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Necklaces For Sale
GIA Certified .30 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond, pearl and sapphire butterfly pendant necklace. GIA certified natural no heat blue sapphire accented with natural peal, genuine ruby and old mine cut diamond accents. White, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
14K Rose Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/3 Carat Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A twinkling 1/3ct round diamond rests in a soft bezel setting. Anchored on each side, a cable chain holds the pendant in place. This 14k rose plated ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
UnoAErre 18 Karat Yellow Gold Egyptian Style Collar Necklace 146.2 Grams Italy
By UnoAErre
Located in New York, NY
Very cool UnoAErre necklace featuring beaded Egyptian motif in the front extended on a link wide chain weighing 146.2 grams.
Sits nicely on the neck.
Great Conversation Piece!
Category
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold mother of pearl necklace from the Vintage Alhambra (VCARF48800) collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. Featuring 20 iconic clover motifs, each motif is set with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
AJD Modern Dramatic Real Ocean Cultured Pearls & Black Onyx Cocktail Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful flippy floppy white glistening natural cultured White Pearls (largest approximately 26 mm x 22 mm) set with beautiful rondels of natural black Onyx in this 17 inch long nec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Onyx, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
5.50 Carat Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Aqua and diamond halo pendant necklace. 5.50ct natural untreated oval aqua surrounded by 18 round brilliant cut accent diamonds in 14k white gold. 18 inch chain.
1 oval cut ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dalben Emerald Beads Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design hand crafted necklace composed of 11,95 carat faceted beads emeralds in different dimension and 18 k rose gold in rosary style.
The necklace length is 16,34 inch (41,5...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Locket necklace Treasure of Baltic Sea with amber gold
Located in Gdynia, PL
We have prepared for you a minimalist amber locket. It's our interpretation of traditional sentimental jewellery, popular in the 19th century. The locket ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Oscar De La Renta Fine Faux Pearl and Crystal Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Signed Oscar de la Renta Faux Pearl and Crystal Necklace with matching pair of Earrings; Designer Signature; necklace mea...
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Pearl
Diamond Leaf Chain Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond Leaf Chain Necklace in 14K Gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit.
April birthstone diamond br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Diamond Necklace 21 Grams Turkey
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold necklace featuring aa Byzantine motif weighing 21 grams.
Made in Turkey
Category
Early 2000s Turkish Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blush Pink Pearl w Hematite Beaded Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Pretty blush color round 8.5 mm AAA Akoya Pearls enhance the reflective slate gray Hematite beads that create this eighteen inch strand. Said to absorb ...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Hematite, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Gilt and Resin Fashion Never Used Necklace
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
1980s gorgeous vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT square shape orange and red resin choker necklace!
Gilt chain with the YSL logo.
Can really add just that little extra elegance to any out...
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
18K Yellow Gold 7.35 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace Gift for Mom
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
7.35 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with round cut diamond of 7.35 carats. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Boucheron 'Arabesques' 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous necklace by Boucheron is crafted from 18 carat white gold and designed with high-polished twist shaped links that are masterfully connected to ensure supreme comfort wh...
Category
2010s French Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Flower Necklace 2.56 Ct
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Flower Necklace
Gorgeous diamond necklace features flowers made of diamonds ever half inch. Diamonds stop midway on the necklace leaving the back a smooth fin...
Category
20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Scottish Agate Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique Necklace 18kt Gold and Agate. Made in Scotland circa 1820-60's.
Measurements: Length 17.12 inches;
Size of largest central stone is 1.92 inch (48mm) long x 1.6 inch (40mm) ...
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Necklace Coral Amazonite Desert Amber
Located in Milan, IT
Long necklace Coral Amazonite Desert Amber 80 cm
All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will arrive at your door beautifully gift wrapped...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Amazonite
Long Necklace with Madrepora Coral Amazzonite Antiques Tsuba
Located in Milan, IT
Long Necklace with Madrepora Coral Amazzonite tiger eye's Antiques Japanies Tsuba. Length 80cm
Tsuba are the antiques Samurai hand garden of Japanies sward. The Tsuba balanced the sword and protect the hand of sword holder...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Amazonite
Marina J Wide Woven Bridal Pearl Choker with Silver rhodium plated Sliding clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The multi-stranded woven white pearl bridal choker with a secure sliding clasp is made with 2.5 - 3mm glowing white pearls. Marina J.'s hand chose each p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Tanzaniane Torchon Necklace 18 Karat Gold Ebony Antiques Netsuke
Located in Milan, IT
Necklace with 35 string of blu faced tanzanite torchon necklace, 18k gold gr 18,80, 2 antiques Japanese netsuke representing different status of buddha. Each netsuke was signed fro...
