100cm Pearl Strand
Vintage 1980s Italian Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Natural Specimens
Coral
Early 2000s French Blouses and Tops
Mid-20th Century Russian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Silver
1980s French Casual Dresses
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Bouclé
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s German More Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century German Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian More Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Beaded Bracelets
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Si...
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Emerald, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
Silver Plate
1990s French Belts
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Retro Retro Bracelets
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Antique 1790s Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
100cm Pearl Strand For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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