18 Inch Gold Snake Chain
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modernist Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Crystal, Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s European Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Link Bracelets
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Classical Greek Drop Necklaces
Base Metal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Citrine, Rubelite, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold, 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.
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