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Pearl, Opal and Blue Sapphire Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A very elegant and uniquely combined strand of black South Sea pearls, Ethiopian opals and blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Pearl Blue Sapphire Opal Beaded Necklace Lilac Silk Thread Sillver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Blue Sapphire Opal Beaded Necklace Lilac Silk Thread 16" This exquisite handmade
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Opal, Blue Sapphire

Handmade 61" Blue Peruvian Opal Necklace with Pearls, Rainbow Moonstone Beads
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
One of a Kind Rare untreated 61" Long Peruvian Blue Opal Necklace with Lustrous Baroque Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Rainbow Moonstone, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Boulder Opal, Sapphire and Tsavorite Pendant on a Beaded Boulder Opal Necklace.
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
Australian Boulder Opal surrounded by Blue & Yellow Sapphires and Tsavorite Garnet. A Gold Plated T-Bar
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver

Boulder Opal, Sapphire and Tsavorite Pendant on a Beaded Boulder Opal Necklace.
Boulder Opal, Sapphire and Tsavorite Pendant on a Beaded Boulder Opal Necklace.
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H 16 in W 0.75 in D 0.5 in Dm 0.75 in L 1.5 in
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Beaded Necklace with Ethiopian Opals and Lapis Lazuli
Located in GOES, NL
semi-precious multi gemstone necklace! Gemstones included: • Ethiopian Opal • Sapphire • Lapis Lazuli
Category

2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Turquoise, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Arizona Turquoise Beaded Gemstone Necklace with Ethiopian Opals in 14K Gold
Located in GOES, NL
semi-precious multi gemstone necklace! Gemstones included: • Ethiopian opals • Rainbow Moonstone
Category

2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Turquoise, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

75 Carat Ethiopian Fire Opal Beaded Rainbow Necklace in 14K Solid Gold
Located in GOES, NL
Breathtaking shimmering creamy white Ethiopian Welo opal necklace, hand knotted on multicolor silk
Category

2010s African Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold

AJD 28 Inch Blue Peruvian Opal Nugget Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique blue Peruvian opal nugget necklace with hammered Sterling Silver toggle clasp. Each nugget
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

A.Jeschel Fabulous Peruvian Blue Opal Necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Rare Peruvian Blue Opal Necklace. These stones can only be found in the Andes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sterling Silver

Dalben Australian Opal Rose Gold Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Opals color pastel blue pink and green with blue green light spots. This necklace has been designed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Garnet Pearl Sapphire Ruby Aqua Opal Tourmaline Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
, faceted fire opal, tumbled blue sapphire, yellow sapphire encrusted bead, tumbled appetite bead, black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Black...

Dalben Rough Amber and Australian Opal Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design necklace composed of rough baltic amber big bead , blue-grey Australian opals bead
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Dalben Australian Lightning Ridge Opal Rose Gold Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
from 5x2,5 mm to 7x4 mm . Opals color blue green grey with blue green light spots This necklace has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

120 carat Strand of Opal Beads 33.5" long with 14K Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Big Bend, WI
necklace measures 33.5" long and weighs 15.06dwt. The opal faceted rondelle beads measure about 4mm to 7mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

A.Jeschel Peruvian Opal shard necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind A Peruvian Blue Opal Shard Necklace. Each opal shard boasts a mesmerizing array of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Natural Peruvian Opal Necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
opals are separated by beautiful Tiger's Eye beads. This gives the necklace a natural, earthy feel that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver

70 Carat Ethiopian Fire Opal Rainbow Necklace in 14K Solid Gold
Located in GOES, NL
Sparkling graduated Ethiopian opal necklace, methiciously hand knotted on silk finished with a 14K
Category

2010s African Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold

A.Jeschel Richly colored Peruvian Opal necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Richly colored Peruvian opal nuggets in shades of teal, turquoise, light blue, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Vermeil

AJD 22 Inch Silvery Coin Pearls and Black Opal Necklace June Birthstone
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Black Opal faceted rondelles complement each other in this lovely 22 inch necklace. The Black Opals
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Black Opal, Mixed Metal

