Byzantine Ancient Coin Necklace
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
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22k Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Bronze, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Other, Turquoise Matrix, Turquoise, Quartz, Natural Pe...
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Tiger's Eye, Carnelian, Agate, Go...
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Jade, Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Turquoise, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Multi...
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
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18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, 22k Gold, 18k Go...
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Turquoise Matrix, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Freshwater Pearl, Op...
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Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
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18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 22k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, 24k Gold
2010s American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Moonstone, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Car...
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Classical Greek Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Agate, Amber, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k...
20th Century American Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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Yellow Gold, 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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