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Yoko London Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
jewellery collection. - 8.5mm Freshwater Pearl - 23 Diamonds (Total Carat Weight: 0.175ct) - 18 Karat
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gol...

Yoko London Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
- 38 Diamonds; Total Carat Weight: 0.22ct - 18K White Gold - 18 inch (46cm) Spiga Chain
Category

2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...

Yoko London Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
sophistication to any outfit. - 9-9.5mm Freshwater Pearl - 42 Diamonds (Total Carat Weight: 0.225ct) - 18 Karat
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Freshwater Pearl Charm Hammered 18 Karat Gold Stud Hoop Earrings
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Hammered 18k yellow gold elongated hoop stud earrings with 13mm White Freshwater Pearl charms. Hoop
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yoko London Baroque Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
- 58 Diamonds (Total Carat Weight: 0.91ct) - 18 Karat White Gold - Spiga Chain (16 inches/42cm)
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...

Freshwater Cultured White Pearl Necklace
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This elegant 18-inch necklace features a strand of 58 freshwater cultured pearls (8.5-10mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

White Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Yellow Gold Clasp
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning strand of white freshwater pearls gives the look of luxury at an affordable price
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Baroque White Freshwater Pearl Necklace with 14 Karat White Gold Clasp
Located in Great Neck, NY
This unique and beautiful necklace is made from large 18-22mm baroque white freshwater pearls. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baroque White Freshwater Pearl Necklace with 14 Karat White Gold Clasp
Located in Great Neck, NY
This unique and beautiful necklace is made from large 18-22mm baroque white freshwater pearls. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Nugget & White Freshwater Pearl Necklace In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
From our Luna Pearls range, this necklace features white cultured freshwater pearls interspaced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Freshwater Pearl Necklace, Yellow Gold, Pearl Strand
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Every girl needs a strand of pearls before her jewelry collection is complete. These 18 inches of
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Banded Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white gold Banded Pearls: 11.25mm Dimensions: necklace is 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yoko London Baroque Freshwater Pearl and Sapphire Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
whenever it is worn, second only to the woman who wears it. - 14-18.5mm Freshwater Baroque Pearls
Category

2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pea...

Off white freshwater Pearl rose cut diamond bead sterling silver necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
Size: 8-9mm (Approx.) :Necklace length: 18" Inches :Pearl Shape: Round :Type of Pearl: Natural Pearl
Category

2010s Chinese Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Yoko London Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Earring and Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
) - 18K white gold - Length: 17 inches Earrings: - 11-12mm Freshwater pearls - 28 diamonds (Total
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, W...

14k White Gold Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Solitaire Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: VS Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight: 3.83 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cultured Freshwater Pearl Diamond Multi Strand Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
14k white gold 26.6 grams Tested and stamped: 14k Length: 18 inches
Category

Vintage 1950s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White ...

Yoko London Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Pendant, Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Freshwater Pearl - 28 Diamonds (Total Carat Weight: 0.245ct) - 18 Karat Yellow Gold - 16 inch Spiga Chain
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...

Yoko London Baroque Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
rich, pink hues of the pearls are perfectly offset by the 18 Karat Rose Gold and diamond clasp. This
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2010s British Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...

Fei Liu Freshwater Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
0.04ct diamond-set flower and freshwater pearl, set in 18ct white gold with a high polish. - Size (LxW
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White Go...

Freshwater Pearl and Yellow Gold "Circle" Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
one! Eleven 3.00mm white freshwater pearls have been beautifully arranged with 14k yellow gold spacers
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

White silver freshwater pearl .925 sterling silver necklace
By nlanlaVictory
Located in London, GB
BLOOM collection. *Stone: Freshwater Pearl *Approx. Necklace Length: 18 inches *Metal: .925 Sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Freshwater White Pearl and 14kt Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
pearls each measuring approximately 6mm X 6.5mm. The necklace measures 18 inches long.
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Freshwater Pearl and Pavé Diamond Beaded Collar Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Baroque Freshwater Pearl beads accented with pavé white and brown Diamond in oxidized sterling
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, ...

Pearl Beaded Cross w Genuine Freshwater Pearls Handmade in Sterling Silver Bezel
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous cross necklace was handmade with genuine freshwater pearls. The six pearls are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Nugget & Mixed Freshwater Pearl Necklace In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
From our Luna Pearls range, this necklace features mixed cultured freshwater pearls in white, dove
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mindi Mond 6 Carat Diamond Detachable Freshwater Pearl Gold Silver Earrings
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
approximately 29 x 19 mm freshwater pearls. 18 Karat White mounting with Dark Rhodium. Detachable pearl to be
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2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold, Silver

GIA Certified Freshwater Baroque Pearl Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
baroque freshwater pearls with around center Montana sapphire, in 14k yellow gold. 19 inches in length 14
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow...

12-13mm Peach Freshwater Pearl Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, fuzzy peach! A gorgeous blend of peach, white and orchid colored pearls have been hand strung with 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold 1/2 Cttw Diamond & Freshwater Pearl Double Strand Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
cultured round ivory pearls in cup settings are stationed along with round white diamonds secured within
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Go...

Dangle Wire Hook Earrings with Baroque Freshwater Pearls and 22K Gold Beads
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
"gourd" pearls -- big white baroque freshwater pearls with long, skinny necks. The pearls are 13mm and
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yello...

