1980s Gold Chain Necklace
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
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Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s German Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s German Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Retro Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
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Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
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Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Link Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Link Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
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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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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