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22 Inch 18k Chain

Steven Battelle Organic Handmade Hammered Mid-Heavy 22 inch 18K Chain
Steven Battelle Organic Handmade Hammered Mid-Heavy 22 inch 18K Chain

Steven Battelle Organic Handmade Hammered Mid-Heavy 22 inch 18K Chain

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.5 mm width. Substantial 22.18 grams weight. A...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold

12.98 Carat SI/H Princess Cut Diamond 22 Inches Chain Necklace 18k Rose Gold
12.98 Carat SI/H Princess Cut Diamond 22 Inches Chain Necklace 18k Rose Gold

12.98 Carat SI/H Princess Cut Diamond 22 Inches Chain Necklace 18k Rose Gold

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Diera, Dubai

12.98 Carat SI/H Princess Cut Diamond 22 Inches Chain Necklace 18k Rose Gold This breathtaking piece features princess cut diamonds set in a row making chain necklace gift for grand...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, French 1920s 22 3/4 Inch Fancy Filigree Oval Link Chain
Antique 18ct Gold, French 1920s 22 3/4 Inch Fancy Filigree Oval Link Chain

Antique 18ct Gold, French 1920s 22 3/4 Inch Fancy Filigree Oval Link Chain

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Fancy Link Chain 18ct Gold Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold chain from the 1920s, a true testament to French vintage elegance and craftsm...

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Early 20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Slice 22 Inch Statement Necklace
Retro Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Slice 22 Inch Statement Necklace

Retro Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Slice 22 Inch Statement Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A retro 18K yellow gold diamond slice necklace crafted in the United Kingdom. The necklace is set with 42 natural multi-shape diamond slices, each ranging from approximately 4.5 mm t...

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Early 2000s European Retro Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 25 Gm, Rope Chain Necklace, 22 Inch Long
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 25 Gm, Rope Chain Necklace, 22 Inch Long

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 25 Gm, Rope Chain Necklace, 22 Inch Long

Located in New York, NY

If you're looking for a classic piece of jewelry that will never go out of style, consider this Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Chain Necklace. This necklace is made from high-qual...

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2010s Rope Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Micha Sapphires Round Diamonds Gold 22 Inch Chain Necklace
Micha Sapphires Round Diamonds Gold 22 Inch Chain Necklace

Micha Sapphires Round Diamonds Gold 22 Inch Chain Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This beautiful necklace by Micha is made in 18k white gold. The necklace is designed with 15 round faceted stunning blue sapphires alternating in twos with 10 round diamonds all set ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat One of A Kind LargeAustralian Chrysocolla Snake Pendant Chain Necklace
18 Karat One of A Kind LargeAustralian Chrysocolla Snake Pendant Chain Necklace

18 Karat One of A Kind LargeAustralian Chrysocolla Snake Pendant Chain Necklace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

18 Karat One of a Kind Chrysocolla necklaces features a large triangular Australian Chrysocolla framed in solid 18k yellow gold with Perez Bitan's signature architectural curved snak...

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, 18k Gold

Samira 13 Tahitian Pearl Diamond Leaf 18 Karat Rose Gold Chain Necklace
Samira 13 Tahitian Pearl Diamond Leaf 18 Karat Rose Gold Chain Necklace

Samira 13 Tahitian Pearl Diamond Leaf 18 Karat Rose Gold Chain Necklace

By SAMIRA 13

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Unique Tahitian pearl pendant by Samira 13 Jewelry on 22 inch 18k rose gold chain with white diamond leaf accent.

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold

Parulina White Coral and Diamond Pendant
Parulina White Coral and Diamond Pendant

Parulina White Coral and Diamond Pendant

Located in Greenwich, CT

Parulina Couture Fine Jewelry - White Coral and Diamond Pendant from the Isle of Capri Collection. Set in 18K Yellow Gold and Silver. 22 inch Silver Chain Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Rene Boivin Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Rene Boivin Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace

Rene Boivin Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace

By René Boivin

Located in Greenwich, CT

This beautiful piece is centered around a gorgeous 14mmx9.7mm Natural Pearl with approximately 6ct of Diamond on a 22 inch black velvet chain. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Natur...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

White Gold 1.00 Carat Total Weight Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace
White Gold 1.00 Carat Total Weight Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace

White Gold 1.00 Carat Total Weight Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace

Located in Gainesville , FL

The pendant includes a 22 inch adjustable 18K white gold chain with a sturdy lobster claw clasp.

