16 Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Mexican Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1940s American More Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s British Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Bronze, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
2010s American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet
Early 2000s European Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Iolite, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Link Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French More Necklaces
Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1950s More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Mixed Metal
1990s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
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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.
- 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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