18ct Gold Bead Chain
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Cypriot Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
White Gold
1990s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Egyptian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Tsavorite
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Link Necklaces
Vermeil
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Oceanic Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterli...
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k 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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