Ballet Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Morganite, Opal, Sterling Silver, Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
1990s French Artist Link Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Morganite, Topaz, Brass, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, South Sea Pearl
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
1990s Italian Cardigans
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Dutch Choker Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Blazers
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s British Shirts
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco More Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco More Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Russian Artist Necklace Enhancers
Black Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British More Earrings
Pink Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British More Earrings
Pink Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British Drop Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s British Drop Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Stud Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
American Drop Necklaces
Sapphire
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Kunzite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Agate, Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique 1810s Georgian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Dutch Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Vermeil, Rhodium, Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 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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