12mm Vintage Pearl Necklace
1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Morganite, Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s Modernist More Necklaces
Stainless Steel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
20th Century Indian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
Mid-20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Amethyst, Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Russian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s European Rococo Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Egyptian Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Armenian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s English Egyptian Revival Clip-on Earrings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Austrian Retro Dangle Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modernist Signet Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow 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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