1945 Necklace
Vintage 1940s Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modernist More Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Mexican Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1940s Mexican Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s German Necklace Enhancers
Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Mexican Modernist Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Retro Choker Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Link Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Dutch Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s North American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Retro Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
Vintage 1940s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1940s Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s Danish Modern Link Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Modern Choker Necklaces
1990s Finnish Modernist More Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish More Necklaces
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Danish Modern Link Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s Danish Modern Link Necklaces
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Danish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Danish More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Finnish Modernist Link Necklaces
Silver
1990s Modernist Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Link Necklaces
Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Brazilian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modern Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Native American Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
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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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