Backdrop Necklace
Early 2000s British Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Silver
20th Century Necklace Enhancers
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold
Late 20th Century European Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby
Vintage 1950s Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Coral, Quartz, Silver
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Apatite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
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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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