Ancient Beads
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, 22k Gold
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Agate
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Lapis Lazuli
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, B...
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Link Necklaces
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Loose Gemstones
Agate, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 18th Century Indian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
2010s Greek Classical Greek Lever-Back Earrings
Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Greek Classical Greek Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s European Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Agate, 18k Gold, Bronze
2010s Greek Artist More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Bronze
2010s Greek Classical Greek More Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, 24...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Pendant Neckl...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
14k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Fashion Rings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Brooches
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British More Bracelets
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British More Bracelets
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Jade, 18k 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. 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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