Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Coral, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, White Gold
Early 1800s Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Gold
1910s American Art Deco Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1750s Georgian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Edwardian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Amethyst, Gold
Early 20th Century French Retro Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Coral, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Pearl, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Emerald, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
14k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Gold, 15k Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Platinum, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Agate, Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Crystal, Jade, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
1840s French Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
16th Century Afghan Art Deco Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Coral, Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Ruby, Gold, Platinum
1890s Unknown Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, Quartz, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
1890s British Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Coral, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Jade, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Amethyst, Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Coral, 18k Gold
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
18k Gold, 22k Gold
19th Century Antique Gold Bead Chain Necklace
Coral, 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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