Category
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Materials
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold
Diamond Necklace Tiara
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE!
46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold.
The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Stunning 5.5 CTW Diamond Heart Necklace in 18kt Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning 5.5 CTW Diamond Heart Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit.
April birthsto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Modern Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Choker necklace of cultured pearls, shaded white orient.
The clasp is a 18 karat yellow gold pearl, decorated with gadroons, ratchet with safety chain.
Diameter of the pearls : 6,5/7 mm.
Length : 46 cm.
Total weight of the jewel : 28,6 g approximately.
Pearl necklace entirely threaded on new silk thread with knot.
Second- hand pearls jewel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammerman Bros. 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Hammerman Bros. collar necklace is composed of 18K yellow gold with carved turquoise and diamonds. There are 645 round diamonds that total 35.50 carats, G-H color and VVS-VS clarit...
Category
20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Strand Button Pearl Necklace Bracelet Duo
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Find simple elegance in this classic duo. Two hundred thirty two fine off-round 5.5 mm AA button Akoya pearls are hand strung and knotted to create this double necklace and bracelet....
Category
Early 2000s American Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Rose Gold Grey Mother of Pearl Long Pendant Ne
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2287
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2022
RRP £6000 Inc taxes / $ 6,400 Excl taxes / 7,000 € Inc taxes
Model ARP6I200
Serial Number JD******
Metal 18k Rose Gold
Stones M...
Category
2010s French Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Nouveau Silver Enamel Pearl Bird Plaque de Cou Levinger & Bissinger Necklace
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book:
Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no 19
A beautiful gilded silver, Plique-à-jour enamel and pearl plaque de cou attributed to Levinger and Bissinger...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Baroque Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY:
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Category
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 4 Gm Figaro Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 4 Gm 3 mm Figaro Chain Necklace, 18" Long
3 MM wide
18 Inches long Necklace
Weight of the Necklace is 4 Grams
Please look at all the pictures
Its v...
Category
Early 2000s Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Double C Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
Cartier Double C "Penelope" Three-Row Diamonds Choker almost unworn
18K Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Weight 152 grams
With original box from Cartier
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine and Jade Necklace Silver
Located in Milan, IT
Grey aquamarine and carved fish necklace with antiques elements in white jade silver gr. 5,80.
All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each i...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver
.35 Carat Diamond Synthetic Emerald Gold Tassel Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1930’s style Art Deco pendant necklace. The center piece of this necklace is the engraved, pierced and filigree 14k white gold pendant which is set with 9 round European cut diamonds and accented by 2 green synthetic French cut emeralds. 7 tassels dangle below the pendant adding to the elegance of the piece. The 18 inch cable chain gathers about an inch above the pendant. This necklace features a unique synthesis of a synthetic emerald gemstone and a shimmering diamonds, creating a beautiful contrast, indictive of the era.
9 round diamonds approx. total weight .35cts
2 French cut synthetic emeralds...
Category
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Handcraft Colombian Emeralds 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jade 40” Strand Beads
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Multi-colored green jade is strung on a long 40" strand cord.
Extending length is 3-1/2 " with 3-beads and red multi-layered tassel
GIA Gemologist inspected and evaluated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Anglo-Indian Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Natural 100 Carat Natural Ruby Bead Single Strand Necklace with Silver Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Natural 100 Ct Natural Ruby Bead Single Strand Necklace with Silver Clasp
27" long
1 layers of Natural Ruby Beads
These are smooth beads , have very much L...
Category
2010s Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Silver
Magnificent Multi Sapphire Fine Jewellery Rose Gold Tennis Choker
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Choker 18K Rose Gold
Multi Sapphire 12.22 Cts/36 Pcs
1 WG Length 40 Cms /
With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva-based jewelry brand that cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold
Miranda - Choker Necklace 14k Gold Plated
Located in Forest Hills, NY
From refined, timeless shapes to modern characters with edge meet MIRANDA - handcrafted and shape may vary slightly making pieces one of a kind. Available in different finishes.
