Antique Baltic Amber Jewelry
Early 20th Century Baltic Beaded Necklaces
Amber
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amber, Bronze
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Amber, Turquoise
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Amber, Diamond
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Dangle Earrings
Amber, Labradorite, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Antique 19th Century Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Amber
Antique 19th Century Chinese Brooches
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
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Amber, Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Beaded Necklaces
Amber
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Amber, Gold Plate
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Amber, Gold Plate
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century German Art Deco Signet Rings
Amber, 9k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s Baltic Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Vintage 1920s Baltic Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber
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Amber, Silver
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Amber, 14k Gold
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Amber, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
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Jade, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber
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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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