48 Carat Diamond Necklace
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s French More Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Asian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18th Century Russian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Russian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s North American Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s More Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Kenyan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s European Retro Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
1990s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There is no hard-and-fast rule for how many carats a diamond necklace should be. On average, solitaire diamond necklaces range from 0.5 to 1 carat, but you can find pieces with larger and smaller stones. Tennis chains that feature continuous diamonds set into links usually have much higher total carat weights. For example, one might feature 60 individual diamonds, each 0.20 carats in size, for a total carat weight of 12.0 carats. Shop a wide range of diamond necklaces on 1stDibs.
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