60 Carat Ethiopian Fire Opal DiamonCharm Necklace with Larimar in 14K Solid Gold
Located in GOES, NL
bohemian look with this endless sparkling opal necklace! Enriched with; • Ethiopian Fire Opals (5mm -7.8mm
Category

2010s Ethiopian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Fire Opal, 14k Gold

Fantastic Bochic “Capri” Blue & White Opal, Ruby Necklace set 22K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
- Oval shape Ethiopian White Opal and Australian Blue Opal - 34 Carats Shape - oval shape Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Marina J. Unique Fire Opal, Onyx, Chalcedony & Solid 14k Gold Tassel Necklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning One of A Kind piece by Marina J. This Necklace is made using Blue Chalcedony, Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Fire Opal, Opal, Onyx, Chalcedony, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

39" Exceptional Australian translucent Chrysoprase Peruvian Blue Opals, Amethyst
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Peruvian Blue Opal beads and Faceted Amethyst Rondelles. Sterling Silver S clasp. Australian Chrysoprase
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Sterling Silver

Victorian Opal Rock Crystal Necklace 14 Karat Gold 17 Inch Antique Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN THIS RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN OPAL, ROCK CRYSTAL AND GOLD BEAD NECKLACE. THE
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

200 Carat Blue Sapphire and Ethiopian Opal Diamond Multi Charm Necklace in 14K
Located in GOES, NL
Multi gemstone necklace that shimmers with a spectrum of rare precious stones, charms and diamonds
Category

2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Agate Lapis Aquamarine Chalcedony Opal Diamond Charm Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
" length Beaded necklace consist of: - 33" length total/all around - 8-9 mm faceted grade AAA+ lapis
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, Turquoise, Opal, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Chalcedony, A...

Clarissa Bronfman Quartz Tanzanite Opal Diamond Gold Ebony Butterfly Rosary Neck
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- diamond opal tumbler bead - diamond topaz tumbler bead - double sided diamond sapphire clasp that opens
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Quartz Opal Diamond Rosary & 14kgold Diamond Ebony Eye Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Rosary consists of: - brown quartz beads - opal diamond sterling silver tumbler bead, topaz diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Quartz, Opal, Jade, Diamond, Silver, Gold Pla...

Clarissa Bronfman Quartz Opal Diamond Rosary & Ruby Amethyst Cross Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
: - brown quartz beads - opal diamond sterling silver tumbler bead, topaz diamond silver tumbler beads - 37
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Blue Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Moonstone, Garnet, Diamon...

A.Jeschel Long rope, Baroque Pearls, Kyanite, Boulder opal
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind A fresh combination. mixes denim blue Kyanite and rich brown Australian Boulder opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Kyanite, Sterling Silver

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Lapis Beaded Necklace with Sapphire in 14K Gold
Located in GOES, NL
agate • Blue Peruvian Opal Furthermore this beauty features: • 14k solid gold clasp • 14k solid gold
Category

2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sapphire, 14k Gold

18k Gold Short Necklace with Pink Spinel Beads and Gold Flower Charms
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
18k Gold short necklace of smooth pink spinel beads and handmade dainty little gold flower charms
Category

2010s Dutch Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold

20" Multi-Stone, Pearl and Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the celestial allure of the 20" Multi-Stone Bead, Pearl, and Sterling Silver Rondell
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, ...

A.Jeschel Lustrous Aquamarine Beryl necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
-kind single-strand necklace, adorned with finely sliced azure blue beads, each measuring 7 (2x3'') tabs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Beryl, Vermeil

A.jeschel Remarkable Polished Chrysophase and Tiger Eye Necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
comfortable to wear, small carved Tobacco Jade beads have been added to the back of the necklace, providing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Opal, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver

Emerald Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Choker Necklace Silver Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Opal and Blue Sapphire Choker Necklace Silver Chain J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Ste...

