Baroque Pearl Necklace Opera
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Chain Necklaces
2010s Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
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2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s British Corsages
1990s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, South Sea Pearl
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, 14k Gold, Vermeil
1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold,...
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
20th Century French Day Dresses
1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1980s European Pendant Necklaces
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Labradorite, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, ...
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Moonstone, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, ...
Early 2000s More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century American Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Indian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Accessories
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Baroque More Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold
20th Century Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Beaded Necklaces
2010s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
Late 20th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Rope Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Rope Necklaces
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
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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