All Necklaces

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• What is a petite necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023

  A petite necklace is a necklace that features fine detail work. Typically, the jewelry has a very small pendant and shows off precise details like intricate micro pav� gemstones. Petite necklaces tend to be very delicate because of their scale. Find a variety of necklaces on 1stDibs.

• What is Alhambra necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

  Inspired by the four-leaf clover, the Alhambra necklace is a talismanic design said to be inspired by the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. You can shop a collection of Alhambra designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

• What is a serpent necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

  A serpent is another word for a snake and symbolically it’s one of the oldest known mythological symbols. A necklace is a piece of jewelry that hangs around the neck. Serpent jewelry can have a variety of meanings or be purely a decorative adornment. Find an assortment of serpent jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

• What is a Roma necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023

  A Roma necklace is a chain necklace that bears a pendant resembling an ancient Roman coin. In some cases, these necklaces feature real classical coins that have been upcycled into jewelry. Other necklaces may simply have circular pendants with details inspired by authentic coins. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of necklaces from some of the world's top sellers.

• What is a rosary necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

  A rosary necklace contains rosary beads that are organized in a specific fashion to help the owners pray. The beads help the individual count their prayers and can tell them which prayer to say. Shop a collection of vintage and new rosary necklaces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

• What is a mandala necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021

  A mandala necklace is an ornamental chain with a mandala pendant or the entire chain made using mandala art. A mandala defines a sacred space. It is a circle; which reveals an inner truth about you or the world that surrounds you. Do check out the unique and beautiful mandala necklaces at an affordable price range on 1stDibs.

• What is a mourning necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021

  A mourning necklace is a piece of jewelry worn as a remembrance of death and loved ones, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a sign of mourning, so the necklace features motifs of skulls, crossbones, or angels that are representative of death and mortality. On 1stDibs you can find antique and vintage mourning jewelry today.

• What is a cartouche necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021

  A cartouche necklace is a necklace with an oval pendant that encompasses one's name in Egyptian hieroglyphs. Cartouches were formerly worn by Pharaohs and meant to protect them from evil spirits. Today, these necklaces are a part of everyday style.

• What is a lariat necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021

  Similar to a bolo tie, a lariat necklace consists of a looped cord and a decorative clasp. You can move the clasp up or down the loop, making the necklace tighter or looser.

• What is a 143 necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023

  A 143 necklace is a piece of jewelry with a symbolic meaning. It usually features precious metal tubes or beads separated by spacers so that they're arranged into groups of one, four and three. The number of tubes or beads represents the number of letters in the words that make up the phrase "I love you." Consequently, people often give 143 necklaces to their partners as romantic gifts. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of necklaces.

• What is a hug necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023

  A hug necklace is a necklace with a certain type of pendant. Specifically, it depicts a couple sharing an embrace. In some cases, makers produce the partner figures out of different types of precious metal, such as platinum and titanium or platinum and gold. Other pieces feature just one type of precious metal. To many people, the hug necklace symbolizes romantic love, but others associate it with unity and harmony. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of necklaces.

• What is an opera necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021

  An opera necklace is a long necklace of a size between 26 - 35 inches. It is worn as a single strand or doubled to create a fashionable two-strand choker. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of opera necklace options to choose from.

• What is a kindness necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023

  What a kindness necklace is varies. In some cases, the term refers to a necklace featuring a typographic pendant that displays the word "kindness." Other times, the term may indicate a necklace set with gemstones that traditionally symbolize kindness, like sapphires or topaz. Shop a large selection of necklaces on 1stDibs.

• What is a squash necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021

  A squash necklace is a necklace in silver and turquoise consisting of round silver beads interspersed with beads that look like they are blooming, all leading down to what looks like a horseshoe or, some would say, a crescent moon turned on its side. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage squash necklaces.

• What is a solitaire necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021

  A solitaire necklace is a necklace with one gemstone on its chain. Frequently a diamond, the stone usually ranges in size from .3 carat to 1.5 carat. Find solitaire necklaces on 1stDibs.

• What is a station necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021

  A station necklace is a delicate metal necklace that has gemstones, charms, beads or other embellishments “stationed” at various points along the chain. While they come in a variety of designs, station necklaces with an evenly spaced pattern of gems are particularly alluring. Shop a collection of vintage and modern station necklaces from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.

• What is a torque necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

  A torque necklace is a stiff metal ring or more aptly, a collar, made from a single piece or strands twisted together featuring an opening to slip it onto the neck. Torque is also frequently spelled torc or torq. Find a collection of vintage and modern torque necklaces on 1stDibs.

• What is a Cuban necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021

  A Cuban link chain or a Cuban link chain necklace refers to a type of design in fine jewelry. A Cuban link chain necklace is a variation on traditional chain link necklaces, in that it sees flat oval-shaped links tightly intertwined to form a stylish rope-like pattern. Shop a variety of Cuban link necklaces on 1stDibs.

• What is a sovereign necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

  A sovereign necklace is a gold coin made from the Royal Mint of England which bears the portrait of the British monarch from the time the coin was minted. These coins are then attached to a gold chain to complete the necklace. Shop a collection of sovereign necklaces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

• What is a collar necklace?

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  1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021

  A collar necklace is a type of necklace that typically rests above one’s upper chest, below the nape of the neck. It is 14 inches in length, usually, and is called a collar necklace because it looks similar to the collar of a shirt. A collar necklace can be a simple string or an elaborately fringed, stone-studded or beaded one. For collar necklaces of different styles, shop on 1stDibs today.