16 Inch Great Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Quartz, Other, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Link Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Link Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Art Deco Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
1990s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Mexican Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Garnet, Fire Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Tudor Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Tudor Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
20th Century Danish More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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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.
- Is a 16 inch necklace too short?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Whether a 16-inch necklace is too short varies. When deciding what necklace length to wear, consider what you're pairing it with. Necklaces that are 16 inches long are chokers, and they work especially well with strapless dresses, tube tops and shirts with collars. With some tops and dresses, a choker may sit too close to the neckline to create a balanced look. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023There is no set number of diamonds on a 16-inch tennis necklace. The number of diamonds that make up a tennis chain often depends on the size of the gemstones. Generally, the larger the diamonds are, the fewer there are on a tennis necklace. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of tennis necklaces.
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