21inch Necklace
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Iolite, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Chrysophrase, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Other
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Mixed Metal, Other
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Green Beryl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pyrite, Jasper, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Kunzite, Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Beaded Necklaces
Amber
20th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Citrine
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
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21inch Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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