Wavy Necklace
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil
Vintage 1970s More Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Mexican Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Link Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Swedish Choker Necklaces
Agate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Link Necklaces
Chalcedony, 22k Gold
2010s American Artisan Link Necklaces
Quartz, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Link Necklaces
Quartz, 22k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century French Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Other, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 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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