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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

15ct Yellow Gold 22 Inch Edwardian Trace Chain Necklace with Fancy Twisted T-Bar
15ct Yellow Gold 22 Inch Edwardian Trace Chain Necklace with Fancy Twisted T-Bar

15ct Yellow Gold 22 Inch Edwardian Trace Chain Necklace with Fancy Twisted T-Bar

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Trace Link Chain 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1910 This beautiful Edwardian trace link chain is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and features a secure bolt ring clasp and a ...

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle Organic Handmade Hammered Mid-Heavy 22 inch 18K Chain
Steven Battelle Organic Handmade Hammered Mid-Heavy 22 inch 18K Chain

Steven Battelle Organic Handmade Hammered Mid-Heavy 22 inch 18K Chain

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.5 mm width. Substantial 21 grams weight. Also...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Chain Necklaces

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Heavy 18K 22 Inch Gold Chain
Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Heavy 18K 22 Inch Gold Chain

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Heavy 18K 22 Inch Gold Chain

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

This is our wider, heavier, and more substantial version of our most popular style artisanally handmade and hammered organic gold chain. It has a really nice weight and feel. 31.2 g...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 22 Inch
Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 22 Inch

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 22 Inch

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.3 mm width. Also available in 18 inch. If you ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 22 Inch
Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 22 Inch

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 22 Inch

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.3 mm width. Also available in 18 inch. If you ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 22 Inch
Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 22 Inch

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 22 Inch

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.3 mm width. Also available in 18 and 24 inch. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 22 Inch
Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 22 Inch

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 22 Inch

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.3 mm width. Also available in 18 and 24 inch. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 22 Inch
Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 22 Inch

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 22 Inch

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.3 mm width. Also available in 18, 20, and 24 i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold

David Yurman Oval Cable Link Chain Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold 22 Inches
David Yurman Oval Cable Link Chain Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold 22 Inches

David Yurman Oval Cable Link Chain Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold 22 Inches

By David Yurman

Located in Tampa, FL

David Yurman Oval Cable Link Chain Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold 22 Inches Necklace: Length - 22 inches Width - 12.5mm (Twist Links) Metal - 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight - 82.5 ...

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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Necklace
Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Necklace

Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Necklace

By Spectra Fine Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

The central stone is set in 18K yellow gold with four talon prongs and accented with a diamond-shaped double halo of white diamonds weighing approximately 0.20 carats and fancy vivid...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Dragon Motif With Emerald Eye Gold Locket
Art Nouveau Dragon Motif With Emerald Eye Gold Locket

Art Nouveau Dragon Motif With Emerald Eye Gold Locket

Located in Chicago, IL

14K Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Locket, raised dragon motif has one round green emerald eye, suspended from a 22 inch, 18K yellow gold cable chain.

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

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Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Gianmaria Buccellati

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Located in Paris, FR

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Located in San Francisco, CA

LOVE this Chunky Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Charm Bracelet! It would make a fabulous, unique gift for any, and is sure to become a family heirloom. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, ...

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By A. Augis

Located in BÉZIERS, FR

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22 Inch 18k Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 22 inch 18k chain you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 106 vintage or 287 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 22 inch 18k chain among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 22 inch 18k chain has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Mattioli, Thomas Kurilla and Steven Battelle are consistently popular. A 22 inch 18k chain of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 239, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our 22 inch 18k chain for sale are for women, but there are 128 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 22 Inch 18k Chain?

Prices for a 22 inch 18k chain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $231 and can go as high as $742,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,700.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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. 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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