Material
Brass - 14k gold plated
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Gold Plate
11.90 Carat Diamond Graduated Riviera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite graduated riviera necklace set in handmade 18k white gold featuring perfectly cut ideal round brilliant diamonds. the super w...
Category
2010s American Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
16.15 Carat Australian Opal, Diamond and Emerald Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed House of Ming design with a Natural Australian Lightning Ridge Dark Gray Opal Pendant Necklace. Center Hand set with a securely nestled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
200 Ct 7 Layer Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire Bead Necklace 14k Gold Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 200 Ct 7 Layer Faceted Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire Bead Necklace 14 Karat Gold adjustable Clasp
This spectacular Necklace consisting of a...
Category
Early 2000s Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY:
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Category
1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Additional information:
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Line: Vintage Alhambra
Material: Yellow gold (18K)
Conditio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Victorian 23.40 Carat Moonstone Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 23.40 carat moonstone and 12 karat yellow gold collar length necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian moonstone necklace has been crafted in 12k yellow gold.
The necklace displays a feature two-tiered drop to the center of the arrangement; the central tier ornamented with two bezel set round cabochon cut moonstones and the lower tier tapering to a single oval cabochon cut moonstone terminal.
The central drop is flanked on either side by a total of six bezel set oval cabochon cut moonstones drops, dispersed evenly.
The moonstone drops suspend from a 15.5" belcher chain, crafted in 12k yellow gold.
The chain secures with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening to the reverse.
This antique Victorian collarette has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 12k gold.
The necklace is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Condition
This stunning antique 1880s necklace...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
Turquoise, Diamond and Gold Three Strands of Pearl Opera Necklace
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Very elegant opera necklace: thee stands of white peals closing with a yellow gold clasp which is also the adornment of this piece. It consists of a 27mm long turquoise set in yellow...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond Pendant 1.10 ct 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Make sparkle a priority with this elegant baguette and Round diamond Cluster Halo with a delicate design open work around the cluster in this pendant necklace.
Inspired by the era o...
Category
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Blue Enamel Shield Pendant in 14 Karat Gold with Diamond Star on Gold Rolo chain
Located in New York, NY
An updated take on the classic shield shape. This pendant, in stunning royal blue enamel, is set off by a gold star with a center diamond. It has chunky jump rings, and hangs off o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Akoya Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Akoya Pearl Necklace 14 KT YG 8 mm 16 in Certified $4,950 017785
This is a One of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamond...
Category
2010s American Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Outstanding Blue Teal Purple and Black Faux Gem Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking Statement Necklace; rich Blue Teal, Purple and Black Faux Gems set in Black Japanned metal mounting; approx. 19.5 inches long; can be worn shorter wi...
Category
1990s Contemporary Necklaces
Tanzanite Cabochon Pendant 21 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Tanzanite Cabochon Pendant with a Diamond surround is done in 18K White Gold and is brand new and never been worn. This tanzanite is a...
Category
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 23.45 Carat Total Fancy Intense Yellow Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An important and very rare diamond necklace showcasing a row of graduating radiant cut fancy intense yellow diamonds, surroun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
10.00mm Round Sugilite Bead Strand with Yellow Gold Spacers, 18.5 Inches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking necklace features 10.00mm beads fashioned from sugilite, a gorgeous, relatively rare mineral from South Africa that is prized for its intens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 28.5 Gm, Twisted Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 28.5 Gm, Twisted Chain Necklace 17"
7.5 MM wide
17 " Inches long Necklace
Stamped 14 K
Weight of the Necklace is 28.5 Grams
Very unique and interest...
Category
2010s Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Irene Neuwirth Labradorite Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Irene Neuwirth 18k rose gold necklace. 5 cabochon color change marquise Labradorites, each with a halo of round diamonds. 1 round cabochon labradorite. 18.5 inches long.
5 cabochon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yoko London Akoya Classic Row Necklace on 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Set Clasp
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This timeless necklace by Yoko London features premium 7-7.5mm Japanese Akoya pearls with a subtle rose over-tone, finished with a diamond-set 18K rose gold clasp. Crafted in our Lon...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Five-Row Diamond Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and highly flexible necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels that dates back to the 1990s, designed as five rows of graduated round-cut diamonds of exceptional brilliance, exqui...
Category
1990s French Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Syna 18 Karat Large Yellow Gold Link Chain
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
30 inch length
Weight 12 grams approx.
18 karat yellow gold lobster clasp
Chain can be clasped at any length
Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this im...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs
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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