12 Carat Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown More Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern More Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Link Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklace Enhancers
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Nigerian Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Beryl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Link Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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How Much are 12 Carat Necklaces?
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.
- How big is a 12 carat diamond?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The size of a 12 carat diamond is dependent on diamond cut. A 12 carat round diamond is roughly 15 mm in size.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023How many carats a tennis necklace is depends on the size and number of diamonds that it features. For example, a tennis necklace with 100, 0.1 carat diamonds would have a total weight of 100 carats, while one with 60, 0.2 carat diamonds would be 120 carats in total. Generally, the longer a tennis necklace is and the larger its gemstones are, the higher the total carat weight will be. Shop a range of tennis necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There is no hard-and-fast rule for how many carats a diamond necklace should be. On average, solitaire diamond necklaces range from 0.5 to 1 carat, but you can find pieces with larger and smaller stones. Tennis chains that feature continuous diamonds set into links usually have much higher total carat weights. For example, one might feature 60 individual diamonds, each 0.20 carats in size, for a total carat weight of 12.0 carats. Shop a wide range of diamond necklaces on 1stDibs.
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