AJD Elegant 18 Inch Baroque Pearl and Smoky Quartz Necklace Great Gift!!
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Necklace of iridescent white Pearls mixed with various sizes of Smoky Quartz. These Pearls are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil

1.50 Carat Diamond Ball 18 Karat White Gold Fresh Water Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
Elegant and Simple 16 Inches Pearl Necklace in white fresh water pearls with a central pave set
Category

2010s British Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.80 Carat Diamond Ball 18 Karat White Gold Fresh Water Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Pure and Simple 16 Inches Pearl Necklace in white fresh water pearls with a central pave set
Category

2010s British Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Freshwater Pearl and Octagon Swiss Blue Topaz Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
features a captivating 11mm freshwater pearl, exuding a high-luster glow. Adorning this pearl is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cultured Fresh Water Pearl Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Pearl: cultured fresh water = 6.7mm Dimensions: necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yoko London Natural Colour Mixed Pearl Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Pearls -Diamond Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp -Shortest Row 26 Inches (66cm); Longest Row 27 Inches
Category

2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...

Multicolor Freshwater Baroque Strand with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful freshwater pearl strand is made up of large baroque pearls which are white, pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Walnut-Maroon Color Keshi Pearl 19 Inch Necklace June Birthstone
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
No Grit No Pearl Unique, 19 inch iridescent Keshi Pearl necklace in tones of walnut, ruby, amber
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

7-8mm White Round Pearl Necklace with 18K Gold Clasp
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Freshwater Cultured Pearls: 7-8mm 18K White Gold Smooth Ball Clasp Total Weight: 38.3g Length: 18 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

White Vintage German Glass Beads with Pearl Necklace, Art 2404N
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
White oval vintage German glass beads edged with gold, freshwater pearls, brass metal plated with
Category

2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Bijoux Num Stunning White and Lustrous Baroque Pearl Vermeil Necklace
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning large lustrous white baroque pearl necklace. The necklace features 19 pieces of beautiful
Category

2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

15 mm Round Pearl and 18 karat Gold Earrings.
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Freshwater White Pearl with a ever so slightly peachy tinge. A truly classy Earring. 25 mm in length - 1
Category

2010s Asian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

1.80 CT Pave Set Diamond 18KT Rose Gold White Fresh Water Modern Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Pure and Simple 16 inch Pearl Necklace in White Fresh Water Pearls with a central Pave set sphere
Category

2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Ro...

White Baroque Pearl Chain Necklace In Sterling Silvet
Located in London, GB
loop and t-bar clasp. Pearl sizes - approx. 12 x 15mm. Length - 18 inches We have been creating a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Timeless White Pearl Halo Necklace In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
of style staples. The modern mix of lustrous white freshwater pearls and shiny sterling silver beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Colossal Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
God. Silk hand-knotted Approx: 18 inch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil

Timeless White Pearl Halo Necklace In 18ct Gold Vermeil
Located in London, GB
of style staples. The modern mix of lustrous white freshwater pearls and radiant gold vermeil beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Vermeil

Bliss by Damiani Ribes Ext. Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold 0.04Ct
Located in New York, NY
length: 18 inches. Pearl size: 5 mm. Pendant Length: 2 cm. Comes with an original box and paper.
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

A.Jeschel Precious Larimar and Pearl Necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
by coin pearls. The clasp is a white Opal cabochon, set in a vermeil box clasp for a touch of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Larimar, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

14K Rose and White Gold 3/8ct Diamond and Pearl Spiral Openwork Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
VS1-VS2 Clarity. A single 9mm round Chinese freshwater-cultured ivory pearl in a high luster draws
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Multi-Color Round and Baroque Pearl Sterling Silver Link Collar Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
30mm in size. Necklace is 18 inches in length. This contemporary take on timeless pearls has a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Silver, Sterling Si...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Black Pearls
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
detachable 11 mm Tahitian black pearls and prasiolites. The earrings measure 1.3 inches (33 mm) in length
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl,...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Tahitian Black Pearls
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
detachable 11 mm Tahitian black pearls. With a length of 1.3 inches (33 mm), these earrings exude elegance
Category

2010s German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black P...

7-8mm Candy Pastel Multi-Color Round Pearl Necklace with 18K Gold Clasp
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our 18-inch 7-8mm Multi-color Pink Peach White Round Pearl Necklace, a beautifully hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Tahitian Black Pearls
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
11 mm Tahitian black pearls, and measure 1.3 inches (33 mm) long. These earrings are versatile and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Quartz, Oriental Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl,...

A.Jeschel Romantic 3-strand Pearl necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
ultimate in chic. Silk hand-knotted Approx; 18 to 20 inch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

AJD Elegant Black Onyx and White Pearl Necklace June Birthstone Great Gift!!
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
free form Pearls with gold tone accents. This unique 18 inch necklace is perfect for all occasions and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

A.Jeschel Delicate Freswater Pearl and Pink opal Pendant necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
with the pearls, creating a lovely contrast between the pink and white tones. The necklace is completed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Tahitian Black South Sea Pearl Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Mikimoto 18 inch black Tahitian South Sea cultured pearl necklace. Design #XNB11018NS9397
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Whi...

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18 Inches White Freshwater Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 18 inches white freshwater pearls for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 66 vintage editions and 138 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of 18 inches white freshwater pearls bearing contemporary or modern hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Yoko London, Fei Liu and Aria Jewelry Design are consistently popular. There are many round cut, bead and brilliant cut 18 inches white freshwater pearls for sale. When shopping our range of 18 inches white freshwater pearls, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 18 Inches White Freshwater Pearls?

Prices for 18 inches white freshwater pearls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $68 and can go as high as $38,000, while 18 inches white freshwater pearls, on average, fetch $1,923.

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.