gold
20th Century American Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Emerald, Pearl
Late 20th Century Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Tourmaline, Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Agate, Jasper, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Persian Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s Retro Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Coral, Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Coral, 14k Gold
1970s American Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Coral, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Coral, Turquoise
1980s American Vintage Large Bead Necklace
1990s Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Tourmaline
20th Century Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Amber, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modern Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Hematite, Sterling Silver
1990s American Modern Vintage Large Bead Necklace
1980s Vintage Large Bead Necklace
1990s Danish Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Crystal
1980s Italian Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Pearl, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Diamond
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Late 20th Century Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Jasper, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Large Bead Necklace
14k Gold
1950s American Native American Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Silver
1950s American Retro Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Aventurine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Kunzite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Amethyst, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Artisan Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
1980s American Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Amber, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Crystal, Gilt Metal
20th Century Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Sapphire, Gold
1980s American Artist Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Base Metal
20th Century Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Sapphire, Gold
20th Century Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Sapphire, Gold
1980s British Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Gilt Metal
20th Century Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Native American Vintage Large Bead Necklace
1980s Italian Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Late 20th Century Vintage Large Bead Necklace
Base Metal
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Large Bead Necklace
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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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