Antique Vintage Cultured Pearl Necklace
Mid-20th Century European Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Indian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Green Sapphire, Whi...
Early 2000s Modern Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold
1990s Choker Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1640s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Labradorite, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Onyx, Gold Plate
Early 2000s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Platinum, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal
Vintage 1940s German Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwate...
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Silver, 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.
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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