16 Inch Silver Necklace
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
2010s Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
20th Century Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Link Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Link Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
2010s Mexican Contemporary Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Kyanite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Early 2000s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Hematite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Danish Modern Link Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Finnish Modern Link Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Mexican Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Danish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
1990s American Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Link Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s North American Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
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16 Inch Silver Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 16 Inch Silver Necklace?
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.
- 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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