30 Inch Bead Strand
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Vermeil, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
Antique Late 17th Century Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Onyx
Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Onyx
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Onyx, 9k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Hematite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Baroque Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Quartz, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Belts
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Cocktail Dresses
1980s American Mini Dress
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
2010s Japanese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Base Metal
20th Century French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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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 Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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