A.Jeschel Aquamarine and Green Amethyst bold necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
beads in varying shades of blue, elegantly complemented by hand-hammered Green Amethyst, opulent Baroque
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Amethyst, Opal, Freshwater Pearl

Medal Silver Choker Chain Necklace Black Pearl J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Opal and Blue Sapphire Choker Necklace Silver Chain J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Medal Silver Choker Chain Necklace Black Pearl Emerald Prong J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Opal and Blue Sapphire Choker Necklace Silver Chain J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
can be custom made with Opals, or a mix of Pearl and opals, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Ruby or Emerald
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
can be custom made with Opals, or a mix of Pearl and opals, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Ruby or Emerald
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
can be custom made with Opals, or a mix of Pearl and opals, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Ruby or Emerald
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri” Pearl, Multi Color Fluoride , & Mix Gems Long Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Pearl, Multi Color Fluoride , & Mix Gems Long Necklace The Bochic "Capri" Opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Spiritual Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
can be custom made with Opals, or a mix of Pearl and opals, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Ruby or Emerald
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Brown Quartz Diamond Lapis Topaz Rosary & Moroccan Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Rosary consists of: - brown quartz beads - opal diamond sterling silver tumbler bead, topaz diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Assana Crystal Quartz and Pearl glow in the dark necklace
By Madre Hija Design
Located in Leander, TX
Glow in the dark sea foam blue Japanese glass beads handwoven into 3 dimensional cylinder shapes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Quartz

Bochic “Capri” Jade, Coral, Lapis, Rose Quartz & Gems Necklace & Vintage Clasp
Located in New York, NY
, showcasing pink, blue, and cream tones. Crafted in 18K gold and 950 silver, this necklace is a combination
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

SCAVIA Blue Opal Diamonds Pavè And Small Pearls Tanzanite Beads Necklace
By Scavia
Located in Rome, IT
, the necklace converges into a mesmerizing knot, cradling a magnificent Australian opal at its heart
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal, chalcedony and morganite necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine chalcedony blue/grey beads flanked by raspberry tinted morganite rondelles floating like
Category

2010s North American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Morganite, Opal, 14k Gold

11.89 Carat Peruvian Pink Opal Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in Woodstock, GA
11.89 Carat Peruvian Pink Opal Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace, In Stock. This pendant necklace
Category

2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Blue Sapphire, Palladium

Lady's Black Opal, Diamonds and Blue Sapphire and Necklace in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
One lady's black opal with a multi-color fire color. Average saturation scale with flash fire
Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Platinum

Double Strand Opal Bead Necklace, 170.45 Carats Total with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an elegant double strand of colorful Ethiopian opal beads weighing 170.45 carats total! The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SCAVIA Blu White Opal Carved Leaf Shape Sapphires Tuft Emerald Beads Necklace
By Scavia
Located in Rome, IT
Maria Scavia, showcases a stunning Australian blue opal with an irregular cut, weighing 5.06 grams
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Beaded with Light Blue Silk Knots in between. This is a one of a kind piece. Choker Necklace
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Gold-filled

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Beaded with Light Blue Silk Knots in between Choker Necklace 16" Designer: J Dauphin The
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Gold-filled

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Beaded with Light Blue Silk Knots in between Choker Necklace 16" Designer: J Dauphin The
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Gold-filled

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Beaded with Light Blue Silk Knots in between Choker Necklace 16" Designer: J Dauphin The
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gold-filled

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Beaded with Light Blue Silk Knots in between Choker Necklace 16" Designer: J Dauphin The
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Gold-filled

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond & Opal Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
mystical opal gemstone. The necklace with pendant is composed of two parts; a top lace-like diamond studded
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Blue Green Peruvian Opals Teardrop Collar Necklace 18KT, 14KT Gold
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Natural Peruvian Opals Mixed colors Large Teardrop Necklace: 18KT and 14KT Gold. Stunning large
Category

Early 2000s Peruvian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

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Blue Opal Beaded Opal Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact blue opal beaded opal necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, silver and sterling silver, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a blue opal beaded opal necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a blue opal beaded opal necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Karen Sugarman Designs, J DAUPHIN and Elaine Silverstein are consistently popular. A blue opal beaded opal necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 151 opal versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a blue opal beaded opal necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Blue Opal Beaded Opal Necklace?

Prices for a blue opal beaded opal necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $192,378, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,350.

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.